DC fans have taken to social media to share their reactions to a recently released high-definition image of Nicolas Cage's Superman cameo in The Flash, which is now available digitally. The Flash follows the story of Barry Allen, played by Ezra Miller, as he time-travels to save his mother from dying, inadvertently causing major disruptions in the future. The film includes various characters from different dimensions, such as Michael Keaton's Batman, Sasha Calle's Supergirl, and even brief appearances by Christopher Reeve and Nicolas Cage as alternate versions of Superman. On Twitter, fans are expressing their opinions on Cage's Superman cameo, with some getting their first glimpse in high definition after the earlier leak of the CGI. Those who had already seen the movie in theaters are also joining the discussion. Take a look at some of the reactions below.
@brookstweetz had the pleasant surprise of witnessing Cage's unexpected appearance as Superman in The Flash, with no prior knowledge of this cameo.
@DarkMassacre26 expressed sheer excitement, stating that Cage's portrayal of Superman in The Flash surpassed their expectations, especially when compared to leaked images from the movie.
@Clarkinator64 hoped that Cage's portrayal of Superman would have replaced Calle's Supergirl.
@TheGameFlix_ found Cage's appearance as Superman in The Flash to be the only cameo that wasn't strange, although they lamented the subpar quality of the visual effects in that particular scene.
@EthanCaron13 thinks Cage's Superman looks better in high-definition, but it's not good enough.
@bornagainzach did not measure words, calling The Flash's Cage Superman cameo an abomination.
@filmsbypjd was very critical of the CGI used on Cage's Superman, calling it "some of the worst big-budget VFX work" they have seen.
Why Nic Cage Appeared As Superman In The Flash
Within The Flash, Cage's presence emerges as part of a multiverse phenomenon, showcasing various DC characters, both deceased and living, in cameo appearances. While numerous other multiverse cameos merely feature characters revealing their faces onscreen, Cage's portrayal of Superman engages in a brief skirmish with a colossal spider.
Cage's Superman cameo in The Flash left many DC fans confused about its nature, but it was actually a means for The Flash director, Andy Muschietti, to correct history. Cage, an avid Superman enthusiast, was initially cast to portray the hero in a Tim Burton-directed film called Superman Lives during the late 1990s.
Superman Lives, unfortunately, never reached the silver screen, but it was rumored to have included a scene in its third act where Cage's Superman would battle a colossal spider similar to the one he confronts in The Flash. Nonetheless, Cage finally had the opportunity to portray the iconic Man of Steel in The Flash, with a dedicated moment that surpassed other multiverse cameos. Regrettably, the portrayal was hindered by subpar visual effects, resulting in Cage resembling a video game character. If only the movie had enhanced the visual effects, Cage's Superman cameo in The Flash could have been a treasured moment.
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