Shazam
Dir: David F. Sandberg
Cast: Asher Angel, Jack Dylan Glazer, Zach Levi, Mark Strong, Grace
Fulton
Ever since Chris Nolan made his Batman movies, DC has been a dark somber place.
Thankfully, this movie is a light of sunshine among them. Nickelodeon star Asher
Angel is Billy Batson, a foster kid who keeps running away from his problems. Until
one day he meets an old wizard who turns him into a grown man with superpower
based on pure of heart.
Billy and his best friend/ foster brother (D. Glazer) attempt to keep Billy's alter
ego a secret from their foster family. Meanwhile, evil scientist Dr. Sivana (Strong)
becomes obsessed with learning about Shazam and the magic behind the power.
based on pure of heart.
Billy and his best friend/ foster brother (D. Glazer) attempt to keep Billy's alter
ego a secret from their foster family. Meanwhile, evil scientist Dr. Sivana (Strong)
becomes obsessed with learning about Shazam and the magic behind the power.
This movie is hilarious and a lot of fun to watch. Despite copying the MCU in
their light hearted tone, it works in just the right way. Sandberg joins fellow horror
turned superhero directors such as Richard Donner, James Gunn, James Wan &
Zack Snyder.
their light hearted tone, it works in just the right way. Sandberg joins fellow horror
turned superhero directors such as Richard Donner, James Gunn, James Wan &
Zack Snyder.
Shazam is the perfect blend of action and comedy. The message of importance of
having a family, even chosen ones, is the central theme. It may not be a critical
darling but it has heart and that's what this movie aims to be.
Grade: B+
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