Monday Movie Mania - Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

I honestly don't get the hate the critics and the public throw at the DC movies. Jason Momoa made Aquaman cool, but even that isn't enough for some people.

However, I loved Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom!


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SPOILERS!

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PROS
1) The film focuses on Arthur and his relationships with his family, same as the first, but the story line expands and changes those same relationships.

2) Jason Momoa and Patrick Wilson have some awesome chemistry when it comes to sibling rivalry. Total bromance!

3) Several family members are injured, but none of them were fridged to provide an emotional revenge motivation for Arthur.

4) Arthur Jr. showing off his powers.

5) The story kept Black Manta's hatred for Aquaman consistent in order to contrast with Orm's story arc.

6) Orm developing a taste for a certain crunchy land delight.


CONS
1) The inconsistent music used in the movie. The disco stuff made no sense.

2) Too much of Arthur's final speech before the U.N. was lifted from Tony's final speech in Ironman. Warner Brothers needs to stop imitating Marvel. DC has tons of its own great stuff!


Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom was a by-the-book hero's journey. Overall, I give it 8 stars out of 10.