Black Adam
Black Adam

Black Adam

2022Movie125 minEnglish

Nearly 5,000 years after he was bestowed with the almighty powers of the Egyptian gods—and imprisoned just as quickly—Black Adam is freed from his earthly tomb, ready to unleash his unique form of justice on the modern world.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes39%
Metacritic41/100
Google Users90%
Director: Jaume Collet-SerraGenres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Superhero

Plot Summary

Nearly 5,000 years after being granted the powers of the ancient Egyptian gods and imprisoned, Black Adam is freed from his stone prison and ready to unleash his unique form of justice on the modern world. A brutal force of nature, he clashes with a team of modern-day heroes known as the Justice Society of America, who seek to stop his destructive path and protect the planet. Black Adam must confront his own past and the demons that haunt him to understand his true purpose.

Critical Reception

Black Adam received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising Dwayne Johnson's performance and the action sequences but criticizing the plot, pacing, and underdeveloped characters. Audiences, however, generally responded more positively, appreciating the film's action-heavy spectacle and the introduction of the anti-hero.

What Reviewers Say

  • Dwayne Johnson delivers a charismatic performance as the titular anti-hero.
  • The film boasts impressive visual effects and engaging action set pieces.
  • A convoluted plot and uneven pacing detract from the overall experience.

Google audience: Google users largely enjoyed Black Adam, with many praising the exciting action, the dark tone, and Dwayne Johnson's portrayal of the character. Some viewers found the story to be somewhat predictable, but the overall sentiment was positive, with a strong approval rating for the film's entertainment value.

Fun Fact

Dwayne Johnson has been attached to the role of Black Adam for over a decade, originally intended to appear in a Shazam film before it was decided to give the character his own standalone movie.

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10 reviews
nhpro

nhpro

Very Good Movie
phutrong

phutrong

Best DC Movie ever !!!
Nathan

Nathan

_Black Adam_ is in every aspect a generic superhero movie. There is nothing that really separates this for me, besides the body count that Black Adam stacks up during the film. One thing I need to mention is the audio quality. So many li...
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

In search of the all powerful crown of "Sabbac", "Adrianna" (Sarah Shahi) unleashes "Seth-Adam" (Dwayne Johnson) from his mountain-encased tomb deep in the desert. With super-human powers akin to "Superman", he returns to his home city of "...
shamxal

shamxal

cool movie
jwilliams0511971

jwilliams0511971

> _"My powers are not a gift. They're a curse, born out of rage."_ I had a blast watching this in theaters. This was very bombastic, with a lot of cool action, but also telling a heartfelt story about Black Adam. It was very inventive...
The Movie Mob

The Movie Mob

**Black Adam might not reinvent the wheel, but it doesn’t have to. It just wants to take you on a fun, entertaining, exciting superhero ride!** Black Adam has its haters, and I can understand why. It doesn’t necessarily break new ground ...
Chris Sawin

Chris Sawin

With a horrid script, lackluster performances, and a waste of potentially awesome characters, _Black Adam_ is an explosive, $195 million, anti-heroic dud. The DCEU is about to get way more convoluted and underwhelming than ever before if th...
Faraz Khan

Faraz Khan

Well it wasn't disappointing...
Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/black-adam-spoiler-free-review "Black Adam is far from impressive, being somewhat disappointing due to its formulaic, predictable screenplay when something different was...