Shazzam! is definitely not as popular as Superman, Batman, or Wonder Woman when it comes to the DC Comics universe but he is undoubtedly the sweetest, most innocent, and probably the funniest one in the expanding comics movie characters. Shazzam! feels like light years away from the other self-involved DC Comics characters who tend to live in a darker, bleaker, and cold world.
Director David F. Sandberg, who has made a name for himself in the horror genre, is making with Shazzam! his first foray into superhero movies. He is attempting to create here a very different superhero movie, it feels like almost intentionally small, goofy, and emphasized on the human drama.
And what about our superhero himself? Zachary Levi is the perfect embodiment of his character. Levi who has now been in both a Marvel and D.C. Comics flicks admitted in his junket interviews he actually enjoyed being in the later a lot more.
Bottom line, If you are looking for a movie that is silly, fun, and entertaining with no extra baggage to take home, Shazzam! is a perfect choice for you. I really had a good time with the kids and am giving it a Thumbs Up!