Movie Review: Black Adam (2022) on HBO Max
Finally, the antihero joins the leagues of mighty superheroes seeking justice for mankind. This in the skin-tight uniform of 5,000-year-old Black Adam (Dwayne Johnson), who is revived in modern day society seeking vengeance against anyone who opposes him.
He isn't your typical superhero, saving the day. No, he's hellbent on destroying everything in his path, whoever is in his path. And it isn't until the very end that he sees a place for himself in the pantheon of goodness that is the Superhero Universe. But he has plenty of good guys on his side trying to persuade him there's a place for him.
Everyone likes a story of redemption and this is the ultimate bad guy leading to good guy tale. And who represents the good guy story better than Dwayne Johnson? He also makes a very good antihero. Bring those two together and Black Adam makes for an amazing on-screen performance.
I don't think this film has gotten the credit it deserves for storytelling and character development. And with some post-release development, I'm not sure there's much place for the character to grow beyond here, but for all the right reasons, Black Adam is a great film with a good script, good acting, good effects, and great directing. I'd rate it B++ for Blockbuster effort. Definitely deserves your attention.
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