First reactions to `The Flash,' starring Ezra Miller

The words 'impressive' and 'awesome' were common refrains from a group of entertainment reporters who were among the first to see the upcoming DC superhero movie 'The Flash.'

The words "impressive" and "awesome" were common refrains from a group of entertainment reporters who were among the first to see the upcoming DC superhero movie "The Flash."

Warner Bros. screened the film for the first time at CinemaCon Tuesday for theatre owners, exhibitors and reporters attending the annual trade show and industry conference.

Reviews are embargoed until a later date -- the film, the studio said, is not completely finished -- but viewers were able to post reactions on social media as soon as the credits rolled.

Brian Welk of Indiewire wrote that "it played very well," pointing out that there were more than a few screams and gasps in the packed theatre.

Film critic Jordan Hoffman tweeted that it was, "far more madcap than I expected. Really nailed what reading a 5-issue crossover comic book is like. Tons of Ezra Miller being zany and time paradox stuff. Nerds will lose their minds at the ending."

"The Playlist's" Greg Ellwood wrote that it was "very good" and that Miller was "great," while Scott Mantz went a step further declaring that it's "one of the very best DC movies, a perfect blend of action, heart & humour."

Erik Davis, of Fandango, wrote on Twitter that it is "tremendous" and that it is "without a doubt among the best superhero films ever made. An all-timer. Inventive storytelling, FANTASTIC action sequences, great cast. SO MANY nerdy details."