Shazam! [3D] [Blu-ray]

Director: David F. Sandberg David F. Sandberg

Overview

Teenage foster kid Billy Batson (Asher Angel) encounters an ancient wizard who gives him the ability to transform into a superhero named Shazam (Zachary Levi). After convincing his best friend Freddy Freeman of his new identity, the pair work to discover his powers and wield them responsibly to defeat Dr. Thaddeus Sivana (Mark Strong). Directed by David F. Sandberg.

Product Details

Release Date:	07/16/2019
UPC:	0883929668861
Original Release:	2019
Rating:	PG-13
Source:	Warner Archives
Presentation:	[Wide Screen]
Sound:	[Dolby Digital Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround]
Language:	English
Time:	2:12:00

Special Features

An Exclusive Motion Comic: Superhero Hooky; Alternate Opening and Ending; Deleted Scenes; Gag Reel; Audition Footage; On set with Zachary Levi; Shazam's Backstory

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Zachary Levi	Shazam
Mark Strong	Dr Thaddeus Sivana
Asher Angel	Billy Batso
Jack Dylan Grazer	Freddy
Djimon Hounsou	Wizard
Faithe Herman	Darla
Grace Fulton	Mary
Ian Chen	Eugene
Jovan Armand	Pedro
Cooper Andrews	Victor Vasquez
Ron C. Jones	Actor
Michelle Borth	Mary Shazam
Meagan Good	Darla Dudley (Adult)
Adam Brody	Actor
Ross Butler	Actor
Stephannie Hawkins	Bus Passenger #6
Lovina Yavari	Store Clerk
D.J. Cotrona	Actor
Natalia Safran	Mrs. Sivana,Sivana's Twin Sisters - 12 Years Old
John Glover	Actor
Caroline Palmer	Billy's Mom
Ava Preston	Lillian Price
Evan Marsh	Burke Breyer
Cassandra Ebner	Bus Passenger #2
Andi Osho	Ms. Glover
Mitra Suri	Bus Passenger #1
Carson MacCormac	Brett Bryer
Lotta Losten	Lynn Crosby
Shayna Ryan	Art Museum Goer
Angela Thompson Georgas	Mom at Carnival
Heather Capuano	Carnival Goer
Cyndy Day	Mom on Airplane
David Kohlsmith	Young Billy
Rachel Boyde	Senior Girl
Ethan Pugiotto	Thad
Angelica Lisk	Bus Passenger #7
Sara Bennani	Simone
Kerri Kamara	Attractive Lady
Krystal Kiran Garib	Elahe
Simon Northwood	Businessman
Paul Braunstein	Officer
Nadine Roden	Officer
Michael Xavier	Carnival Cop
Keisha T. Fraser	Rachel Batson
Lisa Truong	Ms. Kwan
Darin De Paul	Voices
Fred Tatasciore	Voices
Wayne Ward	Sid Sivana
Steve Blum	Sin
Marta Milans	Rosa Vasquez
Paloma Nuñez	Realtor
Lucky Harmon	Businessman
Emily Nixon	Another Woman
Brian Kaulback	Mall Santa Claus
Tabitha Tao	Meilin Yeung
Carson Manning	Board Member
Pearl Ho	Carnival Goer #2
Harper Gunn	Little Girl at Carnival
Ali Badshah	Mehmet Kotil
Jeffrey Mowery	Philadelphian
John Stead	Bus Passenger #5
Adam Rodness	The Receptionist
Jeff Sanca	Bus Driver
Chemika Bennett-Heath	Sale Lady
David MacNeil	Mr. Bryer
Jackson Reid	Little Boy
Jhaleil Swaby	Passing Teen
Bryce Arden Poe	Student #1
Jesse Bond	Father at Carnival
Stephen Alexander	Carnival Goer #1
Robert Grondski	Businessman
Tosh Robertson	Student #3
Pamela Matthews	Janet
Joe Lavender	Attendee
Jillian Brown	Ruby Beazley
Ilan O'Driscoll	Student #2
Teah Lavender	Attendee
Dana Reznik	Carnival Mom
Jim Pagiamtzis	Night Club Patron
K.G. Skip Weiss	Businessman Spectator
Benjamin Wallfisch	Composer

Technical Credits

Henry Gayden

Darren Lemke

David F. Sandberg	Director
Peter Safran	Producer
Henry Gayden	Screenwriter
Darren Lemke	Screenwriter
Jeffrey Chernov	Executive Producer,Producer
Adam Schlagman	Executive Producer,Producer
Dave Neustadter	Executive Producer,Producer
Dany Garcia	Executive Producer,Executive Producer,Producer,Producer
Walter Hamada	Executive Producer,Producer
Geoff Johns	Executive Producer,Producer
Richard Brener	Executive Producer,Producer
Christopher Godsick	Executive Producer,Producer
Dwayne Johnson	Executive Producer,Producer
Bhardwaj Divyanshu	Special Effects
Russell Hopwood	Special Effects
Chiaki Matsubayashi	Special Effects
Ray Comiso	Special Effects
Richard Hypolite	Special Effects
Drew Longland	Special Effects
John Poulter	Special Effects
Dan Skene	Stunts
Tom Farr	Stunts
John Thomson	Sound Mixer
Stephanie Gorin	Casting
Rich Delia	Casting
Chris Kellett	Sound Mixer
Bill Dean	Sound/Sound Designer
Erick Ocampo	Sound/Sound Designer
Michael Innanen	Special Effects

Editorial Reviews

Director David F. Sandberg (Annabelle: Creation) tackles a script by Henry Gayden (Zombie Roadkill) that works hard to make the classic 1940's character relevant in the ever-expanding realm of the comic book adaptation film. But instead of aiming for the serious tones of more recent films in the genre, Gayden gives us a mix of drama and comedy with very entertaining results. Billy Batson (Asher Angel) is a troublesome kid in search of his real mother. In and out of different foster homes, he seems the furthest thing from the best of humanity. But the Wizard Shazam (Djimon Hounsou) is out of options. Thaddeus Sivana (Mark Strong), once drawn to the cave and rejected by the wizard, has found a way back there. Allied with the embodiment of the Seven Deadly Sins, he seeks to destroy humanity. As a 14-year old, Billy must take on the role of Shazam (Zachary Levi) in an adult's body, learn his abilities, and stop Sivana from succeeding. The story seems far-fetched, but somehow it works. The script is far from perfect, and in fact, it drags at times while developing some characters and neglecting others. Most notably is Silvana, who never really becomes a villain the audience cares about. The portrayal is plastic, more an effect of the scripting than the actor. This is countered by the phenomenal performance of Levi as Shazam. He clearly remembers what it was like to be fourteen, and both he and the script capture that in an effective manner. The script's earlier flubs can be forgiven by a stalwart portrayal of what it means to be family and how our true relatives are often not those we are related to by blood. This arc progresses nicely in quite an organic manner, solidifying as the film comes to a close. The special effects are spot on, especially in scenes when Billy is learning his capabilities. The Sins are disturbing, as they should be, but it would have been more impressive if the audience could clearly distinguish them. The music throughout the film was very organic, setting a background tone when needed, and in your face at all the appropriate times. There is some graphic violence as well as scary moments that are not going to be appropriate for younger audiences, so the PG-13 rating is well earned. All told, Shazam is a better-than-average superhero film, partly because the genre has been turned onto its ear and partly despite it. It provides good entertainment, some genuine laughs, and a closing story worth watching and remembering.