Shazam! (2019)
Asher Angel: Billy Batson
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Quotes
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Freddy Freeman : Flight or invisibility. If you could have one superpower, flight or invisibility, what would you pick? I mean, everybody chooses flight. You know why?
Billy Batson : So they can fly away from this conversation?
Freddy Freeman : No, no, 'cause heroes fly. And who doesn't want people to think they're a hero, right? But invisibility, no way. That's pervy. Spying around on people who don't even know you're there. Sneaking around everywhere. It's a total villian power, right?
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Freddy Freeman : [meets Billy; about his and Billy's foster parents] They seem nice, but don't buy it. It gets real Game of Thrones around here.
Billy Batson : [becomes nervous]
Freddy Freeman : Dude, just messing around! You look at me and you're like, "Why so dark? You're a disabled foster kid, you got it all!"
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Billy Batson : SHAZAM!
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The Wizard : Lay your hands on my staff.
Billy Batson : Gross.
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Billy Batson : Hi. Um... I was supposed to get off at 30th.
The Wizard : Billy Batson.
Billy Batson : How'd you know my name?
The Wizard : I am the last of the Council of Wizards. Keeper of the Rock of Eternity.
Billy Batson : Oh... You're... that guy. Hey, listen, I don't have any money.
The Wizard : Do not patronize me, boy!
[the Wizard strikes the ground with his staff]
The Wizard : You are standing in the source of all magic. The Rock of Eternity. Seven thrones of seven wizards. But long ago, we chose a champion. And we chose recklessly. He used his power for revenge, releasing the Seven Deadly Sins into your world. Millions of lives were lost. Entire civilizations erased from existence.
[the Wizard walks around Billy]
The Wizard : That is why I vowed never to pass on my magic until I find one truly good person. Strong in spirit, pure in heart.
Billy Batson : Look, man, maybe this is magic, and, I don't know, but the people you're looking for, good, pure people, I'm not one of them. I-I don't know if anyone is, really.
The Wizard : You, Billy Batson, are all I have. All the world has.
[the Wizard strikes the ground with his staff in front of Billy]
The Wizard : Lay your hands on my staff.
Billy Batson : Gross.
The Wizard : And say my name so my powers may flow through you. I open my heart to you, Billy Batson. And in so doing, choose you as champion.
Billy Batson : Thanks.
[the Wizard strikes the ground again]
Billy Batson : Real sweet of you, mister, but I really gotta get going.
The Wizard : My brothers and sisters were slain by the Sins. Their thrones lie empty! My magic must be passed on. Now...
[the Wizard strikes the ground again]
The Wizard : Speak my name!
Billy Batson : I-I don't know your name, sir. We just met.
The Wizard : My name is... Shazam.
Billy Batson : [chuckles] Wait, for real?
The Wizard : Say it!
Billy Batson : Okay! Jeez.
[Billy places his left hand on the staff while the Wizard holds it with both hands]
Billy Batson : So just say it? Like... Shazam?
[Billy is struck by lightning]
The Wizard : Yes! Carry my name, and with it, you carry all my powers. The wisdom of Solomon, the strength of Hercules, the stamina of Atlas, the power of Zeus, the courage of Achilles, and the speed of Mercury.
[Billy gets up, now as Shazam]
Shazam : What happened to me? Why am... W-w-what did you do to me? What did you do to my voice?
The Wizard : You have been transformed to your full potential, Billy Batson. With your heart, unlock your greatest power.
[the Wizard hands Shazam his staff]
The Wizard : The thrones of our brothers and sisters await.
[the Wizard crumbles into dust, startling Shazam as he drops the staff and grabs his backpack]
Shazam : Get me out of here!
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[Billy arrives at his mother's apartment and knocks on the door]
Billy's Mom : Just a second.
[she opens the door]
Billy's Mom : Hey, look, I'm late for work already, all right? We don't need any magazines or whatever. Thanks, though.
Billy Batson : Oh, I'm not. You probably don't recognize me, but...
[Billy shows her his compass keychain]
Billy Batson : I found my way home. Mom. It's me.
Billy's Mom : Oh, God. Is it?
[Billy nods, then approaches to hug her, but she stops him]
Billy's Mom : Um... hang on.
[she closes the door]
Billy Batson : That wasn't Dad, was it?
Billy's Mom : No. Listen, son... It's really you, huh?
Billy Batson : I didn't mean to run away. You know that, right? I let go, but it was by accident.
Billy's Mom : Yeah, no. I know, yeah. I saw you.
Billy Batson : What?
Billy's Mom : I saw you after. So, it was never your fault. Look, I was 17, okay? And my daddy kicked me out. And your dad just decided not to be a part of anything. And I was hurting, and I was screwed up.
[pause]
Billy's Mom : Look, it's just once I saw you with the police, I realized they could do a better job taking care of you than I ever will. But you're good, right? I mean, you landed on your feet. Because, I mean, you look real good. It's just... now is not a really good time for me, Bill.
Billy Batson : All I wanted to do is... let you know I'm doing good, but I have to get back to my real family. Here.
[Billy gives her his keychain]
Billy's Mom : What's this?
Billy Batson : You might need it more than me.
[Billy walks away]
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Billy Batson : Well, you wanted me to be a hero.
Freddy Freeman : Are you kidding? Okay, no. Old guy's up there harboring multiple spiritual entities. Plus, he has the same powers as you. Plus, I mean, he knows what he's doing. Plus, I mean, you're my best friend. I don't want you to die. All right?
Billy Batson : If a superhero can't save his family, he's not much of a hero.
[Billy walks towards Sivana]
Freddy Freeman : That was a decent catchphrase.
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Ms. E.B. Glover : There's a couple outside, Mr. Batson. They run a group home.
Billy Batson : I can take care of myself.
Ms. E.B. Glover : When you're 18. Until then, I won't have you living on the streets looking for someone who never looked for you. Give these people a chance, because that's what they're giving you.
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Billy Batson : SHAZAM!
Dr. Sivana : [bolds Billy's siblings hostage] Nice trick. Catchy. Mine has four words: kill the little girl.
