Flashpoint is a thrilling, fast paced, comic book movie. The story begins with our hero Flash/Barry Allen (Justin Champers) waking up to find out that his life has changed; his murdered mother is alive, a war is going on and he has no super speed. Barry has no idea what's going on, but it's up to him to not only save his life, but the world too. KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Keefer Blakeslee (age 13) loves it and warns, "This is not a movie for little kids. It has graphic animated blood and bad language." For older kids, he thinks it's great, with outstanding animation and true to the original comic book story. See his full review below.

Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox
by Keefer C. Blakeslee, age 14, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic
Video review available here

I love the animation. Not only are the action scenes outstanding, but the details on the characters faces are astonishing. When their face moves, so do their shadows. It's special. The story is engaging. If you're a comic book reader you'll find the movie follows the comics respectfully, while still having its own originality. The characters are well evolved. Like any life changing story, if one person changes others change too. Batman, Wonder Woman and even Superman change for the worst and it's fascinating to see the consequence. An issue in this film is the graphic animated blood and bad language. I know it's rated PG-13 and, to be fair, the blood does blend well with the shadow's and costume's but, on the case it says SFI violence and action throughout. Be forewarned. 

My favorite character is Batman (Kevin McKidd - None-other than the Dark Knight himself) Here is the twist: he uses guns instead of gadgets or drinks and is ruthless. That's because Batman is not the person you think he is... This makes him more interesting because you see a different side of Batman. I love it when they do that to a well-known character. 

My favorite scene is the back-story of Batman. It's not the story people are familiar with. What makes this scene stand out is the dark and brooding tone. It's both sad and morose and, sort of twisted. 

The moral of the story is, accept the things you can not change but have the courage to change the things you can. The Flash blames himself for his mother's death and thinks if he was there, he would have saved her. Sadly, he discovers he needs to focus on the things he can alter. 

I give this 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 13 to 18. This is not a movie for little kids. It has graphic animated blood and bad language. If you're older, you can enjoy the action and story. You can get Flashpoint Paradox on DVD now.