Could have done better, but didn't

Madisyn 2022-03-18 09:01:02

Three and a half. After watching the premiere last night, I would like to talk about the overall rhythm of watching the movie. The jokes and foreshadowing in the front make people feel that they are looking forward to the next plot, but when the villain appeared in front of Shazam for the first time, it opened up for the first time. After that, the plot began to collapse. Even but the fight scene in the back can't get the climax at all. The two characters are not enough. From the growth process of a character like Billy to the awakening of Shazam's ability, the shaping of the villain's personal characters, and the portrayal of supporting roles, there is a lack of enthusiasm. Until I watched the movie, I still didn't feel where the "Son of the Chosen" and "The Kindest in the World" Billy embodied. I also didn't feel the setting of the villain who was enchanted by the seven deadly sins, which was reflected in the cruelty of the human world and the destruction of human civilization. Three combat power setting problem. The original setting of the villain is the seven deadly sins suppressed by the origin of magic, and once released, it will make life in the world devastated. And the villain said "only magic can defeat magic" when he asked Shazam for the first time. At the amusement park, when Shazam punched the rage with his fist, the rage turned into smoke, and the rage was not hurt at all. But in the whole fight in the film, whether it is Shazam or other children who inherit Shazam's abilities, can they hit the seven deadly sins with physical attacks? ? What about magic? What about lightning? Seven deadly sins actually hit the Ferris wheel and injured? ? ? ? And the villain's weak chicken is emmmm lifeless. . Well, in fact, the foreshadowing in the early stage of the film really makes people look forward to it. Whether it is Shazam's super ability test or the villain's setting foreshadowing, it can make people feel that there are many wonderful plots behind. But the hole was dug too much, and it didn't come back until the end of the movie

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Extended Reading
  • Consuelo 2022-03-24 09:01:20

    It is not recommended for people over the age of 18 to watch. PS: One minute of the new clown trailer is top ten of these films.

  • Ford 2022-03-22 09:01:16

    40/100, it cannot be said that because the characters are young and young, the essence of the movie is young and young. The text is a complete super-English origin routine, the character arc is templated, the psychology and dilemma are also thrown out and resolved as a child's play, and the supporting characters and villains are set with facial expressions without any depth. The rhythm of the act was not controlled, and the latter part obviously couldn't support that long. Mediocre and uninspiring, I have to say that the ending film is more interesting than the main film, and it can't be saved by shaking a few cleverly.

Shazam! quotes

  • Dr. Thaddeus Sivana: Chosen one.

    [Shazam turns around and sees Sivana]

    Dr. Thaddeus Sivana: The so-called perfect man. Pure of heart. Flawless in every way.

    [Sivana looks at Shazam's costume]

    Dr. Thaddeus Sivana: What made you so worthy?

    Shazam: I'm sorry, can I help, can I help... Do you want an autograph or something?

    Dr. Thaddeus Sivana: Give me your power.

    [Sivana removes his sunglasses, revealing the Eye of Sin as his right eye]

    Dr. Thaddeus Sivana: Or die.

    Shazam: Oh, snap! You're like, a bad guy, right? Okay. Okay, okay, okay, look. Before this gets really stupid for you, you should know that I'm basically invincible. So you...

    [Sivana punches Shazam in the stomach before doing an uppercut that sends him flying upward and crashing on a police car]

    Dr. Thaddeus Sivana: The weapons of man draw no blood from our kind.

    [Sivana zaps two police officers on his left]

    Dr. Thaddeus Sivana: The only thing that extinguishes magic... is magic. Time to transfer your power to me.

    [Shazam suddenly punches Sivana in the crotch]

    Shazam: Oh, ho ho ho ho! Oh, you didn't see that one coming, did you, grandpa? Them's street rules.

    [Shazam throws a punch at Sivana, but Sivana catches his fist and grabs him by the throat. He then flies up in the air with Shazam]

    Shazam: Okay, okay, okay, okay. I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I never should've punched you in the nuts like that. That was totally my bad! We can talk about this!

    Dr. Thaddeus Sivana: You grovel like a child.

    Shazam: That's because I am one. I-I'm a kid! You don't wanna hurt a kid, do you?

    [Sivana punches Shazam down back to the city]

    Shazam: I believe I can fly! I believe I can fly! I believe I can fly! Freddy said if I believe I can fly, then I can fly! So I believe! I believe! I believe! Okay.

    [Shazam does a Superman flying pose]

    Shazam: Superman! Superman! What arm is it? Why am I not flying? Please, I don't wanna die!

    [Shazam closes his eyes before crashing on the road below. He then opens his eyes and discovers that he is floating]

    Shazam: I'm floating!

    [Shazam gets hit by a truck and falls off the freeway. Several drivers get out of their cars to see where Shazam fell, but he rises up]

    Shazam: I can fly!

    [Shazam is attacked by Sivana]

  • [Billy arrives at his mother's apartment and knocks on the door]

    Billy's Mom: Just a second.

    [she opens the door]

    Billy's Mom: Hey, look, I'm late for work already, all right? We don't need any magazines or whatever. Thanks, though.

    Billy Batson: Oh, I'm not. You probably don't recognize me, but...

    [Billy shows her his compass keychain]

    Billy Batson: I found my way home. Mom. It's me.

    Billy's Mom: Oh, God. Is it?

    [Billy nods, then approaches to hug her, but she stops him]

    Billy's Mom: Um... hang on.

    [she closes the door]

    Billy Batson: That wasn't Dad, was it?

    Billy's Mom: No. Listen, son... It's really you, huh?

    Billy Batson: I didn't mean to run away. You know that, right? I let go, but it was by accident.

    Billy's Mom: Yeah, no. I know, yeah. I saw you.

    Billy Batson: What?

    Billy's Mom: I saw you after. So, it was never your fault. Look, I was 17, okay? And my daddy kicked me out. And your dad just decided not to be a part of anything. And I was hurting, and I was screwed up.

    [pause]

    Billy's Mom: Look, it's just once I saw you with the police, I realized they could do a better job taking care of you than I ever will. But you're good, right? I mean, you landed on your feet. Because, I mean, you look real good. It's just... now is not a really good time for me, Bill.

    Billy Batson: All I wanted to do is... let you know I'm doing good, but I have to get back to my real family. Here.

    [Billy gives her his keychain]

    Billy's Mom: What's this?

    Billy Batson: You might need it more than me.

    [Billy walks away]