Neither he nor Shazam are as fast as the Flash, though, and perhaps roughly as fast as Superman. In any case, it’s Heru’s name which grants Black Adam traditional superhero super speed. Maybe not as traditionally associated with speed as Mercury is, but that’s what Adam’s creators put here, so that’s what we’ve got. The swiftness of Heru, well…you might know Heru better as Horus, the Ancient Egyptian sky god.

But Shu has been known to be equated with Atlas (perhaps because he’s associated with the space between the ground and the sky), hence the “stamina” he grants Black Adam. He provides a chuckle with his serious delivery of catchphrases and attempts at understanding modern-day sarcasm.Ĭontrary to the opinion you’d expect from a Marvel fan, Black Adam was an enjoyable watch for all the different, new DC characters, great action scenes and a twist you would not expect! All I can say without spoilers is, if you watch Black Adam, make sure you stay for the mid-credits scene to see what’s in store for our anti-hero next!Ĭheck times & dates for Hoyts HERE, then head to Northlands for a delightful family movie to go with your popcorn.Now, to be clear, the gods of Ancient Egyptian mythology aren’t as tied to specific roles as their Greek or Roman counterparts. Dwayne Johnson’s performance as a stiff, intimidating man from 5000 years ago works well with his ignorance of civilized customs like walking through doors instead of smashing through walls. Doctor Fate’s powers are a bit derivative of a certain other doctor from another cinematic universe, I’ll let you decide. Cyclone’s powers provide for a visual treat. Karim and Atom Smasher provide comedic relief but add little else to the film overall.

NOAH CENTINEO as Atom Smasher in New Line Cinema’s action adventure “BLACK ADAM,” a Warner Bros.

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