About Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox

An animated DC Universe film, "Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox" was released in 2013. In this film, The Flash finds himself in a warped timeline. His powers are the key to unraveling the mysterious timeline while battling alternate versions of his comrades.

Making / Production

The film is directed by Jay Oliva and the script is adapted from the comic series 'Flashpoint' by Geoff Johns and Andy Kubert. The film is an intense dive into an alternate universe where Barry Allen must cope without his powers and find a way to fix the timeline back to its original state.

Actors

• Justin Chambers as Flash / Barry Allen: Chambers gives his character an emotional depth, backed by determination and tenacity.
• C. Thomas Howell as Reverse Flash / Professor Zoom: Howell offers a sinister and formidable performance as the antagonist.
• Michael B. Jordan as Cyborg / Victor Stone: Jordan nails the balance between Victor's human and robotic nature.
• Kevin McKidd as Batman / Thomas Wayne: McKidd presents a darker and more grizzled version of the Dark Knight.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This is one of the few animated films where we see Thomas Wayne as Batman instead of Bruce Wayne.
• Despite its complex and dark themes, the movie was a direct-to-video release.
• The story of this movie significantly influenced the live-action television series, The Flash.

Quotes

• "An alternate timeline? Great. Could my day get any worse?" - Flash / Barry Allen
• "You'd be amazed at the monsters this world can create." - Batman / Thomas Wayne
• "Your speed was a gift, but you used it to upset the balance of time. Now you must face the consequences." - Reverse Flash / Professor Zoom

Music, Soundtrack

• The intense and emotive soundtrack is composed by Frederik Wiedmann, who has perfectly complemented the dark and complex theme of the movie.