A fish out of water

This year has brought us a bunch of really cool superhero movies, but none is as cool (literally) as Aquaman.

Arthur Curry finally made his solo movie debut and what an awesome debut it was. Talking to fish is not the only thing the hero can do, there is so much more to the story and character which actually makes him a total badass.

So what if the character is different from the comics, they changed him for the better. He is no longer the bud of the joke; he is actually a fully heroic character with more depth than most of the DC Extended Universe films.

Yes, it is not the perfect film, but it is really entertaining. It is funny, filled with action, drama and it brings new life to the superhero movie genre. The visuals have also been upgraded, but they are still not as great as I hope. It falls into the trap of an easily forgotten villain, but at least Black Manta still has a lot of potential.

The movie is fun; I mean, who would not want to see Atlanteans ridding a shark or an oversized seahorse. Atlantis itself is a spectacle to be seen, it takes the audience to a place they only wish they could visit.

Once home to the most advanced civilization on Earth, the city of Atlantis is now an underwater kingdom ruled by the power-hungry King Orm. With a vast army at his disposal, Orm plans to conquer the remaining oceanic people -- and then the surface world. Standing in his way is Aquaman, Orm's half-human, half-Atlantean brother and true heir to the throne. With help from royal counsellor Vulko, Aquaman must retrieve the legendary Trident of Atlan and embrace his destiny as protector of the deep.

My Verdict

The movie is not perfect, but it is an awesome film to end the year with. I love Jason Momoa as Aquaman and Amber Heard as Mera is a beautiful sight for sore eyes.  Definitely go check out Aquaman while it is still on the silver screen.

My Rating: 7.5/10 – Really Good