It seems that DC finally found its way to tell their superhero stories the right way, especially since the last couple of DC movie adaptations have not been satisfying. Wonder Woman is loved by many and Justice League lacked significantly, however, Aquaman is marvellous in every way.

There is an awesome cast with an interesting plot, surrounded by a beautiful setting both real and CGI, with a fair balanced amount of action and comedic scenes.

But, first things first. The movie takes place after Justice League and follows Arthur (James Momoa). Atlanta, the Queen of Atlantis (Nicole Kidman), escaped an arranged marriage and landed badly injured on the shores of a lighthouse. The Keeper of the Lighthouse, Tom Curry (Temuera Morrison), finds her and nurses her back to health. They fall in love and the little family lives happily for a couple of years until the guards of Atlantis finally find her and she is forced to go back to Atlantis and marry her fiancé.

Years later, a grown up Arthur does the best he can with both his heritages. He stays on land, but protects the ocean and the people who need his help on sea.

Meanwhile, Arthur’s little brother Orm (Patrick Wilson) is king of Atlantis and aspires to become the Oceanmaster. He will become the ruler of the Seven Kingdoms and attack the Upper World, because they are destroying the ocean with their ships and trash. Mera (Amber Heard) wants to stop Orm and goes to Arthur for asking him to claim the throne and become king of Atlantis and save the world.

Some actors are meant to play a certain character in their careers. RDJ is Tony Stark. Jason Momoa IS Arthur Curry. Aquaman is more than just a comic book adaptation. For one, the movie addresses the pollution of the ocean and how the living space for all the creatures is becoming smaller. Some of the footage that is used comes from real news, such as the one from the Indian Ocean where you cannot see the water for miles, all you see is plastic dancing on waves.

Then there is a whole lot of history as Arthur’s mother told him stories of Atlantis and what it used to be along with how Atlanteans have been way more ahead of the rest of human kind. They worshipped Poseidon and were technically enhanced, but King Atlan wanted more, which lead to the fall of Atlantis and divided them into seven tribes: Atlantis, The Trench, Xebel, The Brine, The Fisherman Kingdoms, The Missing Kingdom, and the unknown seventh.

It was also very important to his father that he knows about human history and literature. This comes in handy when you can swim through the ocean and be at the other side of the world in no time. Aquaman also honours Jules Verne in a unique way.

Arthur convinced me the moment he showed his good heart and the down to earth attitude. For Momoa, it has to be like sharing his life with the audience, because it really felt like no acting was needed for him to embrace Arthur. Seeing how he steps out for the premieres worldwide and the content he shares on his YouTube channel, it has to be that way. He is proud of the movie, the character he is playing, and the people it represents.

The casting department did a great job finding young actors to portray Arthur at different ages. Finding out about his powers and be trained by Vulko (Willem Dafoe) so that he knows what he is capable of.

There are two things I love the most about the movie. First, every Atlantean has different kinds of powers. Arthur is able to communicate with every animal that lives in the water, Mera can control water and extract it from someone. For me, it was breathtaking to see those scenes and made me want to be one of them.

Secondly, the on-screen chemistry between Jason Momoa and Amber Heard. They are great together and Arthur and Mera are such greatly written and brought to life characters. They are equals as she does not need any man to save her, actually he does need her to save him. There are some hilarious scenes which loosen up the movie from time to time but do not take away the focus of it.

I highly recommend going see this movie and find out who the one true king is!

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Mary Poppins Returns

Aquaman

Arthur Curry learns that he is the heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis, and must step forward to lead his people and be a hero to the world. Starring Jason Momoa (Game of Thrones), Amber Heard (Magic Mike XXL), Willem Dafoe (Spider-Man), Temuera Morrison (Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones), Dolph Lundgren (Universal Soldier), Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (The Get Down), and Nicole Kidman (The Hours).

Dumplin’

Willowdean (‘Dumplin’), the plus-size teenage daughter of a former beauty queen, signs up for her mom’s Miss Teen Bluebonnet pageant as a protest that escalates when other contestants follow her footsteps, revolutionising the pageant and their small Texas town. Starring Danielle Macdonald (Patti Cake$), Aniston (We’re the Millers), Luke Benward (Dear John), Odeya Rush (Lady Bird), Dove Cameron (Descendants), Bex Taylor-Klaus (Hell Fest), and Maddie Brown (Hairspray Live!).

Mary Queen of Scots

Bumblebee

Mortal Engines

Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle

Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse

Second Act

Holmes and Watson

Vice

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During the DC panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2018, the first trailer for Aquaman debuted and it promises plenty of action and some incredible underwater scenery.

My father was a lighthouse keeper. My mother was a Queen.

With those words, the trailer for Aquaman was revealed to a room full of delighted fans. Despite a December 21st release date, the first trailer for Aquaman was actually shown at San Diego Comic-Con. Director James Wan had previously stated he simply was not ready to share any glimpse of this project with the world until it met his standards. Indeed, he revealed to the crowd that his vision was a superhero film that we’ve never quite seen before and added:

“I wanted our film to be more unique. So my movie plays more like a science-fiction fantasy film than a traditional super hero movie.”

Wan may be one of the hottest directors at the moment, due to his involvement with various other projects. Indeed, he sat down with wired previously and spoke about his enthusiasm not only for the film, but for the manner in which popular culture has taken to it already, making various memes of the promotional posters—something he finds hilarious.

The trailer shows human Arthur Curry (aka Aquaman) who is portrayed by Jason Momoa (Khal Drogo from Game of Thrones), pulled into a struggle between the surface world and its pillaging of the sea, while the underwater world of Atlantis whose citizens are on the verge of revolt. As half Atlantean and half human, he faces not only a struggle to do the right thing, but a struggle to understand where he belongs.

Aquaman spells a departure for the Worlds of DC franchise whose previous films, which center more traditionally popular figures such as Batman and Superman, have not been particularly well received. In the wake of the success of more separate films such as Wonder Woman (snippets of film for the sequel of which were also revealed at the DC panel) and Shazam, these three films represent a step away from the previous direction of DC in recognition of the inability of the previous films to meaningfully connect with audiences. Certainly in Justice League (DC’s answer to Marvel’s Avengers), Momoa’s performance and the character of Aquaman were considered particularly notable amid a film that was deemed otherwise lacklustre. For this reason, fans are eagerly awaiting a film devoted to the aquatic hero.

In relation to the process of filming, Yahya Abdul-Maten who plays villain Black Manta, revealed that he didn’t know how to swim when he got the role, “I taught myself in the mornings and evenings. I bought goggles, a kickboard, and swam at the hotel pool.” Ironically, because much of the work was on wires and in harnesses, he didn’t need to swim that much, but it speaks to the dedication and excitement surrounding the project that everybody involved felt. It can only bode well for what’s to come.

In an additional sizzle reel which was for the eyes only of the Hall H attendees, one of the standout exchanges sums up much of what the film’s central message looks to be: “What could be greater than (being) a king?”Aquaman asks. “A hero,” says Mera.

Jason Momoa stars as the titular hero in the film, alongside Amber Heard (Magic Mike XXL) as Mera; Willem Dafoe (Spider-Man) as Vulko; Temuera Morrison (Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones) as Tom Curry; Dolph Lundgren (Universal Soldier) as King Nereus; Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (The Get Down) as Black Manta; and Nicole Kidman (The Hours) as Atlanna.

Aquaman is scheduled to be released in December this year.

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