One of the biggest edits made for Justice League's theatrical cut was the omission of Kiersey Clemons' Iris West. Fans were excited to see her cameo as it was undoubtedly a setup for Ezra Miller's Flash movie, but it was ultimately deemed expendable in the two-hour run-time. However, after being inserted into Zack Snyder's Justice League, a creepy scene with Iris played out, making it clear that axing it was the right choice.
The Flash/Iris Snyder Cut Scene Leaves a Poor Taste
Partway through Zack Snyder's Justice League, The Flash had a particularly off-putting scene that didn't paint him in the most altruistic light. After applying for a job at a doggy daycare, Barry Allen used the Speed Force to rescue Iris following a traffic accident.
As Iris' car flipped over and she was tossed out, Barry sped into action. But rather than immediately grabbing Iris while she was in mid-air, he grabbed a hot dog from a cart that was thrown in the air and used the Speed Force in a disconcerting way. He began to fawn over Iris, even brushing her hair out of her face. This went on for way too long, and in the end, it was a total invasion of her privacy. Snyder tried to lighten the mood by setting it to Rose Betts' piano cover of "Song to the Siren," but even that couldn't mask the scene's toxicity.
The Flash's Objectification of Women in Zack Snyder's Justice League
Barry eventually set Iris down before running away as her vehicle exploded, but while the intention is to show him saving a damsel in distress, it really depicts him as a creep. Of course, Snyder cut the horrific shot of Barry falling into Wonder Woman's chest when they suit up later on, but it doesn't help that Barry went on to ogle Diana and ask Cyborg if he thought she dates younger guys.
When taking all of this into consideration, The Flash came across as someone who didn't respect personal boundaries. Had the car scene remained cut, one might have given Barry the benefit of the doubt as an overzealous Wonder Woman fanboy with a crush. But ultimately, rather than giving off the impression of being a genuine, caring hero, the car sequence made Barry out to be someone that needs to learn a thing or two about respect.