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A film’s final note is arguably its most important, as it’s the last thing you see before the credits start to roll. Even if a film is perfect for 99% of its runtime, a bad closing scene can leave a very bitter taste in the mouths of the audience. Sadly, in the case of “The Flash,” the film’s closing moments might just be some of its most confounding.
Barry does succeed in restoring the timeline by setting the events leading to his mother’s demise back in place. Following a tearful goodbye with his mom, Barry races back to the present where he’s able to get his father exonerated. He exits the courthouse where not only does he score a date with Iris, but sees that Bruce has arrived on the scene. However, when Bruce reveals himself to Barry, it’s not Ben Affleck or even Michael Keaton, but instead George Clooney, reprising his role from “Batman & Robin.”
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While it’s certainly a neat little cameo, it’s ultimately a bit more confusing than anything. Fans have already deduced that this was originally going to be another appearance from Keaton, but that was seemingly scrapped. The original ending, per some leaked set images, would’ve also had another appearance from Sasha Calle as Supergirl, but this was also cut it seems. It’s just a needless change that frankly raises more questions than it answers, and has left many viewers confounded.
