"Feel good" movies don't usually work on me and end up having the opposite intended effect, and this one was no different. Based on a true story, a man with a touch of autism meets a woman with a rare brittle bone disease, and—surprise, surprise—their offspring inherits the worst of both worlds. This story is more about the parents than the poor kid himself, who remains positive and upbeat despite the hand he's been dealt. As with most "inspirational" type stories, they have to slip in an unnecessary churchy message just to drive their point home, which the film definitely could have done without. It ends up being another predictably plotted movie and reason #1109 not to have kids.
Unfortunately, this wasn't the prequel to Unbreakable I was promised.
2 jester hats out of 5
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I knew this was the Shazam movie! Saw the trailer and knew what he must have done. Didn't get as popular as the Chrises and lost his mind. You know Kelsey texts him and Sorbo, like, "This is why you don't burn bridges..."
This one had been shelved since 2022, so it seems like bit of a desperate release. The curse of the conservative actor who is marginalized by their politics. Looks like Chris Pratt is starting to go down that path as well.
I can think of a list of Hollywood Republicans who have made it known, but haven't run out blasting and consequently gotten stuck doing Pure Flix fare. It feels like with Levi he thought he was going to single-handedly revolutionize the DCEU, or something. Which, is a bit ironic since his movies have a whole gaggle of Shazams in them.
What I remember hearing about Pratt was that he was in a crazy/culty part of Christiantown. If that's accurate...well, that'll definitely ruffle some feathers. Even other Christians'.
Point being, being conservative isn't something I'm going to automatically write someone off for. If you've clearly got other issues, or are going OUT THERE, sure. I actually watched Jesus Revolution. I'll admit, it took the title of most boring movie I've ever seen, but I did it for Kelsey. Being a supportive fan. Some scenes are a lot more fun if you imagine David Hyde Pierce showing up.
Yeah, in order to survive Hollywood politics, you have to play ball. Most of the smart ones have learned to keep their mouths shut (the ones that aren't on social media). The rest seem to get ridiculed and it snowballs quickly. It's kind of ironic that for all its inclusivity, there is a lot of bullying and intimidation tactics going on within that community.
Pratt also made a Game of Thrones move and married into the Schwarzenegger clan for some extra "protection." But I can see him losing his way quickly with some of his outspoken beliefs. And might have a late act where he stars in God's Not Dead Part 7 or something.
I haven't seen Jesus Revolution, but I did see a couple of Christmas movies Kelsey did. At least he got a bit of a second wind with that brief Frasier revival (sans Hyde Pierce, sadly).
I don't think the DCEU going down was entirely Levi's fault. Dwayne Johnson also didn't want to play and that's why we got a Black Adam devoid of any stakes. Then once the pandemic hit, it all went downhill from there. (Although I'm one of the few people who actually liked The Flash.)
Anyway, the new DCU is in full swing and starts this summer with a new Superman starring...uh...whatshisface and...er...whoshername...and, of course, The Houltinator as Agent 47.
There is a lot of irony afoot, I concur.
It’s amazing how much people “reacting” to movies can get away with posting, sometimes. I was watching a guy a while back who did the Guardians trilogy. I swear I got to see 80% of the whole thing, because of him. I thought there was some REALLY good stuff, in there. I can’t personally claim any of it was Pratt. Okay, “Open the fucking door!” but anyone saying that would work. I’m easy, in that arena. Bradley Cooper, though? Hell yes. I imagine Doc hates it, but I love the A-Team movie.
I don’t get why you’d do a Frasier revival without him. That’s like an iCarly redux without Jeannette…OH WAIT. I do know why that didn’t happen.
Is Johnson like Vin Diesel? Contractually can’t lose a fight?
Fillion really didn’t need to have the hair…
Oh goddammit. Okay, I officially hate Hoult, now. I’ve watched virtually all of Outside Xbox’s Hitman content. The only thing that has ever made me, even for a second, want a PS4. His voice actor looks just like him. I can’t stand them not hiring actual voice actors, especially when they look like them, or the characters are outright modeled on them, to begin with. Ernie Hudson wanted to do Real Ghostbusters. How do you say no to that? I highly doubt he wanted an unreasonable recompense. When people offer you continuity…
[Obligatory Lorenzo Music Mention]
My memory is hazy, but I remember The Rock saying something along the lines of "the hierarchy of power will change" regarding his Black Adam character, which obviously never came about (at least not in the way he intended). I also remember reading that the original plan was for Black Adam and Shazam to face-off, but Johnson put the kibosh on that. All Dwayne wanted to do was position himself to unite with Cavill. That in turn changed the entire direction of Shazam 2. So I think they both got fucked over by his hubris with that decision. (Yet only one of them emerged unscathed as a lucrative celebrity.)
Yeah, Guardians is great and I meant no hate on Pratt. I like the stuff he does (aside from voicing Garfield, just to tie it back to Lorenzo Music).
Hoult wouldn't have been my first choice as Lex either. I'm conflicted by this new rebuilding of the DC cinematic universe because I adore Gunn's work, but I worry about them getting too ahead of themselves in an effort to catch up with Marvel's dominion and range of output. I worry Gunn will get relegated to some lesser creative role as DC's Kevin Feige. I don't know, I try not to get too invested in this shit to begin with. I'm sure the new Superman will make a billion dollars regardless.
And yeah, the Guy Gardner "Moe Howard" hair was a choice. Fillion looks like Lloyd Christmas. Or Simple Jack from Tropic Thunder. Or that one meme from Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
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