Title: Zachary Levi Speaks Out Against “Garbage” Hollywood Movies, Urges Fans to Choose Wisely
Subtitle: Shazam 2 Star Calls on Audiences to Vote with Their Wallets
By Ryan Leston, Entertainment Journalist
In a passionate plea to moviegoers, Shazam 2 star Zachary Levi criticized the prevalence of “garbage” movies in Hollywood and urged fans to actively reject such films by voting with their wallets.
Speaking at the Chicago Fan Expo, Levi expressed his disappointment with the lack of quality and care in the content produced by the film industry. He emphasized that Hollywood often fails to meet the expectations set by enticing trailers, leaving audiences feeling dissatisfied after spending their hard-earned money on subpar films.
Levi challenged movie enthusiasts to avoid supporting movies that don’t live up to their promises, stating, “We have to actively not choose the garbage. It’ll help. It’ll help a lot.”
The 41-year-old actor’s comments come after his recent film, Shazam 2, failed to attract a significant audience and received mixed reviews from critics. Despite acknowledging its flaws, Levi defended the movie, highlighting its positive audience reception and asserting that it was a “good darn movie.”
While the future of Levi’s involvement in the Shazam franchise remains uncertain due to the underperformance of the sequel, the actor expressed his uncertainty in an interview, saying, “I have no idea where we go from here.” The character of Shazam is also notably absent from the upcoming DCU roadmap by James Gunn and Peter Safran.
IGN’s review of Shazam 2 gave it a solid 7/10 rating, praising its humor and the performances of the villains, but noted that the heart of the first film took a back seat to the expanded scope of the sequel.
As fans contemplate their film choices, Levi’s call to action serves as a reminder to make discerning decisions when it comes to supporting movies. By consciously opting for quality content, audiences can make a significant impact on the industry and encourage the production of more fulfilling films.
For more news and updates on Shazam: Fury of the Gods, check out the attempts to cast Henry Cavill in the first movie and director David F. Sandberg’s response to the mixed reviews.
About the Author:
Ryan Leston is an entertainment journalist and film critic for IGN. Follow him on Twitter for more insights and analysis of the industry’s latest happenings.