Shazam 2 will release globally on March 17. Movie critics are brimming social media platforms with their reviews about the latest Zachary Levi starrer.
Warner Bros still has some DCEU projects left before the eye-catching but cluttered superhero franchise concludes. And the first project to commence the DCEU’s final era is ‘Fury of the Gods’. The Shazam family, led by Billy Batson, is returning to save the world from the wrath of Atlas’ daughters, Hespera and Kalypso. Additionally, the superhero group tries to stop the sisterly duo from using a weapon that could destroy the world.
Shazam 2 is not better than its predecessor. The sequel currently stands with a 68% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. But the Shazam family’s silly charm saves the day for the sequel.
Check out some of the early reactions to Shazam 2:
United Press International declared the sequel frustrating, suffering from a cluttered story:
Movie review: 'Shazam! 2' frustrates with cluttered story https://t.co/BZEkALlJpR
— UPI.com (@UPI) March 15, 2023
Digital Spy’s Gabriella Geisinger called Fury of the Gods a “fun buddy comedy”. However, she was not impressed with the film’s final “muddy CGI battle”.
Within #ShazamFuryOfTheGods is a fun buddy comedy starring Djimon Hounsou & Jack Dylan Grazer. Unfortunately, you have to watch Shazam 2 to see it. Few bright spots bogged down by final act muddy CGI battle. Levi plays Billy as if he's in on the joke — an uncanny valley of humour
— gabriella geisinger ◟̽◞̽ (@gmgeisinger) March 7, 2023
Cinemablend’s Eric Eisenberg hailed Shazam 2 as a “super fun and worthy sequel but not a game-changing one”.
Shazam! Fury Of The Gods is a super fun and worthy sequel. Not a game changing comic book movie, but it wins you over with its characters and energy. Has some real surprises and a knowing sensibility that suit it well – plus some creative and exciting monster action. #ShazamMovie pic.twitter.com/J5gXH3lzzx
— Eric Eisenberg (@eeisenberg) March 7, 2023
Variety’s Courtney Howard called the film “a super-powered sequel that packs a punch”.
#ShazamFuryOfTheGods // #ShazamMovie is a super-powered sequel that packs a punch. A super solid, super fun & super smart blend of hilarity, heart & heroics. Ramps up the action & irreverence to a delightful degree. Helen Mirren, Lucy Liu & Rachel Zegler are MVPs. ❤️ the dragon! pic.twitter.com/C4eP4ukAk1
— Courtney Howard (@Lulamaybelle) March 7, 2023
This is what Jamie Broadnax (a member of the Critics Choice Awards) said in her Shazam 2 review:
Shazam continues to lean into his silliness and immaturity in this sequel which tells us this franchise will remain to keep these films funny, light and slapstick-ish. The sequel comes with more action, compelling villains and a complicated antihero. #ShazamFuryOfTheGods #Shazam2 pic.twitter.com/Po5J64rd91
— Jamie Broadnax #AllTheDisneyThrills (@JamieBroadnax) March 7, 2023
Helmed by David F. Sandberg, Shazam! Fury of the Gods stars Zachary Levi, Asher Angel, Jack Dylan Grazer, Rachel Zegler, Adam Brody, Lucy Liu, Helen Mirren, and many more talents. Stay tuned for more updates.
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