https://youtu.be/1J0NkNa6RQAThe first reactions forBlack Adamare in, as journalists share their thoughts after watchingDwayne Johnson’s highly-anticipated DC movie. Starring Johnson as the titular antihero, the movie tells the origin story of Teth-Adam, a man born into slavery who acquires powers equivalent to those of Shazam.Black Adamexplores how Teth-Adam developed a distorted version of justice after his traumatic experience as an enslaved person in Ancient Egypt. Once he gets his powers, Teth-Adam wants to use his newfound might to wipe out criminals from the face of the earth. Teth-Adam’s bloody actions turn him into a cruel antihero, which might set him on a collision course with the DCEU’s Shazam (Asher Angel/Zachary Levi), his comic book nemesis.While Shazam is not part ofBlack Adam, Teth-Adam will still have to face many superheroes. That’s because, after being trapped for centuries, Black Adam reemerges in a time where heroes protect the streets. In the movie, the Justice Society of America is not ready to accept the existence of a metahuman who kills other people, even criminals, which will lead them to fight Black Adam. The film’s version of the JSA includesQuintessa Swindellas Cyclone,Pierce Brosnanas Doctor Fate,Noah Centineoas Atom Smasher, andAldis Hodgeas Hawkman.RELATED:New ‘Black Adam’ Teaser Features DCEU Icons Including Superman, Wonder Woman, and Harley QuinnThere’s a lot of hope forBlack Adamto push the DCEU forward after Warner Bros. Discovery canceled multiple films and series inspired by their comic book IPs. Warner Bros. Discovery is currently working ona 10-year plan that will theoretically unify every production under a single banner, andBlack Adamis the first project to be part of this long-term schedule. Here’s what critics are saying about The Rock’s DCEU debut.Here’s what Collider’s ownSteve Weintraubhad to say:
As promised by the numerous trailers, the film delivers incredible action with some critics calling it “epic on every level.”
Some critics are callingBlack Adam"a game changer," with heaps of praise for Johnson’s debut as the titular anti-hero and many saying Pierce Brosnan is a “scene stealer.”
A few critics took issue with the writing for the film as well as the villain, while still calling it “fun to watch.”
Black Adamis currently set to be released in theaters on October 21. Check out the movie’s trailer below.
