Metropolis Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 The real Captain Marvel. Shazam was one of the first superheros I really got into. He was one of the ones I drew all the time back when I was as kid (along with Deathstroke and Spider-Man). So there was there was excitement and apprehension about it when the movie was announced. Golden age Shazam was what every kid wanted. Too line life as a kid, and then in an instant become this noble Superman like hero. Then the character was changed to make the adult hero a kid as well. While this works in the comics and the animated series, it was probably more of a risk than Aquaman. The trailers looked good and now there reviews are looking just as good. I've stayed away from even reading one review because I don't want one spoiler. If Shazam does well, we get closer to a proper Green Lantern movie. Anyone else interested? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zambingo Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Im probably going to see it on Friday. Im also a big fan of Billy and the whole Captain Marvel family. As a kid I loved yelling Shazam when playing heroes with my buds, Im hoping to hear kids these days do it too... unless Im napping then those little shits better get off my lawn and be quiet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainbleh Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 This just looks like a lot of fun, might see if I have the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest El Chalupacabra Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Not really all that interested, I think they are going for a Deadpool type of comedy and shtick minus the blue humor, but it will probably end up more like Green Lantern. I'll likely catch it on home video, though. Maybe I will do a double feature with Captain Marvel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metropolis Posted April 4, 2019 Author Share Posted April 4, 2019 Not really all that interested, I think they are going for a Deadpool type of comedy and shtick minus the blue humor, but it will probably end up more like Green Lantern. I'll likely catch it on home video, though. Maybe I will do a double feature with Captain Marvel.You take that back now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 So far the reviews are incredibly positive. Unlike GL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest El Chalupacabra Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Not really all that interested, I think they are going for a Deadpool type of comedy and shtick minus the blue humor, but it will probably end up more like Green Lantern. I'll likely catch it on home video, though. Maybe I will do a double feature with Captain Marvel.You take that back now! Closest thing you'll get is I hope I am wrong. Maybe it will be more like Big than GL? So far the reviews are incredibly positive. Unlike GL.Maybe that's a good sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tank Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Honestly, this is the tone that they should have gone for with all the DCU films. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Krawlie Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 I still haven't gotten around to Aquaman but both that and this look fun. Let's see if I remember when they're streamable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 I still haven't gotten around to Aquaman but both that and this look fun. Let's see if I remember when they're streamable.I watched Aquaman. Jason Momoa made that movie. It could've been awful but he just seemed to be having such a good time that it was fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Not really all that interested, I think they are going for a Deadpool type of comedy and shtick minus the blue humor, but it will probably end up more like Green Lantern. I'll likely catch it on home video, though. Maybe I will do a double feature with Captain Marvel.You take that back now! Closest thing you'll get is I hope I am wrong. Maybe it will be more like Big than GL? So far the reviews are incredibly positive. Unlike GL.Maybe that's a good sign. Can't be a bad one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metropolis Posted April 5, 2019 Author Share Posted April 5, 2019 I know I'm a mark for this one, but Shazam was very entertaining. Not over of the top tier superhero movies, but perhaps near the top of the next tier. Damn you Henry Cavil! Sign already. That cameo would have been AWESOME!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zambingo Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Im happier Cavill isnt in it, the less that Snyder stink the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metropolis Posted April 5, 2019 Author Share Posted April 5, 2019 I wouldn't call them swipes, but the movie does do a few "see what we did there" scenes when it comes to referencing Snyder's movies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zambingo Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 I loved this movie. All fun and good heart. The pinnacle moment, not wanting to spoil it, but I got a little teary... never thought Id see that on screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metropolis Posted April 5, 2019 Author Share Posted April 5, 2019 The mom admitting she ditched Billy on purpose? Oh yeah. Spoiler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zambingo Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Nah. That was harsh, and a bit tugging at the old strings, but I was referencing Billy realizing what it meant to open his heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryn Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 That part. Me: "They're really going there?" and being totally surprised and elated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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