5 Things About ‘Shazam’ That Made Zero Sense and 5 Things That Made Perfect Sense
Some parts of Shazam are sharp and funny. Other parts make you scratch your head. This list looks at both sides.
We’ll switch between what made “Zero Sense” and what made “Perfect Sense.” No fluff. Just clear reasons why each moment works—or doesn’t.
The Wizard’s “pure of heart” rule — Zero Sense
The wizard spends years rejecting candidates for not being “pure.” Then he picks Billy in seconds. That sudden change feels random.
If the rule was that strict, why lower the bar at the last minute? The movie gives no real test or proof Billy changed in that moment.
Desperate hero-making — Perfect Sense
The wizard is dying and out of time. Evil has already found a host.
In a crisis, picking a “good enough” kid tracks. It fits the idea that heroes are made after the choice, not before it.
The subway portal logic — Zero Sense
Billy gets swept into a magic train like it’s fate. Later, the kids open portals like it’s easy.
The rules for who gets pulled in and why are never clear. It looks cool, but it doesn’t add up.
Sivana’s obsession — Perfect Sense
A child is rejected by magic and laughed at by his family. He spends his life proving that moment was real.
That motive is simple and strong. It explains his focus, his rage, and why he never stops.
The bus rescue physics — Zero Sense
Catching a falling bus by the windshield would tear it apart. People inside would be in trouble.
The scene is a gag, not physics. It breaks believability for a cheap laugh.
DIY hero branding — Perfect Sense
Freddy filming tests and posting clips is exactly what a teen fan would do. Viral fame fits a world with superheroes.
It also shows how Billy learns. Trial, error, and a crowd watching push him forward.
Instant combat skills — Zero Sense
Billy goes from clumsy flight to clean aerial fights fast. The leap feels too big.
A montage helps, but not enough. Mastery should take more than a few jokes and a chase.
The Shazam Family payoff — Perfect Sense
The empty thrones and the staff setup hint at shared power. The finale pays it off.
Giving each sibling a slice of the power fits the theme. Family is the strength, not just one hero.
The Seven Deadly Sins’ power rules — Zero Sense
Sometimes Sivana weakens when the Sins leave him. Other times he seems fine.
The movie never explains how many need to be inside him for full power. The stakes get muddy.
Found family beats blood — Perfect Sense
Billy’s arc moves from chasing his birth mom to choosing his foster family. That choice lands.
It matches the film’s heart. Home is who shows up for you, not just who shares your name.
Share your own “Zero Sense” and “Perfect Sense” moments from Shazam in the comments—what did we miss?
