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.