Review of Aquaman (2018) by Jake B — 15 Jan 2019
If you already are deeply into the genre, then you will most likely enjoy this addition to the DC universe.
Pros: the complete background of Aquaman, solid special effects and cinematography.
Cons: the complete background of Aquaman - made made nigh unbearable by the apparent lack of editing that should have occurred at the storyboard stage. Add to that the multiple scenes where the actors seem to feel noticeablely awkward with each other as well as the script. Both of these elements serve to turn the film into a benign marathon and to ruin what should have been a great launch for both a future encounter with Aquaman's arch nemesis in a sequel and as a separate franchise.
Done well, this effort could have easily produced a trilogy or even a quadrilogy. Sad to say that while the Aquaman franchise is still intact, its future looks to be all wet unless a more skilled hand takes the helm.
This review of Aquaman (2018) was written by Jake B on 15 Jan 2019.
Aquaman has generally received positive reviews.
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