While well-acted, “Stockholm” never fully commits to a tone. As a hostage drama it lacks true tension. As a comedy it goes light on playing its situations for laughs.
“Shazam!” is a must-see for any fan of the character and the DC Comics movies to date. It’s a far different film than its predecessors, and that’s a very good thing because DC’s movie formula hasn’t always worked.
As a sly and self-aware homage to beloved spy films past and present, and as a slick and stylish action thriller with a definite subversive streak, “Kingsman: The Secret Service” is easily the most fun to be had at the box office so far this year.