Shazam! Fury of the Gods (released 3/17/23)

How did I give this movie the same exact score as the original? I Have a several-month divide between scoring this and the original. This movie is a solid entry. I felt the story itself could have been a bit better but the dynamic and various vibes of the family were beautiful. There was a strong emphasis on family and being you even if you feel like it isn’t enough. The main main villain is a bit too twirly mustache evil for my liking. I get being resentful but being mad at humans for something a handful did centuries ago is a bit much. The weird thing with my pacing is at first I was going to give it a lower score because we were just over an hour in when I assumed we were going into the final act. But the second half did fly by and was an amazing spectacle. I even cried a little, not gonna lie. Bring the tissues! Darn family moments. It really is a spectacle to watch and a great superhero flick. I definitely recommend watching it. Shazam! Is consistently a fun series with those epic stakes.

Story - 16%

Characters - 19%

Pacing - 17%

Spectacle - 20%

Entertainment - 19%

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