Black Manta returns with the Black Trident, forcing Arthur Curry to forge an uneasy alliance with his brother, Orm, to protect Atlantis and the world from destruction.
Perhaps unintentionally reminiscent of a pre-CGI children's cartoon. Complete with giant bugs and bright colored sea creatures, including an affable octopus sidekick named Topo. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom doesn't pretend to be taken even remotely serious.
If the viewer is looking for the dark atmosphere and adult themes of the Zack Snyder DCEU, they will find nothing except massive disappointment. I hesitate to use adjectives like good or bad to describe the film; it's not fair to the film or the viewer.
The film is handsome and fun to look at. Director James Wan knows how to tell a fun, if uncomplicated story. He deserves credit for making chicken salad out of this thin material.
- Zany visual design
- Momoa/Wilson Chemistry
- Zero narrative tension
- Jarring tonal shift
Patrick Wilson: Watchmen, Insidious, The Conjuring
Nicole Kidman: Moulin Rouge!, The Others
This is escapist background entertainment. Best watched while doing chores or letting the kids play. To experience it any other way would be insulting to one's intelligence.
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