Shazam! (2019)
We all have a superhero inside us, it just takes a bit of magic to bring it out. In Billy Batson's case, by shouting out one word - SHAZAM! - this streetwise 14-year-old foster kid can turn into the adult superhero Shazam.
Cast and Information
Directed By: David F. Sandberg
Written By: Darren Lemke, Henry Gayden
Starring: Mark Strong, Djimon Hounsou, John Glover, Adam Brody, Zachary Levi, Jack Dylan Grazer, Grace Fulton, Marta Milans, Cooper Andrews, Asher Angel, Ian Chen, Faithe Herman
Genres: Sci-fi, Fantasy, Action, Adventure
Franchises: DC Extended Universe, Shazam!
Country: USA
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| 13 |  |
Leonardis | 92 72% |
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Just a blast of a movie. The actors are really good, even the younger cast. Levi is absolute charm as a 14-year-old given bigger responsibilities, and Strong is a great villain with a backstory that fairly empathetic. The CGI isn't always great, but it probably isn't too noticeable because it's a pretty movie that's just a lot of fun, thanks to a story thats full of heart and very humorous. I'm not sure what else there is to say. It's a really well-made movie that's a lot of fun!
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BillyShears | 80 77% |
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An enjoyable DC movie in the year 2019, how far we have come.
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| 10 |  |
Luna6ix | 78 66% |
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While the quality of DCEU movies is definitely on the rise, and this one is a solidly entertaining flick, as a whole there is still a major issue, the movies are tonally inconsistent, ranging from serious, dark, to facetious and childlike. This one is on the ladder end of the spectrum and succeeds because of it. But if the DCEU has any hope of duplicating the success of the MCU, they'll need to take a more whollistic, long term approach in conjunction with staggeringly large piles of money.
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| 7 |  |
TheDenizen | 70 63% |
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An ancient wizard gives his powers to a punk kid living in a foster group home, turning him into a superhero. There's bright colors and bloodless CGI fights and lots of metahumor...it's essentially the family friendly version of Deadpool for the DC universe. I've always felt superhero movies are somewhat inherently silly, so it's nice to see ones that don't take themselves seriously at all. Five bonus points for the one dimensional teenage bullies who literally spit on a baby.
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| 7 |  |
mwgerb | 56 56% |
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Standard-to-above-average Marvel Cinematic Universe fare. However, the fact that it is firmly and proudly set in the DC Universe makes it more of a revelation. Good to know DC is capable of making something this silly and fun.
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| 6 |  |
terrymac | 71 62% |
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This was rather charming, and a lot of fun. It's a bit forgettable, though. Could just be my memory going, of course.
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| 6 |  |
Jerky | 70 89% |
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What's this? A fun uplifting DC film, that doesn't take itself seriously? And it was a hit at the box office? Seems like a concept you might want to keep exploring Warner Bros. I'm glad that Zacary Levi is now the lead of a superhero franchise, as I've always been a fan of his since Chuck (an underrated and under watched show that you should go watch now) The best parts are definitely the training sequences, but the 7 Deadly Sins creature designs were great as well.
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TheRealJ-Ro | 75 55% |
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I would say that I walked in not really knowing what to expect, and what I got was actually fairly enjoyable throughout. Sure, Shazam! is the Jimmy Fallon of superheroes in this movie, and sure, Mark Strong doesn't really present a well-rounded or overly imposing villain (although his few scenes of geared-up violence were actually pretty refreshing in the context of this movie). There's room for this in the lexicon of this genre, but I can't say that I particularly loved it. Worth checking out.
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| 5 | Sadman | 70 31% |
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Does good work in the places where origin stories tend to do good work (Exploration of powers, comedy), but also falters where they tend to falter. (Weak villain, overly long climax and uninspired set pieces.) The foster family part of the movie was ham-fisted, but in an endearing and sweethearted way. Zachary Levi was credibly charming, but didn't feel like the same person as the kid. A kids movie at heart, which makes several of the more violent, intense scenes feel way over the top.
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| 5 |  |
Bown | 79 53% |
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Easily the best DCEU movie so far - extremely funny and likeable, with a great cast and well-made action sequences. It drags on a bit, especially in the finale, the characterisation is rushed at times, and there’s too much slo-mo, but it was overall a very enjoyable experience. Levi hits exactly the right tone throughout, while Strong’s character and performance are much better than I expected from the trailers, if still one of the weaker elements. More like this, please, Warner Bros!
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| 5 |  |
Ocelot | 60 54% |
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a movie that smartly realizes the philosophical (and comedic) implications of being a superhero are more interesting than the physical. it also feels like a movie from an earlier and better era, with some truly jarring kills making for stakes that feel somewhat real. Levi's performance is a stand-out and Mark Strong has never been better as an Angry Bald Guy. above all else, it's the rare mainstream film willing to call out the true villains of American society: single moms
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INDYATMN | 81 61% |
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Shazam & esp Sivana bear little resemblance to their comic roots which is no doubt, a smart move. Fully playing up the idea that the hero is an adolescent in a man's body distinguishes him from other heroes, makes for comedy, & enhances children's identification with him, but the kid appeal also kills a lot of the suspense in the 1st hour as anyone old enough to drink waits for the inevitable "chosen one" moment. Still the power efx are great, the training is fun & Levi's fantastic
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| 5 |  |
XakkMaster | 70 40% |
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Ultimately a kids movie, with a few surprisingly dark moments considering. It's fun and well acted. Observing the "civilian" side of a massive superhero universe is clever, taking into account social media, merchandising, and public opinion of supers. The moments where Shazam! and Freddy explore the newfound privileges of adulthood are funny, but one can't help imagine what this movie could have been given the Deadpool treatment. Still, this is a family-friendly affair with good feels.
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Prophet92 | 88 81% |
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Super hero comedies with Mark Strong as the bad guy are my very specific jam.
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coffee | 75 61% |
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This one definitely exceeds expectations. I was really surprised. Just don't expect a super hero action flick. It's hard to believe but this is a family film like they did in the 80's and 90's. This is probably a long forgotten genre. Films like The Paper Brigade, we don't see them anymore. Man, most of the teenagers probably hated this film.
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hellboy76 | 68 65% |
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Not bad. Maybe DC should go lighter a little more often so not everything is depressing and stupid.
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Bunyas | 77 79% |
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This movie has a warm heart!.. And above else that's the strongest side of Shazam!
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| 4 |  |
Ytadel | 7 83% |
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I admit that I have hardcore superhero fatigue. I’ve quit every superhero TV show - didn’t even finish Daredevil season 3 - and I’ll go see Avengers 4 but after that I think I want like a 12-to-18-month break from any superhero media. But that said this was a pretty fun bit. Some solid laughs and I respect the way the director made a roughly half-the-usual superhero budget stretch where it counted.
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Ofterdingen | 70 75% |
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Great kids. Great fun. The combination of Shazam!, Aquaman, and Wonder Woman have made DC far more interesting than Marvel these days.
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amazedemon | 65 61% |
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There's a lot to like in Shazam! Levi's performance and his chemistry with the kids. The execution of the foster home. Batson's (Angel) quest to find his mother and how it is dealt with. The humour. Alas the direction and editing of the film didn't quite work for me. The action is a little bit lame as is the CGI, rarely giving a sense of peril and more often just feeling tepid. Essentially a good superhero film, in an age of superhero fatigue that adheres to as many tropes as it subverts.
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CMonster | 68 44% |
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It was pretty good, but felt a bit spread thin. Not sure what I would take out though because it all felt fitting. One thing I do wish was for Billy to feel a bit more heroic. Like it had those moments where I should've felt that, but it came across more going through the motions rather than that swelling of heroism in your gut the best of the genre can elicit. Worth a watch though. Mark Strong is a good baddie.
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| 3 | Scorpus | 77 62% |
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Shazam! isn't all that deep, and its superhero story is pretty standard, but it's still a whole heap of fun thanks to Zachary Levi's charm
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| 3 | bktan | 78 71% |
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Funny, but incredibly cheesy. It feels like a product of the early-mid 2000s where it is feel good entertainment that later looks dated to its era. In this sense, Shazam would technically be really dated if it recalled an era 15 years prior to its release, but time will tell.
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Seethruskin | 3 25% |
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There was a broken speaker in the theatre, so there was this annoying buzzing percolating through the whole experience and I can't think of a more apt metaphor for superhero movies.
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jordanlige | 100 51% |
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really funny superhero movie
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| 3 | adornment | 83 87% |
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Showcases one of DC's weaker villains, but gives a heartfelt, goofy, and overall fun film full of color and wonderful special effects that's really unlike anything the universe has granted us with before. Also, Zachary Levi. That's all.
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FrederikA | 70 67% |
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Surprisingly enjoyable and goofy superhero flick, that dares to be for actual kids rather than adults who grew up on these things (as, well, superhero-movies used to be) and is better for it.
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MontyCircus | 60 68% |
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Decent, breezy fun. A wee bit of an edge to it too, what with the underage drinking and strip club bits. So naughty DC! What with Wonder Woman and Aquaman and now this., looks like Warner Bros. has figured out how to make good superhero flicks...make them FUN!
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hotsake | 75 83% |
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Not perfect, not by a long shot but it was fun, kind of like a cross between Deadpool and Spider-Man. I was hoping that it would forgo most of the origin cliche traps but nope they hit all of them. Nothing too deep here but it has a lightness and goofiness that let me over look most of the film's short comings.
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magdabag | 90 79% |
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I enjoyed this movie, fuck you.
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| 3 |  |
luord | 83 91% |
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Frenetic, fast-paced and pure unabashed fun. Maybe a bit repetitive at times, but it's a total blast and probably the best that the DCEU has produced.
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ribcage | 64 44% |
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I got alot of laughs out of it, and while being overtly feel-good, sometimes there's no harm in that if it's open, honest and above all, fun. Knowing a rewatch won't hold my attention as much as the first time, I hesitantly reduce my score, but maybe one day I will rewatch and I'll perhaps reevaluate my assumption.
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| 3 | law | 70 84% |
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It's wholesome, lighthearted fun with some of the edge that older, 1980s kids movies had. An easy way for movies to get my approval is to use as many practical special effects as they can, even if it's just to do something as simple as light up a cheesy superhero costume like Shazam! does. I didn't like the character or acting of Freddy, the crippled kid, nor the cliche tension between him and Shazam that serves as the B plot of the story.
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KeyUtkan | 56 27% |
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Full with cliche, very bad villain, predictable outcomes, not a good representation for the original character. Its not exactly a kids movie and not for adults either. ıts dishonest with itself sadly. Yes its warm and sweet but not charming .Soo cheesy.
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Duder | 65 59% |
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*This was more fun than I expected. It is a bit too long, doesn't focus enough on important things and dwindles too long on unimportant things. But still enjoyed watching it.
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chadisdanger | 75 41% |
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The most refreshing, charming and old-fashioned superhero movie in a while. There's not an ounce of cynicism, no forced "dark" aesthetic, no unnecessary over-stuffing. Just a wholesome blockbuster with genuine heart and wit. Big props to Zachary Levi too for an effortlessly goofy and endearing performance.
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| 3 | damil | 70 67% |
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I don't know if it's the best DC have made, but it's probably the one with which I had the least problems. It's a fairly simple story but it's a got a lot of charm and it's genuinely funny. The dramatic parts didn't work quite as well, but I liked how it riffed on a bunch of superhero movie tropes. Zachary Levi was good, but I couldn't say the same for his younger counterpart. I thought the other lead young actor was way better. Totally keen for a sequel.
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Difontaine | 79 76% |
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Decent fun. I've liked Zachary Levi since Chuck, he is a natural at being a hero who is also a bit of a doof. More like this DC please.
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Jimmy Suede | 70 45% |
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Even though I don't like what DC has done with Billy Batson and Captain Marvel these days, this was still a fun movie with a good family message. Side note, I'm not sure why I saw videos of Zachary Levi working out for this role, since the muscle suit does it all. He should have just done neck exercises.
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Obdurate | 70 40% |
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It's fun, but at this point I expect more from my superhero movies. The villain isn't memorable at all but Billy himself has a decent enough character arc and because of the family interactions there's some heart. I don't have any other complaints; the action hit, the comedy mostly worked, it looked good. I'm a weirdo who loved the Snyderverse and while they've certainly MCU'd up since, there is an element of darkness here that I enjoyed.
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RuruSmasher | 85 50% |
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I cannot possibly hate this film, especially considering how glorious the third act was and how relevant Billy's brothers and sisters end up being. A really wonderful play on 'found family' and building connections. More of this, please! I've loved Zachary Levi ever since 'Chuck' and he was born to play this version of 'Big' as a superhero film. Maybe the next one will play more with the idea of a kid inside a grown man's body. I had so much fun watching.
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| 2 | Countdown | 90 76% |
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Fun movie.
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| 2 | Arberwaticus | 88 47% |
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A whole lot of heart was put into this superhero flick. Lots of fun plus a dose of reality.
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PianoSama | 70 81% |
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Solid performances from a talented cast, particularly Levi 's as the goofball leading hero, combine with plenty of wit & self-aware charm to create one of the most enjoyable & easily accessible superhero movies to come out in recent times. Though the script definitely has its iffy moments, and the villain is underwhelming at best, there's still a lot to like here- especially the strong themes of family that tie it together. Overall, very worth a look.
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ADragon91 | 80 86% |
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Shazam is the first DC movie that is completely self-aware and does not take itself seriously, but also being well written for the most part. It manages to bring in a good balance of both darkness and lightness in tone, reminding me of the Sam Raimi Spider-Man Trilogy. The satire and jokes played is fun to watch and most of the main cast members give pretty great performances, including the child actors. Some of the CGI is a bit ropey in places, but overall Shazam was a nice surprise hit for me.
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| 2 | braddad68 | 94 74% |
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Fun and different superhero movie. Plenty of action, laughs and heart. Think Deadpool but suitable for the family.
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nobamba | 75 83% |
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Has a kids vibe. Good amount of jokes per minute. Horror was good but limited by PG-13 (not necessarily bad). Really frustrating to see main characters not keep a secret at all. Zachary Levi and the kid were really separate personalities. Nice ending setup with the carnival. Villain fights take too long---why do superheroes always resort to fisticuffs when they can shoot lightning? Fav scene: the wizard really had a captivating presence.
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Hofschneider | 13 2% |
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Those kids were awful, especially that kid on crutches (look at me, I'm so self-aware of how nerdy I am... yuck), nothing was charming, everything was in try hard mode, the CGI looked terrible, superhero movies get a pass for being cancer for our taste and society as a whole, the villain was weak and forgettable, the directing was pathetic, the self-referential DCU-memorabilia too, the story made no sense... gosh, what is wrong with you people that you think this is entertainment?!
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Ametrine | 10 91% |
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WOW, what a great movie. I'm floored. How the hell are we getting SO MANY GREAT SUPERHERO MOVIES all within six months of each other? Shazam left me with the same feeling I got from Into the Spider-verse: These people really understand and love what they're making, and have made an refreshing, extemely fun film that's going to inspire so many kids to be filmmakers one day. I already can't wait to see it again.
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| 2 | BadFurDay | 4 24% |
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I could deal without yet another origin story that goes nowhere. Felt both too long and too short, uninnovative, rehashed. At least teenagers should enjoy the movie for what it is I guess.
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| 2 | myfavchords | 77 61% |
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This film has a fun script. The cast also look like they are having a good time in this movie. This film is a nice change of pace for DC properties, it is clearly more fun than recent attempts. Overall I would recommend this movie.
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| 2 | semioticus | 72 39% |
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Is it fun and entertaining? Yes, and that's a *huge* plus for a DC Universe movie. Does it fall flat at times and submit itself to cliches and very obvious plot mechanisms? Also yes. But it is done in a way that doesn't bother you very much.
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JLFM | 65 38% |
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The actual superhero parts of this movie didn’t work at all for me. However, the other elements of the film work great. Billy and Freddy’s friendship is really touching, the fish-out-of-water super power stuff is predictably funny, and everything with the foster family was lovely. In a different world, this movie was made without the supervillain in it, and it was way better. But I still found this pretty charming, if a little touch-and-go.
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flake | 40 3% |
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Typical formulaic superhero movie. Poor kid gets superpowers, first gets beaten by bad guy, wins in the end. His superpower - punching strong, flying.
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sopachuco13 | 80 62% |
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Shazam was good but it wasn't something that really attracted me. There were some fun parts in the movie like when the rest of the crew showed up and just some of the high jinx that ensued after Billy Batson became a superhero. Most of it was the kind of stuff that one would do if one was a 14-year-old and suddenly became a superhero. It's easy to see that Warner wants to turn this into a franchise but, for me, it fell kind of flat and I doubt that it will get another chance at becoming better.
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orcunyondem | 88 82% |
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They kept it simple and funny, I like it. Everything at place and that Darla, she's funny as hell. One of the best pop-culture themed super-hero movies.
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anarchistica | 60 40% |
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Captain Marvel starts out too slow but eventually picks up the pace once the titular character is introduced. Taking notes from the Heroes series and Kickass movies they have some fun with the sillyness of the formula. Unfortunately, once the badguy comes into play Sandberg forgets what he was doing and it turns way too serious and Dark-Knightey. The movie also overdoes the drama, which doesn't really jive with the rest. At the end of the film you've forgotten it was fun in the first half.
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| 2 | Ippei | 75 72% |
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Great concept, well executed. Zachary Levi's boyish charm works well here and forms the backbone of the film. Funny and mostly entertaining; it's definitely a step up from previous DC films. If there's something to criticise, it's that the threat scale seems so small and has a fairly stock standard villain. As reliable as Mark Strong is, it feels like he's done this many times before. Having said that, there is an amazing cameo that is just so perfect, it caps the film well.
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Filligan | 74 31% |
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This shoots for that 80s-kids-flick style of realistic kids in fantastical, sometimes scary situations, and saying things like "shit!" about it, and for the most part the film achieves that. The cast is great, especially Levi and the kids, and the humor is pretty consistent. I was waiting for it to end for about forty-five minutes, though, and that's rare with me; normally I'm drawn in and happy to enjoy the action, but this felt like it was avoiding its resolution for too long.
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LordBeefJerk | 40 24% |
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I think it was somewhere after the fifth time the super villain removed his sunglasses dramatically to reveal his ominous blue eye, that I voluntarily fell asleep for about 30 minutes. Low stakes, weak jokes, bad CGI and borderline boring throughout. At least it was only 90 minutes long because of the nap.
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Quimbo | 79 69% |
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Everything I was hoping it would be -- fun, funny, exciting, entertaining. Even if you're fed up with superhero flicks, this offers a great time at the cinema.
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mandy | 6 45% |
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Good fun family movie - likeable child protagonists, elements of 'Big' , enjoyable humour - maybe just a bit overlong on the fight scenes, especially the final showdown.
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nutcrackr | 65 24% |
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Starts fairly well and is funny enough. Second half is a fizzer that just ambles to the end. The foster mother is carrying the emotion for the entire cast. Also agree that Zach Levi is not quite like his younger version.
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Mirelurk | 68 42% |
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Uneven but better than most DC dreck. Best when its embracing its Big/Freaky Friday energy. Villain isn't even barely threatening or interesting. Still I'm not the target audience...or am I?
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bojanpopic | 80 60% |
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Finally, a fun DC movie that doesn't get itself too serious.
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Kavu | 75 57% |
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Not as light movie as I thought, but surprisingly entertaining and well built.
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kgbelliveau | 86 69% |
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Levi definitely kept things light and fun and that translated well for most of the film as Billy came to terms with being true to himself. It didn't really make for anything new and unconventional in the way of storytelling. What ultimately saves the film is how easy it is to like most of the characters given the fun loving nature of the kids set within a realistic world which allowed for the surreal to take place. Fun and hopefully more of what we can expect from DC.
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bowfinger | 40 32% |
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It does not work. Billy and Shazam feel completely apart. Might have as well had Shaq play the superhero.
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Velvet Crowe | 65 69% |
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The climax was really lame and Shazam comes across as a completely different person than Billy Batson, but the movie is so cheesy and self-aware of its silliness that I never found myself hating it. The way Sivana was used is bizarre - instead of the nutty evil scientist we traditionally see in the comics, here he's some satanic demon thing. Admittedly a cool concept, but its utilization here felt lacking - the monsters were mostly indistinguishable from one another and were mostly fodder.
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Kingjohnbbq | 85 49% |
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Who knew this movie wouldn't be a total bomb? not me! I absolutely expected to hate every minute and instead, I actually enjoyed it for what it was. It all worked pretty well. The bad guy was genuinely pretty damn cool. definitely some plot holes which can't be denied, but honestly, im still just surprised I enjoyed it at all, so I can forgive a few things.
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glumpy_99 | 67 28% |
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Good natured superhero saga suffers from a basic familiarity in its source elements (we're basically stuck in a Super/Batman combo origin story) and a hero in Levi/Angel who is more a collection of quips than a fully fleshed character in either guise. While Sandberg can't quite bring any dynamism behind the camera, a likable support cast help guide the film through some rocky (and overlong) terrain - a nice bit for Glover, and some expert snarling from Strong, help maintain interest.
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| 1 | sourheart | 1 2% |
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Takes so many shortcuts with its emotions and characters, but otherwise kinda solid watch on plane
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Mist600 | 70 32% |
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? Very funny. ? Levi superb & Mark Strong v fine as usual ?Too childish (I know its meant to be) for my usual tastes. Yet, I am scoring high (as, until final 10 minutes, I had a great time.) ?Also as it is SO, SO, SO good for DC to have finally taken the stick out of its arse & got on anti-depressant meds. ?Thank God they didn't let Snyder go all 'serious', 'adult', dull and damn boring with this kid-friendly, silly story --- Crazy busy ? - hope 2 fill in review (in detail)
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Koalafish | 60 30% |
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Its sometimes funny and not boring, but there is really nothing interesting happening. All the good stuff was already in the trailer. The remaining parts are mostly cheasy.
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td888 | 60 58% |
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I enjoyed it more than I expected.
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SageSledge | 90 74% |
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Shazam! is moving, wonderful fun, a surprisingly heartfelt entry into the DCEU that ranks not only as its best instalment to date but also as its first entirely unqualified success.
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Wiche | 75 70% |
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It's surprising. It's something different from the other superhero movies, so that's already something to like. On the other hand: The main characters are just kids and that makes the movie sometimes really funny but also childish and even infantile at other moments. A movie to watch? Definitely. A movie to remember? Perhaps. A movie that will blow you away? Certainly not.
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| 1 | Pickle_Man | 70 35% |
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Solid if predictable cape movie.
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| 1 | nuotio | 60 67% |
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Fun, mostly family friendly superhero film which at times, reminded me of 80’s blockbusters with it’s sense of wonder and not lighter tone. Child/teen actors were fine and Levi channeled his inner child very well. It still cannot avoid the usual genre trappings; it’s overlong and needs to introduce a cliched super villain and have the hero fight him in a CGI end battle that could be replaced with any other superhero film. Fun times at the cinema, but I doubt that I would ever re-watch it.
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cetincelik | 79 71% |
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Bir Marvel filmi değil tabii ki , ama oldukça eğlenceli. Çocuğunuzla oldukça keyifli vakit geçirebilirsiniz. Çocuklar bir harika. Zachary Levi çok çok iyi.
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martryn | 75 65% |
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A funny little super hero film, and maybe the best movie DC has released. The humor was solid enough, the action sequences were solid enough, and Levi was solid enough in the lead role. A very pleasant surprise.
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LennyNero | 75 71% |
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I actually liked it a lot, with the exception of the typical CGI punch festival at the end. But even then, the excellent comedy angle and heart-warming family dynamics make it watchable.
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andayb | 40 15% |
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i don't want to be too harsh here, but there's a difference between having a childlike charm and being childish. shazam tries too hard to be a feel good christmas movie, forgetting that it also needs a compelling story and a decent plot. not terrible, but quite forgettable, which, i guess is an improvement for dceu.
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| 1 | doyler29 | 70 36% |
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There are things I liked ... there are things I didn't like. I liked how the movie decided to not only accept the dumbness of the whole Shazam premise, but to lean pretty heavily into it. I liked Zacahary Levi and Asher Angel, and I thought they were completely believable as playing the same person. I liked the idea of a movie about a superhero who's pretty lousy because he's actually a 15 year old boy. What I didn't like was everything to do with the villain. Well ... not everything. Mark
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rihrey | 55 69% |
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pretty damn good.
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morphinapg | 77 68% |
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I love Zac Levi, and I'm so happy that he's finally getting to shine in a role like this, a role that was absolutely perfect for him. I also love that they did take the opportunity to connect this to the DCEU, despite the worries about the state of that universe. That being said, it's fun, but much like Deadpool, story is not all that memorable. I think there's room to grow there though. I'd also mention the sound design was insanely good, as was the HDR.
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| 1 | AnAccount | 35 19% |
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Pretty cheesy, and has a few good jokes here and there, but most of them were revealed in the trailer. The villain is just a generic boring villain that I didn't give a shit about at all, and I also didn't care about the protagonists much either mostly because they're kind of just assholes. The movie seemed quite drawn out with me wondering when the movie was going to end for the last 20 minutes. Still has it's fun moments it was just disappointing for me.
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Antonio P | 40 46% |
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Ok dc movie. Didn't really like this one. As for Shazam he's not really A super hero I like. it was an ok movie. Wouldn't recommend this.
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| 1 | sergrobber | 85 46% |
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Pros: goofy; small-scale hero; Levi Cons: characterization of Billy
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roonay3k | 68 54% |
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Hate superhero movies, but this one was quite entertaining.
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eric-jan | 65 31% |
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Really nothing special. Just another superhero movie with some dumb laughs and a lame ending. Don't watch it for the lame (back)story, but just for the easy watch and the action
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Vandelay1 | 56 58% |
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okay movie
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Kuroel | 60 51% |
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The Levi side of the movie was a fun ride, but whenever Billy was at the wheel, it became a hearse ride. They never explained how Shazam and Billy had such polar temperaments even though they were supposedly the same person? Unfortunately Mark Strong will be remembered as one of the weakest super villains. What was his endgame anyway? World domination? Being evil for the slicker clothes? Also Billy's mom plotline didn't need to happen at all. Can't understand how it was not cut.
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hazelhawks | 65 56% |
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A bit heavy-handed at times but well done magic adventure story with a nod to its working-class setting. Stands out mostly because it's more interested in the situation the kid is in than in standard superhero stuff. Thematically comparable to about half the anime series I've seen - family is less about blood and more about the people you hang out with - a theme currently being done to death by Hollywood (Guardians of the Galaxy, Deadpool 2, etc.)
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| 1 | timmytom | 79 72% |
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Awful but somehow also great. I'll take it.
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ZachReviews | 90 72% |
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This so far has been the most fun I've had with a DCEU film. Zachary Levi really does a great job.
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chmul_cr0n | 59 26% |
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Did not know this was a DC movie. Did not know this cost 100 million. Also never would have guessed these things in a 100 million years. Like anything that cost more than 30 million just HAS to look better than this. I*m not a fan of those, but anything taking place in the same world as Batman or Superman should be way less embarassing and shouldn't have dumb shit like a wizard (especially that one) in a cave in them. Not that wizards are stupid. Wizards in superhero movies are. Too dumb.
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| 1 | thorn969 | 44 39% |
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Cute and funny. Zachary Levi's silly acting doesn't match up well with Asher Angel's broody teenager. The whole plot is a bit cheesy and stereotypical, but I kinda had fun and laughed a lot anyway.
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| 1 | dunetails | 65 46% |
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The tone is a mess; jokes are flat, skews to childhood wish fulfillment fantasy but has kids saying "shit" and monsters biting off heads. Not sure who it's aimed at.The headless superman cameo at the end is an embarrassment. Aquaman remains the "best" DC movie somehow
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psim | 75 49% |
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A lot of heart and plain old fun more than make up for some of the weaker plot elements.
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Okkervil | 68 63% |
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Tonally inconsistent, chocked full of plot holes and dodgy CGI. I enjoyed it a lot nonetheless.
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| 1 | Ritteh | 72 68% |
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Shazam! Another fun entry into the DC universe. Like most, it had its problems, but it was still fun. I think they are running out of DC characters though.
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| 1 | synthono | 82 57% |
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Big 2, complete with a giant piano scene. Lots of good individual jokes, but too many action scenes dragged and I'm not sure the character building worked.
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biggerkevin | 4 48% |
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Billy Batson said fuck blue lives
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moraesfelipe | 60 50% |
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It dares to be light-hearted and playful as kid's tale and that's why it mostly works, even if the running time makes sure you hate it. It's almost the same beat on and on, but some themes still resonate emotionally -- kids trying to get to know what is family; the villain is basically an adult with no actual childhood backstory -- as well its self-awareness towards action and comedy scenes.
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omgfridge | 5 43% |
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Nonsensical and harmless. Has a few enjoyable moments while obviously being silly. Eh, passed the time.
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| 1 | Greener | 70 64% |
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Shazam! did not start strong, and up until the midway point I was sure it was going to be another mediocre superhero movie. But I have to admit I really enjoyed everything from the point where... there were more than one superhero. The whole family issue worked well for me, too.
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Yiannos | 50 25% |
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Unremarkable but good natured superhero film has been praised by critics for reasons that strike me as being somewhat suspicious. Sandberg's direction is ordinary, and the dialogue isn't nearly as witty as it thinks it is, although it narrowly avoids entering the same truly obnoxious territory occupied by Deadpool. It should please its target audience of teenage boys and comic book fans, and the lack of pretense is pleasing.
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philamental | 66 47% |
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Harmless and safe superhero fare but brings little new to the table as a result. Plays a lot of the same notes as Penny Marshall's 'Big', literally in one scene, and the scenes figuring out his superpowers are some of the highlights. Housou is an odd casting choice for a dying ancient character so I presume there's scope for him to be younger in a future film, but to be honest I'm not that excited to see a sequel if it's likely to be more of the same.
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Stewball | 30 5% |
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Mostly silly.
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| 1 | Lonewolf2003 | 65 27% |
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Has nice fun with the idea of a teenager trapped in an adult superhero's body
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WWallce4prez | 65 35% |
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Certainly an up lifting and fun two hours, but I may not be seeing the same masterpiece that others are seeing. The action is fine and the humor works some of the time. The material isn't afraid to go fairly dark but still with sense of playfulness.
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Corbad | 75 67% |
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I'm a sucker for found families, and I really loved this one. Charming characters, a fun story, and finally Josh Schwartz's wisecracking Jewish men got to share the screen. I was well entertained.
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Darren | 60 31% |
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It's a kids movie like all superhero movies and acts like a kids movie so that was welcomed. What if Shazam fucks a 23 year old and after Shazam's himself back to a kid? What do we do morally with this
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EvilMangoes | 90 71% |
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A-
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| 1 | SneakyMonkey | 70 17% |
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Kinda sloppy movie. But cute and full of heart and silliness. Worth watching. Would have deserved a very high score if they toned down the childish dialogue and hysteria a bit, and fixed the stupid climax of the movie. Could have been amazing. But instead it's just a good but not great movie.
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