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Sarian263Mar 17, 2021

A comic book movie that was designed to make people chuckle and laugh and where it did do that and did it okay...I felt like there was a lot of moments here just forced on for the sake of it...It felt like this was a movie where it had to hitA comic book movie that was designed to make people chuckle and laugh and where it did do that and did it okay...I felt like there was a lot of moments here just forced on for the sake of it...It felt like this was a movie where it had to hit certain pop culture references for the sake of a laugh (Kid turns into adult with super powers and one of the first things he does is Floss because kids etc) It isnt a bad DCEU movie at all, It is one of the better ones for sure but personally felt a bit TOO forced on...… Expand

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pantatApr 9, 2019

How is that The grown-up Billy (Levi) is more funny and childish than the little Billy?
Great sound and graphic FX. But that's pretty much it.

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JLuis_001Apr 23, 2019

I find it hard to understand the fascination that a certain part of the critics had with this film and I say it because the formula of these superhero films, their origins films, needs a huge shake because frankly at least I as a viewer canI find it hard to understand the fascination that a certain part of the critics had with this film and I say it because the formula of these superhero films, their origins films, needs a huge shake because frankly at least I as a viewer can not find anything surprising or more striking in these films and in the characters. Probably people who are just knowing them now will find them more attractive but the formula remains the same and is really, really stucked.

I couldn't help feeling an enormous reminiscence in this film from Spider-Man: Homecoming. Even the ending credits sequence with a song from The Ramones.

Shazam doesn't offer any surprises. It's basically Big with superheroes. Even the film recognizes it in a small scene.
This film definitely makes it clear that Warner is pointing more towards the Marvel style which is neither good nor bad but neither better.
It's entertaining within the basics. It adds a new, more humorous character to DC's film universe but the film itself has no memorable elements at all.… Expand

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GarethBApr 8, 2019

I can see what they were going for but it didn't land for me. Lots of jokes didn't hit, its a bit too goofy and has a throwaway villain ala Marvel.

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manwe7Apr 25, 2019

If I was a kid I would have probably liked this movie, a good family film, but I really didn't like it. I didn't really like Aquaman that much either but it was a bit better than this. As far as DC the only movie I really liked was WonderIf I was a kid I would have probably liked this movie, a good family film, but I really didn't like it. I didn't really like Aquaman that much either but it was a bit better than this. As far as DC the only movie I really liked was Wonder Woman and MoS. In the MCU, I hated Captain Marvel. At least this was better than that. Not all of them can be as good as Avenger Infinity War. Hopefully End Game will be great!… Expand

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JokohamaApr 16, 2019

Childish story and action. Lame villain. This could fit in Disney Channel original movies.

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Jtrapdoor1Apr 7, 2019

As the wise poet Madonna once said: "I have seen it all before and I can't take it anymore". This film has some good things: a decent villain, some enjoyable action scenes and pretty good CGI monsters. Other than that it was pretty bland and cheesy

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BulgarianCriticApr 19, 2019

A pretty dull and unfunny movie that had an unnecassary long fight sequence that was pretty much grab guy by throat throw him or fly while holding his neck.What a waste of cash

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RalfbergsDec 18, 2019

Decent movie but I kinda felt the target audience is more kids or maybe families not guys around 30 years old like me :D

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johnlemon04Apr 16, 2019

It is a good movie, the comedy is fun at times, the plot looks good. i found this movie very entertaining but theres one thing i kinda hate and its how the portraited the hero Shazam. i understand , its a kid who got superpowers and hesIt is a good movie, the comedy is fun at times, the plot looks good. i found this movie very entertaining but theres one thing i kinda hate and its how the portraited the hero Shazam. i understand , its a kid who got superpowers and hes excited and hes learning how to use them but, it comes to a point where the hero is almost useless. You got one of the most powerful heroes and here is portrayed like a comedy hero, i mean its not that bad but yeah, it can become boring. They need to take more seriously the name of Shazam.… Expand

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Sweeney-ToddMar 5, 2021

This was so plain and predictable. The CGI is the very worst I’ve ever seen. Spider-Man (2002) had better cgi. I suppose plain better than bad.

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ThePluckyBritApr 8, 2019

Dull, rarely entertaining, and an unlikeable leading man, seemed like a joke movie, although not really funny, unless you're the kind of person that chuckles over flatulence (there are no such jokes, just that kind of level) Ragnarok was aDull, rarely entertaining, and an unlikeable leading man, seemed like a joke movie, although not really funny, unless you're the kind of person that chuckles over flatulence (there are no such jokes, just that kind of level) Ragnarok was a funny super hero movie, this is one for the kids.… Expand

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JeffB4125Apr 5, 2019

I urge whoever is reading this to just go see the movie. As the critics have mentioned it is funny and sweet (and there is more action than the trailers suggest). That being said, despite my best intentions, I just wasn't fully sold on theI urge whoever is reading this to just go see the movie. As the critics have mentioned it is funny and sweet (and there is more action than the trailers suggest). That being said, despite my best intentions, I just wasn't fully sold on the film. Perhaps had I been a bit younger the jokes would have landed more often (although one of the gags truly had me in stitches), but regardless the last 30 minutes let me down to the extent that I adjusted my mid-movie rating from an 8 to a 6. In the context of the rest of the genre this movie is above average, but not by as much as I think fans wanted it to be.… Expand

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43in2014Apr 5, 2019

The short review: A funny superhero origin story that gradually loses its shine due to lack of seriousness and later becomes something akin to a Power Rangers film. The kids would love it!

Related media: I have not read the comics on thisThe short review: A funny superhero origin story that gradually loses its shine due to lack of seriousness and later becomes something akin to a Power Rangers film. The kids would love it!

Related media: I have not read the comics on this hero nor watched cartoons based on this character.

What's it like?: This film has elements of past films where teenagers are suddenly given powers (for example Spider-man's story), Big (1988) and films on Power Rangers.

Mid- or post-credit scenes: There's one in the middle and one at the end (that has a great punchline).

Positives: 1) The film is funny in many places, though this becomes less frequent over time.

2) The caring nature of the foster home's parents is an inspiration to all. If only all foster homes are like that!

Negatives: 1) The film lacks sharpness. There are many instances where Shazam! could have been killed off, but wasn't, simply because this is a children film. Relatedly, the villain is not clinical enough and seems to do the cliche over-confident villain thing of taking his sweet time to kill off our hero. Boohoo!

2) The 'S' in Shazam! is referring to the wisdom of Solomon. Despite being given the powers of Shazam!, this hero did not get all that wise! He remained a dumb kid, doing dumb things in dumb ways. Sure, there were instances where he had showed wisdom, but they were not beyond the level of an adult nor at the level of a superhero. 3) The film's running time could have been compressed by some 30 minutes. A few tropes are repeatedly shown and everything just moves somewhat slowly, as if the film is meant for kids.

4)Shazam! foster brother, Freddy, is a rather irritating character.

5) Late on, the story degenerates into a Power Rangers trope, which is both interesting and disappointing. If the film had been more clinical, then this would not have been necessary.

How would the different age groups rate it?

Children: Excellent

Teens: Good

Young adults: Good Medium age adults: Average

Old adults: Average Rating: 3/5 (no half scores). Skip it. Save your money and watch it on TV.… Expand

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twall3Apr 5, 2019

Disregard any review where it's the only movie that "person" has reviewed (click their name to see how many movies they've reviewed). I'm getting tired of these fake reviews just meant to skew the numbers in their desired direction.

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ImperialKnightApr 7, 2019

I don't know why SHAZAM! is getting such high praise. To the point it's getting higher aggregated user scores than Wonder Woman?!

The scripting is kind of bad. There's no agency for Billy, he's an angry kid that was given powers and suddenlyI don't know why SHAZAM! is getting such high praise. To the point it's getting higher aggregated user scores than Wonder Woman?!

The scripting is kind of bad. There's no agency for Billy, he's an angry kid that was given powers and suddenly turned good for no reason. Not enough time was actually spent on his time with the family to actually have turned him over a new leaf.

He went from lone wolf irresponsible kid with super powers to I love this family so much and I have to save the world in no time flat, because.... REASONS!

The only redeeming parts are some of the funny moments in the show. It had a lot of potential that was never fulfilled.

It's at most a 6/10 movie. Do yourself a favour and use the money to rent Into the Spider-verse, even if you have already watched it.… Expand

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tropicAcesApr 5, 2019

Levi and Grazer are great, but the (truly) awful green screen and bloated finale make this much more of a chore to sit through than it should be.

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ohnomrbillApr 10, 2019

this movie tries hard to be non traditional. its hard to like someone who invites you into their home and then asks you to prove yourself. this happens when the old wizard is looking for a replacement early in the film. this is when i knew ithis movie tries hard to be non traditional. its hard to like someone who invites you into their home and then asks you to prove yourself. this happens when the old wizard is looking for a replacement early in the film. this is when i knew i was in for a bad ride. unfortunately, the movie, in spite of its efforts to be unconventional, is overwhelmed by its need to maintain traditional values. i left before the finish.… Expand

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simevo1979Apr 26, 2019

The way people were talking, i genuinely thought DC had finally landed something worth watching. It mostly was, but this felt like a children's film. Not a criticism, but not anywhere near as fun, innovative or clever as all the hype hadThe way people were talking, i genuinely thought DC had finally landed something worth watching. It mostly was, but this felt like a children's film. Not a criticism, but not anywhere near as fun, innovative or clever as all the hype had led me to believe.… Expand

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wowconApr 6, 2019

I know I am not in the popular opinion here but I found Shazam to be not bad per say, but painfully average. Almost every event felt as cliche as possible and this film felt, to me, like it was aimed for children with incredibly childishI know I am not in the popular opinion here but I found Shazam to be not bad per say, but painfully average. Almost every event felt as cliche as possible and this film felt, to me, like it was aimed for children with incredibly childish atmosphere, acting and jokes. That was probably the main let down for me, the fact it wasn't funny. It got a few "hmmph" but only occasionally. It gets a 4 because it actually ruined my day since it was meant to be the highlight and I even went with friends… Expand

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jameshowlett89Apr 29, 2019

people are silly asf... this movie had potential but because of it's ridiculously low budget, it looked like a bad WB tv movie. there was next to no action in it and everything just looked "cheap". however the charisma and comedy was prettypeople are silly asf... this movie had potential but because of it's ridiculously low budget, it looked like a bad WB tv movie. there was next to no action in it and everything just looked "cheap". however the charisma and comedy was pretty nice and enjoyable. It wasn't terrible but it should not be getting the praise it is, this def shows the "bot" mindless reviewers on these sites cannot be trusted.… Expand

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moviemitch96Apr 7, 2019

A foster kid is seen as worthy by a wizard that grants him superpowers in which he can instantly turn into a superhero every time he yells the word "Shazam." He then finds himself going up against a supervillain that wants his powers. It'sA foster kid is seen as worthy by a wizard that grants him superpowers in which he can instantly turn into a superhero every time he yells the word "Shazam." He then finds himself going up against a supervillain that wants his powers. It's pretty much a cross between 'Superman' and 'Big' and has some fun moments and ideas. However, the movie just got way too corny and ridiculous for my liking and it was a little longer than I would've liked it to be. I was ready for it to be over about three quarters of the way through. And of course they try to set things up for a sequel in a post-credit scene which didn't interest me much at all. Overall, while it's childish at heart (which I know is the whole point), not only did it start to become predictable and borrow numerous other tropes from past superhero movies, it just wasn't really for me, and I just felt that it got a little too carried away with its silliness and fun.… Expand

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LifeHistoryJun 27, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. OK... So this movie was really cool way better than the trash Deadpool movies. But going through the end battle when they all became superheros killed the movie and the story for me. Very stupid move by stupid writers who does not even know what they doing. Why would you come up with a cool idea of a superhero then kill that idea at the same time? How is it going to be cool or special when they all can turn into shazam?… Expand

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RyokatsuMay 4, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I wasn't expecting from a DC movie. We all know they're very often a total disaster. But after watching Shazam I'm really shook, this movie wasn't that bad. In my opinion the thing that made this movie pleasure to watch were the jokes and funny situations. Everything thanks to our main protagonist who is really fantastic, and we can clearly see that the actor is having lots of fun while playing this role. The plot itself is interesting, I was enjoying the overall history. I think we can devide this movie into 3 parts. Before he gets his powers, when he already has them and fighting with villain. You can guess the second part was the best, really enjoyable, funny and interesting. For me the first part was really boring and i was sitting here thinking "when the movie will start already?". But suprisingly the last part was weak too. Shazam and villain were like dog and cat, they were just looking and screaming at each other without interesting moments, fights or stuff like that. The villain is the one from "because i wanted to" group which is really disappointing and he is really uninteresting. At the end I wanted to add that the sins look horrible, the cgi is gross and I couldn't stand looking at them.
But to sum up I have to say that despite all the little things that were really weird and uniteresting i enjoyed it and had fun :)… Expand

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hello_worldApr 14, 2019

One of the better DCEU movies to come out, though I know that isn't saying much. It does do a nice balance between levity, action and drama. It's probably on par with a lot of MCU movies. It has a few minor weird choices, (like why would aOne of the better DCEU movies to come out, though I know that isn't saying much. It does do a nice balance between levity, action and drama. It's probably on par with a lot of MCU movies. It has a few minor weird choices, (like why would a loving family make the kid with a crutch sleep on the top floor?), but they are minor enough that it shouldn't bother you.… Expand

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TaigaSibApr 10, 2019

Ужасный юмор, рассчитанный на современных детей, но даже для них по моему мнению, слишком тупо. Персонажи совсем глупы, а смена ориджина персонажа и первого злодея были необязательны. А ещё музыка в фильме никакая, чувство было, что вУжасный юмор, рассчитанный на современных детей, но даже для них по моему мнению, слишком тупо. Персонажи совсем глупы, а смена ориджина персонажа и первого злодея были необязательны. А ещё музыка в фильме никакая, чувство было, что в половине фильма её вообще не было.… Expand

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Samir17SehgalMay 4, 2019

A lot of very meaningful and substantive tones and themes underpin Shazam, however, excruciatingly poor acting, ridiculously cringe inducing fight scenes and shocking attempts to replicate Marvel-esque wit seriously degrade what could haveA lot of very meaningful and substantive tones and themes underpin Shazam, however, excruciatingly poor acting, ridiculously cringe inducing fight scenes and shocking attempts to replicate Marvel-esque wit seriously degrade what could have been DC's first good movie since Wonder Woman.… Expand

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BigheadedDerekFeb 8, 2021

Only watching the first half of the movie, this would have been an 8. Overall the movie is a 6, somewhat mediocre

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TyranianAug 21, 2019

Intermittently funny and decent visuals but uneven tonally and not very original.