Ben Affleck’s Batman is one of those things that everyone agrees on—he’s awesome. If you loved his action-packed, high-speed chase scene in The Flash, you’re not alone. It’s already a highlight of the film. But what if that scene from The Flash had the signature Zack Snyder touch?
We don’t have to be left wondering, thanks to UltraEdits on YouTube. Their video, Batman Motorcycle Chase – Zack Snyder Style (The Flash 2023), takes the sequence in question and reimagines it with all the intensity and cinematic flair we’ve come to expect from a Snyder DCEU. The differences, at first, seem subtle enough. But trust us: they make all the difference in the world.
Up first is the music. If you thought the original score had energy, UltraEdits cranked it up to eleven for the Zack Snyder version of The Flash. The dramatic sound editing makes the chase feel more intense, more urgent—like Batman is facing impossible odds and fighting against the very nature of his existence.
Next is the color grading. The edit moves the color palette to cooler tones, muting the bright yellows and pulling out deeper blacks and grays. It’s classic Snyder—gritty, pretty atmospheric, and just a tad more ominous than usual. The whole sequence feels colder and more dangerous, which is absolutely in keeping with the stakes of the chase.
Another intelligent alteration? Removing The Flash and Wonder Woman from the equation. In the first version, Barry calls Bruce for a status report while he’s in hot pursuit, and Diana comes to the rescue. UltraEdits has trimmed those parts out completely, which makes it seem like Batman is the only one with his hands full during this high-stakes situation. And without that comedic interplay, the tension is through the roof.
Sound design, too, receives a significant upgrade. The whir of Batman’s bike, the ricochet of bullets, the screeching of tires—it all comes across with more impact in this version. Even the highway tanker explosion looks more devastating, which really makes you question why these gonna-getcha moments keep getting promised in trailers.
And here’s a detail you might not have noticed: the aspect ratio has been tightened a bit. It’s a small tweak, but it pulls you deeper into the action. The tighter framing makes the sequence feel more immersive, like you’re right in the middle of the chase instead of watching it unfold from a distance.
Changes may appear to be insignificant at first glance, but when the edit is viewed side by side with the original, the impact of good editing is clear. There are no added special effects; instead, there are just smart, cinematic choices that transform the scene into something that feels right at home in Zack Snyder’s DCEU.
In case you adored the Caped Crusader as portrayed by Ben Affleck in The Flash, do yourself a favor and direct your internet browser to this edit. It might just be the upgrade in the Snyder style that you didn’t know you were missing.
What do you think of this Zack Snyder-style makeover for The Flash?
