Friday, January 4, 2019

Movie Review Madness - Aquaman

 Aquaman is eye-popping entertainment and cheesy fun. Jason Momoa is a big man with a big heart, a head of wavy hair, and a twinkle in those eyes. He’s in on the joke and has a smashing good time underwater or on dry land. It’s time for him to rise above his mortal means and join in to help Atlantis. It’s been his destiny all along.  In back story, we see him learn swim skills, trident skills, and more from Willem Dafoe. It was summer camp for the kid. He also is loyal to his mortal father and honors the memory of his mother (a fishy Queen Nicole Kidman).

Other members of the cast – Amber Heard, Patrick Wilson, Dolph Lundgren – offer a swimming stew of friendship, revolt, power struggles, jealousy, and more. The key to survival for underwater Atlantis and the surface world is the Trident of Atlan. Aquaman’s quest to find it and put it to good use is fun and the plot weaves in and out of seaweed, fish, and seahorses carrying underwater knights.  The movie effects are well done as life bobs along in the water – bubbles, waves, and more.

Jason Momoa carries this movie and is a worthy addition in the DC pantheon. He swaggers, grins, and can hoist a Trident above all others. No need to hold your breath for too long. Treat yourself to a huge tub of popcorn and dive into Aquaman, the movie. 

20 comments:

  1. Yes! It's just an awesome good time. And from the looks of it, Aquaman will easily cross a billion dollars and become the most successful DC movie ever.

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    1. I think because it's light. So many DC movies are very dark. Fun!

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    2. More than "Wonder Woman?" It is a very good movie, just wondering...

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    3. "Batman v Superman" and "Justice League" were dark.
      "Wonder Woman" I didn't think so.
      The Dark Knight Trilogy? Yes. But, they needed to be. Because Batman.
      Wow, I did say my NERD ALERT was over, didn't I?

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  2. Oh Boy...a new DC super hero, and a movie that is making waves. I'll see it for sure...and maybe even at the big screen. Thanks for review!

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  3. Sounds like an excellence film Joanne. Pleased youenjoyed it.

    Yvonne.

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  4. This is one I definitely want to see. What better way to escape the rainy weather than by sitting in a darkened movie theater with our fellas watching a fun flick?

    HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

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    1. worthy of the big screen. Spend more on popcorn than on the matinee

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  5. All my female friends have been raving about this movie and sharing Jason Momoa memes on Facebook. hahaha Certainly gives Aquaman more 'cool cred', esp. if you watch Big Bang Theory and remember Raj's Aquaman costume.

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  6. Just a fun time is a win indeed. No dark and dreary crap like the rest of the DC stuff.

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    1. it was time for a superhero to have humor

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    2. Which is EXACTLY why I really like "Thor: Ragnorok."

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  7. First: I LOVED this movie.
    But...NERD ALERT....
    If "Game of Thrones" has taught us anything, is that the firstborn son of the king is the rightful ruler.
    Not the bastard half-breed son of the queen.
    So where did Meera (especially) get all this "right to the throne" thing?
    Of course, Orm was a douche, so there's that.
    Okay, NERD ALERT over.
    Time to go pick apart "Star Trek: Discovery."

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    1. thanks for the extra analysis. Let's face it - Aquaman (Arthur) just had better hair. There you go!

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  8. My husband and son went to see this, but I passed and stayed home. Not my type of movie, I guess. Or maybe I'll catch it later on DVD. They both enjoyed it, though, and it sounds like you did too. :)

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    1. If they watch it again at home someday, join in. You'll be amused

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