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Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023)
I really wanted to like some thing that has potential
This is a film that I really wanted to a succeed but casting Lucy Lui as a villain was ridiculuos, as anything other than a sidekick she has no gravitas, no presence. I had hoped that the child like aspect of these 'heroes' had progressed beyond the immaturity shown in the first film. Unfortunately this storyline didn't allow for that, and in hindsight as I watch it I understand why. If this is to become more, it has to grow and if allowed to, with better script writers it may/definitely flourish, but I fear that ratings may be the death of what may have been. I think this will be the last of a plan that included more. I may be biased as I like Zachary Levi but think this is just Chuck in a different genre.
Titans (2018)
Enjoyable, frustrating, pretty and easy to watch
A decent series within a genre that has recently become overloaded with generic stories, villains, and super heroes. The script is not the best and feels stunted at times. The acting is early career days level which I had to move on from, although it did occasionally bug me through the 4 seasons. With what appears to be almost crossovers with other shows it teases potential, not quite fulfilling. There are variations on a theme within this and it is better for it with some of the characters even bringing hilarity to the show, although in far too few occasions. A bit corny, a bit obvious
I found the very obvious ridiculous plot holes frustrating, making me wonder why they're there and why did no one think to address them?
Its predictable and frustrating, but ultimately easy viewing, without needing 100% focus.
Worth a watch but not a series I'd rewatch.
Spides (2020)
Should have done better
I realise this is a German/English-speaking production but that doesn't negate the awful script and poor acting of virtually everyone starring in this. I watched the whole series hoping for improvement as it went on, only to be sadly disappointed