EPISODE · Mar 24, 2019 · 26 MIN
Shazam! (Spoiler Free) Review - The Oz Network Movies
from The Oz Network - TV & Film Recaps · host Ben Waterworth
With 2 weeks to go until the release of Shazam! birthday boy Colin was lucky enough to get a chance to see it in advance with Jamie. After the disappointment of Captain Marvel, has all been made right in the world now that the original Captain Marvel has not disappointed? Could this actually be one of the greatest superhero movies ever made? How happy are Colin and Jamie that Zachary Levi at last will be a major star? How impressive is Asher Angel as the lead character despite having almost no acting experience? Does this movie take us back to a simpler time when superhero movies were fun and had a ton of heart? Which 80s blockbuster does this have more in common with than we ever expected? In an age of superhero "firsts" why is it being ignored that this is the first superhero movie ever made about(and starring) a child? And will we be able to contain ourselves for another 2 weeks wait before being able to see it again? It's a happy day as we break down the most entertaining superhero movie of the season in this advanced spoiler free review. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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With 2 weeks to go until the release of Shazam! birthday boy Colin was lucky enough to get a chance to see it in advance with Jamie. After the disappointment of Captain Marvel, has all been made right in the world now that the original Captain Marvel has not disappointed? Could this actually be one of the greatest superhero movies ever made? How happy are Colin and Jamie that Zachary Levi at last will be a major star? How impressive is Asher Angel as the lead character despite having almost no acting experience? Does this movie take us back to a simpler time when superhero movies were fun and had a ton of heart? Which 80s blockbuster does this have more in common with than we ever expected? In an age of superhero "firsts" why is it being ignored that this is the first superhero movie ever made about(and starring) a child? And will we be able to contain ourselves for another 2 weeks wait before being able to see it again? It's a happy day as we break down the most entertaining superhero movie of the season in this advanced spoiler free review.
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