Into the Beetle World
December 7, 2023 2024-01-05 14:49Into the Beetle World
A new DC hero in the making
A new hero has entered the DC universe, and everyone is here for it. On August 18th, 2023, the Blue Beetle movie was released and officially made its way into the DC universe. The film is directed by Angel Manuel Soto, a Puerto Rican filmmaker who also worked on Charm City Kings. Xolo Mariduena plays Jaime Reyes, also known as ‘Blue Beetle’. Blue Beetle focuses on Mexican American Jaime Reyes, who gains mystical superpowers from an alien scarab. This film introduced us all to the first Latino superhero that also involves Hispanic cultural aspects.
Despite the amazing superpowers and strength of the Blue Beetle, the host, Jaime Reyes is also just a teenage boy who wants to make his family proud with dreams of his success. That is where his story begins when he and his cousin work as maids for a rich technology company in the hopes of getting a higher position to fulfill his dreams. That led to the discovery of the beetle scarab and the awakening of the Blue Beetle.
“I loved how the movie focused on the importance of the superhero and at the same time, Jaime Reyes’ culture. He reminds me of myself and the things I have struggled with,” said Deerfield Beach High School freshman Raevin Chalners.
Jaime Reyes has the help of his family while fighting off the main antagonist, The Carapax, but it also leads to further danger as he doesn’t only have to protect his city, but also his own family.
The Blue Beetle film also includes the reality of being in a Hispanic household with a good amount of humor as well. Not only does it show the powers of the scarab, but it also gives its fans who fall into the same ethnic group a movie to relate to.
This movie does an excellent job of introducing a new hero, the Blue Beetle, and including the culture of its character Jaime Reyes. It has the perfect mix of different emotions and gets deep into the hearts of many people.
The Blue Beetle will return in a new film, but it has not been confirmed by anyone when the official release date will be. Many hope to see the story of Jaime Reyes and his family continue as the DC universe grows with new superheroes. In Jenny Kord’s words, “Your house is full of love. Your family — that’s a home.”
