Black Adam reviews

2022 - 10 - 19

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Black Adam first reviews call Dwayne Johnson film 'visually ... (Hindustan Times)

The first reviews for Dwayne Johnson's Black Adam are mixed, praising the actors and action but criticising the depth of the story and the editing.

“Most disappointing of all, Black Adam is one of the most visually confounding of the major-studio superhero sagas, between CG that’s assaultively unappealing and rapid-fire editing that sucks the exhilaration right out of every fight scene,” wrote Alonso Duralde. Other reviewers said the film offers both non-stop action and some geopolitical subtext. In the comics, the character is a popular foe of Shazam and Superman. Also read: [Black Adam trailer: Watch Dwayne Johnson in action as DC Comics villain](https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/hollywood/black-adam-trailer-watch-dwayne-johnson-in-action-as-he-changes-hierarchy-of-power-in-the-dc-universe-101654696804563.html) And the first reviews for the action extravaganza are out, which call the film ‘neither the best, nor the worst’. [DC Extended Universe](https://www.hindustantimes.com/topic/dceu) will happen with the super-antihero film Black Adam, which releases worldwide this week.

Why Black Adam's Reviews Are So Divisive (Screen Rant)

The Rock promised Black Adam would change the hierarchy of power in the DC Universe, but so far its reviews are decidedly mixed.

While the more positive reviews find Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's turn as Black Adam, the introduction of the JSA, and the movie's epic action all parts of a thrilling crowd pleaser, the detractors think the movie on its whole doesn't equal the sum of its parts. Despite the praise for Johnson, the JSA, and other entertaining aspects of the movie, not all critics were so positive on the movie as a whole. The movie has been in the works for so long and Johnson has been making bold claims about how it ushers in a new era of the DCEU, that some critics found the final package rather underwhelming. The Rock says Black Adam is the first step in a larger plan cooked up by him and his producing partners at Seven Bucks Productions, but the first round of While the actor is typically known for bleeding charisma, reviews say Black Adam is a slightly more subdued performance from the former wrestler, delivering a dramatic anti-hero take on the DC villain Black Adam. As one of the DCEU's longest in-development projects, arriving at a time when the studio is in (another) state of transition, it appears Dwayne Johnson's entrance into superhero cinema is dividing critics.

'Black Adam' Review: The Rock Cuts Loose in Loud, Fun ... (CNET)

In this DC comics blockbuster, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is the bad guy. Sure, why not?

On top of that, a digital double of Johnson is glaringly subbed in for the action sequences. Teth-Adam spends a lot of time staring at a statue, which hints at some vulnerability as the character grapples with the weight of his own myth. The large cast oddly pushes Johnson into the sidelines of his own movie for a surprising amount of the film. A team of superheroes called The Justice Society is dispatched to take him down, plus an army of mercenaries with infinite ammo and a council of demons looking to unleash hell. Start to finish and through the inevitable post-credits scene, Black Adam is a guilty pleasure that isn't even the slightest bit guilty. So Black Adam is a ton of fun, if you like that sort of thing, headlined by a humorously homicidal antihero who puts an irreverent spin on the superhero formula.

'Black Adam': Dwayne Johnson Starrer Marks Lowest Opening ... (koimoi)

The hierarchy of power in the DC Universe was about to change with 'Black Adam', but the Dwayne Johnson star vehicle didn't steer right.

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Black Adam review: Twitter celebrates Dwyane Johnson's fiery ... (Lifestyle Asia)

If you're considering investing in tickets to go see Black Adam this weekend, take a peek at what early reviews have to say.

It’s produced by DC Entertainment, New Line Cinema, [#BlackAdam]is a career best for [@TheRock]in what’s easily one of DC’s best efforts. The action in the film is non-stop & seeing the [#JSA]on the big screen was a thrill! Charismatic as ever. Pierce Brosnan kills it as Doctor Fate. [October 13, 2022] A Snyder-esque antihero spectacle that delivers big action and impressive set pieces. Black Adam is everything that I hoped it would be and more. A few have noted that the action scenes as well as the pace of the film will keep viewers hooked. The archenemy of Shazam and Superman’s opponent brings plenty of action to the feature, which is helmed by Spanish-American director Jaume Collet-Serra and also stars Aldis Hodge, Pierce Brosnan, Noah Centineo, and Quintessa Swindel. The story goes that an archeologist and resistance fighter Adrianna makes an important discovery that leads to the freedom of Adam. The movie sees

Black Adam Review: Despite Its Flaws, Dwayne Johnson Film ... (News18)

Black Adam movie review: Dwanye 'The Rock' Johnson shines as the anti-hero Black Adam in the DCEU film. But a little more work on the execution as needed.

His bulked-up body fits perfectly with the tone of Black Adam in the comics and his deadpan expressions, even during a comedy scene, work well for the movie. However, the biggest issue with Black Adam is the lack of depth. It is a treat to watch them clash on the big screen. However, after a couple of fights, they side with Black Adam in his and the Kahndaq citizens’ fight again the corporate-military setup. Every 20-odd minutes, the film adds a heavy dose of new information but fails to give you the backstory or a proper introduction. They land in Kahndaq with the mission to capture Black Adam and restore peace in Kahndaq. Don’t get me wrong, Black Adam is a treat to the eyes when it comes to action sequences. However, I will tell you that Black Adam is the most cliched superhero movie that Hollywood has been making over the years. Not only do they know that the electro-crown can now be accessed but there is also a superhuman protecting it. Starring Dwayne Johnson in the lead, Black Adam introduces a new superhuman or rather God in the DC Extended Universe — Teth-Adam. But the paper soap-thin pages of the script fail to foam up enough to deliver a complete entertainer. Black Adam Review: There comes a point in the second half of the movie where Aldis Hodge’s Hawkman and Pierce Brosnan’s Dr.

Black Adam movie review and release LIVE Updates: Fans' EPIC ... (Times of India)

The hierarchy of power in the DC universe is about to change with Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson stepping up as the comic world's new anti-hero - Black Ad.

Is Dwayne @TheRock Johnson looking to take a "bite out of Marvel" with his @DCComics superhero movie #BlackAdam? We really wanted to make sure that we honored the character of Black Adam. 'Black Adam' is a "disruptive" entry into the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) and to the superhero genre, says Hollywood star Dwayne Johnson. We have tried to come in and create a movie that was disruptive, that was different. It was truly an honour to make Black Adam and introduce to the world this group - Justice Society of America. Despite the "Red Notice" actor starring in a string of box office hits, he felt uneasy releasing this film because it is a departure from his past roles.