Shazam! Fury of the Gods has David F. Sandberg back in the director chair, doing a good job but the final product came out too late, I think it's a great superhero film maybe not a great film, just because of the characters and actors playing them. There's plenty to like for a fan of the genre, or just a film for the family to watch and enjoy. The film is written by Henry Gayden and Chris Morgan. It stars Zachary Levi, Asher Angel, Jack Dylan Grazer, Rachel Zegler, Adam Brody, Ross Butler, D. J. Cotrona, Grace Caroline Currey, Meagan Good, Lucy Liu, Djimon Hounsou and Helen Mirren. I think it's a great cast, some performances are great but most are just average. Zachary Levi and Jack Dylan Grazer are two of the better ones along with Grace Caroline Currey, Ross Butler too. I actually think the visual effects is quite great, also well shot. The cinematography is actually quit great. You can criticize the film and agree it isn't a great film, but if you go in hoping to find an entertaining film, your expectations will be met. I think the writing could have been better, also a different story with more focus on their civilian identities like the previous film had. The musical score should be praised, along with the sound design.
Bestowed with the powers of the gods, Billy Batson and his fellow foster kids are still learning how to juggle teenage life with their adult superhero alter egos. When a vengeful trio of ancient gods arrives on Earth in search of the magic stolen from them long ago, Shazam and his allies get thrust into a battle for their superpowers, their lives, and the fate of the world.
I really didn't like how cartoonish and laughable the opening sequence were, it was supposed to introduce the new villains played by Helen Mirren who portrays Hespera: The oldest daughter of Atlas, who has elemental abilities, and Lucy Liu as Kalypso: The middle daughter of Atlas, who has the power of chaos. There's also the youngest daughter "Anthea" of Atlas who's played by Rachel Zegler. But it was not a great introduction, but what we get after is great, just because of how great Zachary Levi is regarding both his comedic timing and dramatic chops. He's a big reason why I loved the first film, also the story but it's the younger actors and characters who are really the heart of the film('s), there is sadly not as much as I wanted, screen time of the younger actors but that's fine. I like how Grace Caroline Currey is now portraying her superhero form instead of only Mary Bromfield like she did in the first film, she has aged since the last film and fits the role perfectly. I like the dialogue during her scenes, also like in the first film, Mary and Billy are so great together with both actors. They are some of my favorite scenes in the film. The Shazam family is great together, it's where the comedy is at its best. I really like the themes and character arc which Billy Batson has in this film, it's actually some great writing and real at that, it would be completely natural for someone who had his parents abandon him and has abandonment issues to fear his foster family leaving him. In this film, Billy Batson is actually soon turning eighteen which means he ages out of the foster system. You very much need to see the first film to understand and enjoy this one, partly as it's still very entertaining, a specific item is again of the utmost importance and I'm of course talking about the original Shazam's (the Wizard) and his staff which is what the daughters of Atlas need and want. These antagonists starts out bad but ultimately becoming an okay pair of antagonists, I expected better acting from them though. The ending and final action sequence, it was spectacular and beautifully shot.
Shazam! Fury of the Gods is a good follow-up but it isn't as great as its predecessor, a great superhero film non the less, one for the family. I enjoyed it more than I expected I would. Zachary Levi is perfect as Shazam!
Bestowed with the powers of the gods, Billy Batson and his fellow foster kids are still learning how to juggle teenage life with their adult superhero alter egos. When a vengeful trio of ancient gods arrives on Earth in search of the magic stolen from them long ago, Shazam and his allies get thrust into a battle for their superpowers, their lives, and the fate of the world.
I really didn't like how cartoonish and laughable the opening sequence were, it was supposed to introduce the new villains played by Helen Mirren who portrays Hespera: The oldest daughter of Atlas, who has elemental abilities, and Lucy Liu as Kalypso: The middle daughter of Atlas, who has the power of chaos. There's also the youngest daughter "Anthea" of Atlas who's played by Rachel Zegler. But it was not a great introduction, but what we get after is great, just because of how great Zachary Levi is regarding both his comedic timing and dramatic chops. He's a big reason why I loved the first film, also the story but it's the younger actors and characters who are really the heart of the film('s), there is sadly not as much as I wanted, screen time of the younger actors but that's fine. I like how Grace Caroline Currey is now portraying her superhero form instead of only Mary Bromfield like she did in the first film, she has aged since the last film and fits the role perfectly. I like the dialogue during her scenes, also like in the first film, Mary and Billy are so great together with both actors. They are some of my favorite scenes in the film. The Shazam family is great together, it's where the comedy is at its best. I really like the themes and character arc which Billy Batson has in this film, it's actually some great writing and real at that, it would be completely natural for someone who had his parents abandon him and has abandonment issues to fear his foster family leaving him. In this film, Billy Batson is actually soon turning eighteen which means he ages out of the foster system. You very much need to see the first film to understand and enjoy this one, partly as it's still very entertaining, a specific item is again of the utmost importance and I'm of course talking about the original Shazam's (the Wizard) and his staff which is what the daughters of Atlas need and want. These antagonists starts out bad but ultimately becoming an okay pair of antagonists, I expected better acting from them though. The ending and final action sequence, it was spectacular and beautifully shot.
Shazam! Fury of the Gods is a good follow-up but it isn't as great as its predecessor, a great superhero film non the less, one for the family. I enjoyed it more than I expected I would. Zachary Levi is perfect as Shazam!