Favorite Super Hero Movie

Rating: 10/10 (18 December 2018)

I've been waiting for this film ever since it was announced, because I originally like Aquaman and because I was curious about what was expected to be an interesting version of him. And the film didn't let me down.
For context: my favorite modern super hero movies so far were Wonder Woman, Thor -Ragnarok and Black Panther, if that illustrates my tastes.
Visually it's a treat, in every way, the cinematography, the underwater world, the action, the striking beauty of Jason and Amber, this movie is absolute eye candy.
I liked the acting, Manta was on point even if he was a bit underutilized, but I can understand because he'd be well set up for a sequel, and it doesn't get too crammed since you have Orm as the main antagonist, rather than trying to showcase both Manta and Orm and falling short or getting bogged down, Manta becomes an anticipated part of the sequel we're surely getting. Orm also was well played, although I have to disclose bias, I've had a crush on Patrick Wilson for years. That said, I think he did a good job, he had a couple lines that were kinda iffy but he pulls them off, and his scene after the final fight with Arthur is very moving.
Mera does not disappoint, she's an awesome character and she's well serviced by this film, and as a fan of the Arthur/Mera ship, I'm happy she's not sidelined in the plot and action, but also the romantic aspect is not shoved in your face.
Arthur is trapped between wanting to help people and refusing fo be king, he just wants to save he world, that's all. He's understandably reluctant to go for the crown. But his journey, being pressured by dangerous circumstances, and accepting his responsibility, was beautiful to witness.
Plot wise, I was expecting the impending threat of an attack on the surface. the dead father revenge, the brothers showdown, because as much as I avoid trailers, it was kinda hard to miss completely. But I was SHOCKED when the Trench dwellers appeared, I was on the edge of my seat, because I'm a scaredy cat and the trench gives me the creeps.
Is this the exact Arthur from the comics? No. But it's a damn good one, and there's room in my heart for all.