I am a big fan of all those superhero movies, but it doesn't mean that I like all of them. It is strange to see how DC Comics has been able to destroy superheroes such as Batman and Superman. I liked them earlier, but in the most recent movies, they have just turned into characters that I don't like.
But, then we have Wonder Woman. I do like her, and I hope that the second movie will manage to keep that up.
Aquaman, well - he has humor and is quite nice. He reminds me of Thor (Marvel), but he never manages to become quite as cool as Thor.
And now we have Shazam. What about him? Is Shazam worth watching? Here I will share my thoughts on the movie.
What is Shazam all about?
Shazam tells us the background story of our new superhero. He is a normal little guy without much to give to the world. But, he has something that makes him qualified to be the selected one of a great wizard. Now he turns into this cool guy with big lightning at the front of his clothes.
One of the highlights in the movie is the first 40 minutes when he still tries to discover what being a superhero is all about. Together with his friend, he wants to find out if he can fly, if he can hit hard, whether or not he can dance, and so much more.
The bad guy in Shazam wants to get the power given to Shazam. The story might not be the coolest, but as an introduction movie to the character of Shazam in the DC Comics universe, this works very well.
Is Shazam worth watching?
If you like funny movies with superheroes, then Shazam might be something for you. It has the humor of the Thor movies, and it is easy to enjoy the company of Shazam and his friends.
It hasn't got the best story, but still, it is a nice treat if you just want to watch something on Netflix or somewhere else. You can watch Shazam on Netflix in a few countries. It cannot be streamed on Netflix in the United States, but if you live in Japan or in Australia, you will have the chance to watch the movie on Netflix.
Shazam Score
This is what you have all been waiting for. Based on my overall positive experience watching Shazam, I give it the following score:
7/10
The positives of Shazam:
- The humor.
- The personality of Shazam and his friends.
- One of the most likable heroes from DC Comics.
The negatives of Shazam:
- Somewhat predictable.
- Not the most interesting story.
Have you seen Shazam? I would love to hear your thoughts on the movie. If you want to know more about the movie, check the trailer below.
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