Due to a bumbling wizard, the seven deadly sins manage to manifest in the world once more. Fortunately the wizard lucks out when he decides to give powers to foster child Billy Batson (Asher Angel) to counter them as the titular Shazam (Zachary Levi). Of course, not only does he have to fight the bad guy - he also has to learn about his powers and find the true place he belongs.
Which somehow involves poses in muscle suits?
While the plot really is a simple one that has no massive surprises, it is quite entertaining and very funny mostly thanks to Zachary Levi's acting. Action sequences are helped by nice special effects and really only the muscle suit ends up looking a bit off in a few shots. Decent movie, and one worth a watch - I give it 3 centipedes out of 5. Probably won't watch it again though.
I agree -- it was fun... once. I don't need to see it again.
ReplyDeleteThe "pitch meeting" skewering was hilarious too -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMkNwBp_Ows
LOL! Thank you for sharing that Magson! I'm definitely going to watch those other pitch meetings now! :D
DeleteThe real question for me is whether the movie is better than the kids' television series from the 70s.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately I can't compare as I've never watched the TV series...
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