Aquaman
Dir: James Wan
Cast: Jason Momoa, Amber Heard, Patrick Wilson, Yayha Abdul-Mateen,
Willem Dafoe, Dolph Lundgren, Nicole Kidman
For years now, it seemed Aquaman was considered a punchline in the superhero
world due to fishy capabilities but with the release of his film, all that seems to change.
In the sixth installment in the DC movies franchise, Game of Thrones actor Jason
Momoa stars as Aquaman, a half human/ fish hybrid who must return to his oceanic
home of Atlantis and protect it from his half brother King Orm (The Conjuring's
Patrick Wilson). Orm declares war on the surface world after humans have polluted
the once natural wonders. Aquaman's arch nemesis Black Manta (Mateen) shows up
to fight him.
Joining him on his quest is the beautiful Princess Mera (Heard) who leads him on
a quest to find a magic trident. Veteran actor Willem Defoe plays Nudis Vulko,
Arthur's mentor and trainer.
James Wan take on the aquatic superhero is beautifully shot with vibrant colors
something that the previous DC movies lacked. Aquaman's cinematography is one
of the, if not, the best I've ever seen.
After the success of Wonder Woman & Aquaman, perhaps DC/WB should stick
to making solo movies rather than copying Marvels playbook and rushing out team
up movies.
Momoa stars as Aquaman, a half human/ fish hybrid who must return to his oceanic
home of Atlantis and protect it from his half brother King Orm (The Conjuring's
Patrick Wilson). Orm declares war on the surface world after humans have polluted
the once natural wonders. Aquaman's arch nemesis Black Manta (Mateen) shows up
to fight him.
Joining him on his quest is the beautiful Princess Mera (Heard) who leads him on
a quest to find a magic trident. Veteran actor Willem Defoe plays Nudis Vulko,
Arthur's mentor and trainer.
James Wan take on the aquatic superhero is beautifully shot with vibrant colors
something that the previous DC movies lacked. Aquaman's cinematography is one
of the, if not, the best I've ever seen.
After the success of Wonder Woman & Aquaman, perhaps DC/WB should stick
to making solo movies rather than copying Marvels playbook and rushing out team
up movies.
Grade: B (8/10)
