Shazam! is a joy. It strikes a good balance between superhero fanfare and humor, taking the dream scenario for most kids and putting it to screen with Billy and his family. I also appreciate the more complex character arc for Billy, it's remarkable how this movie stuck by such a bittersweet arc for its lead, yet handled it so respectfully and carefully. Doctor Sivana is a serviceable villain, though somewhat dull. That doesn't stop the film from feeling like an underated gem though,

Shazam! is a really fun movie that I enjoyed a lot more than I thought I would. It is filled with humor and interesting plot points and Zachary Levi is phenomenal in his role as Shazam.

Shazam! has an interesting premise with likable characters. Zachary Levi is actually really good in this before he turns into a cartoon character in the sequel. The theme of found family always resonates with me and those are the best parts of the film.

Shazam captures the glee of 'what if I had superpowers' while also managing to conjure up genuinely scary villains in a way that modern movies tend to avoid for younger views. Zachary Levi is perfect casting, and this is the rare superhero movie I could watch again and again.