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While the general audiences and critics voiced their disappointment, an unusual figure voiced a more personal critique — Tim Burton. Burton, famed for creating iconic superhero films like Batman (1989) and Batman Returns, as well as working on a long-gestating Superman project starring Nicolas Cage, expressed clear displeasure with how Warner Brothers and DC handled his creations.
Burton’s Unfiltered Criticism
Tim Burton spoke candidly to the British Film Institute about his frustration with the handling of his characters in The Flash. His Batman, played by Michael Keaton, and Nicolas Cage’s Superman made appearances in the film, but Burton’s comments indicate he wasn't exactly pleased with the way his creations were utilized.