What a direction DC went with this one. It continues the lighter tone that was struck by Aquaman, and for the most part it works. The dynamic between Shazam (Zachary Levi) and Freddy Freeman (Jack Grazer) was the best part of the movie, and brought both the comedy, and heart. Martin Strong’s villain was another highlight of the movie, bringing a needed weight, and fantastic acting chops.
It also did seem to take some pages out of the Marvel script, down to the tone, comedy, and even two post credits scenes (one to set up a future film, and one as a joke, as Marvel engineered). Maybe that was all part of DC’s plan? To start so far off the Marvel formula, and produce such atrocious results, that people would practically beg them to copy Marvel? If that was their plan, it worked out beautifully.
Rating: 3.75/5
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