As the first DC movie to land since the official announcement of DC Studios, Shazam! wrath of the gods As a project from another era, it is in a unique location. Audiences may know that DC’s cinematic landscape will change dramatically over the next few years, though this new effort, made during a time when Henry Cavill is still considered Superman, provides a reason for those This hero becomes the next franchise. step. Continuing the story of teenage hero Billy Batson (Asher Angel), Shazam! wrath of the gods Not a home run, but full of disjointed character rhythms and an overly long climax. However, those willing to embrace Billy’s piecemeal journey may find themselves intrigued by what this DC sequel has to offer.
Set in the years after 2019 Shazam!, Billy and his foster brothers have taken power in their own hands and are calling themselves heroes – for better or worse. Billy (played by Zachary Levi when he was still fit) takes on the role of leader, although not everyone is eager to stick together. Most prominently, Billy’s brother Freddie Freeman (Jack Dylan Grazer) has a passion for the superhero life, though he prefers to strike out on his own and really build his reputation. Unfortunately, the Shazam family’s light-hearted antics take a turn for the worse when they meet Atlas’s two daughters, Hespera (Helen Mirren) and Kalypso (Lucy Liu), goddesses who have just escaped from prison and looking for revenge.
Helen Mirren and Lucy Liu in Shazam! wrath of the gods
The full story of Hespera and Kalypso’s past is available in the kindly inputted snapshot. Shazam! wrath of the gods, although it sounds like such a rich storyline that one almost wishes it had its own spin-off. In short, the sorcerer from the first movie (Djimon Hounsou, returning in a larger role this time) stole their powers and imprisoned them in a world separate from the human world. Now, they want to get back what was lost and more. Mirren and Liu are great additions Shazam! world, presenting their characters with an atmosphere of terror and fear. While Henry Gaydon and Chris Morgan’s script doesn’t spend much time developing their characters or powers, Mirren and Liu have gone a long way in establishing a strong, compelling dynamic between the two. sister path. (There’s also a third, although mentioning her might derail someone.) Watching them play together is one of the highlights. Shazam! wrath of the gods.
However, before Hespera and Kalypso took the first step against the Shazam family, Gayden and Morgan laid the groundwork for some solid (if sometimes rude) characters that worked for Billy. The first film to identify his abandonment problem stems from his biological mother leaving him behind and his reluctance to integrate into a new foster family. Shazam! wrath of the gods This is accepted by discovering his reluctance to let his siblings go, even as he refuses to adopt his adoptive mother Rosa (Marta Milans) as his biological parents.
Ross Butler, Adam Brody, Grace Caroline Curry, Zachary Levi, Meagan Good and DJ Cotrona Shazam! wrath of the gods
That’s where Billy’s arc naturally plays out, but once Hespera and Kalypso strike—in what is perhaps the most dramatic example of the damage the duo can inflict—the human content object falls to the side. Director David F. Sandberg definitely keeps the plot moving at a good pace and has a lot to pack. However, this only slows things down by Billy’s inevitable return to deeper problems. Billy and Rosa’s relationship is very important wrath of the godsbut the two really only share three scenes, one of which is so fast that it might not even count.
But also, Shazam! wrath of the godsA third action that lasts too long will hinder the impact. It’s a climax across the streets of Philadelphia involving a number of mythical Greek monsters, but it quickly repeats itself, as the real conflict only occurs with two characters (although there are many passages in the series). introduces strong hints about the direction of the plot). Until then, Shazam! wrath of the gods Some excitement has been lost, although the stakes are said to be higher.
Zachary Levi in Shazam!Rage of the Gods
Despite slowing down towards the end, Shazam! wrath of the godsThe midsection offers some real fun through locations that really dig into the mythical side of the DC world. In addition to further uncovering the mysteries of the Rock of Eternity, the film also travels to the kingdoms of Hespera and Calypso, who are moderately powerful. Plus, the cast doesn’t just take on the larger plot, though not everyone gets the same chance to shine. Shazam! wrath of the gods Spend more time on Levi’s version of Billy than Angel, and Glazer really shines as the powerless version of Freddy (Adam Brody is his superhero). Grazer and Hounsou make for an incredibly charming comedic duo, with series newcomer Rachel Zegler standing out in a very busy drama. The rest of the Shazam family isn’t well served in script or plot, though they’re solid additions nonetheless.
whoever is not conquered by the first Shazam! And its lighter work on the DCU might not buy Billy’s journey right now. It’s fair to say that DC’s upcoming changes make some wrath of the gods It feels like they came too late. However, in his own right, Sandberg has created an interesting sequel that puts its heart in the right place. It has its stumbling blocks, but it knows the kind of movie it wants to be: a heart-wrenching, heart-wrenching ferocious superhero. It will certainly succeed there.
Shazam! wrath of the gods In theaters on Friday, March 17. The film is 130 minutes long and is rated PG-13 for action and violence, as well as language.