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- 2023
- PG-13
- Warner Bros.
- 2 h 7 m
- 2023
- PG-13
- Warner Bros.
- 2 h 7 m
Summary Recent college grad Jaime Reyes returns home full of aspirations for his future, only to find that home is not quite as he left it. As he searches to find his purpose in the world, fate intervenes when Jaime unexpectedly finds himself in possession of an ancient relic of alien biotechnology: the Scarab. When the Scarab suddenly chooses J...
Directed By: Angel Manuel Soto
Written By: Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer
- 2023
- PG-13
- Warner Bros.
- 2 h 7 m
- 2023
- PG-13
- Warner Bros.
- 2 h 7 m
Blue Beetle
61
5.8
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Summary Recent college grad Jaime Reyes returns home full of aspirations for his future, only to find that home is not quite as he left it. As he searches to find his purpose in the world, fate intervenes when Jaime unexpectedly finds himself in possession of an ancient relic of alien biotechnology: the Scarab. When the Scarab suddenly chooses J...
Directed By: Angel Manuel Soto
Written By: Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer
Where to Watch
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 52 Critic Reviews
61
56% Positive
29 Reviews
29 Reviews
40% Mixed
21 Reviews
21 Reviews
4% Negative
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 52 Critic Reviews
61
56% Positive
29 Reviews
29 Reviews
40% Mixed
21 Reviews
21 Reviews
4% Negative
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
Tucked safely away from most of the cinematic universe shenanigans, Blue Beetle is a self-contained and smartly crafted film that ranks among the DCEU’s very best. Even though, admittedly, that doesn’t say nearly as much as it ought to.
While Blue Beetle isn’t the same representation achievement the first “Black Panther” was for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the movie works on a canvas broad enough to include some wrenching emotional sequences along with the usual superhero selling points.
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 360 User Ratings
5.8
48% Positive
173 Ratings
173 Ratings
23% Mixed
81 Ratings
81 Ratings
29% Negative
106 Ratings
106 Ratings
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 360 User Ratings
5.8
48% Positive
173 Ratings
173 Ratings
23% Mixed
81 Ratings
81 Ratings
29% Negative
106 Ratings
106 Ratings
Maridueña, playing Hollywood’s first Latino superhero, proves an appealing star. And the novelty of casting a comic-book blockbuster with a mostly unknown crew of vibrant Latino actors finds its emotional grounding in Jaime’s family.
It all makes for an appealing blend of flavors and influences, and despite its minor flaws, “Blue Beetle” combines family, history and culture with an upbeat tone to introduce a character who offers an exciting new direction for DC.
I'm happy to report that Blue Beetle doesn’t suffer from the ponderousness that weighs down so many other DC movies. It's lighter, more fun, and delivers the jokes, bright colors and nods to ridiculousness that you want from a superhero movie. And speaking of the superhero, the Blue Beetle emerges as relatable and easy to cheer for.
Though it may have some novel elements, the franchise already feels tired, and isn’t much more promising than recent DC efforts “Black Adam” and “The Flash.” This beetle doesn’t have much juice.
In practical terms, this just means he’s Iron Man with a spray-paint job. The film’s draggy middle act has to confine Jaime in Victoria’s secret lab, or there would be nothing for the non-superpowered rest of his family to do: at long last, he’s pitted against the grievance-harbouring Indestructible Man (Raoul Trujillo) in one of those climactic clashes we know all too well, which is just a slam-bam VFX-off.
It’s an amazing show really keeps you on the edge of your seat
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This really had mixed reviews from my friends in general, but I thought it was quite ok, but at the same time with very predictable story. Still I enjoyed the banter there between some of the characters and they were quite fun, even though the plot and everything like that was very superhero movie usual stuff.
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Honestly this film was kind of a pleasant surprise. After The Flash shriveled up and died with zero fanfare, Blue Beetle managed to miraculously kinda work. Its definitely on the generic side, but where it counted it managed to show me some real heart. Especially in terms to its handling of family as a theme- they all end up having a lot of personality and feeling very likable, arguably being just as important to the film as the fight scenes, which themselves worked considerably better than prior films. I won’t pretend its anything groundbreaking, but I’d argue it was worth my time.
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Just meh... If Mc Donald's were making movies this would it. It's sad that these movies are literally cut and paste. Pushing an agenda while making a subpar product. Almost like it hurts the culture it's trying to represent by making a mediocre movie written by a committee vs. someone who understands the source material. Would advise you don't waste you're time.
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Production Company
Warner Bros.,
Warner Bros. Pictures Mexico,
DC Entertainment,
Lightnin' Production Rentals,
The Safran Company
Release Date Aug 18, 2023
Duration 2 h 7 m
Rating PG-13
Tagline He's a superhero, whether he likes it or not.
Website
http://www.bluebeetle.movie/
Awards
Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Latino Entertainment Journalists Association Film Awards
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Critics Choice Super Awards
• 2 Nominations
