![]() ![]() ![]() “Shazam! Fury of the Gods” might have been better if it were more focused on both Billy and Freddy and their hormonal anxieties. His other family members also have lives to live, but we only catch glimpses of them whenever the plot stalls long enough to highlight likable but under-developed supporting characters, like the unicorn-loving Darla ( Faithe Herman) or the closeted Pedro ( Jovan Armand), both of whom graze the heart-strings with focus-group-level efficiency. There are signs of a warmer and cleverer adolescent super-drama throughout “Shazam! Fury of the Gods.” Clearly enunicated and frantically declaimed dialogue hints at Billy’s prevailing fear of “aging out of” his family, especially now that he’s about to turn 18 years old. The movie’s adult villains don’t stand out, though Mirren still smirks like a champ. Levi, who plays Billy’s alter-ego Shazam (also known as Captain Marvel), and Adam Brody, who plays “Super Freddy” (AKA Captain Marvel Jr., Elvis’ favorite super-guy), both stand out as adolescents struggling with thankless grown-up feelings and responsibilities. That kind of pre-chewed humor is only charming because it’s finessed by the movie’s ensemble cast members, especially the actors who play the punchy, adult-aged demigods that Billy and his family become when they say the magic word. Don’t worry if you forgot this last plot point, Billy and Freddy repeatedly joke about it. ![]() Billy also longs to know what his “superhero name” is he gets some answers after he unexpectedly reunites with his grumpy guru/mentor, the Wizard ( Djimon Hounsou), who somehow survived the events of the first “Shazam!”. They refer to the Marvels as the “Philly Fiascos,” presumably because you can’t successfully brand a DC Comics character as a Marvel anything. ![]() But even the residents of Philadelphia, where most of “Shazam! Fury of the Gods” takes place, don’t seem to know who these kids are. The identity of the third Daughter is briefly shrouded in mystery.īilly’s anxieties speak loudest for the “Marvel Family,” as comics fans know them, a convivial group of tweens whom, after yelling the magic word “Shazam,” are granted godlike superpowers. It’s schtickier and less assured than the first “Shazam!” but these leftovers still reheat well enough.īilly, Freddy, and their foster family members return to fight the latest vengeful dangling plot thread, this time a trio of vindictive sorceresses called the Daughters of Atlas, led by Hespera ( Helen Mirren) and Kalypso ( Lucy Liu), who want to avenge their father, Atlas (not in this picture). “Shazam! Fury of the Gods” mostly sticks to the comic book formula that the first movie poked fun at, despite another strong comedic performance from star Zachary Levi and some sporadic yuks throughout. The first “Shazam!” works as well as it does because it’s mostly focused on two adolescent pipsqueaks, Billy Batson ( Asher Angel) and Freddy Freeman ( Jack Dylan Grazer), who get sucked into a generic fantasy, with some assistance from their extended family of orphan buddies. Website by Influx Search Close Close Please select your nearest location If this is not the nearest location, choose from the list of locations below.“Shazam! Fury of the Gods” meanders further in that direction. ENCANTO contiene una secuencia con luces intermitentes que pueden afectar a quienes son susceptibles a la epilepsia fotosensible o tienen otres fotosensibilidades.ENCANTO contains a sequence with flashing lights that may affect those who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy or have other photosensitivities.Sign In Close Signup & Enjoy Exclusive Benefits Only Available at CMXĬlose Shazam! Fury of the Gods Change LocationīlockBuster A showtime marked as Blockbuster will add $1.99 to the selected ticket price. ![]()
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