The movie is not bad, but it's kinda cringe, predictable and given the fact that the audience know this genre already, they expect something more clever, which sadly to report "Blue Beetle" is not. The Good: Blue Beetle kicked off a nice introduction for the character of Jaime Reyes. Xolo Maridueña was not only perfectly cast for the role, but he also gave a really solid performance.
I thought he was incredibly relatable, especially with how his approach to gaining these new powers and the love he had for his family. The film made his journey of becoming a hero feel more realistic. The good things about Blue Beetle The cast makes Blue Beetle worthwhile.
Everyone crushes it. Xolo Maridueña in Netflix's Cobra Kai had already demonstrated for years that he had the charisma and ability to be a movie star. Blue Beetle is confirmation.
There's something infinitely likable about him. He grounds the film and allows the rest of the cast to have their moments. And boy do they.
Blue Beetle First Reviews: Packed with Heart, Humor, and a Star-Making Performance Critics say it's an unapologetically earnest film with charm to spare and a standout ensemble, even if it's a familiar origin story that doesn't break the mold. The brisk, cheeky, unabashed gizmo-happy triviality of "Blue Beetle," a superhero origin story from the DC side of the tracks, is enough to make the film feel like a breath of fresh pulp. At the beginning of "Blue Beetle," you know the line "The love you feel for your family makes you weak" will ultimately be proven wrong through some narrative device.
Soto's superhero flick, however, also makes family the film's strength for an enriching time at the movies. Loving family, intense scenes in DC's Latino superhero tale. Read Common Sense Media's Blue Beetle review, age rating, and parents guide.
Unfortunately, Blue Beetle is not the film that's going to redeem the DC brand. And there are at least three reasons why Blue Beetle is the worst DCEU movie. Reviews for DC's Blue Beetle are out, and though specific opinions differ, a few common points of praise appear in reviews from several critics.
"Blue Beetle" does get the principal casting right, with Xolo Maridueña ("Cobra Kai") as Jaime Reyes, the first college grad in his family, who returns home to an onslaught of bad.