The OFFICIAL "SHAZAM" movie thread - 4/5/19 release

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TheGodling said:
Film was absolutely awesome. :ohlawd:

They got the tone completely right, it builds the story very seriously at the start with a confidence that it will capture the audience once it really kicks into high gear, and when it does, it delivers.

It's self aware enough to make the right jokes at the right time about the premise or "comic book-y" stuff but never devolves into parody, and most of the humor is a hit. The Marvel family (or I guess Shazam family these days) are instantly likeable which makes the finale much more rewarding.

They also put in a lot of the lore without delving into unnecessary exposition and all in all is just a perfect origin story.

Random spoiler-ish sidenotes:

loved seeing DJ Corona and Adam Brody at the end, those two have been part of fan castings since forever and these roles are perfect for them to finally get their spot in a superhero movie.

I marked out like a goofball over Mr Mind, loved that they didn't change his look whatsoever and his lines in the mid-credits scene were perfect.

I actually feel it is even more of a shame now that Henry Cavill's future as Superman is up in the air because a cameo would've made the ending even better.
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Them not getting Cavill for the Superman cameo was my only real gripe with the movie.
 
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Just watched it, pretty good film.:obama:
8/10 for jokes
7/10 for story
 
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