Black Adam Movie Review by Quinton Roberts : Pop Culture Leftovers

Black Adam Movie Review by Quinton Roberts

October 31, 2022 2:09 pm |

From New Line Cinema, Dwayne Johnson stars in the action adventure “Black Adam.” The first-ever feature film to explore the story of the DC Super Hero comes to the big screen under the direction of Jaume Collet-Serra (“Jungle Cruise”).

I was able to see this film opening night. I was pleasantly surprised how much this film worked for me. Black Adam stars Dwayne Johnson who has been cast as the titular character for well over a decade, and he made it a memorable one. This film had some of the best action and visuals I have seen in a superhero movie in a while. In an age where DC has been pushed and raked through the coals countless times by critics, this was a breath of fresh air. Johnson commands the scene with every ounce of his body and it is seen here.

Another wonderful addition to this movie is the use of the JSA. The characters were engaging with a solid casting of Aldis Hodge, Pierce Brosnan, and Quintessa Swindell taking on other superheroes in this film. They added stakes and humor that was welcomed and needed in the always sullen DC films we’ve gotten in the past. The only real issue I have are the non superhero characters who came off as one note or annoying. Going past all that though, this film is absolutely a blast and should be seen in theaters. Dwayne Johnson has shown that if we wait for him to don the suit, he will deliver. Watch Black Adam on the biggest screen you can!

Rotten Tomatoes Rating: FRESH

PCL Rating: High Taste It