Black Adam

Even the rock-solid charisma of Dwayne Johnson rolls off a cliff with this noisy and disappointingly boring load of CGI-laden superhero tosh. A DCU fail.

There’s something morally deadening and aesthetically depressing about the bottomless toy chest of C.G.I. being reduced to the toolbox of cinematic bureaucracy.

A straightforward action. It starts and it doesn't stop.

Black Adam is mostly a movie made up of strictly baseline ideas, or the regurgitation of already existing ones.

It’s distinguished itself just enough to satiate action film fans, entertain future streaming audiences and warrant further merging into the DC universe.

A muddled mess of a movie.

One of the most notable issues with Johnson as an actor is his constant mugging for the camera.

Dwayne Johnson saves the day, despite some hiccups.

Black Adam is clearly a major passion project for the Rock, and he clearly wanted to go for something of a more dramatic role, but it doesn't always feel like the film is making the best use of his talents.

The cast’s chemistry and running jokes help rescue an otherwise formulaic action film. Brosnan’s elegant performance stands out, and the post-credits scene will leave moviegoers begging for a sequel.