In a universe that is not quite the DCEU nor the DCU, Jamie Reyes (Xolo Maridueña) has just returned fromuniversity to discover the turmoil his family have found themselves in. Wanting to do whatever he can to help, he starts looking for work, but when an ancient scarab chooses him to be its new host, the life Jamie knew will never be the same again.
Full disclosure: superhero movies are beginning to become somewhat of a chore for me to watch. They’re starting to become so similar to one another and the standard hasn’t been as high as it used to be. My expectations for Blue Beetle were so low, I didn’t even know what it was about. Luckily I had a very pleasant experience watching it.
Though it took some time to find its footing, this film was the epitome of an origin story. I enjoyed the introduction of Jamie, how he was the first of his family to graduate from school and how everything he does is for them to have a better life. The plot developed a bit slower than I would have liked, but I understand the reasoning behind it. The switch happened rather quickly and once it did, it was full steam ahead.
At the core of story is the Reyes family. Each were integral to the plot and had their chance to shine. I absolutely loved Jamie’s sister Milagro (Belissa Escobedo) and Nana (Adriana Barraza). I was constantly laughing during their scenes. I wasn’t too fond of George Lopez’s uncle Rudy as I found him to be over the top. I also wasn’t a fan of Susan Sarandon’s Victoria Ford. She just wasn’t villainous enough! I have to say that Jamie’s chemistry with Jenny (Bruna Marquezine) was endearing. I liked the whole cute and innocent vibe I got from them.
The CGI was much better than it has been and that thrown in with all the family morals was enough to have me completely enthralled with Blue Beetle. This is a sign that DC does have promising projects; some just need to be fleshed out more.
Rating: ♥️♥️♥️.5
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