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DannyChrystJun 6, 2023

They definitely failed to meet the standard set by the first Shazam film. Not entirely terrible with some entertaining action set-pieces. But the villains were bland and forgettable, the humor didn't land in most cases, and there wasn'tThey definitely failed to meet the standard set by the first Shazam film. Not entirely terrible with some entertaining action set-pieces. But the villains were bland and forgettable, the humor didn't land in most cases, and there wasn't enough of a focus on the main character. There's a strong argument to be made that the entire Shazam family was introduced way too early. It also would've made a lot more sense to pit Shazam against Black Adam, but since that movie also bombed I doubt we'll see that happen anytime soon. Fury of the Gods even tries to sequel-bait and set up other DCU threads, and it's all but certain that none of this will ever come to fruition. Overall it was just an average superhero film that lost the charm of the original.… Expand

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gerardomandoloJul 2, 2023

The failure that this movie has been is incredible.
But hey, maybe this will serve as a lesson for Warner Bros.

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alanpotter17Mar 20, 2023

Não dá pra exigir muito de um filme cuja proposta claramente é fazer rir, tratando seus personagens de forma idiotizadas, típico filme feito para não se levar muito a sério. Nesse sentido, ao menos podemos dizer que ele é eficiente.
Não meNão dá pra exigir muito de um filme cuja proposta claramente é fazer rir, tratando seus personagens de forma idiotizadas, típico filme feito para não se levar muito a sério. Nesse sentido, ao menos podemos dizer que ele é eficiente.
Não me canso de dizer que filmes infantis não precisam ser necessariamente idiotices puras. Temos aí filmes da Pixar/Disney para comprovar. Mas também não quer dizer que necessariamente precisam ser profundos. Está tudo bem criar roteiros pífios como aqui e se entregar a diversão.
Há, no entanto, muitos e muitos furos, além de incontáveis momentos em que, por exemplo, a vilã poderia acabar com tudo e fica conversando por vários minutos até vir alguém e desarmar. O roteiro beira o amadorismo, e o maniqueísmo de quem é bom ou mau beira o ridículo, sem contar que uma das personagens muda instantaneamente, sem pudor algum.
A DC aqui pega o que há de pior nos filmes da Marvel e insere em duas horas de projeção. Se você for com o mínimo desejo de ver uma boa história, melhor não ir, e se você não curte piadas bobinhas, aí mesmo que deve passar longe.
Ainda bem que eu fui assistir de coração leve e muito bem tranquilo com o material, por isso não me arrependi tanto assim, consegui até mesmo dar boas risadas, ainda que entrasse fácil como um dos piores do ano.… Expand

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JzLindoMar 19, 2023

Typical film for children, at all times they want to put a joke and a humor that is embarrassing, it makes sense why the film is for children, since the heroes are children. Of course not forgetting the love of a young man of 15 years with aTypical film for children, at all times they want to put a joke and a humor that is embarrassing, it makes sense why the film is for children, since the heroes are children. Of course not forgetting the love of a young man of 15 years with a goddess of 6000... would it be pedophilia?… Expand

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InShaneMar 18, 2023

"Shazam! Fury of the Gods" was... Kind of a letdown. As a huge Shazam fan, I went into this movie with the utmost positivity, but my upbeat optimism was dashed by this films lack of focus. None of the events in this movie seemed to flow"Shazam! Fury of the Gods" was... Kind of a letdown. As a huge Shazam fan, I went into this movie with the utmost positivity, but my upbeat optimism was dashed by this films lack of focus. None of the events in this movie seemed to flow naturally and everything was just happening off of a conveyor belt. This, coupled with some VERY unthreatening, non-canon, movie exclusive antagonist's, made for an experience that seemed more like filler than anything else. Speaking of the antagonists of this film, Helen Mirren and Lucy Liu did an excellent job in their roles as Hespera and Kalypso and were definitely the stand outs, but even their combine powers of brilliant thespianism were no match for the evil that is DCEU's knack for fumbling their films.

There was at least one scene at the end of the movie that was kinda cool, but it really doesn't make up for the rest of the movies inability to "wow" me. This was not what I would call a "worthy sequel" to the first Shazam movie. Not only does it pale in comparison to the original, but it will more than likely dissipate from most peoples memories shortly after they’ve watched it.… Expand

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MattyIce34Mar 17, 2023

It’s just so ugly and mostly unfunny. I think Levi is solid in the role, but the writing is lazy, creating easy ways to get out of situations within a scene. DCEU reboot can’t come soon enough.

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DubeauMar 19, 2023

Fury of the Gods wasn't really that great. The story feels like a series of sketches that miss cohesion. I think the premise was really good, but the execution and writing was poor. The fast dialogues (way too fast at time) and forced jokesFury of the Gods wasn't really that great. The story feels like a series of sketches that miss cohesion. I think the premise was really good, but the execution and writing was poor. The fast dialogues (way too fast at time) and forced jokes broke the rhythm a lot. I didn't feel invested in the characters because I didn't have time to do so. The CGI were a bit better then the first movie. But I couldn't help seeing some Green Lantern effects in there. The acting was unequal but that was to be expected. But the movie focus too much on Freddy for my taste, and they gave him hyper fast dialogues, that didn't favour his character. The villains were' I don't know...just there. The music and sounds were ok. I give it 53%. All the personal stuff is briefly skimmed and never truly explored. It's an action movie with barely any intelligible humour and any convincing drama.… Expand

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busiekMar 20, 2023

Good popcorn film, nothing more... But there are no surprises: generic monsters, generic villains, generic action in generic super-hero film... I'm little disappointed with this sequel... Lot of bad jokes. Long product placement for Skittles.Good popcorn film, nothing more... But there are no surprises: generic monsters, generic villains, generic action in generic super-hero film... I'm little disappointed with this sequel... Lot of bad jokes. Long product placement for Skittles. Cheap cameos. Still quite fun and watchable, I like this family dynamic... Anyway, the big reboot is coming so why we should care? And no: it's not "Superhero Film Fatigue" - it's "Bad CGI and Mediocre Story Fatigue"!… Expand

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Fixer84Mar 17, 2023

After Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Shazam! Fury of the Gods is the second superhero films of 2023. And it is also a half-misfortune. Disappointing film that cannot be compared to its predecessor in the slightest. The (old)After Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Shazam! Fury of the Gods is the second superhero films of 2023. And it is also a half-misfortune. Disappointing film that cannot be compared to its predecessor in the slightest. The (old) Hamada-branded DC management had approved these films (and by these I mean Black Adam and Shazam! Fury of the Gods), since, according to him, he was betting on them a lot because the result from the test screens had been positive. Well, what to say, fortunately the management has changed because by continuing at this rate we would have remained in the most absolute mediocrity. Calypso wasted and Esphera does what she can with very little available. Jack Grazer true protagonist of the film with Asher Angel not received. Plot that was fine for a 2005 superhero films. The question that now appears more evident is: won't the superhero films formula and movement start to get a little tired? Won't it take some improvement and evolution?… Expand

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JLuis_001Mar 17, 2023

It advances in matters of scale, but regresses enormously in matters of plot and there wasn't much there in the first place, but I must say that Shazam! Fury of the Gods borders at many points on a line that almost makes it a children'sIt advances in matters of scale, but regresses enormously in matters of plot and there wasn't much there in the first place, but I must say that Shazam! Fury of the Gods borders at many points on a line that almost makes it a children's film.

The constant need for humor clouds any attempt at seriousness and only manages to get a touch of drama in its climax that frankly doesn't add up to anything.

The show entertains for the most part, but considering the reboot that's coming, Shazam gives no reason to stick around in the DCEU. A shame.

* Though the first post-credits scene gives a minuscule hint that maybe James Gunn does have him considered for what's to come. But like I said it's minuscule.

** And only for a small mention. Grace Caroline Currey as Mary Marvel is … Expand

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LeonSpecter1501Mar 17, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. La pelicula me gusta, buena comedia y acción entretenida, la pelicula no se me hizo larga, al contrario, me divertí tanto viéndola que se me fue el tiempo volando y me gusta el desarrollo de la relación de Freedy y Anthea
Lo que no me gustó es que Pedro y Eugene se sienten un poco desaprovechados, pudieron darles un poco mas de protagonismo, y ahora lo que si odié fue ese final, la muerte de Billy estuvo Genial, me gusto que hicieran madurar al personaje haciendo que se sacrificara para salvar a la tierra y la escena del entierro de Billy es emotiva... hubiera sido perfecto que lo dejaran así PERO esa parte de la mujer maravilla reviviendo a Billy se siente tan "Forzado y fuera de lugar" es innecesario.

en resumen, el inicio estuvo bien, la parte del medio fue genial, ese climax espectacular pero esa escena de la mujer maravilla y lo que pasa después es tan Forzado y molesto… Expand

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bertobellamyMar 18, 2023

Not as bad as Quantumania, but still very generic and boring. Terrible acting and corny as hell story. It's good to know that the DCEU is dead. Hope James Gunn can bring this corpse to life.

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supermalik987Apr 9, 2023

This is a 2003 superhero story plot but it was made in 2023 . With all the bad jokes dialogues , bad villain. But this movie and next two movies doesn't matter anymore.Since everything from DCU is going to be rebooted.So why should I evenThis is a 2003 superhero story plot but it was made in 2023 . With all the bad jokes dialogues , bad villain. But this movie and next two movies doesn't matter anymore.Since everything from DCU is going to be rebooted.So why should I even care for Aquaman 2 and Blue bettle . Plus you don't even need to leave your house to see this . Because it got VOD released. Few days ago.… Expand

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getsmeliftedApr 16, 2023

It was ok but I couldn't recommend it. These studios really need to up their game with action sequences. There is one in particular that is so mind numbingly silly in this movie that I almost stopped watching. Also, I think Helen Mirran isIt was ok but I couldn't recommend it. These studios really need to up their game with action sequences. There is one in particular that is so mind numbingly silly in this movie that I almost stopped watching. Also, I think Helen Mirran is done, unless she just hated working on this flick. But, if you're a really big fan of this character, add another 2 points, otherwise just rewatch a superhero movie pre-2019… Expand

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WorfyApr 7, 2023

Not realy that great . To much cringe for my taste . Some jokes where funny , others where cringy. Plot was predictable , by the final fight was allready boared . Basic popcorn movie , done and gone....

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dharma2Apr 7, 2023

Inconsequential sequel was a big flop for DC and that is stating the obvious. With the end of the DCEU as we know it, audiences did not feel the need to see this in the cinemas. The fact is that Black Adam was supposedly the main antagonistInconsequential sequel was a big flop for DC and that is stating the obvious. With the end of the DCEU as we know it, audiences did not feel the need to see this in the cinemas. The fact is that Black Adam was supposedly the main antagonist of Shazam, before the Rock decided that this so called villain was supposedly able to stand on his own as a franchise. The end result both films tanked and audiences just didn't turn up for it. Why would they? Sure, it has a pretty good production values, but the whole film's plot was rote and unoriginal; action sequences are so so. Everything was so generic. With all the great non superheroes films released during this film's run, including Creed 3 and John Wick 4, this film didn't stand a chance.… Expand

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THEDUDE93Mar 23, 2023

nooo good movie better than the first one but still not god i dont like shazam

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infraReconApr 8, 2023

uh, this movie suuuuuuucks, I don't usually do intros like this but damn, I expected some funny dialogue and man of steel action but nope, it's pretty redundant. Let's see, the action scenes are not well done except for 1 small scene, theuh, this movie suuuuuuucks, I don't usually do intros like this but damn, I expected some funny dialogue and man of steel action but nope, it's pretty redundant. Let's see, the action scenes are not well done except for 1 small scene, the dialogue and characters are pretty boring.
And the plot, the script, and the writing are bad. The only characters I cared about were, pretty much Billy + Shazam(Zachary Levi), Mary, and I guess Freddy even though he was being kicked around by pretty much everyone...the cripple.

This film suffers from too many characters being on screen at the same time. While something like this is possible it is important to use screen time wisely, in the case of this film, they didn't.

I don't want to add spoilers but let me just say they misuse plot armour a lot, there are things in this film that just do not make sense, and don't tell me "but magic".

And finally, something I was waiting to see, god damn Superman to at least help out with the chaos.

Ok Shazam:
VFX: 8/10, nice CGI
Story and Plot: 3/10, Are they good, are they bad, who am I.
Characters: 5/10, Shazam| Billy, Freddy and Mary, to be honest, I think Mary was the most responsible out of all of them, Billy though is still cool, heroes am I, right?

Action: 3/10, Boring stupid action, He is a god, they are all gods, let him throw them down.

Laugh Factor: 3/10, The only time I was laughing was when I was making fun of the film.

4/10, It's below par, even bad MCU films are better than this, Not Wakanda Forever though that movie sucks more than this one.

James Gunn, Boy do you have a plate to fix with the DC universe, I hope by Superman's Name you know what you are doing.

DC just cannot take a break, but at least the Animation is still top-tier. Maybe perhaps get some of the writers of the DC animations onboard to direct and write, I don't know I'm pretty much done with DC and Marvel. You would have thought that by 2023 standards we would have filmmaking nailed.… Expand

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linkdk59Mar 17, 2023

It's difficult to give a fair score. I liked it, a decent story, and the characters are still fun. I can still appreciate that these characters are rooted in magic. It felt like we were learning more about the inner lore of the Shazam magic,It's difficult to give a fair score. I liked it, a decent story, and the characters are still fun. I can still appreciate that these characters are rooted in magic. It felt like we were learning more about the inner lore of the Shazam magic, but in the end we didn't learn that much. It'a decent sequel to Shazam 1.… Expand

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HaloFeverMay 26, 2023

This movie is funny enough and flashy enough to be on the good side of mediocre. The teen superhero in an adult body is entertaining throughout. Instead of the dour, stoic heroes we know and love, these guys make jokes at their enemy’sThis movie is funny enough and flashy enough to be on the good side of mediocre. The teen superhero in an adult body is entertaining throughout. Instead of the dour, stoic heroes we know and love, these guys make jokes at their enemy’s expense. Perhaps a little too immature, but refreshingly human. The performances, though, cannot erase the stink of corporate interference. The pace of the movie is slowed down with each special effects shot. Too bad we’ve seen it all before. Gods on earth? Check. Seen in the Thor movies. Warping reality? Check. Seen it Dr. Strange movies. Dragons? Check. Seen it all over. Throw in a very blatant product placement and this movie is just another film ruined by notes from the studio.

The movie’s pacing is all over the place. These characters have super speed and can fly. So why do we have to wait so long for them to appear on screen? Oh, you wanted to spend 10 minutes showing us the destruction of the city and the deaths of all those people. Here’s a novel idea for a super hero movie: have the hero’s save people. At one point, the big hero talks with his family for five minutes while innocent bystanders are being eaten by monsters. Another heart to heart goes one while the bad guy is politely waiting to restart the big fight. At other times, the heroes zip in and with this Macguffin or that. It all creates a feeling of stuff happening, and not any kind of story. The original Shazam worked so well because the film moved with the characters. This time around, the characters can hardly keep up at times and have to sit around waiting for their cue at other times. The movie also makes some odd choices for kids film. Characters casually throw around the “s” word and we see people effectively die. Yet the big fights are rather bloodless, often comical considering how invulnerable these characters are made out to be. Just commit to PG if you want an all ages crowd. Last note here is the bummer of an end to this movie franchise and the DCEU. The studio should have filmed different post credit scenes. These are just sad. At least we have an actual cameo that ties to the rest of the now dead DCEU.… Expand

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anfeherle89Jun 11, 2023

Good story, a lot of mythology, this is awesome, very good special effects, but..... (nothing is perfect i guess), have the problems that you can find in all the actual movies and series, and you know it what im talking about

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alerikandersonApr 26, 2023

I don't think it's that bad, but I do think it's the most strange and the most confusing D-SHE-E-U Movie.

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RalfbergsSep 9, 2023

It has of course something interesting to it as all the superhero movies there is action and such things, but overall it is not that memorable and basically feels like more of a movie for kids - not that it is bad sometimes, but this feels aIt has of course something interesting to it as all the superhero movies there is action and such things, but overall it is not that memorable and basically feels like more of a movie for kids - not that it is bad sometimes, but this feels a bit too childish at times.… Expand