Unveiling the Phenomenal New Concept Art of The Flash's Super Suit & Powers

Summary

The Flash movie had subpar VFX that was heavily criticized by viewers, which contributed to its financial losses at the box office.

The Flash's concept art displayed a significantly more captivating depiction of the superhero's costume and abilities in comparison to what audiences ultimately witnessed in the film. Despite the intentional decision by Director Andy Muschietti to incorporate distorted CGI in the movie, the extensive scope and multitude of characters presented challenges in executing it successfully.

The Flash movie's VFX fell short, but new concept art showcased on ArtStation proves to be an enhancement to the visuals of the DCEU film. Actor Ezra Miller portrayed Barry Allen in The Flash, which marked the hero's inaugural solo venture. Unfortunately, the movie did not meet DC's anticipated success, resulting in significant financial losses. The film's VFX received heavy criticism, and even the inclusion of numerous DC Easter Eggs and references in The Flash's storyline failed to compensate for the lackluster visuals. Concept artist Pablo Dominguez (via @TaurooAldebaran) shared early designs for The Flash on ArtStation, showcasing designs superior to the final product.

The concept art showcases Barry Allen, portrayed by Miller, donning the previous armor-like suit from the 2017 film Justice League. This is likely due to the early composition of the artwork. In contrast, the suit worn by The Flash in the movie appeared overly rubbery, primarily due to flawed CGI. Consequently, the older suit depicted in the concept art appears more visually appealing. Additionally, Dominguez's artwork portrays The Flash's powers in a more intriguing manner than they were portrayed in the actual film. The movie's representation of The Flash's multiverse action failed to captivate as it should have.

Why The Flash’s VFX Looked So Bad

The DCEU movie, The Flash, suffered from several instances of poor CGI, which resulted in a negative response from many viewers. Two notable examples of subpar VFX in the film were the "Baby Shower" sequence at the beginning and the multiverse cameo sequence towards the end. In the Chronobowl, where The Flash encountered various versions of iconic DC heroes, the intention was to leave audiences in awe. However, the execution fell short, as these beloved characters resembled video game avatars rather than their legendary selves.

The Flash's CGI appears unfinished for several reasons. Director Andy Muschietti, who is also working on the new Batman reboot film, The Brave and the Bold, intentionally created divisive CGI for The Flash. Muschietti explained that the distorted lights and textures were meant to represent the perspective of the Flash. He further clarified that the peculiar visuals were part of the film's design. Additionally, the complexity of the movie, with its inclusion of multiverse cameos, two versions of Barry Allen, and numerous hero-villain interactions, contributed to the high production cost and the movie's inability to meet expectations.

Related: Pablo Dominguez/ArtStation (via @TaurooAldebaran/Twitter)