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TVJerryJun 10, 2023

The first film had teenager Billy Batson being able to transform himself into a superhero by saying "Shazam!" This sequel adds 5 of his teen friends, who also possess their own powers. Then the titular gods show up to cause havoc, althoughThe first film had teenager Billy Batson being able to transform himself into a superhero by saying "Shazam!" This sequel adds 5 of his teen friends, who also possess their own powers. Then the titular gods show up to cause havoc, although they're actually goddesses (Helen Mirren & Lucy Liu). The best thing about the original is the humor and this one does offer some amusing moments. Otherwise, the plot is messy, the action is unexciting and the characters aren't interesting. As sequels go, this one prob won't excite even fans of the original.… Expand

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Kennet0508May 28, 2023

This was a proper dumpsterfire, like wow, how do you f**k up this bad when you have such a good potential

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ImAPotaToeJun 1, 2023

Glad I didnt pay to see this mess. What a HORRID movie. Poor jokes, bad acting, mess of a story, no charm. Had to sit through multiple attempts to make it through the entire film. How they took a cute first movie and made a sequel this bad isGlad I didnt pay to see this mess. What a HORRID movie. Poor jokes, bad acting, mess of a story, no charm. Had to sit through multiple attempts to make it through the entire film. How they took a cute first movie and made a sequel this bad is amazing. I have ZERO faith in DC.… Expand

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LakamahakatakaMar 27, 2023

Shazam was surprisingly ok. Instead of focusing on what they did well (likeable characters, development, a good villain with a reason), they focused on all the bad things and made more of them (characters not listening to each other, the softShazam was surprisingly ok. Instead of focusing on what they did well (likeable characters, development, a good villain with a reason), they focused on all the bad things and made more of them (characters not listening to each other, the soft magic system, etc). One of the "shazams" stealing someones baby cat and showing it to the others, cut to the cute cat, cut to the next scene, noboby asks questions, sums this movie up quite well.… Expand

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Kosman78Apr 5, 2023

If this is the future that James Gunn is going for, sorry but it's not for my taste. I had plenty of this **** from Marvel Universe already.
Total mess of a movie.
Unwatchable for a 2nd time.

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MeezleMar 25, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. To be honest, i dont like new chapter of Shazam and i guess first film was little bit better than this film.The plot is too mediocre and I can't say for sure that it is successful - teens vs old mans? It is too corny.… Expand

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royalguy07Mar 21, 2023

It felt stupid and it is stupid, the plot is completely incoherent at best. RIP to the Shazamverse and I greatly await you (not) returning to the new DC era.

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LoriosoMar 18, 2023

A generic and cliche story, I felt like I could predict the whole movie. No substance to characters and jokes that didn't land. Sequels don't always live up to expectations but here it feels like they made it to capitalise on the first movieA generic and cliche story, I felt like I could predict the whole movie. No substance to characters and jokes that didn't land. Sequels don't always live up to expectations but here it feels like they made it to capitalise on the first movie and make it a cash grab.… Expand

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imthenoobMay 23, 2023

I question the taste of the people that like this movie. It's a cluttered, CGI mess filled with terribly unfunny jokes every step of the freaking way.

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SoulWarfareApr 15, 2023

In a current era where the DC cinematic universe is such a mess with no idea what direction it is going; it is hard to care about Shazam Fury of the Gods. Is it even part of the new DCU? It didn't help that there was a severe lack ofIn a current era where the DC cinematic universe is such a mess with no idea what direction it is going; it is hard to care about Shazam Fury of the Gods. Is it even part of the new DCU? It didn't help that there was a severe lack of marketing for this film and all the Black Adam controversy. However, I enjoyed the first Shazam and was willing to look past the fact that most likely nothing in this movie is going to lead to anything. So is this a strong sequel or another stinker from DC?

For the most part, I think the actors do a great job in their roles. Zachary Levi is still charming and charismatic as Shazam. One issue in the first film is that adult Billy (Zachary Levi) and young Billy (Asher Angel) didn't feel like the same person as their performance felt inconsistent. Asher, despite having a smaller role this time, does a better job of feeling like the same character by performing closer to Zachary's performance. Helen Mirren plays one of the villains Hespera. I love her serious, no-nonsense and menacing performance which contrasts Shazam. Djimon Hounsou returns as the wizard and he is great as well. I also think the kid actors who returned are still fine as their characters as well. The design of the monsters and the dragon were good and the special effects of them were not terrible which is a plus in a world where bad CG is so common.

Unfortunately, that is all the praise I can give this movie as apart from that, this movie is an absolute letdown. The story lacks any of the heart and emotion from the first film. Instead, we just get a generic story with bland villains who wants to do evil things because they are evil. The villains are meant to be gods but they are underwhelming in everything including powers which are vague and not impressive. They don't feel much of a threat and the evil plan, in the end, doesn't even feel that consequential. It doesn't help that the movie seems to constantly try and make jokes every minute. I thought I was watching a generic Marvel movie. There is also a boring and half-baked romance story with Freddy, Billy's foster brother, that is the main focus of this film. Freddy is somehow more annoying than ever in this film, not the actor's fault, and his romance with Rachel Zegler's character Anne is not believable. On that note, Billy Batson who is meant to be the main character is not a major focus in this film. I was worried after the first movie where they had the whole family receive the Shazam powers. I believe it would make Billy less interesting and less special which is sadly the case. It doesn't help that everyone else with the power is made to seem more competent than Billy with the characters constantly mocking Billy as an idiot. It further doesn't help that they write Billy as a complete idiot which isn't fitting of his character. I also hate the stupid trope where a person wants to be normal and not be a superhero. The second act in this film is incredibly boring with its constant back and forth between the heroes and villains. It doesn't help that there is a lack of action scenes and when there are, they ain't that great. The ending is probably the most insulting part of the film. They pull off the biggest and most random deus ex machina ever.

Overall, what a disappointing sequel. The first movie had a post-credit that could've led to something interesting. Instead, we get random, generic villains with a generic plot and generic characters. We are already in a market oversaturated by superhero movies and another generic movie is not what we need. It also astounds me that we have a Black Adam movie and a Shazam movie within a year that has no connection whatsoever. This film was a creation from the old DC studios and it is further proof that the DC studios need to change. Technically, Shazam can still be brought into the new DCU but I wouldn't be angry if completely rebooted the character as well. Hopefully, the direction that James Gunn takes the DCU is better than whatever this was.… Expand

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kevscornerApr 11, 2023

It's basically a film written by kids for other young children who just like flashy set pieces. I can't believe they actually spent 100+ million dollars to make this. It's filled with plot holes, and Deus ex-Machina moments. Anyone with someIt's basically a film written by kids for other young children who just like flashy set pieces. I can't believe they actually spent 100+ million dollars to make this. It's filled with plot holes, and Deus ex-Machina moments. Anyone with some sense or logical thinking won't be able to sit through it due to its absurdity. It's lazy writing to the maximum. I think something happened midway through production and they just rushed the project because it was going to get axed. It's a complete waste of time and money. Thank god the whole DC universe it getting thrown in the dumpster because with this level of writing and production, it's a lost cause.… Expand

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DinoHippieApr 12, 2023

Τhe idea of first movie (kids who have the opportunity to act like muscular adults) was brilliant. Νow they're just a bunch of annoying teens

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DamigamermxusMar 18, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. They tried but this movie was bad and lazy, acting (and especially the extras) were BAD and there's no character development and the romance between the godess and the disabled kid looks forced and the whole story is cliche and predictable.

And the ending was almost good but the bad acting ruined and that Wonder Woman cameo is dumb and uneccesary and ruined the seriousness of the scene and felt like a lazy way to give the movie a chiche and dumb ''happy ending''. This is why the movie is flopping at theaters, nobody is interested and James Gunn is gonna reboot the DC Universe anyways… Expand

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djandredantasMar 17, 2023

Sadly if you’re not reinventing the wheel or taking big risk. An enjoyable innocent sequel that plays things safe is going to look tiresome & bland in a world where we get 10 superhero films a year.

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Megajohn01Mar 17, 2023

Not sure what’s worse this or Morbius
In the battle of comic book mediocrity, DC still is king

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PreyingOcelotMar 21, 2023

Dreadful, DC is a mess......................................................

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pastor43Mar 17, 2023

I gave this franchise as much of the proverbial "benefit of the doubt" as I could muster and it still wasnt enough to win me over. Both movies were inept, lazy and creatively bland. These super hero directors clearly don't understand comics,I gave this franchise as much of the proverbial "benefit of the doubt" as I could muster and it still wasnt enough to win me over. Both movies were inept, lazy and creatively bland. These super hero directors clearly don't understand comics, they violate orginal content and value nothing but their own ego's. The movie has the audacity to have the original Billy Batson in the movie regulated to some basic extra. Its insulting and careless. Have lost just about all faith in DC and Marvel is not far behind. Is it even possible to make a super hero movie about the character and not someones convoluted vision.… Expand

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dani3poMar 17, 2023

Zachary Levi can't act, and the movie is so boring and generic even Helen Mirren can´t save it. Better than Black Adam, but not by much.

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ernes_sierraMar 17, 2023

Generic, cliche, predictable, childish in a bad way, parody, no real investment, no character arc, cheap cameos that are only there so people can say “she is from the other movie!” and nothing else

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ScienceAdvisorMar 18, 2023

Some incredibly lazy writing, and editing that chops out too much context, resulting in a movie that requires a total lack of attention to enjoy.

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Rebecca31Mar 31, 2023

I go to see these mediocre superhero movies so you don’t have to. I get a review out of it and you get to spend two hours doing something else, literally anything, it doesn’t matter because it’ll be more fun than Shazam! Fury of the Gods.

SoI go to see these mediocre superhero movies so you don’t have to. I get a review out of it and you get to spend two hours doing something else, literally anything, it doesn’t matter because it’ll be more fun than Shazam! Fury of the Gods.

So picking up a couple of years from where the first Shazam! left off, Billy Batson and family possess the power of the gods, giving them superhuman abilities. Shazam and family are doing their best to save innocent people from harm and if they cause a bit of destruction along the way well sure it’s not the end of the world. Sure they’re only kids like and they’re trying their best. They were chosen by the wizard after all. But uh oh, here come the daughters of Atlas, enter Helen Mirren and Lucy Liu who are well pissed off because turns out the power of the gods that give the teens their powers was originally stolen from the Titan Atlas by the wizard. So now due to certain events the barrier between the worlds has been broken and here they come to reclaim what is rightfully theirs and now Shazam and family must stop the world from being destroyed etc. etc.

Shazam! Fury of the Gods is a whole lot of CGI destruction, unfunny jokes and an infuriating manchild. With the first Shazam, Zachary Levi was charming and funny but the same cannot be said for the sequel. He becomes so childishly annoying you’re actually hoping Helen Mirren or Lucy Liu will fry him to pieces just to get him to shut up for five seconds. Yeah, yeah I know he’s a child but you know he’s supposed to be almost 18 now, not eight. The first film had a magical fairy tale quality and lots of heart about it but this sequel is dull, boring and not worth your time.

One of the problems with the conveyor belt of superhero movies being churned out by WB and Disney is more movies with no real danger or peril. Throw in an overall lack of originality and it’s no wonder everyone is feeling the superhero fatigue. Yet fans of superhero movies will always have time for the good movies, we’re just sick and tired of the increasing number of bad movies. Take this one film as an example you’ve got so many things squashed in here that you’ve seen before only better, not only that but there really isn’t any sense the heroes are ever in danger. This happens again and again and I’m at a point now where I’m so bored with these generic superhero movies I need to stop.

Another issue with the Shazam! franchise is due to the DCEU shake down by new management, now with James Gunn running things (not having a go at him, best of luck to him in the new job) but there’s references to things that are dead in the water. So what is the actual point? If it was a good standalone comic book movie then that wouldn’t matter but it’s not because absolutely everything needs to be a tie in with something now, we can’t just have a stripped back comic book movie anymore because god forbid they focus on the actual characters. No, it’s all about destroying the city and a big budget CGI battle scene. Stripped back and/or an original take on comic book movies like Logan or Joker are what cinema audiences want right now because the same thing again and again is boring. Or alternatively if you’re going to go down the road of over the top, packed to the brim with jokes kind of vibe then it will work if it’s actually funny. Sorry lads but an ongoing joke about skittles is an eyerolling moment that takes you right out of the movie and only feels like when you’re watching a youtube video with a random unskippable ad in the middle of it. Frustrating doesn’t cover it.

For anyone wondering, yes there are post credit scenes, two to be exact and no they’re not worth sticking around for, especially the second scene. It was so ridiculous and I’m not even sure they matter anymore, I promise if you wait for them don’t say I didn’t warn you. Shazam! Fury of the Gods is recommended for any fans left of the current DCEU. Though if you’re a fan of the first Shazam! I suggest you lower those expectations.… Expand

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neonvegaMar 19, 2023

this movie was terrible ; badly written scenes ; they made fred as creepy and dorky as possible when it came to lines with Rachel Zeglers character; badly written scene the kid throws skittles and stops the unicorn in its tracks and suddenlythis movie was terrible ; badly written scenes ; they made fred as creepy and dorky as possible when it came to lines with Rachel Zeglers character; badly written scene the kid throws skittles and stops the unicorn in its tracks and suddenly they ally with the kids who are depowered at this time then the next scene was stupid af with them riding on them with full trust so unbelieveable ; the whole lets give up our powers to get fred back angle was really stupid as well ; wonder woman is in the city but doesnt help/ aid the shazam siblings because why??; the 3 gods were all working together when suddenly they betray one another was another plot induced stupid moment to give the heroes a chance; the shazam siblings have the strongest amount of Plot Armor ever seen in a super hero movie ; Billy should have been killed literally so many times over but was spared because the plot demanded it ; Fred should have been killed many times over but the plot demanded it ; the whole fred inlove with a goddess was stupid af ; they never give a reason why she wanted to help them and betray her sisters… Expand

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KELEO2000Mar 27, 2023

Una película que tiene todo el estilo marvel, no tiene una razón para existir esta película ya qué gracias a James gunn sabemos que no servirá de nada todas las películas con su reinicio