Shazam! Fury of the Gods reviewed by Tom Jorgensen.
This sequel is a breezy, often funny second outing for Billy Batson and his family of young heroes. Each of the villainous Atlassian Daughters brings something unique to the screen (to the plot’s mixed benefit) and Helen Mirren’s performance stands out, but it’s disappointing that the distinctive heart of the first film takes a back seat to that expanded scope. The lack of focus on its lead character works against Fury of the Gods throughout, but it’s a testament to the strong foundation this movie’s built on that the assembled ensemble is able to share some of that burden.
This sequel is a breezy, often funny second outing for Billy Batson and his family of young heroes. Each of the villainous Atlassian Daughters brings something unique to the screen (to the plot’s mixed benefit) and Helen Mirren’s performance stands out, but it’s disappointing that the distinctive heart of the first film takes a back seat to that expanded scope. The lack of focus on its lead character works against Fury of the Gods throughout, but it’s a testament to the strong foundation this movie’s built on that the assembled ensemble is able to share some of that burden.
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- Gaming
- Tags
- Action, Adventure, DC Entertainment
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