Billy Batson is a streetwise 14-year-old who can magically transform into the adult superhero Shazam simply by shouting out one word. His newfound powers soon get put to the test when he squares off against the evil Dr. Thaddeus Sivana.
Director: David Sandberg
Cast: Zachary Levi. Mark Strong, Grace Fulton, Jack Dylan Grazer, Djimon Hounsou
Release Date: April 5, 2019
Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of action, language, and suggestive material
Runtime: 2 h 12 min
Review:
Shazam! is a fun family friendly superhero film that works on multiple levels but first and foremost it’s fun. David Sandberg directs his film with a breezy good natured feel while mashing up Big and Superman. Throw in a solid bit of heart and themes about family and you have a superhero film that’s sure to make multiple members of the family happy. Shazam! is at it’s best when Zachary Levi and his goofy charm appears on screen. When Levi was originally announced as the title character it did seem like an odd choice at first glance but it works incredibly well. Asher Angel and Jack Dylan Grazer share solid chemistry and put in solid performances so the film rarely lags when Shazam! isn’t on screen. Mark Strong can do the villain thing in his sleep and here doing yeoman’s work, his character isn’t really all that layered so it’s not terribly memorable. Shazam! is the kind of fun light hearted superhero movie that’s just fun to watch, a slight trim to the runtime would have helped it a bit because some sequences seem to go on for no reason. Still it’s the kind of origin film that strikes a strong balance of introducing a new character but keeping it fun.
B+
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