A new advanced screening of Blue Beetle has sparked another round of social media reactions as critics continue to praise the Latin-based superhero film. Once again, Xolo Maridueńa‘s performance is the highlight as well as the film’s heartfelt message of family.
Directed by Angel Manuel Soto, Blue Beetle focuses on Jaime Reyes, a recent college grad who’s not exactly thrilled with his current job prospects. After stumbling upon a mysterious Scarab, Jamie finds himself infused with alien tech that gives him incredible powers, but also makes him and his family a target for nefarious forces that want the Scarab back.
You can see what the critics are saying below:
“Saw an early screening of #BlueBeetle today,” Noah Villaverde tweeted. “It’s a sweet, self-contained superhero origin story that has even more heart than I expected thanks to the direction of Angel Manuel Soto and a remarkably charismatic turn from Xolo Maridueña.”
Saw an early screening of #BlueBeetle today. It’s a sweet, self-contained superhero origin story that has even more heart than I expected thanks to the direction of Angel Manuel Soto and a remarkably charismatic turn from Xolo Maridueña. pic.twitter.com/iwD64Sugch
— Envy Greenhouse (@Noah_Villaverde) August 15, 2023
“#BlueBeetle is incredible, and the best superhero film in the last few years next to #AcrossTheSpiderverse,” Swara Salih wrote. “Director @angelmanuelsoto and writer Gareth Dunnet Alcocer made something so heartfelt, and hilarious (I laughed so much), with great action scenes and so much commentary.”
#BlueBeetle is incredible, and the best superhero film in the last few years next to #AcrossTheSpiderverse. Director @angelmanuelsoto and writer Gareth Dunnet Alcocer made something so heartfelt, and hilarious (I laughed so much), with great action scenes and so much commentary. pic.twitter.com/7ZpU6lHvaW
— Swara A.S. (سوارە) Free🇵🇸and🇦🇲 (@spiderswarz) August 15, 2023
“#BlueBeetle brought a huge smile to my face, laughter out of me, & even a tear to my eye,” Zach Pope tweeted. “A gigantic throwback to 2000’s era filmmaking with a beautiful Latin culture mixed all into it. Come for Blue Beetle and be ready to fall in love with Xolo Maridueña & the Reyes family.”
#BlueBeetle brought a huge smile to my face, laughter out of me, & even a tear to my eye. A gigantic throwback to 2000’s era filmmaking with a beautiful Latin culture mixed all into it. Come for Blue Beetle and be ready to fall in love with Xolo Maridueña & the Reyes family pic.twitter.com/IBm2dd6bj3
— Zach Pope (@popetheking) August 15, 2023
“#BlueBeetle is quite enjoyable!” Sheraz Farooqi wrote. “A focus on family and Latin culture keeps the film grounded in heart. Xolo Maridueña is fantastic throughout. The film can feel like a Power Rangers special at times but the third act is strong. It’s a mix between the first Shazam! and Ms. Marvel.”
#BlueBeetle is quite enjoyable! A focus on family and Latin culture keeps the film grounded in heart. Xolo Maridueña is fantastic throughout.
The film can feel like a Power Rangers special at times but the third act is strong. It’s a mix between the first Shazam! and Ms. Marvel. pic.twitter.com/6aFSDaPnw7
— Sheraz Farooqi (@SherazFarooqi_) August 14, 2023
You can see more Blue Beetle reactions below:
#BlueBeetle is a full-throttle blast: part raucous body horror-comedy, part profound celebration of Latino families’ resilience. Xolo Maridueña is just delightful, and George Lopez steals every scene. If BB is the start of James Gunn’s DCU, then it’s an excellent launchpad. pic.twitter.com/21Q0k5XPrH
— Brandon Lewis @ SXSW (@blewis1103) August 14, 2023
#BlueBeetle has plenty of action and humor, but the heart of this film is its celebration of the strength, love, and resilience of a Latino family 💙 I wish the set up and villains were a little tighter, but a fun introduction to the DC hero! #BlueBeetleBatallion 🧵 pic.twitter.com/fuVlwFfoAb
— Kristen Maldonado (@kaymaldo) August 15, 2023
#BlueBeetle definitely lives up to the hype of the #BlueBeetleBattalion. A nice, self-focused solo story, great action, and some funny jokes in between!
Definitely what DC needs right now! pic.twitter.com/ie5h61f0YV
— Chris Gallardo 🎧 (@chrisagwrites) August 14, 2023
#BlueBeetle was good. Though it is pretty lighthearted, it doesn’t shy away from its sincere moments throughout. The action is fun and interesting and the vfx was surprisingly crisp. A lot of Shazam and Spider-Man vibes. An overall fun movie and good introduction to Blue Beetle pic.twitter.com/2RUQjcnwhm
— Zayyan Farooqi (@ZayyanFarooqi) August 14, 2023
It took a bit to get going but ended up really liking #BlueBeetle. Tonally somewhat reminiscent of Shazam (also a good movie!) and had a couple of big emotional beats that hit hard. Xolo Maridueña is also a super likable lead and Jaime’s family are great.
— Eric Goldman (@TheEricGoldman) August 15, 2023
#BlueBeetle is a win for DC. Though formulaic in its origins, it has a bright and youthful energy that penetrates through typical comic book confines. Funny and full of heart with an amazing synth score, Beetle is guaranteed to entertain. pic.twitter.com/w4cqTuaiWY
— Epic Film Guys ® (@EpicFilmGuys) August 15, 2023
Blue Beetle hits theaters on August 18.
