Shazam!

Name: Shazam!
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Comedy
Released: April 5, 2019
Duration: 132 min
Rating: 71
Cast: Adam Brody, Andi Osho, Asher Angel, Cassandra Ebner, Cooper Andrews

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Warner Bros. | Release Date: April 5, 2019 | PG-13

Starring: Adam Brody, Andi Osho, Asher Angel, Cassandra Ebner, Cooper Andrews, D.J. Cotrona, David J. MacNeil, Djimon Hounsou, Faithe Herman, Grace Fulton, Ian Chen, Jack Grazer, Jovan Armand, Lovina Yavari, Mark Strong, Marta Milans, Meagan Good, Michelle Borth, Natalia Jaroszyk, Ron C. Jones, Ross Butler, Stephannie Hawkins, Zachary Levi

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Summary: We all have a superhero inside us, it just takes a bit of magic to bring it out. In Billy Batson’s (Asher Angel) case, by shouting out one word—SHAZAM!—this streetwise 14-year-old foster kid can turn into the adult Super Hero Shazam (Zachary Levi), courtesy of an ancient wizard. Still a kid at heart—inside a ripped, godlike body—ShazamWe all have a superhero inside us, it just takes a bit of magic to bring it out. In Billy Batson’s (Asher Angel) case, by shouting out one word—SHAZAM!—this streetwise 14-year-old foster kid can turn into the adult Super Hero Shazam (Zachary Levi), courtesy of an ancient wizard. Still a kid at heart—inside a ripped, godlike body—Shazam revels in this adult version of himself by doing what any teen would do with superpowers: have fun with them! Can he fly? Does he have X-ray vision? Can he shoot lightning out of his hands? Can he skip his social studies test? Shazam sets out to test the limits of his abilities with the joyful recklessness of a child. But he’ll need to master these powers quickly in order to fight the deadly forces of evil controlled by Dr. Thaddeus Sivana (Mark Strong).… Expand

Director: David F. Sandberg

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Comedy

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 132 min

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6	#6 Most Shared Movie of 2019

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Frank Scheck

Mar 23, 2019

Proves so determinedly ebullient you begin to think they're pumping laughing gas into the auditorium. The most kid-friendly DC movie so far, the film is thoroughly entertaining. Read full review

Russ Fischer

Mar 26, 2019

Shazam! is carried aloft by an exuberant performance by Zachary Levi as the title character, all muscles and wide-eyed naïveté. Read full review

Matt Donato

Mar 24, 2019

Shazam! proves that the DCEU has a sense of humor, can execute on it and *deliver* an electric punch of uber-fun comic book action, too. Heart, humor and heroics – can I get a hell yeah? Read full review

Chris Nashawaty

Mar 23, 2019

Shazam! is basically two movies in one. One with Levi and his wiseass foster brother (a fresh Jack Dylan Grazer), the other with Strong and all his snarling, computer-generated gobbledygook. And they both have the other in a headlock, wrestling for the soul of the story. I loved one, yawned through the other. Read full review

James Berardinelli

Apr 3, 2019

In Shazam!, the positives outweigh the negatives. The film’s fresh aspects are strong enough to keep the stale ones at bay. Read full review

Ignatiy Vishnevetsky

Mar 23, 2019

What is often the most businesslike part of a superhero origin story—establishing the hero’s powers — ends up becoming the most entertaining part of Shazam!, carried along by Levi’s fidgety, boyish charm. (Similarly, the inevitable climactic light-show showdown — a reliably butt-numbing staple of the genre—is surprisingly zippy.) Read full review

Oliver Jones

Mar 25, 2019

By the end, Shazam! feels like a corporate product that’s so thirsty for approval from all quadrants that it never ends up figuring out what it is. Read full review

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Deependra

Apr 5, 2019

Filled with humour, One of the finest DC movie since wonder woman.A perfect Example of how an all-rounder movie should be directed & produced. ZacharyLevi & JackDylanGrazer's charismatic performances , Humour, Action, VFX, direction Casting makes the movie electrifying stunning! ⚡⚡⚡

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lucassousaan

Apr 8, 2019

It's a movie that delivers on what it promises. Moments of laughter and moments of reflection. It's a superhero movie that Shazam! deserved

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Fred_GameOnBatt

Apr 6, 2019

⚡ *The real Captain Marvel is here!!* ⚡ Shazam brings a whole new climate to DC comics where a 14-year-old boy is able to transform himself into a superhero by uttering the titular incantation, often the pic gives the impression of a kid playing in the adult leagues. Zachary Levi is awesome⚡ *The real Captain Marvel is here!!* ⚡ Shazam brings a whole new climate to DC comics where a 14-year-old boy is able to transform himself into a superhero by uttering the titular incantation, often the pic gives the impression of a kid playing in the adult leagues. Zachary Levi is awesome as the adult version of Billy Batson. The final battle of the movie is a time to consider. In addition to a pleasant surprise that only contributes to the action and humor of the film continue to entertain to the maximum its audience. Well, this is a movie I'll watch it like 10 more times until Shazam 2 would become a thing. ⚡… Expand

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LuciusMcGibbon

Jul 13, 2019

Yeah I was way more entertained by this movie than I had any business being. DC is actually standing on its own legs for the first time since they started chasing Marvel.

It delivers as a comedy, and for once it actually feels like somebody stopped and tried to make something unique out ofYeah I was way more entertained by this movie than I had any business being. DC is actually standing on its own legs for the first time since they started chasing Marvel.

It delivers as a comedy, and for once it actually feels like somebody stopped and tried to make something unique out of the subject matter. Also, I would like to congratulate DC on their first interesting villain since Zod. I normally understand that everybody has their tastes, but I'm genuinely puzzled to see that some people were disappointed with this movie. Indifferent, maybe... but to actually dislike it is weird to me.

The bus scene was a bit much though.… Expand

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Rebecca31

Apr 13, 2019

Alright lads we are well overdue a good DC film, it's been too long, maybe some of you out there actually liked Batman v Superman or Justice League and all I can say to that is I don't understand it but whatever floats your boat. I haven't forgotten Wonder Woman, it had a lot going for itAlright lads we are well overdue a good DC film, it's been too long, maybe some of you out there actually liked Batman v Superman or Justice League and all I can say to that is I don't understand it but whatever floats your boat. I haven't forgotten Wonder Woman, it had a lot going for it but I can't say it's a great film, it should have been but we can only hope that Wonder Woman 1984 will up the standard. Shazam on the other hand is a great, hilarious and heartfelt film that I never expected to be quite as good as it was. Who would have suspected a comedy would have brought DC out of its rut. No seriously, comedy isn't exactly DC's forte I mean the last time they tried too hard to be funny we got Suicide Squad and I think I speak for almost everyone here when I say we all wish we could erase that one from our memory. Well done DC for gifting us with a lighthearted superhero film that delivers on the action and the comedy.

Fourteen year old Billy Batson (Asher Angel) becomes every kids dream when he suddenly acquires a vast range of superpowers by simply shouting the word SHAZAM, turning him into an adult superhero (Zachary Levi). Shazam is having a great time testing the limits of his new-found abilities with the help of his friend Freddy (Jack Dylan Grazer) but quickly realises he'll need to figure out his true potential if he has any hope of fighting his arch nemesis Dr. Thaddeus Sivana (Mark Strong). Pure fun, incredibly entertaining and very funny with more than a few laugh out loud moments. You can see the entire cast having a great time with this film, Levi's infectious and charismatic performance shines through and you can't help but enjoy yourself. Mark Strong may be typecast as a villain at this point and why shouldn't he be? He always plays a villain role to perfection. The chemistry is simply electric, DC normally chooses wisely with its casting and the same can be said for Shazam. It's a film suitable for all ages, you can just sit back and enjoy. Although a little on the long side, and would probably benefit from losing about ten minutes. If you need a Superhero fix before Endgame then Shazam should be your choice, highly recommended. … Expand

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mohamad91hk

Jul 15, 2019

Shazam! is thoroughly entertaining, it's a mix between a "Deadpool" and "Big", the best thing in the movie is the humor, also the story is perfect and different than other superhero movies. When I saw the actor for Shazam is Zachary, I was disappointed, but after I watched it, he surprisedShazam! is thoroughly entertaining, it's a mix between a "Deadpool" and "Big", the best thing in the movie is the humor, also the story is perfect and different than other superhero movies. When I saw the actor for Shazam is Zachary, I was disappointed, but after I watched it, he surprised me, actually he did a great job.

My only negative point in the movie is the character of the kid "Billy", I didn't see any match between him and "Zachary", "Billy" is so depressed and serious, in contrast, "Zachary" is so funny and talkative!!! I think "Freddy" character is more fit for this role instead of "Billy" character.

Finally, "Shazam!" is generally fun and worth to watch, beside it's suitable for all kids.… Expand

0 of 1 users found this helpful01

hasanms

May 13, 2019

very bad story telling the movie is a big flop..bad acting ..childish story...the worst movie i ever watched in my whole life .

2 of 9 users found this helpful27

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