Shazam Reviews Are In, And People Can't Get Enough Of How 'Joyous' It Is

While Marvel celebrates International Women's Day with the debut of its female-fronted superhero flick Captain Marvel, there's another movie (this time from DC) coming up in back of it. That's right: Shazam — who used to be named Captain Marvel, FYI — is the next in line to bring its unique superhero story to the big screen.


Shazam is a fully different story than Captain Marvel is telling, though. The seventh installment in the DC Extended Universe, it follows a teenage boy named Billy Batson (Asher Angel) who can transform at will into an adult superhero by shouting the magic word: "Shazam!" Zachary Levi plays his adult form. The power, bestowed upon Batson by an ancient wizard, was given to him so he might work to prevent the villainous Dr. Thaddeus Sivana (Mark Strong) from wreaking havoc on world.


in the event you haven't already guessed, it's much more of a comedic, wish fulfillment flick that's brilliant for downing popcorn while watching and laughing out loud with family.


Impressions from critics and those who were treated to early looks at the movie took to Twitter to allocate early thoughts on the movie. It looks that, like with Captain Marvel, moviegoers are about to have another action-packed thrill ride on their hands, albeit with a lot more laughs along with a lot far less at stake this time around.


Slashfilm's Peter Sciretta had high praise for the movie, calling it "parts Home Alone, parts Big," plus a "joy-filled wish-fulfillment superhero film which gets a little over the best and cheesy at times."


Collider's Perri Nemiroff called Shazam a "absolute delight," praising the humor and its abundance of heart.


Fandango's Erik Davis proclaimed the movie "big, goofy, lovable, and unlike anything DC has done before."


JoBlo's Paul Shirey also had kind words to mention about Shazam's jokes, summing it up as a "laugh-out-loud funny romp that captures the innocence and challenge of being both superhero along with a kid at once."


Entertainment Tonight's Ash Crossan came away fully wowed, calling the movie "damn near Brilliant High praise!


Nerdist's Dan Casey echoed similar sentiments, labeling it "shockingly good," and "an absolute blast from begin to finish."


It looks like Shazam has positively wowed viewers, which is excellent news for comic book movie fans looking for their next big flick right after Captain Marvel. You could determine for yourself as soon as it comes out on April 5. Drink up, faithful comic lovers!