AMAZING VISUALS FOR A GREAT STORY

Rating: 10/10 (3 January 2019)

I absoloutley indulged in this movie as it was probably the most entertaining and fun movie of all 2018. As I watched this in 2019, this is definately the highlight of my year so far.
Beginning:
The story was amazing especially with beginning as both Nicole Kidman and Temuera Morrison completely dive into the role and put in there all as you can feel the love and connection they have in such a limited amount of screen time. Because of this they did great with what time they had to make it believable on screen. Nicole Kidman completey kicked ass in this movie and honestly didn't expect any of the amazing fight chreography from her and was really impressed and overwhelmed.
The Story:
The story was really good with some amazing writing and some unique and imaginative world building especially for when we are entering the city of Atlantis and seeing the amazing under sea world. It really reminded me of avatar with the overall designs.
I really enjoyed the feud and rivalry both Arthur and King Norm have for one of another but I wished that there was some brotherly love like we have with our marvel characters Loki and Thor but for reasons that are brought up I can see why James Wan didn't go in that direction. I think that Patrick Wilson didn't a phenominal job as King Norm. I didn't realise it was him from the trailers so seeing that he finally got a big role since watchmen as Owl man for me is awesome.
Third Act:
The third act is the most insane thing we've had for a battle since man of steel in the DCEU in my opinion as it was a chaotic, suspenseful and visually stunning. The kiss both Mera and Arthur had in the third act was kind of a "YEAH FINALLY" moment as you can feel they have feelings for one another throughout the film and even in Justice League so for them to drag it out and then do that was a cool moment. Amber Heard did a phenominal job as mera and really felt like a 3 dimensions character instead of an actress doing a role. Everyone did awesome
Overall:
The film was visually stunning and the entire cast did a phenominal job. How James Wan and the design team made aquamans iconic yellow and green suit look great in a live action film I'll never understand. Perfect Story, perfect cast, perfect visuals, perfect writing and perfect direction.