Shazam and the DC Universe

Kaya 2022-03-21 09:01:19

Shazam first: I give it an 8.5 if viewed as a Disney-esque family kids TV movie. However, as a DC Universe superhero one-man movie blockbuster, I give it a 5, yes it fails.

Strange? The same movie has different viewing expectations, but the evaluation of the world is very different? Not surprising, because film criticism itself is a very subjective personal expression, and mentality and expectations will have a huge impact on subjective feelings and evaluations.

I think this may be one of the reasons why Shazam is so polarized right now.

And the domestic announcement is precisely to choose the new hero blockbuster of the DC universe as a selling point, and also to benchmark against Sea King. This directly led to many young people excitedly taking couples into the dark cinema, preparing for a cool and explosive audio-visual feast, but ended up harvesting a second-year fairy tale. How can the evaluation be good! ?

If, when you promote it, it means: please parents take good care of your children, they will become more convinced of beautiful fairy tales after watching the movie... Then, the mainstream audience and expectations will be different, and the word of mouth will at least be better, maybe The box office will also be higher. At least, Shazam looks better than a bear.

Many so-called senior people, long-winded analysis of the various deep-seated reasons why DC was overtaken by Marvel. Too lazy to argue one by one.

As a moviegoer who likes fantasy themes, I am still full of expectations for the DC universe. I can only hate iron and steel. !

Any commercial film, to be good-looking, is the basic premise, especially the magic theme. If there is more room for imagination that conforms to a certain logic, it will be even more successful and even enduring.

The logical relationship of the Marvel Universe can stand up to scrutiny, isn't it perfect? He only achieved the above two points. Of course, many of them are just good-looking, but they are enough to make profits and entertain the world.

Your DC holds a gold mine of IP that is not inferior, but have you done it well? Is the cosmic structure really a bottleneck? Even if the universe structure is the same, or even a cottage? As long as it looks good, the audience will also be happy to buy tickets to enjoy a more exciting presentation. This logic has been verified in countless classic movies that have been flopped many times!

well! Not afraid of weak strength, but afraid of not knowing the direction! This is the case with movies, and so are people!

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  • Doug 2022-03-22 09:01:16

    The best super-English/comedy of the year, which closely links the growth of a child's hero with the family, which is very, very, very good. There are many classic pictures, and there are also many moments when everyone feels passionate, which makes people feel happy and can experience different things. This is the essence of super British movies, Sandberg, you win, you take my life. go.

  • Madelyn 2021-10-20 19:02:37

    Get used to the Hollywood movies, the movies of the DC Universe completely don't need to look forward to it, and soon everyone's DC is black. However, the DC Universe has completely eliminated the director’s personal style. It only makes industrial assembly line products and sells feelings. For people with comics, it is definitely very lethal. This also means that DC is like this. This kind of film may have a good reputation and a good box office in the local area. The money printing machines in the Marvel Universe are essentially such boring things. I thought that Shazam was going to learn to be cheap, but the result was not. The children’s sand sculpture route was used to create jokes with some innocent and harmless contrasts, and finally a wave of positive energy mainstream values ​​of "harvesting wood tired" was called out. It can be said to be very The safety card for popular family fun, although there is no pursuit, it definitely maximizes the audience base.

Shazam! quotes

  • Freddy Freeman: Are you more powerful than a locomotive?

    Shazam: What's a locomotive?

  • Billy Batson: Hi. Um... I was supposed to get off at 30th.

    The Wizard: Billy Batson.

    Billy Batson: How'd you know my name?

    The Wizard: I am the last of the Council of Wizards. Keeper of the Rock of Eternity.

    Billy Batson: Oh... You're... that guy. Hey, listen, I don't have any money.

    The Wizard: Do not patronize me, boy!

    [the Wizard strikes the ground with his staff]

    The Wizard: You are standing in the source of all magic. The Rock of Eternity. Seven thrones of seven wizards. But long ago, we chose a champion. And we chose recklessly. He used his power for revenge, releasing the Seven Deadly Sins into your world. Millions of lives were lost. Entire civilizations erased from existence.

    [the Wizard walks around Billy]

    The Wizard: That is why I vowed never to pass on my magic until I find one truly good person. Strong in spirit, pure in heart.

    Billy Batson: Look, man, maybe this is magic, and, I don't know, but the people you're looking for, good, pure people, I'm not one of them. I-I don't know if anyone is, really.

    The Wizard: You, Billy Batson, are all I have. All the world has.

    [the Wizard strikes the ground with his staff in front of Billy]

    The Wizard: Lay your hands on my staff.

    Billy Batson: Gross.

    The Wizard: And say my name so my powers may flow through you. I open my heart to you, Billy Batson. And in so doing, choose you as champion.

    Billy Batson: Thanks.

    [the Wizard strikes the ground again]

    Billy Batson: Real sweet of you, mister, but I really gotta get going.

    The Wizard: My brothers and sisters were slain by the Sins. Their thrones lie empty! My magic must be passed on. Now...

    [the Wizard strikes the ground again]

    The Wizard: Speak my name!

    Billy Batson: I-I don't know your name, sir. We just met.

    The Wizard: My name is... Shazam.

    Billy Batson: [chuckles] Wait, for real?

    The Wizard: Say it!

    Billy Batson: Okay! Jeez.

    [Billy places his left hand on the staff while the Wizard holds it with both hands]

    Billy Batson: So just say it? Like... Shazam?

    [Billy is struck by lightning]

    The Wizard: Yes! Carry my name, and with it, you carry all my powers. The wisdom of Solomon, the strength of Hercules, the stamina of Atlas, the power of Zeus, the courage of Achilles, and the speed of Mercury.

    [Billy gets up, now as Shazam]

    Shazam: What happened to me? Why am... W-w-what did you do to me? What did you do to my voice?

    The Wizard: You have been transformed to your full potential, Billy Batson. With your heart, unlock your greatest power.

    [the Wizard hands Shazam his staff]

    The Wizard: The thrones of our brothers and sisters await.

    [the Wizard crumbles into dust, startling Shazam as he drops the staff and grabs his backpack]

    Shazam: Get me out of here!