Shazam early reactions are in and its fun, fun, fun!
Even though I am not familiar with the character of Shazam, I was very excited to see this film. I absolutely adored David F. Sandberg’s previous two films, Lights Out and Annabelle: Creation, so I was excited to see him switch gears and tackle a big budget superhero film. Shazam stars Zachary Levi, Mark Strong, Asher Angel, and Jack Dylan Grazer.
Here are some of the early social media reactions from the first screenings which took place this past Tuesday and Wednesday.
Shazam! is the superhero film that you never knew you needed. Zachary Levi was born to play this role. Ridiculously entertaining & non-stop fun from start to finish. Loved every character & all of the pop culture references. This is what going to the movies is all about. #Shazam pic.twitter.com/SxCcCTy2ZB
— Scott Menzel (@TheOtherScottM) March 8, 2019
With Shazam, David F. Sandberg proves once again that he is a remarkable filmmaker that has seamlessly made the jump from small budget horror to big budget blockbuster. Shazam naturally embraces diversity without being showy plus it has great messages about family too. #Shazam
— Scott Menzel (@TheOtherScottM) March 8, 2019
Shazam showcases Zachary Levi's charm and charisma as an actor and has a heartfelt and inspiring message at its core. Despite the dark tone in parts, it ends up bringing about lots of laughs and fun for all. #shazam #shazammovie pic.twitter.com/nyK1fWgykE
— Ashley Menzel @ SXSW (@AshleyGMenzel) March 8, 2019
My prayers to the gods of DC & WB have been answered with #SHAZAM! an adventure full of action, heart, and fun, that captures the magic of the past, updating it to forge its own identity.
Better than #Aquaman, it is a thunderous success that recharges this universe. pic.twitter.com/rBA34rexeR— Nestor Cine (@NestorCine) March 8, 2019
#Shazam is parts Home Alone, parts Big, a crowd pleasing family-friendly joy-filled wish-fulfillment superhero film which gets a bit over the top and cheesy at times. It’s fun and funny, and I was surprised at how much it wears it’s heart on its sleeve.
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) March 8, 2019
#DavidFSandberg @ponysmasher nailed again! @ShazamMovie is super insanely funny with slight pieces of horror! @ZacharyLevi is perfect and got the #Shazam ‘s essence!! And @Jgrazerofficial does a great job as well! I also loved the way the importance of a family is portrayed!! pic.twitter.com/fmpV6JXc3V
— Jana On Camera (@janaoncamera) March 8, 2019
#SHAZAM has the most diverse and well developed cast I've seen in any superhero movie!
— Nuke The Fridge (@NukeTheFridge) March 8, 2019
DC is finally building a solid run: #Shazam is a delight! Its familiar origin structure is forgivable because of all the new it brings to the table – primarily it's gleeful, childlike enthusiasm, & heartfelt perspective on family. It's also the role Zachary Levi was born to play. pic.twitter.com/5zXtfFDBGm
— Eric Eisenberg (@eeisenberg) March 8, 2019
Finally allowed to say that #Shazam was fantastic! Full of heart and pure childhood wish fulfillment. It's funny and the tone is exactly right. @zacharylevi is perfect in the role, and so is @asherangel, who I'm convinced is @maisie_williams' brother! pic.twitter.com/DXhp2ZBteR
— Jenna Busch (@JennaBusch) March 8, 2019
#Shazam was damn near PERFECT in my book. My FAVORITE DC movie (DCEU? What are we saying now?) by far. Pure of heart, incredibly funny, full of in-jokes and references. Brought me a childlike joy to watch. This role was MADE for @ZacharyLevi… & Jack & Asher & the entire cast pic.twitter.com/rVrxjcwvCe
— Ash Crossan (@AshCrossan) March 8, 2019
.@ShazamMovie Electrifies the DCEU! @ZacharyLevi is absolutely awesome as #SHAZAM Check out my reaction video! pic.twitter.com/iZgUaixRMR
— Umberto Gonzalez (@elmayimbe) March 8, 2019
#Shazam is a laugh-out-loud funny romp that captures the innocence and challenge of being both a superhero and a kid at once. It’s clever, fun and heroic with an obvious nod to 80s classics like Big, Ghostbusters, The Goonies etc. @joblocom @ShazamMovie
— Paul Shirey (@arcticninjapaul) March 8, 2019
#Shazam is a super-powered BIG & I LOVED every second of it. A colorful, vibrant, vital addition to the DCEU. Vivid character-driven action, heartrending central relationships & fully earned, totally satisfying emotional moments. Super hilarious. Super thrilling. Super awesome! pic.twitter.com/KelHZ5YzFq
— Courtney Howard (@Lulamaybelle) March 8, 2019
I loved #Shazam. I loved its sense of humor and kids playing, loved how it championed foster families and really related to how it showed young boys getting jealous of each other.
— Franchise Fred (@FranchiseFred) March 8, 2019
