A Lighter Touch
In recent years, superheroes such as Superman, Thor, Iron Man, and Black Panther have starred in film series with complex, serious storylines about the end of the universe. However, the makers of Shazam! which came out in China on April 5,have a different opinion on the superhero movie.
It’s “just a light, funny...action comedy about a boy in a superman's body”, wrote Owen Gleiberman in his review for Variety magazine.
Billy Batson, the film's main character, is a 14-year-old who's been in and out of foster homes(寄养家庭). One day, on the way to another home, Batson escapes to the subway and meets a wizard(巫师), who gives him magical powers. Whenever Batson says "Shazam", he changes into an adult-sized man with superhuman strength.
But how does he use his new superpowers? With the help of his new foster brother Freddie Freeman, Batson tests his strength like any teenager would do-by breaking the rules. He breaks a soda machine to get a drink, tricks his teachers, and even buys beer.
While the film is fun and joyous, it also has emotional weight. A major part of the story is Batson searching for his real mother. And later when Batson faces the evil Dr. Thaddeus Sivana, a former misfit kid himself, he realizes that his new found superpowers can't solve all the problems, and that he has something valuable to protect-his new family.
“With strong messages about families of all shapes and sizes and the importance of supporting and educating young people, Shazam! really feels like the movie we need right now,” Den of Geek website noted.
4. How is Shazam different from other superhero movies?
A. It has a complex, serious storyline. B. It is about the end of the universe.
C. It has several important characters. D. It has a light and funny atmosphere.
5. What do we know about Billy Batson in Shazam!?
A. He was born with magical powers.
B. He lives with a wizard near the subway.
C. He enjoys his time with his foster family.
D. He has no idea who his real mother is.
6. What can we learn about Batson from the second to last paragraph?
A. He fails to find his real mother in the end.
B. He loves playing tricks with his magic powers.
C. He realizes what his new family means to him.
D. He teaches Dr. Thaddeus Sivana to be a good person.
7. What's the main purpose of the article?
A. To share the author's view about families.
B. To introduce the movie, Shazam!.
C. To persuade readers to watch Shazam!.
D. To teach readers how to write a movie review.
【答案】
In recent years, superheroes such as Superman, Thor, Iron Man, and Black Panther have starred in film series with complex, serious storylines about the end of the universe. However, the makers of Shazam! which came out in China on April 5,have a different opinion on the superhero movie.
It’s “just a light, funny...action comedy about a boy in a superman's body”, wrote Owen Gleiberman in his review for Variety magazine.
Billy Batson, the film's main character, is a 14-year-old who's been in and out of foster homes(寄养家庭). One day, on the way to another home, Batson escapes to the subway and meets a wizard(巫师), who gives him magical powers. Whenever Batson says "Shazam", he changes into an adult-sized man with superhuman strength.
But how does he use his new superpowers? With the help of his new foster brother Freddie Freeman, Batson tests his strength like any teenager would do-by breaking the rules. He breaks a soda machine to get a drink, tricks his teachers, and even buys beer.
While the film is fun and joyous, it also has emotional weight. A major part of the story is Batson searching for his real mother. And later when Batson faces the evil Dr. Thaddeus Sivana, a former misfit kid himself, he realizes that his new found superpowers can't solve all the problems, and that he has something valuable to protect-his new family.
“With strong messages about families of all shapes and sizes and the importance of supporting and educating young people, Shazam! really feels like the movie we need right now,” Den of Geek website noted.
4. How is Shazam different from other superhero movies?
A. It has a complex, serious storyline. B. It is about the end of the universe.
C. It has several important characters. D. It has a light and funny atmosphere.
5. What do we know about Billy Batson in Shazam!?
A. He was born with magical powers.
B. He lives with a wizard near the subway.
C. He enjoys his time with his foster family.
D. He has no idea who his real mother is.
6. What can we learn about Batson from the second to last paragraph?
A. He fails to find his real mother in the end.
B. He loves playing tricks with his magic powers.
C. He realizes what his new family means to him.
D. He teaches Dr. Thaddeus Sivana to be a good person.
7. What's the main purpose of the article?
A. To share the author's view about families.
B. To introduce the movie, Shazam!.
C. To persuade readers to watch Shazam!.
D. To teach readers how to write a movie review.
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