GUARDA ANCHE: Il full trailer di Shazam!
La stampa americana ha già visto Shazam!, e le prime reazioni sono colme di entusiasmo.
Il tenore dei commenti è sostanzialmente il medesimo fra tutti i giornalisti, che elogiano il cuore, l’umorismo e lo spirito brillante del cinecomic. Oltre a citare film come Big, I Goonies, Harry Potter e il Superman del 1978 come riferimenti ideali, molti sottolineano che Shazam! li ha fatti tornare bambini, ricordando loro i cult della Amblin degli anni Ottanta, quando anche le produzioni per famiglie sapevano essere spaventose. In effetti, pare che in questo cinecomic non manchino gli spaventi, com’era lecito aspettarsi dal passato horror del regista David F. Sandberg.
In tanti premiano l’interpretazione di Zachary Levi nel ruolo del supereroe, ma Jack Dylan Grazer “ruba la scena” nelle vesti di Freddy Freeman, l’amico di Billy Batson (Asher Angel). La stampa evidenzia inoltre le grandi differenze tra Shazam! e gli altri film del DC Extended Universe, che lo rendono unico. “Non hanno cercato di realizzare un film che si inserisse perfettamente nel più vasto DC Universe” dice Steve Weintraub di Collider. “Si sono concentrati sul fare un grande film di Shazam e colpire un home run”.
Vi ricordo che Shazam! uscirà nelle sale italiane il prossimo 3 aprile.
.@ShazamMovie Electrifies the DCEU! @ZacharyLevi is absolutely awesome as #SHAZAM Check out my reaction video! pic.twitter.com/iZgUaixRMR
— Umberto Gonzalez (@elmayimbe) March 8, 2019
#SHAZAM is like Superman 1978, The Goonies, & Harry Potter all rolled into one movie!
— Nuke The Fridge (@NukeTheFridge) March 8, 2019
#Shazam is big, goofy, lovable, and unlike anything DC has done before. Definitely in the vein of Tom Hanks’ BIG, but with superhero action & lots of Batman and Superman references. I dug this film so much I wanted to give it a bear hug at the end. DC’s movies keep getting better pic.twitter.com/WQJgo61gMg
— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) March 8, 2019
#Shazam is a super-powered BIG & I LOVED every second of it. A colorful, vibrant, vital addition to the DCEU. Vivid character-driven action, heartrending central relationships & fully earned, totally satisfying emotional moments. Super hilarious. Super thrilling. Super awesome! pic.twitter.com/KelHZ5YzFq
— Courtney Howard (@Lulamaybelle) March 8, 2019
#Shazam is an absolute delight! Super vibrant, tons of heart & a great fun-loving vibe. The family element is a big charmer & so is the humor that comes with watching @ZacharyLevi explore his new powers. Said this after IT but it’s worth repeating – @Jgrazerofficial is a star.
— Perri Nemiroff (@PNemiroff) March 8, 2019
#Shazam is another gigantic win for DC following #Aquaman and #WonderWoman and is just so different from both of them. I love it.
— Brandon Davis (@BrandonDavisBD) March 8, 2019
#Shazam is such a brilliant movie. It’s so tremendously fun, and incredibly scary at some points (thanks, David F. Sandberg!). It blows away every expectation and is my new favorite DC movie. pic.twitter.com/DlpymCukTP
— Brandon Davis (@BrandonDavisBD) March 8, 2019
The cast of #Shazam is just genius. @ZacharyLevi, @AsherAngel , @smugorange, and Mark Strong are all just awesome. I had a blast watching all of them, and they play such different parts.
Jack Dylan Glazer is an absolute scene stealer as Freddy Freeman.
— Brandon Davis (@BrandonDavisBD) March 8, 2019
I absolutely loved #Shazam! It’s my favorite DC film yet. Zachary Levi as Shazam was perfect casting and the kids absolutely steal the show. It’s an amazing family movie with dope fight scenes and great humor! You guys are going to love it. pic.twitter.com/pZd5oORVA3
— Dorian Parks (@DorianParksnRec) March 8, 2019
#Shazam is an incredible film. It is full of heart and humor. The kids are phenomenal and have great chemistry. Zachary Levi was perfectly cast and the action was awesome. This is one of DC’s best! pic.twitter.com/VSpHbSDjBM
— Geeks of Color (@GeeksOfColor) March 8, 2019
Man really enjoyed #shazam Thought it was a lot of fun and promised on the premise of Big as a superhero film. There were a lot of good moments great chemistry and @ZacharyLevi was having a blast and it showed. All the kids were fantastic, sets up a nice tone for DC.
— Kristian Harloff (@KristianHarloff) March 8, 2019
#Shazam is a laugh-out-loud funny romp that captures the innocence and challenge of being both a superhero and a kid at once. It’s clever, fun and heroic with an obvious nod to 80s classics like Big, Ghostbusters, The Goonies etc. @joblocom @ShazamMovie
— Paul Shirey (@arcticninjapaul) March 8, 2019
The scene stealer of #Shazam is Jack Dylan Grazer who is perfect as Freddy. Smart, hilarious, vulnerable & with plenty of attitude, he’s the second half of the heart of the film, with Asher Angel’s Billy Batson supplying the rest. Shazam & Freddy together are pure gold. @joblocom
— Paul Shirey (@arcticninjapaul) March 8, 2019
There are so many hilarious and absolutely clever moments in #Shazam that I lost track. There’s no other superhero movie like this in existence. You never feel been-there-done-that with this one, even if some of it falls into the realm of stereotypical character tropes. @joblocom
— Paul Shirey (@arcticninjapaul) March 8, 2019
#Shazam is also a film that absolutely lives and breathes in the wider DCEU and numerous callbacks (some of them quite hilarious) are featured throughout. Lots of cool nods and surprises throughout. Stay all the way to the end credits. @joblocom @ShazamMovie
— Paul Shirey (@arcticninjapaul) March 8, 2019
The #Shazam score by Benjamin Wallfisch harkens back to a John Williams Superman type hero score, which is fitting given the material. It plays well throughout, especially the ending, which is sure to bring audiences back again and again for…reasons. @ShazamMovie @joblocom
— Paul Shirey (@arcticninjapaul) March 8, 2019
DC is finally building a solid run: #Shazam is a delight! Its familiar origin structure is forgivable because of all the new it brings to the table – primarily it’s gleeful, childlike enthusiasm, & heartfelt perspective on family. It’s also the role Zachary Levi was born to play. pic.twitter.com/5zXtfFDBGm
— Eric Eisenberg (@eeisenberg) March 8, 2019
Shazam! is the superhero film that you never knew you needed. Zachary Levi was born to play this role. Ridiculously entertaining & non-stop fun from start to finish. Loved every character & all of the pop culture references. This is what going to the movies is all about. #Shazam pic.twitter.com/SxCcCTy2ZB
— Scott Menzel (@TheOtherScottM) March 8, 2019
#Shazam was damn near PERFECT in my book. My FAVORITE DC movie (DCEU? What are we saying now?) by far. Pure of heart, incredibly funny, full of in-jokes and references. Brought me a childlike joy to watch. This role was MADE for @ZacharyLevi… & Jack & Asher & the entire cast pic.twitter.com/rVrxjcwvCe
— Ash Crossan (@AshCrossan) March 8, 2019
#SHAZAM! is pure joy that would have been right at home in the Amblin era. It has huge heart, loads of laughs, and even a few (welcome) scares. @ponysmasher combines classic charm and modern irreverence to create a thrilling superhero adventure for all. #SHAZAMMovie pic.twitter.com/3S7OYIjVos
— Sean Gerber (@MrSeanGerber) March 8, 2019
#Shazam was shockingly good! Reminds of me of when kids’ movies were legitimately scary (in a good way). An absolute blast from start to finish, full of heart and hilarity. My face hurt from smiling so much. Amazing deep cut DC references in there too. pic.twitter.com/ZXJOI5lcsM
— Dan Casey (@DanCasey) March 8, 2019
#Shazam is parts Home Alone, parts Big, a crowd pleasing family-friendly joy-filled wish-fulfillment superhero film which gets a bit over the top and cheesy at times. It’s fun and funny, and I was surprised at how much it wears it’s heart on its sleeve.
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) March 8, 2019
loved #Shazam. It’s super fun, very funny (a few times people were laughing so loud I missed dialogue), and exactly what they set out to make: ‘Big’ meets Superman. @ZacharyLevi is perfectly cast but the real surprise is @Jgrazerofficial as Freddy Freeman. Steals the show. pic.twitter.com/ssvs8Dwc2P
— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) March 8, 2019
Another thing that’s great about #Shazam is #DC didn’t try and make a movie that fits in perfectly with the larger DC Universe. They just focused on making a great Shazam movie and hit a homerun. DC is def on a winning streak. Bring on Todd Phillips ‘Joker’! pic.twitter.com/sH1kyprCMZ
— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) March 8, 2019
Finally allowed to say that #Shazam was fantastic! Full of heart and pure childhood wish fulfillment. It’s funny and the tone is exactly right. @zacharylevi is perfect in the role, and so is @asherangel, who I’m convinced is @maisie_williams‘ brother! pic.twitter.com/DXhp2ZBteR
— Jenna Busch (@JennaBusch) March 8, 2019
Shazam! is another win for DC. Sure, the humor & action you’d expect from a superhero film are there, but #ShazamMovie stands out because of the emotional, family story at its center. I had some small issues with the hero/villain aspects but the family stuff is dynamic & powerful pic.twitter.com/FYM3QVp5hu
— Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) March 8, 2019
C’è un supereroe dentro ognuno di noi, serve solo un po’ di magia per tirarlo fuori. Nel caso di Billy Batson basta pronunciare la parola “SHAZAM!”. Questo ragazzino adottato di 14 anni può trasformarsi nel supereroe adulto Shazam, grazie a uno stregone antico. Conservando il cuore di un bambino in un corpo prestante e divino, Shazam fa quello che farebbe ogni ragazzino dotato di superpoteri: si diverte! Può volare? Ha una vista a raggi X? Può sparare raggi dalle sue mani? Può saltare i suoi compiti in classe? Shazam decide di testare tutti i suoi poteri con la spensieratezza tipica dei bambini. Ma deve imparare a controllarli per contrastare le forze del male controllate dal Dr. Thaddeus Sivana.
LEGGI ANCHE:
– Zachary Levi chiede ai fan di smetterla di infamare Captain Marvel
– Shazam! avrà una scena dopo i titoli di coda
– Un video ci porta dietro le quinte di Shazam!
– Il nuovo sneak peek con scene inedite di Shazam!
– John Glover entra nel cast di Shazam!
– Shazam! sulla copertina di Total Film
– Anche il Dottor Sivana nella foto ufficiale di Shazam!
– ScreenWEEK intervista il cast di Shazam!
– David F. Sandberg condivide un backstage del trailer di Shazam!
– Billy Batson e Freddy Freeman in una nuova foto di Shazam!
– Zachary Levi sulla cover di EW dedicata a Shazam!
– Zachary Levi nella seconda foto ufficiale di Shazam!
– La prima foto ufficiale di Shazam!
Per quanto riguarda gli attori, Zachary Levi interpreta il supereroe, mentre Asher Angel presta il volto al suo alter ego, il piccolo Billy Batson. Mark Strong è il villain Dottor Sivana, mentre Grace Fulton interpreta Mary Batson. Nel cast anche Jack Dylan Grazer (Freddy Freeman), Cooper Andrews, Marta Milans, Ross Butler, Djimon Hounsou e John Glover.
Vi ricordo che alla regia del film c’è David F. Sandberg (Lights Out, Annabelle: Creation). Black Adam (Dwayne Johnson) non comparirà nel film, ma sarà protagonista di un cinecomic a lui dedicato, prima di scontrarsi con Shazam in un eventuale sequel. La sceneggiatura è opera di Henry Gayden e Darren Lemke.
Shazam, chiamato inizialmente Capitan Marvel, è stato creato da C.C. Beck e Bill Parker nel 1939, ma è apparso per la prima volta su Whiz Comics n° 2 (febbraio 1940), un albo della Fawcett Comics, casa editrice acquistata in seguito dalla DC.
Il supereroe è l’alter ego di William “Billy” Batson, orfano di 15 anni che può evocare i poteri del mago Shazam e trasformarsi nell’omonimo personaggio, adulto e dotato di grandi abilità: possiede infatti la saggezza di Salomone, la forza di Eracle, la resistenza di Atlante, il potere di Zeus, il coraggio di Achille e la velocità di Mercurio.
Fonti: Heroic Hollywood; ComicBookMovie
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