Oh. My. Gods.
Just so much better than Shazam.
Has everything that a Shazam movie needs.
9/10
Not bad, but definitely a step-down from the original. The humor is still more hit than miss, though the ratio is down from the first. The story is serviceable. I was actually pretty happy with things until the last act when the CGI budget spiked and my interest cratered. It makes the classic sequel mistake of assuming bigger equals better. Unfortunately, much of the increased scope ends up feeling half baked and/or obligatory. For example, the movie really lost me with the random mythological creatures getting birthed from the tree. It feels like the movie just needed a lower level threat for non-super powered characters to face off against so that they have something to do. It's completely superfluous and I would have preferred to just not see those characters for a while. Black Adam did something very similar in its finale, with zombies/skeletons randomly popping out of the ground. Not sure which is worse. In this case, the issue culminates in the unicorn sequence, which got a big fat eye roll from me. I'd also criticize the pacing of the finale, as certain sequences seemed to drag way longer than necessary (e.g. waiting for the lightning staff to blow up). All in all, way better than Ant-Man Quantummania.
Like Rob Schneider, I thought people didn't like Shazam 2 because of the anti-vax rhetoric but in fact it's because it's infantile and it sucks.
This pale Disney knockoff suffers from an insistence on bad jokes, a glut of product placement and a rash of bad acting. I mean, come on, this made Thor: Love and Thunder look like a comedic masterpiece.
Either you love this movie or you don't. I loved it, I think it's supposed to be cringe and everything. I loved the cameos and the story line. I got a kick out of the one liners and references to other movies and shows. Hopefully we'll see more
God!!! This was awful! The comedy is not it, it is what made the movie miss its mark mainly because the alter ego characters do not fit with their counterparts. Does the power make kids more kiddies? I don't think so but it's what it implies.
Also, wtf for some reason I thought the Freddy kid was Shazam. Is Billy supposed to be the MC? I don't get it.
Anyways what made this movie horrible is:
If you look close enough, you might find a movie in this big ad for skittles, uber, toyota and many more.
It starts kinda cringe, but once we find out the motivations behind the daughters of Atlas and the action starts, it gets better.
A shallow, vapid diversity-fest that is completely predictable and yet another example of how to turn a valuable intellectual property into a cringe worth mess. Not one iota of cleverness in the entire movie.
Stop having millennials write your scripts before you destroy all your assets. Hirer some mature writers with actual real world experience.
Sandberg giving us another almost Raimi style superhero movie that is fun, has heart and also some decent scariness and mfers want to bitch about it.
The cringe in this movie is real!
My niece had the same opinion as me. The movie was as entertaining as it was stupid. Spoiler: it’s cameo especially is awkward and random.
That just added to the fun stupidity. The same goes for the obvious Skittles advertising. The movie isn’t as fun or funny as the first film though. Which also had a superior villain. As well as the villain in the credits scene, that this movie should have had.
The animated end credits was the best part.
I understand this is based on a comic, but does it all have to be SO childish? And do all super-hero movies have to be the exact same, with the same exact plot? It's getting very tiresome.
The thing with both Shazam films is that it does what most of the other DC films fail to do and that it knows its audience, but it does that whilst providing something for everyone. Yes, it's primarily focused on being a family-level superhero film but there's little pieces for more full on DC (in general) and DCEU fans. Most importantly it really feels like everyone making was having fun and that translates. For a film like this, that really matters.
This is a solid superhero flick that should satisfy fans of the genre.
While the story is predictable and may not be as memorable as some of its contemporaries, it's still a fun ride with plenty of laughs and action.
It had it’s good effects, some decent action, funny moments, an alright plot but it didn’t live up to the first film and did come off a little cheesy at times so could of been better but i still enjoyed it.
Starts out pretty rough. Then gets better but still isn't quite it. Then the third act goes crazy. takes everything you like about the first one and sticks to it. The monsters in this film are eyecandy from the dragon to the unicorn they really pop. But overall a fun sequel to a incredible first film. Ending cameo was pretty epic.
[HBO Max] This second attempt to reach a more childish audience is lost in a messy script, some unfunny jokes and poor CGI. The film always seems to justify itself in the focus for children, as wanting to show that the weaknesses of the script and the idiotic dialogues are made consciously. But if the 2019 film had a certain charm within its limited capacity to be remembered, the effort to continue turning uninteresting characters into protagonists is already causing the consequences of the collapse of superhero cinema.
You're gonna love this movie...
... if you're 15 years old and love action movie with CGI all over the place.
If you aren't, please use those 2h10 to something more useful.
130 minutes of a lazy, predictable and boring script. 130 minutes of explosions and empty popcorn effects. 130 minutes of bland dialogue, meaningless speeches and watching great actresses like Helen Mirren having to stoop to a film of this caliber.
A film at the level of the B-movies that we found at the back of the shelf in the video club and that does not even deserve to write a detailed review because there is nothing to highlight.
It's funny. It's cute. The plot is soft but it is OK. I didn't think all the special effects were accurate but most are. Zachary Levy and Jack Dylan Grazer are just great. I also think they exaggerated with the brand advertisement.
Let's be completely clear here, this is not as good as the first one. It seems a bit jokier and cheesier, and not in a favorable way. It almost felt more like a better version of Stargirl. Overall, a pretty generic superhero film that is easy to enjoy, hard to recommend.
Rating: 3/5 - 7.5/10 - Worth Watching
I quite enjoyed the first Shazam! movie; I thought it was a lot of fun and it had some charm to it. This movie, however, I thought was a total waste of time. All the charm that existed in the first movie simply isn't here in the sequel, and it feels tedious to sit through rather than fun.
I was looking forward to this movie (I’m a fan of Zachary Levi). I had liked the dynamic in the first of the franchise. However, the dialogue was too juvenile (yes, I know they are young teens) but there were some nice moments. Helen Mirren and Rachel Zegler we’re strong casting choices (What can’t Dame Mirren do?) and the surprise cameo at the end was a nice touch. I give this film a 7 (mildly entertaining) out of 10. [DC Superhero Adventure].
"Shazam! Fury of the Gods" is a highly anticipated superhero film with thrilling action sequences and impressive special effects. However, despite its fun moments, the film is considered mediocre by critics, lacking the brilliance of its predecessor. Nevertheless, comic book fans may still appreciate the performances of the cast and the continuation of the story of the hero Shazam.
So much better than the ratings claims to be. Go into the movie without any expectations.
It is much more fun that way.
There are some fantastic Easter eggs from Wonder Woman, Fast and Furious, Game of Thrones, and Captain Marvel.
Enjoy it.
it wasn’t terrible, not the best but not terrible.
I can't tell whether it was intentionally done through makeup or not, but Lucy Liu looks really old in this.
I watched the first Shazam movie and this sequel back-to-back. Both are good. A tad too much drama in this one, whereas the first one was all goofy and fun. The final battle scenes were more epic compared to the first movie. Clearly, this one had more budget.
Loved the Fast & Furious references. FAMILYYYYY! :grin:
A very enjoyable, fun movie. Helen and Lucy were great. Some good fun. Well worth a watch :thumbsup_tone1:
Zachary Levi returns In this trite yet entertaining sequel
Shazam 2 is visually appealing and entertaining sequel but is also a convoluted mess at many places. Peppered with some great action set pieces, adequate humour elements and amazing VFX, Shazam is a good if not a brilliant film. The storyline could have been a bit more engaging in order to give us a highlight of the future of DC universe but it doesn't so. Zachary Levi is exceptional and suits the character with his witty humoir and sharp style. Overall, a film you shouldn't take seriously and enjoy while it lasts.
What's Good?
Zachary Levi is in top form as Shazam, delivers a solid naive superhero character.
CGI and VFX Work Exceptional.
Comedy is Brilliant and keeps you chuckling from time to time.
Emotional Scenes work efficiently
What's Bad?
Suffers the Typical Sequel syndrome, couldn't elevate the experience to better standards
Storyline isn't effective , drags at times and doesnt tease us the DCU's future except the mid credits scene
Why should you stream?
If you aren't yet exhausted with the superhero stuff, or you are comic nerd who likes Shazam's Character and wants to follow the DCU closely then go stream Shazam 2 in theatres. Its a good entertainer.
Not bad, though not great. Parts felt rushed while others felt out of place.
The sequel isn't quite as good as the first movie due to the wrongfully assumed 'bigger is better' approach. But it's still entertaining, with some laugh out loud moments and a few emotional moments within the slightly overlong running time.
After watching it, I just want to say that Liu Yuling is so awesome! Rainbow candy cut the check!
Welcome back to Shazam, the fun, family-friendly corner of the DCEU! - As always, with an extra helping of nightmare fuel.
I think your enjoyment of this movie will come down to how well the comedy lands for you.
If it doesn't land for you, you will notice a lot more of the plot and other issues, but if it does land for you it could be enough for your brain to have a good time and overlook those same issues.
I fell into the later, where while I noticed the generic and done plot/multiple Macguffins I didn't really focus on them as I was just having a good time with some good laughs, especially during the first two acts.
the most boring movie ... and to make a joke about avengers in the end lol , you can't even get to 1 % of the level of those movies .
sorry for my language .
Cringe worthy start, but a beautiful buildup & ending.
So DC has been Marvelised ? It's CGI all day everyday all the time...
Well, I'm happy to see Lucy Liu, a piece of her lol...CGI
First half was aweful...
Second half was half decent... Actually as soon as Shamam was the solo hero again it was better.
It wasn't bad... But it wasn't good ether.
I'm giving this rating the rating it is because I can't tell if I like it more than the first. The witty humour, great cgi, and cool mythology all made it cool. Aside from that, 'Fury of the God's' has no fury. Helen Mirren and Lucy Liu tried but failed to save the dreadfully black and white characters, not only them, but 99% of the cast, too. It was mostly just mumble jumble. The DCEU is pointless now that James Gunn is thankfully reviving it, so all the movies that they release (DCEU) are wasted and pointless to people. The only reason I wanted to watch it was because of the the cgi and special effects, which looked good if it wasn't a background. The best thing about this was the slight mention of Peacemaker.
Fun movie, lighthearted and, in places, just silly.
I knew Billy was a dumbass from the first movie, but wow, he is really some next level stupid in this. Most of the other characters are good, but Billy single handedly brings the movie down. The movie could have been a fun ride like the first one, but nope, too much annoying stupidity for it to be enjoyable.
Rosa was slightly annoying in this. Not sure what the difference was, but she didn't seem as collected as in the first movie. Victor was still pretty much the same character, so having Rosa different seemed odd. Seems like the writers were failing before the strike.
And what happened to the set for the inside of the house? The inside of the house in the first movie was charming. It was warm and inviting. It had character. In this movie it looked like most modern homes built in the last 30 years, devoid of any character whatsoever. It looked like shit. The outside still looked great, but the inside was bland crap.
I did like they gave credit to the correct true name of the character, Captain Marvel. The moronic IP laws of this country are so pathetically sad. DC had the name before Marvel. They should have been allowed to keep it no matter what.
There were definitely parts I liked, though. Lucy Liu and Helen Mirren! I love both of them no matter what they are in. Helen Mirren really can do no wrong.
Djimon Hounsou got a bigger part, which was fantastic! The man is awesome in every role he is in.
I enjoyed the sibling rebellion for their own lives. It was well balanced against their obligation as super heros.
I am torn on the team nickname. It is funny, but it is also fairly obvious that the group isn't to blame for the problems they are apparently responsible for. Shit would be a ton worse if they weren't involved. But they are somewhat incompetent, so that is why it is funny.
I didn't actually expect Gal Gadot to cameo, so that was awesome!
Loved the bit about Justice Society. They are no Justice League. They have always and will always be pathetic and useless. There was a reason DC dropped them in favor of the Justice League in the comics. Why are they even a thing in the movies? Nobody admires the League of Nations or even considers them a useful construct. The Justice Society is an antiquated organization the makes the Baby Boomers look young and cool. What were the writers thinking?
Also, kudos to DC for making Pedro gay without all the ridiculous virtue signaling. Disney and Marvel would have made that the central plot of the movie. DC handled it appropriately. It's a thing. It's normal. It's no big deal. Moving on.
What is this Gatorade? ROFL
Film 28 of 2024 (Aim 300):
Is it perfect, no way? The final act could easily have 15 minutes shaved off of it. It operates in a universe that is on life support and yeah, the CGI is ropey at times. But its a solid enough Superhero film - that will sit firmly in the middle of the pack of the genre.
Early into the film, I was really against the idea of the family members being brought into it and given their own variations of the powers. But the film did a good job on winning me over on that concept.
As mentioned, it's standard fare - but it's better than most things the MCU is putting out lately.
DC just doesn't make good movies. I expected this to be very bad and it was. It wasn't complete shit but was close to it.
I just want them to stop making superhero movies because so many of them now feel like they're written by children for children. Entirely reliant on special effects, like Fantastic beast movies (2+3).
The end credits scene upset me immensely because Peacemaker is absolutely a wonderful show, now going to get tainted by this level of shit.
Cute and fun as expected.
:heart::heart::heart::heart::heart::heart: - Film was good..
My rating system works:
10:heart:- Masterpiece :100:
9:heart:- Excellent
8:heart: - Amazing :ok_hand:
7:heart:- Great :sun_with_face:
6:heart: - Good :thumbsup:
5:heart: - Average :head_bandage:
4:heart: - Bad but watchable :octagonal_sign:
3:heart: - Bad :sob:
2:rage:- Awful :face_vomiting:
1:face_with_symbols_over_mouth: - Bull Shit
I genuinely had a blast with this!
I also had much fun with the original 2019 'Shazam!' 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 it as an improvement. The first film is more funny, though the story and characters are more interesting here in my opinion.
Big fan of the special effects throughout, the whole look of film in general is pleasant and I like how bright it all is for the vast majority; as opposed to the dreary darkness that superhero flicks seemingly tend to bring, especially in the DCEU. The score is excellent, not necessarily one I'd add to my movie soundtrack playlist but with the context of what's onscreen it's great.
The cast bring noteworthy performances. I wouldn't actually put anyone as a true standout, naturally Zachary Levi sticks out most but as a bunch of characters I had an enjoyable time watching them all in truth. It's fun seeing Helen Mirren and Lucy Liu in their respective roles, while Rachel Zegler is a positive addition and Djimon Hounsou is pleasing. Jack Dylan Grazer spearheads the rest of them well.
The only real criticism I have is a couple of bits of dialogue, namely the product placement ones... that certain sweet brand and its slogan in particular. Otherwise, I can only say I found a lot of enjoyment with 'Shazam! Fury of the Gods'... my favourite flick from this universe, though a quick glance at the average rating suggests I should whisper that quietly!
I liked it, a solid sequel to the first movie
Extra point rating for all things Philly!
Quite a few things wrong regarding that aspect but surprisingly quite a few things correct.
Funny and enjoyable as the first one. Not much to discuss, the only questionable thing is the after credits scene and if they will make that happen. Fewer laughs than the first one.
But Grace was so hot!
Who knew my little ponies ate skittles? They should have shat rainbows when they fly. Missed opportunity there!
Movie was ok overall. It had it's moments that were pretty funny, and the action was decent. It was not better than the original Shazam though sadly. Worthy of checking out, but definitely could have been better.
this movie is so annoying!!! The jokes are horrible and not funny, there's no correlation between the younger version and the older hero version... Young Billy acts super mature but when he turns to Shazam he suddenly becomes 6 years old child that can barely form words!? wtf. this piece of junk shouldn't exist
This was a great movie and loved it
A disappointing mess that lacks soul. All brawn and no brains.
The latest victim of the "it's not written Marvel at the start" bashing spree...
This movie is actually really better than any DCEU or specially MCU movies we had in the few last years, yet, it failed spectacularly.
It's far from perfect, sure, but it's all it promised to be: fun, dynamic, and a worthy sequel for the first one.
My main criticism is that some jokes or funny moments are a bit long and keep and going, losing their momentum (I'm thinking of the letter moment, it's funny, we get that Steve writes everything down no need to keep on going, and we actually guessed that they didn't proofread it, so why waste time telling it?)
There wasn't anything that I particularly liked about it, outside of Lucy Lou and Helen's performances of course. The writing wasn't great, the characters didn't really have an arcs or growth, the special effects wasn't that good and why exactly does Shazam act more immature than the normal version of the character? Levi's performance just felt so "try hard" and unfunny.l, he was trying too hard for laughs instead of doing what was natural and realistic for the character. Shazam!: Fury of the Gods is yet another example of a sequel that can't live up to the first movie. Hopefully the next person in charge of dc can either course correct, but i wouldn't mind them simply starting fresh either.
this moviendo is a joke
horrible movie. Shazam 1 was good the was absolute trash. now I know why The Rock didn't want anything to do with this dumpster fire.i
I really like Zachary Levi, ever since Chuck. First Shazam I sincerely looked forward to and overall it was ok, but nothing special at all unfortunately.
So Shazam 2, ok, still Levi so I wanted to watch it. But this whole family thing again with the wokeness all over, less cool.
Some jokes and references, sure, funny. Much funnier than many recent 'comedy' I've had to endure.
But yet again, not that great. Too much fake drama. All the cliche are there.
Anyway. Overal it's okay. But that's it.
It's not bad, a little less humor, but it's good story.
The main issue this movie has working against itself is the fact that this feels so inconsequential; both with the DCEU rebooting and with many plot points feeling quite lazy in how they were executed. Not to mention that the humor in this movie is very hit-or-miss and too many characters get lost in the overall plot. I think this movie is fine, but there is reason to really watch it since I didn't really gain anything from it.
This movie made me feel sad. It has bullies that pick on a kid with a crutch. ☹
The Shazam character's personality is very annoying and makes the movie hard to watch. He acts more childish as the adult than the kid.
The movie constantly stresses Shazam's need for character growth and therefore pushes extra childish behavior to make a point. They need to leave it behind in a 3rd movie. That would show the growth they kept talking about here.
The movie was overall pleasant and watchable. I liked it more than expected and would watch another if they don't make it too annoying.
This series, because it's enjoyable, is a good way to bring the Justice League back together. They had Wonder Woman here, they could bring in all the other people.
The stakes in this movie were more reasonable and made personal in a way that made the fighting more realistic. That is something the other superhero movies have issues with.
The director handled the action well and I could see him handling a larger scale team-up movie well too. The Flash hasn't come out yet, but this series shows that DC movies can be fun and entertaining.
They should try again for the Justice League with a better director.
Billy is almost 18, not 5.
It tried its best to make a good to go action comedy.And it performed well.But the climax's seriousness created some expectations which were not met properly.All in all,it was a one time watch.
It has good effects, ... acceptable history and some details of other movie (past and future) I have historical character.
The best Movie of all DC Comics history!
Zackary Levi is fantastic in this movie!
I found it better than the first one. Simple superhero movie to pass some time.
This new Shazam film is cordial, with a puppyish good nature and an awareness of its own silliness.
That being said, it is a funny and entertaining movie, but nothing special. It follows the same old well-known super hero formula that we all know. It is saturated with silly but sometimes funny jokes, unrealistic relationships (e.g. Fred and Anthea) and CGI spectacles. Still, if you just wanna have a good time, go for it, but don't expect too much from it.
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A bit hard to watch; too childish…
Good skittles commercial though ♂
For me, it was very weak, worse than the first part. Weak, boring story, I was bored by the film many times.
:heart:x5
This is not a good movie. If you liked the original Shazam you will most likely enjoy this as well.
However, for me, I did not enjoy it much, even though there were a few moments in the movie that were really good. Just not enough of that was in it tho.
Part of the problem might be me - as a kid I never really enjoyed the Shazam comics - a kid in an adult body always felt goofy to me. And in this movie Billy Batson is just shy of 18 and yet he still acts like a 12 year old and even more so as the adult Shazam and that is what really turns me off.
Sorry for the rant.
How I rate:
1-3 :heart: = seriously! don't waste your time
4-6 :heart: = you may or may not enjoy this
7-8 :heart: = I expect you will like this too
9-10 :heart: = movies and TV shows I really love!
Rated a Connor 10, normal 8
This was very much a movie for kids and tweens. The humor was definitely at an elementary/grade school level. I'm not really certain why this was the target audience, since that's a built-in audience for superhero fare. The story wasn't great, though I did appreciate the messages the movie sent, albeit some of it in a passing mention rather than an actual focus of the plot. This could've been much better, but DC really needs to find quality storytellers. They made a huge mistake getting rid of Zack Snyder. Those who really need to go are Warner Brothers management, as their egos have severely damaged what was once a classic IP.
I was not expecting to but I enjoyed this sequel more than the first. Switching the focus to the adult characters and setting a more tongue in cheek vibe helps set a lighter mood.
A big glaring pothole near the end was very unfortunate. They could have done better.
It was running in the background and even then I couldn’t finish it. Some fun moments…
Enjoyable but such a cringefest.
Movie for teenagers, not for old geezers like me hehe
I cannot rate this Film Yet as I started watching it while very Tired So watched it in parts, May have to give It another viewing but overall I enjoyed it albeit obvious in parts, It was entertaining and that's the idea of watching.
After watching this film and Black Adam (and Stingers) Before It's rumored or listed on Imdb I'm putting it out there that I foresee a Black Adam/Shazam crossover.
I think It's obious to anyone who's seen Black Adam & This there will most likely be a Justice Society Film in the near future
I mean, I kinda dig it how they have fun to superhero around, and I had a laugh sometimes. Even the action is not that bad, but the overall story is still boring. With all those superhero movies around, I would for once enjoy a kind of different story, especially with a unique superhero like Shazam.
Shazam fury of the gods review : Zachary Levi returns In this trite yet entertaining
Shazam 2 is visually appealing and entertaining sequel but is also a convoluted mess at many places. Peppered with some great action set pieces, adequate humour elements and amazing VFX, Shazam is a good if not a brilliant film. The storyline could have been a bit more engaging in order to give us a highlight of the future of DC universe but it doesn't so. Zachary Levi is exceptional and suits the character with his witty humoir and sharp style. Overall, a film you shouldn't take seriously and enjoy while it lasts.
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I thought that this film was as good as the first one, possibly better, despite Shazam being an irritatingly stereotyped American hero - overly loud, oozing macho bravado from every pore so much that it made his character stink, gung-ho, cocky, arrogant, demeaning to others, constantly "wise"cracking - in both films, and his dumb, naïve stupidity seemed artificial; forced to fit that character, something which made him thoroughly unlikeable as a character and as a superhero. By contrast, Billy Batson was actually a much nicer character/person - his cockiness was very normal teenage boy behaviour, and made him endearing, in a Tom-Holland-esque way.
It was good to see a physically disabled protagonist who wasn't a wheelchair user (nothing against that of course, but it's just something of a lazy/easy Hollywood cliché when portraying disabled characters to just have someone in a wheelchair because it makes it obvious to the viewer that the character is disabled). It was slightly frustrating that we never really got to know the real reason why Freddy Freeman had to use a crutch to walk, but on the other hand I liked that they didn't make his disability a focus of the plot/his character - yes, he had a disability that meant he had to use a crutch, but that was of no consequence to the personality and importance of the character, who was much more likeable than Billy. Maybe I'm just saying that because I liked Jack Dylan Grazer in "It", or maybe because I also have to walk with a crutch, so identified with him more than the other characters, especially when he was being bullied because he was an easy target (although that was clearly a plot device to get viewers to empathise with him, and to loathe the bullies). However, despite the crutch/disability, Freddy still seemed to be able to just get up, dust himself off and carry on without any further physical aggravation, just like his friends (in their teenage selves) no matter what he was thrown at, or was thrown at him.
Anyway, the film was (much like the first one) entertaining and gripping throughout the entire runtime. The only thing that makes me rate this a 9 instead of a 10 as with the first film is that when Shazam did the "true hero" thing by sacrificing himself to save his friends/the city/humanity itself, I fully expected him to just wake up afterwards, just like Freddy said at the scene. I really thought, when they buried him, what a great thing that was, in terms of film quality - a powerful, emotional sacrifice by the main protagonist, giving his life to save the world, but his friends still all have their powers so they can continue being superhero 'protectors of the peace'. If the directors had just left it there, that would have had far more impact precisely because it was unexpected. Instead, they ruined it by having him resurrected five minutes later - again, a very cliché thing to do. That was completely unnecessary; the door was already open for a sequel. They could have devised some way to resurrect him in said sequel as he is the franchise's namesake - yes, I know that's not unprecedented in superhero stories, but by so doing would have maintained, at least to some extent, those elements of surprise and originality.
This movie made me smile and laugh and, just plain enjoy myself the entire time.
If theater tickets weren't so expensive I'd happily watch it again, as it is I'm looking forward to it coming out on DVD.
Pros:
- Humour is great
- CGI was stellar
- Most action scenes were fantastic
- 2nd post-credit scene was hilarious, given the state of the DCEU
- All of the Marvel family were played superbly, and I hope there's a place for them all in Gunn's plan
- The letter and 'coming out' scenes were hilarious
Cons:
- The villains were so stale and forgettable. Lucy Lui's character, especially
- Wonder Woman crashing a teenager's funeral with her theme blaring out was something
- Taste the rainbow
- Billy's sacrifice could've been highly touching but was ruined
- The final battle was dreadful, and the powers of the villains were super inconsistent
This felt like a really bad Power Rangers episode. Not offense to the Power Rangers though.
I really liked the first "Shazam!". I especially appreciated that it focused on the characters in a story that functioned very well on its own. Also, the humor worked pretty well for me. In "Fury of the Gods", however, the very elements that I particularly liked in the first film have now been cut back. There are still some character moments, but significantly fewer than in the predecessor. There are some hints at what the individual members of the "Shazam!" family are up to. But instead of focusing on that, the spotlight shifts to one-dimensional villains and flat jokes.
The actors from the first installment continue to work well in their respective roles. Zachary Levi, however, overdoes it at one point or another for my taste. The writers have failed with the antagonists, though. Helen Mirren and Lucy Liu play their roles much too seriously. More scenery chewing would have been nice here. I also didn't connect with Rachel Zegler. However, this is not due to her, but rather to the fact that she is not given much to do.
The result is a generic superhero movie that bored me at times. Nothing is terrible, but nothing stands out either. I had to chuckle a few times, especially in the first two acts. But the first film's heart is missing. This is particularly noticeable in the finale, which follows the same formula as almost every other superhero film. The climax also features one of the most shameless product placements I've ever seen. The effects are solid overall and also much better than they were recently in "Quantumania", for example. But I could not get excited about "Shazam! 2" at any time. It's at most a mediocre film that you might watch when there's really nothing else on.
bro...did they not learn from the first movie? this was just a cringe comedy with CGI monsters. I think they had a lot of potential and squandered it.
It was okay. Not as good as the original, but it had some cool moments.
One thing that was glaring and difficult to swallow was the apparent erasure of Superman from the continuity. The script had to do backflips to avoid saying his name in several places. It was awkward and insulting.... Even worse than the neck-down cameo from the first one.
Just another twist of the knife in the backs of Man of Steel and Henry Cavill fans from the DCEU.
If I'm comparing the 2023 Comic Book films so far, I'd put Fury of God's in the same category as Quantumania. Good, but not great.
Humor is very hit or miss, but has its great action sequences, such as the Dome, or the Cheesesteak Place fight.
I am biased. I'm very happy the Philadelphia Phillies are DCU canon!
As a whole, it's not a bad movie. The first 5 minutes were really good. Great intro to jump the movie off to a good start. Unfortunately, the next 30 minutes or so were just ok. It was kinda slow because they were working on family issues. Once you found out what was going on with the sister the movie really picked up. So the last half was really good IMO.
Had a few funny parts and a couple of parts where the theater cheered. Overall it was pretty good.
Can't wait :)
Hope Warner Bros to make more DC movies as good like how they did with Shazam.
Review by DheerajBlockedParent2023-05-21T22:33:29Z
Like other DC movies that get bad reviews in general but are pretty decent in reality, I was expecting the same from this movie too but God!!! This movie is awfully executed. Lots of things comes to my mind and I'm gonna list those things without any spoilers.
Overall, this story had the potential, the concept was good, old characters were good, First half of the movie was alright but then second half is absolutely meh. CGI is good but the fights feel baseless because the plot is bad and villains are badly written and those lame comedy dialogues ruins everything.