The original Shazam! Was a surprise hit as it took many audiences and critics alike. Following four years later, there definitely didn't seem to be that much anticipation regarding this sequel. It sort of went under the radar which resulted in a box office flop.
However even with the flaws of this film, the visuals and characters bring enough energy where it is still an entertaining watch. The mystical aspect with the monsters creatures and dragons weren't bad. Although Lucy Liu and Helen Miren we're both entirely miscast.
It's clear the the writers wanted to appeal more to a family audience with more silly juvenile humor, where which a majority of it didn't work.
One thing which was highly irritating and over the top is the overall acting by Zachary Levi. Him as Shazam is portraying a 17 year old (they mention he's turning 18 in some months) yet he's acting like a 10 year old child. Why exactly were the portrayals by the child Shazam (Billy) and adult Shazam different? The other adult superheroes were portraying their characters accurately.
Also very nice brief Wonder Woman cameo. This was a clear trade for another sequel yet we doubt that happening anymore.
Overall this sequel isn't as good as the original but it's still solid enough. Better than Black Adam and better than these low reviews are claiming it as such.
However even with the flaws of this film, the visuals and characters bring enough energy where it is still an entertaining watch. The mystical aspect with the monsters creatures and dragons weren't bad. Although Lucy Liu and Helen Miren we're both entirely miscast.
It's clear the the writers wanted to appeal more to a family audience with more silly juvenile humor, where which a majority of it didn't work.
One thing which was highly irritating and over the top is the overall acting by Zachary Levi. Him as Shazam is portraying a 17 year old (they mention he's turning 18 in some months) yet he's acting like a 10 year old child. Why exactly were the portrayals by the child Shazam (Billy) and adult Shazam different? The other adult superheroes were portraying their characters accurately.
Also very nice brief Wonder Woman cameo. This was a clear trade for another sequel yet we doubt that happening anymore.
Overall this sequel isn't as good as the original but it's still solid enough. Better than Black Adam and better than these low reviews are claiming it as such.