Shazam!
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Shazam! is a superhero action-comedy film that introduces Billy Batson, a troubled foster child who is granted the power to transform into an adult superhero simply by uttering the word "Shazam!". The narrative explores themes of family, belonging, and selflessness as Billy learns to wield his newfound abilities and confront the evil Dr. Thaddeus Sivana and the monstrous Seven Deadly Sins. The movie blends humor with intense action sequences, aiming for a lighter tone compared to some other DC Extended Universe films. While it offers heartwarming messages about chosen family and heroism, parents should be aware of its significant mature content. The film is targeted at a teen audience, navigating the challenges of a child gaining adult powers.
Things to Consider
Violence
The film contains extensive and intense superhero action violence, often involving terrifying monsters known as the Seven Deadly Sins. These creatures engage in graphic acts of violence and cause disturbing deaths, which can be frightening for children.
The Seven Deadly Sins, depicted as grotesque monsters, brutally attack people, including a scene where one demon bites a man's head off, though this is not explicitly shown on screen. Dr. Sivana also throws his brother out of a skyscraper window to his death, and the Sins subsequently attack and 'bashing, decapitating and devouring' other board members while they scream in terror. An early scene shows a woman touching an occult symbol, causing her to scream in horror as her body turns to black ash and crumbles.
Profanity
The movie features a notable amount of strong language for its rating, including frequent expletives and some misuse of divine names. A bleeped F-word is also present.
Scary & Intense Content
The movie contains significant scary and intense sequences, primarily due to the visual appearance and violent actions of the Seven Deadly Sins. These monsters are nightmarish and contribute to scenes of peril and death, potentially causing distress for younger viewers.
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Additional Context
Best For Ages
Ages 13 and older due to frequent intense action violence involving scary monsters, pervasive strong language, suggestive material including a strip club scene, and themes of magic and rebellion. While it contains positive messages about family, the mature content warrants careful consideration for younger viewers.
Good to Know
Shazam! offers positive messages about the importance of family, particularly chosen families, and themes of selflessness and courage. However, these positive elements are presented within a context of mature themes, including significant violence, intense scary imagery, suggestive content, and frequent strong language, which may overshadow the positive aspects for some younger audiences. Parental guidance is strongly recommended.
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