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BLACK ADAM (2022) IS CAMPY COMIC FUN!! MOVIE REACTION!! Dwayne Johnson | Henry Cavill Cameo | DCEU

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Black Adam Movie Reaction: Analyzing Power Shifts and Character Dynamics in the DCEU

Dive into Andrew and Tara’s full reaction to Black Adam, assessing Dwayne Johnson’s portrayal, the introduction of the Justice Society, and whether this blockbuster truly shifted the DCEU’s power balance.

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  • The hosts praise Pierce Brosnan's Doctor Fate and the compelling ideological conflict between Hawkman and Black Adam.
  • Discussion critiques the villains, like Sabbac, as underdeveloped despite having strong narrative concepts.
  • Andrew connects deeply with the father-son dynamic involving Black Adam and Ammon, finding it emotionally resonant.
  • The post-credits scene featuring Superman is highlighted as a definitive moment signaling future DCEU interaction.

Andrew Gordon and Tara Erickson break down Black Adam moment-by-moment, navigating the ancient history of Kandak, the brutality of Black Adam’s introduction, and the first live-action portrayal of the Justice Society. Use this analysis to determine if the film succeeds as a standalone entry or merely sets up future conflicts within the DC universe.

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THE HEIRARCHY OF POWER IN THE DCEU IS ABOUT TO CHANGE!! Black Adam Full Movie Reaction Watch Along: https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects - Visit https://huel.com/rejects to get 15% off your order - Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ With James Gunn's Superman in Theatres & Streaming on VOD + the recent updates regarding Man of Tomorrow, Lanterns, Supergirl, & More, Andrew & Tara CONTINUE their DCEU Marathon giving their Black Adam Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis, & Spoiler Review! Andrew Gordon (Cinepals) & Tara Erickson (The Rage Pod) react to the explosive 2022 DCEU superhero blockbuster Black Adam, directed by Jaume Collet-Serra (Jungle Cruise, The Shallows) and starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson (Fast & Furious, Jumanji) as Teth-Adam / Black Adam, the ancient antihero unleashed in the modern world. With his god-like powers and uncompromising sense of justice, Black Adam’s arrival shakes the foundations of the DC Universe. The film also stars Aldis Hodge (One Night in Miami, Leverage) as Carter Hall / Hawkman, leader of the Justice Society; Pierce Brosnan (GoldenEye, Mamma Mia!) as the mystical Kent Nelson / Doctor Fate; Noah Centineo (To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, The Recruit) as Atom Smasher; Quintessa Swindell (Trinkets, Master Gardener) as Cyclone; Sarah Shahi (Sex/Life, Person of Interest) as freedom fighter Adrianna Tomaz; and Marwan Kenzari (The Old Guard, Aladdin) as the villainous Ishmael Gregor / Sabbac. Among the film’s most talked-about moments are Black Adam’s brutal introduction, the Justice Society’s breathtaking battles against him, and the post-credits cameo featuring Henry Cavill as Superman, which had fans buzzing about the future of the DCEU. With electrifying action sequences, mythological backstory, and The Rock’s intense performance, Black Adam remains one of the most debated entries in DC’s cinematic legacy. #BlackAdam #DwayneJohnson #TheRock #DCComics #JusticeSociety #Hawkman #DoctorFate #Superman #DCEU #MovieReaction #RoxyStriar #TaraErickson #Movie #Movies #SuperheroMovie #Shazam #DCMovies #React #ReactTo #Reaction #TheRock #DwayneTheRockJohnson Shazam: Fury of the Gods (2023) Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/HV6TfJnTNtM Gen V Season 2, Episodes 1, 2, & 3 Reaction: https://youtu.be/vpmE5yE_H9s Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021) Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/TpFIbn10tuA Superman (2025) Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/zvhETuN_tP0 Peacemaker Season 2, Episode 4 Reaction: https://youtu.be/TbyDGok71Is Follow Andrew Gordon On Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieSource Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agor711/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/Agor711 Follow *Tara Erickson* on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaraErickson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/ twitter: https://twitter.com/thetaraerickson 0:00 Checking In! 1:36 Black Adam Reaction 31:12 HUEL 32:44 Black Adam Movie Reaction 1:04:57 Black Adam Review Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Aparrel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ RR Clips & Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ReelRejectsClips Follow TheReelRejects On The Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelrejects?lang=en TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Supervising Producer: https://twitter.com/nerdchronic?lang=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Follow & Listen to Us Wherever You Get Your Podcasts!! - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XHMwbveiznxSOGxN9XT0M - Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vc3Rhci13YXJzLXRhbGs - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reel-rejects-tv-movie-recaps/id1616339990 - Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Apocalypse-Podcast/B08JJP58FG Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG On INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thegregalba PLAYLISTS: Movie Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw-comtadVs8b9JsZEWHUyr8 Sketches & Short Films: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw_zWuTRfBOUP3aYyIYRzc2y

Top Comments (10)

@UncleBHammer 2025-09-18

Andrew confidently saying “Tell them the black man sent you” killed me!!🤣👽

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@mattr1100 2025-09-18

bro within 3 mins the narrator says they are looking for eternium......2 seconds later tara "what are they looking for, fossils?" lmaooooo

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@jonthegerman8203 2025-09-18

Came for Black Adam, always staying for Doctor Fate frfr

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@Swampthing71 2025-09-19

Dr. Fate is older than Dr. Strange. Dr. Fate first appeared in 1940. Dr. Strange first appeared in 1963.

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@israelleon1949 2025-09-18

Hawkman and Dr. Fate were great in this film!

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@jacobholly2096 2025-09-19

6:45 remember in the first Shazam movie the wizard told this exact story of him and the others had a champion before until he turned evil and released the seven deadly sins that was black Adam and they imprisoned him. Maybe this is a continuation of that story.

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@omen3324 2025-09-20

*"The hierarchy of power in the DC Universe, is about to change"* -The Pebble

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@j2174 2025-09-18

Justice Society original members were Doctor Fate, Hourman, the Spectre, Sandman (not Dream, Sandman), Atom, the Flash (Jay Garrick), Green Lantern (Alan Scott) and Hawkman

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@earthtonesmostly 2025-09-18

Henry Winkler as RAMBO!!!??? fuck yea!!! lol

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