The road has been rough for the DC Extended Universe.
14Suicide Squad
Directed by David Ayer
Strong performances cant save this chaotic, overwrought mess.
Whats even more frustrating is that the marketing is more colorful than the movie.
The kicker is that I dont thinkSuicide Squadis entirely a lost cause.
Their first mission: save the world from the apocalypse.
Unfortunately, his approach essentially retreads the worst elements of his previous movies,WatchmenandSucker Punch.
A secret government agency recruits some of the most dangerous incarcerated super-villains to form a defensive task force. Their first mission: save the world from the apocalypse.
Like withSucker Punch, Snyder is both condemning and condoning his audience.
Were supposed to cheer.
Matt Goldberg
Batman is manipulated by Lex Luthor to fear Superman.
A secret government agency recruits some of the most dangerous incarcerated super-villains to form a defensive task force. Their first mission: save the world from the apocalypse.
Superman s existence is meanwhile dividing the world and he is framed for murder during an international crisis.
The heroes clash and force the neutral Wonder Woman to reemerge.
Justice Leagueisnt a total failure.
But every strength in this film is smothered under an avalanche of atrocious screenwriting.
Look, there have clearly been worse DC movies thanShazam!
Fury of the Godsalso has the issue of having too many characters and spreading most of them too thin.
Batman is manipulated by Lex Luthor to fear Superman. Superman´s existence is meanwhile dividing the world and he is framed for murder during an international crisis. The heroes clash and force the neutral Wonder Woman to reemerge.
is transformed into his adult Super Hero alter ego, Shazam.
The best thing to be said about Aquaman is that all the elements are there for a better sequel.
8Man of Steel
Man of Steel review.
Like withBatman v Superman, I can see kind of what Zack Snyder was going for withMan of Steel.
The problem is what surrounds these items.
When it comes to Supermans upbringing, its difficult to know how he gets his moral compass.
Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman’s selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his new-found ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy.
While thats an understandable desire for a parent, it doesnt get us to why Superman helps people.
His peace is threatened when other survivors of his home planet invade Earth.
7Black Adam
Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra
Tell them the Man in Black sent you.
Black Adamworks so well because of its characters.
Shazam!benefits from largely knowing exactly the kind of movie it wants to be.
has some growing up to do.
Diana must contend with a work colleague, and with a businessman whose desire for extreme wealth sends the world down a path of destruction, after an ancient artifact that grants wishes goes missing.
The biggest fault withShazam!largely deals with the villain, Dr. Sivana (Mark Strong).
In these moments, the film succumbs to a darkness that doesn’t fit with its upbeat tone.
The film continues the story of teenage Billy Batson who, upon reciting the magic word “SHAZAM!” is transformed into his adult Super Hero alter ego, Shazam.
Arthur Curry, the human-born heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis, goes on a quest to prevent a war between the worlds of ocean and land.
An alien child is evacuated from his dying world and sent to Earth to live among humans. His peace is threatened when other survivors of his home planet invade Earth.
In Black Adam, an ancient super-powered being emerges in the present day, bringing with him a unique sense of justice. As he grapples with his own nature and new-world challenges, he faces opposition from heroes and enemies alike, leading to a confrontation that could reshape paradigms of power.
Billy Batson, a 14-year-old foster kid, gains the ability to transform into an adult superhero with a single magic word. With the help of his foster brother Freddy, Billy explores his new powers and learns what it means to be a hero. As he faces off against the villainous Dr. Thaddeus Sivana, Billy must master his abilities to save his family and the city from impending doom.
Barry Allen uses his super speed to change the past, but his attempt to save his family creates a world without super heroes, forcing him to race for his life in order to save the future.
