The context of creation and eventuality is at the core of "The Hunger Games" prequel: "The Ballad Of Songbird & Snakes". Smaller in scale in certain ways than its predecessor, its essence of its love story per se is what drives the humanity of what it shows.

For a sequel that seemingly wasn't sure of the tone of the original, "Shazam! - Fury Of The Gods" as an overall approach is a hit-and-miss proposition. While the themes work, most of the narrative structure and progression is a bit muddled and messy.