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The fundamental appeal of superheroes is in the becoming and not so much the being.
Relatability is not always the most important thing in movies but it is important in superhero movies.
Otherwise, whats the point?
Thats sort of the point, and the primary source of the films appeal.
He grows blue armor, enormous bug legs (arms?
The supporting characters fit tidily into types, but even there, the actors commit.
We dont have to get all of it to enjoy it.
This is not a novel notion, by the way.
Its what made the firstAnt-Manso delightful all that time spent getting to know Paul Rudds Scott Lang.
Hell, its what made the firstShazamso enjoyable.
Which is another way of saying this: Savor it while it lasts.
For the moment,Blue Beetlefeels like a fleet-footed, bighearted stand-alone.
But the ominous franchise gears will surely continue to grind.
