Shazam!
A boy is given the ability to become an adult superhero in times of need with a single magic word.
Critics Sentiment
Shazam and Freddy test and explore his newfound superpowers
Billy discovers his birth mother intentionally abandoned him at carnival
The film drops significantly when Billy discovers his mother's abandonment, then recovers as the family action sequences build to the finale.
Shazam! delivers its strongest moments during Zachary Levi's comedic superhero sequences and the powers testing montage, which critics universally praised for their humor and heart. The film struggles with tonal consistency and pacing issues in its character development scenes, particularly Billy's emotional backstory segments. Despite a generic villain and some juvenile humor, the diverse foster family dynamics and Levi's charismatic performance carry the film to an overall positive reception.
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Zachary Levi
Shazam
Mark Strong
Dr. Sivana
Asher Angel
Billy Batson
Jack Dylan Grazer
Freddy Freeman
Adam Brody
Super Hero Freddy
Djimon Hounsou
Wizard
Faithe Herman
Darla Dudley
Meagan Good
Super Hero Darla
Grace Caroline Currey
Mary Bromfield
Michelle Borth
Super Hero Mary
Ian Chen
Eugene Choi
Ross Butler
Super Hero Eugene
Jovan Armand
Pedro Pena
D.J. Cotrona
Super Hero Pedro
Marta Milans
Rosa Vasquez
Cooper Andrews
Victor Vasquez
Ethan Pugiotto
Thaddeus Sivana (1974)
John Glover
Mr. Sivana
Landon Doak
Sid Sivana (1974)
Wayne Ward
Sid Sivana
Crew
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