A resurrection for the DCEU

Rating: 9/10 (18 March 2019)

This review was written on Dec. 22, 2018.
*******
I got home and turned on my laptop specifically to write this. In one word, this movie is beautiful.
Hands down, it is the best thing that happened to the DC universe since Nolan's Batman trilogy. The story is very well robust, the actors are perfectly chosen (thanks Zneyder), and the graphics magnificent.
Let me start by saying I am a big geek of ancient history and mythology. Atlantis and its legends instill in me a feeling of mystery and an intrigue that always make me contemplate the fantasies of its existence. This movie simply stirs up those feelings and takes you to the lost throne, explaining its majesty, its rise, its demise and now, its renaissance.
The story has a beautiful path. Every sequence is well justified and so well connected that Aquaman's universe is well established.
The chemistry between the characters also flows so naturally that nothing seems forced or unexplained.
Without adding any spoilers, despite my reservation of its "completely" happy ending, I will end by saying that indeed, Aquaman appears to be the hero who has lifted the DCEU from its years in the abyss, the movie that holds the DC universe to its rightful place among the legends.
Also, "Everything I Need" by Skylar Grey is truly a masterpiece. A beautiful ending to a great movie.
Bravo James Wan!