 The director has since come out from the Flash and said that this was an intentional stylistic look. Why there are big battles that take place in seemingly empty desert space. It does look surreal. I do think there is truth to that, but also I don't really care at the same time. Here's the deal. I don't need top-of-the-line effects. I just need a good story. I need compelling characters. The effects is the cherry on top. And that's the good thing about the Flash. It does have a good narrative.