A visual feast of underwater delights as Jason Momoa makes the role of Aquaman his own.
On discovering from Princess Mera (Amber Heard) he is heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis, life on land will never be the same as Aquaman must step in to stop his half-brother, King Orm (Patrick Wilson), going to war with the surface polluters.
DC Comics has generally struggled in the superhero stakes against Marvel, but with more than a hint of Avatar in its visuals and a director (James Wan) better known for horror films, Aquaman has pace and narrative that results in an enjoyable popcorn movie.
Rating: 66%
Director: James Wan (Saw, Fast & Furious 7)
Writer: David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick (Orphan, The Conjuring 2), Will Beall (Gangster Squad)
Main cast: Jason Momoa (Justice League, Conan the Barbarian), Amber Heard (Justice League, Magic Mike XXL), Patrick Wilson (The Conjuring, Hard Candy)
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