r96sk
I genuinely had a blast with this! I also had much fun with the original 2019 <em>'Shazam!'</em> so I guess the aforementioned isn't too much of a surprise, though I actually think this as entertaining in differing ways... and I'd class ...
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Shazam! Fury of the Gods
2023
Movie
130 min
English
Billy Batson and his foster siblings, who transform into superheroes by saying "Shazam!", are forced to get back into action and fight the Daughters of Atlas, who they must stop from using a weapon that could destroy the world.
Insights
IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes49%
Metacritic41/100
Google Users86%
Director: David F. Sandberg•Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Superhero
Plot Summary
Billy Batson and his foster siblings, who transform into adult superheroes by saying 'Shazam!', are struggling to balance their superhero lives with normal teenage ones. They must face a new threat from the Daughters of Atlas, who have come to Earth seeking revenge and the magic stolen from them long ago. The fate of the world hangs in the balance as the Shazam family confronts ancient gods.
Critical Reception
Shazam! Fury of the Gods received mixed reviews from critics and underperformed at the box office. While some praised its humor and heart, many found it less engaging and original than its predecessor, criticizing its overstuffed plot and generic villainy. Audiences generally had a more favorable, though not overwhelmingly enthusiastic, response.
What Reviewers Say
While the film retains some of the charm and humor of the original, it struggles with a less compelling story and underdeveloped antagonists.
The visual effects and action sequences are generally competent, but the narrative feels formulaic and lacks the freshness of its predecessor.
The cast, particularly Zachary Levi, is a bright spot, but they can't quite elevate the uneven script.
Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's lighthearted tone, humor, and the performances of its cast, finding it an entertaining, if not groundbreaking, superhero movie. Many enjoyed the family dynamics and the action, though some expressed a desire for more originality.
Fun Fact
The film features a cameo from the original Captain Marvel, played by Kirk Cameron, in a brief archival footage moment during a news report.
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JPV852
Passably entertaining sequel that lacks the charm of the original to go along with the over-acting from Lucy Liu as the primary antagonist; really miss the great menace Mark Strong brought to his role. Still Zachary Levi was still great as ...
Nathan
Shazam! Fury of the Gods is a run-of-the mill superhero sequel that doesn’t progress the genre forward, but delivers two hours of pure entertainment. This film does not do any one thing great, but it was still a pretty decent watch. The ...
deadrody
The movie is decent enough, although formulaic and predictable. But the 12 year old level humor has long since worn out its welcome.
CinemaSerf
Ok, so I know I shouldn't have - but I did enjoy this. "Billy" (Zachary Levi/Asher Angel) and his gang of rather hapless super-heroes locally lauded as the "Philadelphia Fiascos" find themselves pushed to the very limits when the daughters ...
Manuel São Bento
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.firstshowing.net/2023/review-shazam-fury-of-the-gods-falls-into-the-typical-sequel-trap/ "Shazam! Fury of the Gods is *almost* saved by the incredibly charismatic, energetic cast, as well as by a tr...
The Movie Mob
**Shazam! Fury of the Gods remembered everything that made its predecessor so delightful and delivered a sequel as fun as the first!** Shazam! Fury of the Gods matches the fun of the first film while, in typical sequel fashion, increasin...