‘Blue Beetle:’ A Well-Intentioned, Nicely Produced Superhero Film

A superhero with a Latino background shows the importance of caring for family.

Jaime Reyes (Xolo Maridueña), in "Blue Beetle." Warner Bros. Pictures

PG-13 | 2h 7m | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi | 2023

The DC Extended Universe (DCEU) has had its share of ups and downs in recent times. While 2019’s “Shazam!” did pretty well financially and critically, its 2022’s spin-off “Black Adam” wasn’t as well-regarded.