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10 Most Rewatchable DC Movies, Ranked
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8. Shazam! (2019)
Directed by: David F. Sanberg
The embodiment of lighthearted fun and classic comic book whimsy, Shazam (originally known as Captain Marvel) was one of the world’s most popular comic book heroes in the late Golden Age, even outselling Superman’s comics for a time. Naturally, Billy Batson and his adult-sized alter ego would need a modern adaptation sooner or later. The DCEU brought Shazam to life in 2019’s Shazam!, balancing the franchise’s darker chapters with a lighthearted and uplifting origin story for its titular hero.
Shazam! provides viewers with the perfect introduction to Billy Batson and his superhero origin, but its strongest elements make it worth multiple repeated viewings. The excellent comedic chemistry between Batson – in both forms – and his foster brother Freddie Freeman is as endearing as it is entertaining, and the film’s more tragic moments give Shazam’s origin an effective emotional anchor. Even after the film’s heartbreaking twist, Shazam! remains a feel-good romp about superhero wish fulfillment.
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