Underwelming

Rating: 6/10 (8 December 2018)

This movie did not live up the hype for me. First, yes, there are a lot of spectacular visual shots, but too many wide shots with too many little details that take away from the main protagonists, and after a while, they become stale. Second, the story is weak, the last fight is completely anti-climatic, essentially to win a fight in Atlanta, you need to get the better weapon to break the ones your opponent has. Third, the actings are subpar, Momoa and Heard cannot deliver more subtle emotions like Gadot and Pine, and Dafoe and Kidman are underused, the only memorable one is Abdul-Mateen's Black Manta (or just Manta). It's a fun ride, but nothing more. However, Wan's camera work is really next level.