Black Adam
{4/5} “Go and protect international stability someplace else.”
Black Adam, released in 2022
Kahndaq was a thriving country thousands of years ago, and now it’s been taken over by mercenaries. Adrianna finds the Crown of Sabbac, which has great power, hidden in a mountain. In order to get away from the mercenaries who will kill her, she summons a hero from long ago, who’s also hidden in the mountain — Teth-Adam. Some people, like Amanda Waller, see that Adam is back and believe that he needs to be taken down — so a team is sent in to do that.
Dwayne Johnson is, of course, built to play a superhero and does a fine job.
There are some fun moments — particularly from new team members Cyclone and Atom Smasher. There are even some great moments — particularly from Pierce Brosnan, who they had the foresight to cast as a superhero. There is a lot of fighting, blowing things up, slow motion, and nonsense.
It’s about people with powers, some old and some new, and some deciding whether or not to be a hero.
I really like some parts, and wish they had crafted a stronger story.
There is a mid-credits sequence.
Henry Winkler, Viola Davis, and Henry Cavill have small roles.
Stars Sarah Shahi, Aldis Hodge, and Quintessa Swindell. Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra (Jungle Cruise). The majestic music is by Lorne Balfe. I would have preferred fewer pop songs and more of Balfe’s music.
The previous movie in the DCEU is The Suicide Squad.