The Flash (film)

The Flash is a 2005 American superhero film based on the DC Comics character of the same name. The film was directed by Bryan Singer and written by Andrew Kreisberg, starring Chris Evans. The Flash was released on November 23, 2005 and grossed $383.8 million based on a $200 million budget, and received largely positive reviews, with praise for its acting, story, and visual effects.

Cast

 * Chris Evans as Barry Allen/The Flash
 * Rosario Dawson as Iris West
 * Scott Bakula as Harrison Wells and Eobard Thawne/Reverse-Flash
 * Courtney Ford as Caitlin Snow
 * Ryan Phillippe as Eddie Thawne
 * Wilmer Valderrama as Cisco Ramon
 * Victor Garber as Martin Stein/Firestorm
 * Adam Brody as Ronnie Raymond/Firestorm
 * Billy Burke as David Singh
 * John Wesley Shipp as Henry Allen
 * Courtney B. Vance as Joe West

Box office
The Flash grossed $144.1 million in the United States and Canada, and $239.7 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $383.8 million.

Critical reception
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an 90% based on 235 reviews. The critical consensus reads "With the help of its strong ensemble and crew, The Flash is a delightful comic book surprise."