Feel sorry for the sea king.
The position of DC's new brother has not been hot, and he will be squeezed out by a "sand sculpture" (crossed out)——
"Shazam", the seventh super-British movie of the DC universe, has simply overwhelmed the presence of foreign media.
IMDB, 8.3 points ;
Rotten Tomatoes, 92% fresh.
Stamp certified "fresh".
This is no longer a matter of simply surpassing Aquaman.
Instead, it directly targets the "Wonder Woman" who is good-looking and can fight .
Why do you ask?
Stereotypes seem to be there since director Nolan set the tone with three Batman films .
Dark, deep.
Later, DC film directors did not want to change.
No way, the pearls in front are really radiant.
Slowly, just like what Cao Can said in reply to Emperor Hui of Han——
I can't compare to Xiao He (the late prime minister), and you can't compare to Liu Bang (the late emperor), so what else can you change?
And these were finally changed by a 14-year-old child.
Looking at this big man who is full of cute and playful treasures, it may be difficult for you to imagine that behind him are several stories about "Number One" ——
Once the first echelon of superheroes, once "the first in film history".
Today, move the bench, and Sister Tiao will come and talk to you.
About Shazam, in and out of the show, listening to me is enough.
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The "Captain Marvel" Controversy
The old grudge between DC and Marvel was actually revealed when "Captain Marvel" was released.
Today, Sister Tiao will start over with you.
Back in time to 1938 , the "Superman" cartoon image was born. This year can be called the "Year of Super League".
The "Superman" series of comics was launched by National Comics Publishing Company , the predecessor of DC.
As soon as the superhero market opened up, copycats flooded in.
One of the most famous is the Fawcett Company .
They launched their own superhero in 1939 called Captain Thunder.
Later, the name may feel too "Ray," on a whim called Captain Marvel (Captain Marvel).
Saying he plagiarized is not wrong at all.
No matter in terms of body shape, super power, and even the meticulous hairstyle, it is no different from Superman.
What's even more irritating is that this pirated comic is actually selling better than the original!
So much so that in the 1940s, the aura of Captain Marvel completely overshadowed the main character Superman and became the most popular hero image.
In 1941 , the live-action film "Captain Marvel's Bizarre Adventure" adapted from "Captain Marvel" was released.
It was the first live-action superhero movie in movie history .
The industry leader, National Comics Publishing Company, took a look and was anxious.
Not long after the movie came out, Fawcett was brought to court with a complaint.
After 12 years of long struggle, Fawcett finally admitted plagiarism and settled out of court.
Later, Fawcett went bankrupt and simply sold the IP to "Guoman".
But at this time, the trademark of "Captain Marvel" has not been officially registered.
DC originally wanted to readjust the plan, who knew that in 1967, Marvel suddenly joined the fray.
Because of the " Marvel " in the name, Marvel must hold its own destiny firmly in the palm of your hand.
Therefore, Marvel took the lead in squatting the "Captain Marvel" trademark.
This time, it made DC mad again.
Until 2011 years before the "New 52 Justice League" to restore the identity of this hero of the comic series.
And changed its name to "Shazam".
In this city, it can be said that Marvel has the upper hand.
But DC also holds grudges.
In the film, Shazam was named "Captain SparkFinger" by his friend Freddy, which was a mockery of the nickname "Princess SparkFist" in Captain Marvel.
There is also a nickname, called "American Squad Leader" (Zap-tain America).
Captain America is probably sneezing wildly.
The growth of sand sculptures
The identity of Shazam should be divided into two halves.
Half is superpower status, half is kid status.
Let's start with the kid half.
Billy Batson in the film is a troubled teenager who has changed 23 foster families.
When he really found out the truth that he was abandoned by his mother, he ushered in a leap of faith.
In the comics, his life experience is much more miserable.
Both parents were archaeologists, but they were both killed during an expedition.
The murderer was the companion on the far left.
Then there's the great other half.
The superpowers of the little kid all come from the wizard Shazam .
His real name is "Mamaragan", and he was born in Canaan 9,000 years ago.
It is also mentioned in the film that he chose a successor, but he did not expect this person to fall into the darkness and cause boundless chaos.
In order to seal this evil energy, he spent his whole life, quietly waiting for the next most affectionate descendant.
Then, the two meet.
Remember these two unfortunate initiators.
Regarding their identities, Sister Tiao sells a little bit first.
Settings
Ability setting
I believe everyone is familiar with the superpower composition hidden in the name.
"S" - the wisdom of Solomon;
"H" - the power of Hercules;
"A" - the endurance of the Atlas;
"Z" - the power of Zeus;
"A" - the bravery of Achilles;
"M" - Mercury's speed.
This long list of names brings Shazam a near-perfect ability:
Infinite knowledge, super power, undead body, fearless heart, super speed, absolute defense...
Of course, like Superman's Kryptonite , Shazam has his weaknesses.
The comics specifically depict Shazam as an expert in manipulating lightning;
As a result, the lightning was too strong, and Shazam couldn't hold it...
In movies, it's even easier.
Just grab the boy's neck so he can't say that word.
Companion setting
Among the children in the host family, Freddy played the most important role.
It's the same in the comics.
He was rescued by Shazam when "Shazam" was still "Captain Marvel". Because the injury was too serious to survive, Shazam passed some of his abilities to Freddy.
Since then, he has become "Captain Marvel Jr." .
Then came Mary.
In the comics, he is Billy's long-lost twin sister. Seeing that my brother has become a superhero, I also want to shout "Shazam" to see it.
Unexpectedly, it really became.
So she became "Mary Marvel" ...
As for the other friends, they all joined the Shazam family after "New 52". Each of them was assigned one of Shazam's abilities.
Careful friends may find that something is wrong.
Counting Shazam himself, there are only 6 people in it .
And there are 7 seats on the edge of the Eternal Rock .
Who is the one left?
In fact, ta also appeared.
Do you still remember what was on Billy's schoolbag and the booth where he played darts when he was a kid?
is a tiger.
In the comics, it's called Tawky Tawny, nicknamed "Fantastic Tiger", the seventh member of the Shazam family.
He lives at the Philadelphia Zoo, speaks to everyone, and often chats with the Billy family.
Shazam also gave it the strength to fight alongside.
As for why this character was not included in the movie?
Come on, the entire movie only cost $ 90 million . If the scene of a tiger is specially designed, it is estimated that it will cost more than half.
Looking forward to the next part, 7 members of the Shazam family can come together.
villain setting
Speaking first.
The seven evil spirits correspond to the seven successors of the gods.
Dr. Shyvana , in the film, fell into self-doubt after being denied by the wizard Shazam , and then fell.
But in the comics, the Doctor is a good man at home.
The family was suffering from a serious illness and had no cure, so they went to study black magic.
Moreover, the setting itself is not integrated with the seven deadly sins, and it has magical abilities.
Why so diminish the presence of Dr. Shivana?
Of course, it is to set aside a stage for the real Boss.
Remember the villain mentioned above who killed Billy's biological parents and betrayed the wizard Shazam?
In fact, they are all alone.
That's what didn't appear, Black Adam .
He is also a disciple of the wizard Shazam.
He also has the power of the six gods, but his ability comes from the ancient Egyptian gods, and Shazam's comes from ancient Greece.
After being sealed by the wizard Shazam for many years, he was unsealed by Dr. Shivana.
After breaking the seal, he ravaged the world and became the public enemy of the entire Justice League.
Back in 2017, a standalone film for "Black Adam" was set.
Dwayne Johnson to play.
And at the end of the film, could it be the foreshadowing for Black Adam to put back the spirit ball suppressed by the Eternal Rock?
Easter eggs
Probably the most complete inventory of Easter eggs in the film
The official explanation is that there are DC movie universe peripheral products for sale in "Shazam".
So we see, all kinds of "small bits and pieces" overwhelming.
What Aquaman T.
Batman T.
Wonder Woman T.
Great super T.
Super doll.
Master's "bat dart".
A schoolbag with the master logo printed on it.
The bullets that have hit Dachao, as well as the "Planet Daily" and "Gotham Free Press" newspapers related to Dachao.
The reporter who made the headlines was Louis Lane , Dachao's girlfriend.
As well as General Zod's "Black Zero" from Man of Steel, which was printed on the cover of the era .
There is another one, hidden deeper.
On the desks of Billy High School teachers, there are many badges with smiling faces.
look carefully--
It is the logo of the comedian in "Watchmen" .
There is also a little easter egg about this high school.
After the plagiarized Fawcett company mentioned at the beginning collapsed, DC named the city where Shazam lived "Fawcett City" in honor of it.
By the movie, the city became Philadelphia, but changed the high school's name to "Fawcett High School" .
In terms of film and television stalks, except for the obvious "just like in "Game of Thrones", the director pays tribute to himself more.
The horror doll in the pawn shop at the beginning comes from his own work "Annabelle 2" .
After the first transformation, Shazam and Freddy said "turn off the lights and find you later" from the director's famous work "Lights out" .
In the section where Shazam gave everyone a crazy performance, he stepped on the "Rocky Steps" .
As well as stepping on the piano with Dr. Shivana in the supermarket, a tribute to "Growing Up" starring Tom Hanks .
Well, the theme is also very suitable.
What does Easter egg mean
Throughout the end of the film, there are 3 places that are worthy of being an Easter egg.
There are 2 places that are not very useful except for the cue and the ridicule of the sea king.
There is another interesting thing here.
Dachao, who appeared on the stage, did not show his face.
That's because the next phase of the "Batman" and "Superman" cast is still up in the air.
And in the cast and crew list of "Shazam", I didn't see the name of Henry Cavill, the current "Super Super" actor .
This shows that the appearance is a substitute.
It's no wonder, otherwise, it would be a bit embarrassing to show his face here, but change someone when he really needed him.
Back to this informative easter egg.
Dr. Shivana, who was imprisoned, frantically wrote Egyptian letters on the walls.
On the other hand, a little bug gives the Doctor hope of escape.
This scene is simply a perfect restoration of the comic scene.
But don't underestimate this bug.
Its name is called meditation mites (Mr.Mind), from Venus, has a higher wisdom with dark ambitions.
He has the ability to control the minds of others and is super deformed.
In the comics, it once organized the Society of Evil Monsters, whose members included Dr. Shivana and Black Adam.
It seems that the movie is also moving in this direction.
"Heroes" running around
Superheroes are one in a million.
Actors of superheroes are also scarce resources.
Well, so we see a couple of "familiar faces" running around on different superhero studios.
Actor John Glover, who played Shivana's father, played Luthor's father in Smallville .
The next two are great.
Like the "cheap", they achieved the achievement of "opening up the Marvel DC universe".
Like sand wizard, in the "Sea King" in a family of fisherman king.
Within two days, he was in "Captain Marvel" and became Carroll's teammate.
And the last one, of course, is our male lead.
Shazam, AKA. "Fandral" in Thor .
Going back and forth to save the world is really hard work!
The story is over.
But Sister Tiao felt that she had not finished what she wanted to say.
Stepping out of the cinema, Sister Tiao has been wondering how "Shazam" got so many compliments.
How good is it?
Not necessarily.
But stacking a few sentences together seems to give you the answer.
Dachao's girlfriend told him that you are the bridge between the people on earth and the people of Krypton;
Wonder Woman said that she is the bridge between riots and peace;
Neptune's indoctrinated mission is to be a bridge between the sea and the land.
What is Shazam?
He is the bridge between adults and children.
In the film, what you see is a 14-year-old peeping into the adult world.
That sense of humor was passed on to the child and also to Sister Tiao.
How long has it been since you were simply happy?
Sister Tiao heard the chat of the two children next to her, and they seemed to feel more than us——
I also want to try this, jump down from the stairs, and shout a slogan... You fool, then you will fall to death.
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