By George Bate
Black Adam made its premiere in New York City yesterday, before being unveiled to an excited audience of DC fans.
The review embargo for the new DC project lifts next week, but the social media embargo has been lifted following the premiere.
Below are some critics’ reactions to Black Adam.
.@TheRock is terrific in #BlackAdam, which includes a hearty amount of real world touchstones (most affecting is it reinforces the need for heroes in bleak times). Director Juame Collet-Serra lays out building blocks for a larger, grand universe. Action is lively & BIG in scale. pic.twitter.com/pDBkSHRDrI
— My Scary Name *is* Courtney Howard (@Lulamaybelle) October 13, 2022
#BlackAdam electrifies the millions & millions of DC fans! @TheRock lays the smackdown while adding empathy that makes the character one of the DCEU's most intriguing anti-heroes. A fast paced, action packed ride that delivers on its promise of spectacle & boy, that mid-credit. pic.twitter.com/3yCTr2QlM3
— David Gonzalez 🔛 #NYFF60 (@ReelTalkInc) October 13, 2022
BLACK ADAM is an action-packed crowd pleaser, @TheRock is at the top of his game.
— Sheraz Farooqi (@SherazFarooqi_) October 13, 2022
Doctor Fate and Hawkman are standouts and the JSA fleshes out the DC universe.
The surprise everyone’s been waiting for definitely delivers, and it will get fans excited for the future. #BlackAdam
DC’s #BlackAdam ROCKS! Tons of action, characters you’re instantly invested in & terrific pacing. Dwayne Johnson finds a great balance in being menacing & badass, but also empathetic. Especially loved Aldis Hodge’s Hawkman & Pierce Brosnan’s Doctor Fate. More JSA movies please! pic.twitter.com/YSCco9zYA3
— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) October 13, 2022
Black Adam was a great watch, I enjoyed seeing all of the characters interact and I liked seeing how they navigated the grey area that #BlackAdam operates in and @TheRock does so amazingly. Dr Fate and Hawkman were brilliant & it was amazing seeing their characters come to life!
— Fatma 🦇 (@fringebats) October 13, 2022
#BlackAdam is a solid crowd-pleaser. Lots of spectacle and humor while also actually embracing the DCEU and setting up something very exciting for its future. It doesn’t pull many surprises and feels very familiar at times, but it’s definitely enjoyable popcorn entertainment. pic.twitter.com/grh2W3BMvM
— Gregg Katzman (@GreggKatzman) October 13, 2022
Black Adam is everything that I hoped it would be and more. A Snyder-esque antihero spectacle that delivers big action and impressive set pieces. Dwayne Johnson transforms into Black Adam, a role that he was born to play. Centineo & Swindell are so damn fun to watch. #BlackAdam pic.twitter.com/V1tY0liyph
— Scott Menzel (@ScottDMenzel) October 13, 2022
Black Adam is in theaters October 21.