The first reactions are out for Warner Bros. Pictures and DC Films’ “Blue Beetle” movie, the third of four DC films set to hit cinemas this year.
It has been hinted that its star Xolo Maridueña will carry on the character in James Gunn and Peter Safran’s new DC universe. Whether that pans out, we’ll have to wait and see.
In the meantime, the early buzz for the film is quite strong, with the film said to offer a good amount of comedy and emotional warmth.
Maridueña as Jaime Reyes, a young man who gains superpowered armor following an interaction with an alien scarab. It marks DC’s first film to center on a Latino superhero.
Here’s a sampling of reactions:
“Happy to report @angelmanuelsoto’s #BlueBeetle was so much better than I expected. He’s added his own flavor to the superhero genre by having the film focus on a tight-knit family and Latino culture. It’s fun, extremely funny, and he got away with a few jokes that floored me.” – Steve Weintraub, Collider
“Blue Beetle is one of the best movies of DC’s modern era. Right up there with the first Wonder Woman movie. Fun. Emotional. Culturally significant. Extremely funny. I was blown away. Jaime Reyes absolutely deserves to be a part of the new DCU.” – David Betancourt, The Washington Post
“#BlueBeetle stands out from previous DC entries & its mostly due to the Latin flavor, let’s be real. It’s funny, emotional & the action scenes w BB are amazing! The cast is beautiful, but Maridueña & López SHINE. Can’t wait to see more! Congrats” – Genesis O’Neil
“#BlueBeetle is a MASSIVE win for DC & an electric introduction to the first hero of the DCU. Xolo Maridueña’s charismatic star making performance confidently anchors this intimate synthwave journey of family, heritage, & purpose. A fresh and endearing spin on the origin story!” – Griff Schiller, Film Speak
“#BlueBeetle is here & Latinos FINALLY have a superhero of their own reflected on the big screen. The film is so incredibly good, so unique & delivers on all fronts giving the superhero genre much needed sazón! The film ‘s Tangerine Dream inspired synthwave score also rocks!” – Umberto Gonzalez, Heroic Hollywood
“I had a good time w/ #BlueBeetle – definitely feels like a cross between Spider-Man & Ms. Marvel, where family & culture is front and center, which I personally love. BIG fan of the suit & its powers offer endless inventive possibilities. Also, put George Lopez in all DC movies!” – Erik Davis, Fandango
“Blue Beetle” is set to open in cinemas everywhere on August 18th.
