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Shazam!
Just say the word.
Rating
4.3 (2)
Release Date
3/29/2019Runtime
132 minsOverview
A boy is given the ability to become an adult superhero in times of need with a single magic word.
How It Feels
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A gleeful superhero origin story that's as much about found family and childlike wonder as it is about superpowers, hitting notes of genuine heart between the comedy and action set pieces.
Mood
JoyfulPlayfulExhilarating
Themes
Coming of ageFamilyIdentity
Look
Stylized genrePractical effects
Zachary Levi
Shazam
Mark Strong
Dr. Sivana
Asher Angel
Billy Batson
Jack Dylan Grazer
Freddy Freeman
Adam Brody
Super Hero Freddy
Djimon Hounsou
Wizard
Faithe Herman
Darla Dudley
Meagan Good
Super Hero Darla
Grace Caroline Currey
Mary Bromfield
Michelle Borth
Super Hero Mary
Ian Chen
Eugene Choi
Ross Butler
Super Hero Eugene
Reviews
Shazam is my favorite DCEU movie, and I know that is not a popular opinion. The DCEU is a downer, so dark and brooding and serious. Shazam feels like the DCEU version of Ant-Man. I'm here for the vibes.
In between bits of lore and some action scenes, Shazam is primarily a teen comedy, and the jokes land. Billy gets a coming-of-age arc as he deals with being a foster kid in a new foster family. The characters are all likeable for the most part, and really even when they aren't, it's because sometimes teenagers are little jerks.
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