Shazam is far from a perfect movie, but it is a perfect depiction of the character that bears the same name. The heart, humor and innocence that made Billy Batson a unique character is present throughout the entirety of the film, and they fit well with the main theme of family. Zachary Levi and Asher Angel do a great job of bringing Shazam to life, and while the film’s comedy is unsurprisingly its biggest strength, the serious moments are right behind that. Billy’s personal journey is full of touching moments and brings about a heartbreaking scene during the film’s climax, and those who expected only jokes will be pleasantly surprised. That said, anyone who expected even a few impressive action moments will be left disappointed. Further, like just about every origin story the villain is bad, with Doctor Sivana falling completely flat as an antagonist and serving as a means to an end rather than being a strong character in his own right. These two flaws combine and become a real issue in the film’s final act, as the few good moments it offers don’t go nearly as far as they should. At the end of the day, though, Shazam’s strengths manage to outweigh its flaws. It isn’t as strong as some of the recent superhero films to release in theaters, but Shazam’s sense of fun is refreshing. It holds absolutely nothing back and gets just as campy as a Shazam book would. The result isn’t a must-see movie for casual moviegoers, but it’s something that will likely leave DC fans satisfied.
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With release dates that were extremely close together and a shared focus on loot-based gameplay, most people have had to choose between investing their time in Anthem or diving deep into The Division 2. As someone who’s seen the main story, side content and endgame offerings for both titles, I decided to write this article for anyone who’s still on the fence. I’ll be looking at everything from the core gameplay and storytelling to the content and stability of both games, sharing which game gets the edge in every area as I go. At the end, I’ll share which game I enjoy more and provide a final breakdown for both The Division 2 and Anthem. If you’re someone who’s still unsure of which game they want or a person with only a little interest in these games, you’ve come to the right place.

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