Directed by: James Wan
Screenplay by; David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick
Produced by:Peter Safran,James Wan,Rob Cowan
Starring:Jason Momoa,Patrick Wilson,Amber Heard,
Cinematography:Don Burgess
Edited by:Kirk Morri
Music by:Rupert Gregson-Williams
Productioncompanies:DC Studios,Atomic Monster,The Safran Company
Distributed by:Warner Bros. Pictures
Release date:December 22, 2023
Language:English
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is aΒ American superhero film based on the DC character Aquaman. Produced by DC Studios, Atomic Monster, and The Safran Company, and set for distribution by Warner Bros. Pictures, it is the sequel to Aquaman (2018), and the 15th film and final installment in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). The film is directed by James Wan from a screenplay by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, based on a story conceived by Wan, Johnson-McGoldrick, Thomas Pa’a Sibbett, and Jason Momoa. It stars Momoa as Arthur Curry / Aquaman alongside Patrick Wilson, Amber Heard, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Randall Park, Dolph Lundgren, Temuera Morrison, Martin Short and Nicole Kidman.
Aquaman does make you wish for more underwater action scenes, only because they are so awesome.The special effects of all the underwater scenes are outstanding. The fights are really fun on both land and underwater.Jason Mamoa brings shows off both his power and charisma in each action scene.The fight scenes in the depths of the ocean were a major highlight in the film. They are just so incredibly well done.
Jason Mamoa as Arthur Curry/Aquaman is just awesome and a perfect casting choice. I like anything he does.Mamoa brings real toughness to the role with a splash of childlike fun and humor.Amber Heard does a fantastic job as Mera. Mera is a very capable character and does a great job helping guide Aquaman to becoming more than a hero.Nicole Kidman and Temuera Morrison were fantastic as Aquamanβs parents.
Thereβs also Dolph Lundgren, Patrick Wilson, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Willem Dafoe delivering great performances and rounding out this really great cast.
Some of the story parts drag on for a little bit, slowing down the pace of the movie.The story elements are totally necessary to get the viewer invested in the characters, though. Pattrick wilson – Jason mamoa bond is the saving grace of the average script.
If youβre into the comic book movies or like DC characters, definitely go see Aquaman 2! The movie is fun and funny, and the action and special effects are outstanding.
Bottomline
Stunning visuals, emotional connection, fantastic action, and a great lead cast make it fun to watch, but script-wise, nothing great..
