Black Adam Review: Solid Action That's Emotionally Empty

BlackAdam Review by TheJonathanSim: Solid Action That's Emotionally Empty

The hierarchy of power in the DC universe is about to change. Fifteen years after discussions began of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson playing Teth Adam in a DC superhero movie, the film he has worked towards for years arrives in theaters.is the newest film set in the DC Extended Universe, following an ancient superpowered antihero arriving in modern times who faces off with the Justice Society of America.

When a movie opens with expository narration, it’s not typically a good sign. The first half hour of the movie is rough, beating you over the head with exposition, catching you up on all the mythology and backstory you need to follow the rest of the film.

But once all the tedious character setups are out of the way, it’s time for some action. The action kicks in in full gear, blowing you out of the water and never quite letting up. It’s one of the more action-packed DC outings, with explosions, fights, and an invincible superhero. Black Adam has all the powers of Shazam, but instead of the lighthearted childlike innocence of the character, he is a slave with powers born out of rage.

When the action starts, it’s all entertaining. There is always fun to be had with big-budget superhero action. When you combine an iconic muscular movie star with a $200 million budget, you get the blasts, destruction, and carnage you would expect from a superhero flick. Where this movie gets held back is how repetitive it gets.does not have a stand-out action set piece.

is taking itself entirely seriously, there is a young character named Amon Tomaz who serves as a bit of a sidekick to Adam. These action-hero-meets-child scenes not only feel lifted out of other films like Samaritan and Last Action Hero but also feel tonally different. This is where the movie leans into the genre tropes, as Amon encourages Adam to have a cool name and a catchphrase.

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