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Shazam! (2019)

I know it’s kinda crazy for a movie like this to score so high, but this is an underrated gem. This showed you can have a lighthearted coming-of-age movie in the grittier world of the DCEU. Zachary Levi is a fun actor and the cast around him is amazing. The villain is a bit one-dimensional, but that is the curse of Mark Strong. Getting to see Billy grow into a hero while also growing closer to his family is beautiful. It was sad to have somewhat of a Superman cameo that could never amount to anything. There is heart and family. There is not much more you could ask for in a fun superhero movie.


Story - 18%

Characters - 18%

Pacing - 17%

Spectacle - 18%

Entertainment - 20%


Total score: 91%


Grade scale:

90%-100% = must watch

80%-89% = solid, but could be better

70%-79% = Not terrible, watch if the characters or story interests you

60%-69% = only watch for completionist reasons

0%-59% = just skip it, I find the positives and they don't exist here

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