![]() I had the pleasure of getting to see Shazam last night, two weeks before release date (courtesy of the lovely folks at Fandango), and wasn't quite sure what to expect. I love comics, comic book film adaptations, and the superhero archetype in general but when it comes to DC Comics I'm in the novice category of historical facts - unless of course it's Batman related. So Shazam, much like Aquaman, was new territory for me so for the first time in a while I went in completely blind as to what to expect. I was not disappointed. Shazam is ballsy as hell and as clever as they come, with a whimsical atmosphere perfectly balanced alongside a backdrop of everything that makes a superhero film worthwhile. A heavy backstory of loneliness and the horrors of being a teen with sharp humor and a sense of hope that is undeniably adventuresome. It's a strong contender for the best of what DC has to offer and it could just be the film that pushes the DCU back into the running for fan-favorite superhero films.
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