Black Adam is getting its first reviews, and the opinion is unanimous: Black Adam is amazing.
Let's be honest here: The DCEU never held a candle to the MCU. In fact, nothing even close to a candle. While the MCU changed cinema forever, the DCEU changed with every other release. Now, it seems the tides might be turning: The latest Marvel offerings weren't exactly all that, and to make things worse, a lot of their movies are to be delayed, which certainly spells trouble. Meanwhile. Black Adam has released to rave reviews, and might really be the soft-reboot the DCEU needed.
Black Adam Launched to Amazing Reviews
The DCEU needed a win: The Flash is absolute chaos, thanks to Ezra Miller, and the next Aquaman movie is in absolute chaos, thanks to... I don't know, it just is. The Rock's turn as Black Adam has - no pun intended - become a rock the DCEU needs, and it seems the movie has delivered.
I have seen #BlackAdam! This was one of my most anticipated films of the year, and it did not disappoint. The action sequences were incredible, especially the ones with the JSA. The Rock crushes it as Black Adam. The film's end left me with high hopes for the future of the DCEU. pic.twitter.com/vd0Zy35lWT
— Dorian Parks (@DorianParksnRec) October 13, 2022
#BlackAdam is a MASSIVE DC outing. The action is brutal, and Dwayne Johnson delivers on his promise of shifting the DCEU in a different direction. The story itself is up and down, as certain scenes don't pack the intended punch... Although there are moments that fans will LOVE. pic.twitter.com/0TTwyiC2fS
— Austin Burke (@theBurk3nator) October 13, 2022
#BlackAdam struggles to find its footing at first but once the Justice Society enters it becomes more fun to watch. Dwayne Johnson's anti-hero presents an intriguing new dynamic to the DCEU. Solid visual effects. Weak villain. Post-credits scene got the biggest reaction of all. pic.twitter.com/qbVmWkYLjv
— Matt Neglia @NYFF (@NextBestPicture) October 13, 2022
Black Adam is everything that I hoped it would be and more. A Snyder-esque antihero spectacle that delivers big action and impressive set pieces. Dwayne Johnson transforms into Black Adam, a role that he was born to play. Centineo & Swindell are so damn fun to watch. #BlackAdam pic.twitter.com/V1tY0liyph
— Scott Menzel (@ScottDMenzel) October 13, 2022
I mean... it doesn't get clearer than that, right? We have a hit on our hands, folks, and as a certified The Rock die-hard, I am rock-hard right now. Pun intended, again, but also...: I'm dead serious. If DC finally gets its ish together, then the MCU might just have to rise to former glory as well. Ultimately, fandoms always win wherever competition arises, so... Black Adam, I love you already.