Blue Beetle: Early reviews call it a “huge surprise”

• Early reviews for Blue Beetle are mostly positive.
• Xolo Maridueña is being praised for his performance as the lead actor.
• The movie features a mostly Latino cast.

Early reviews of James Gunn and Peter Safran’s debut film for DC indicate that Blue Beetle hit the target.

Many people said the superhero movie has packed a “huge surprise,” and the lead actor, Xolo Mariduea, was commended for his acting skills.

The teenage hero movie received mostly positive reviews, although some viewers pointed out certain unimpressive passages and a few said the story’s theme bordered on being ridiculous, according to Variety.

The majority of the cast of the movie, which also features Susan Sarandon, Bruna Marquezine, George Lopez, Raoul Trujillo, Adriana Barraza, Elpidia Carrillo, Damián Alcázar, and Belissa Escobedo, is Latino.

On August 18, the movie will premiere in theaters.

Some of the reations are below:

#BlueBeetle  is fantastic fun. Funny, surprisingly heartfelt with a star making turn by Xolo Maridueña. The kid has IT. Director Angel Manuel Soto makes Latinos’ supposed “invisibility” into a full-on superpower. Truly inspiring. I also want the Abuela origin story now!, one viewer gushed.

#BlueBeetle    is fantastic fun. Funny, surprisingly heartfelt with a star making turn by Xolo Maridueña. The kid has IT. Director Angel Manuel Soto makes Latinos’ supposed “invisibility” into a full-on superpower. Truly inspiring. I also want the Abuela origin story now! pic.twitter.com/zj3uSThJbl

— Clayton Davis (@ByClaytonDavis) August 11, 2023

Another added, “Impressed by the pop culture details & historical references in BLUE BEETLE. From MACARIO, to CRONOS, and El CHAPULÍN COLORADO. But even more so that the infamous School of the Americas is integral to the story. This is the work of filmmakers who know & care about Latin America.”

Impressed by the pop culture details & historical references in BLUE BEETLE. From MACARIO, to CRONOS, and El CHAPULÍN COLORADO. But even more so that the infamous School of the Americas is integral to the story. This is the work of filmmakers who know & care about Latin America. pic.twitter.com/Li7ZTK629m

— Carlos Aguilar (@Carlos_Film) August 10, 2023

#BlueBeetle was a huge surprise. After a shaky start, the #superhero movie is full of laughter, action & lots of heart. Xolo Maridueña kills it, So does Bruna Marquezine, George Lopez is hilarious & Adriana Barraza is a hoot as “Nana”. Take the whole familia & bring tissues. pic.twitter.com/EYlFQrnSJB

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— CineMovie TV (@CineMovie) August 11, 2023

#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! pic.twitter.com/C6QgvexlTx

— Umberto Gonzalez #BlueBeetleBattalion🪲💙 (@elmayimbe) August 11, 2023

DC should’ve marketed #BlueBeetle more. It’s a fun, self-contained, emotional story about family. Xolo Maridueña is perfectly cast and SHINES as Jamie Reyes. George Lopez and Bruna Marquezine are also standouts. I’m so happy #BlueBeetle is the first DCU character. pic.twitter.com/ANyyx2gPXv

— BSL 🔜 #TIFF23 (@bigscreenleaks) August 11, 2023

The #BlueBeetle movie is mostly a blast.

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Some is too silly or childish for me, a lot had me laughing loud (George Lopez!). Practical suit rocks. The Latino representation is awesome.

Enjoyed the family-centric stakes, solid action beats. Overall, it’s fun. pic.twitter.com/5qzWIkmDyE

— BD (@BrandonDavisBD) August 11, 2023

#BlueBeetle is my favorite post-Nolan DC film.

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It’s an action packed, highly entertaining superhero story about family…& there’s nothing more important than family.

The film is unique in that it lovingly & unabashedly shares the Reyes family’s Mexican culture. @bluebeetle 🧵 pic.twitter.com/o6Q9kUrbeC

— POC Culture (@POCculture) August 11, 2023

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