Shazam!

“Shazam!” felt a little empty when he wasn’t on screen, but the climactic battle compensates for that (overcompensates, really) with a callback to classic Shazam comics that leaves the end ringing with good feelings.

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A fun-filled superhero film that has a lot in common with Tom Hanks's Big

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A wizard (Djimon Hounsou) gives 15-year-old Billy Batson (Asher Angel) the ability to transform into an adult superhero (Zachary Levi) by using the magic word “Shazam!”. Billy becomes famous before he learns to use his powers for good, and attracts the malign attention of demon-possessed villain Dr Sivana (Mark Strong).

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This sweetly silly escapade puts the gee-whiz into Whiz Comics’ most famous character

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"Shazam!" is the magic word as far as DCU establishment is concerned, as David Sandberg proves WB's superhero slate can be hilarious, heartfelt *and* pack an electrified blast of action all at the same time.

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The final result isn’t a knock-out (the time devoted to Thad’s origins is so lengthy that it’s a shame he somehow remains a two-dimensional villain more pawn than tragedy despite Strong’s always-game attitude to have fun being bad), but it’s definitely entertaining.

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Zachary Levi is great as Shazam! — but is that enough?

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But while it’s whimsical, it isn’t frivolous — it acknowledges the trials of growing up

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'Shazam!' finds lightning in a bottle with Zachary Levi's family-friendly superhero

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Shazam! zaps an old-fashioned superhero into a blockbuster world

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The traditionally dour cinematic universe is given a much-needed jolt of energy in a light-hearted yet overly long mash-up of Big and Superman

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