Overblown and overcomplicated but fun too

Rating: 7/10 (20 December 2018)

First the negatives. Aquaman has a ridiculously complicated script, is too long and full of plot holes. The film is, at times, visually derivative ripping off various better films like Thor Ragnarok, The Hobbit and The Matrix and is highly predictable. The CGI is also ridiculously over the top in places. Don't watch this if you are expecting anything original.
Now the plus side, Jason Momoa is a piece of inspired casting, he has the look and charisma of the 'halfbreed' Atlantean. Willem Dafoe and Nicole Kidman give their characters some real gravitas and Dolph Lundgren is a natural fit for his role. The dialogue is occasionally clunky but having established actors like these deliver them does help make it not so obvious.
I hope we see more of Jason Momoa in the role. He has a charm and lightness of touch that is welcome, much like Chris Hemsworth's Thor. I'd like to see more witty one liners as he delivers the few he has very well.
Not a perfect film and Wonder Woman is still the DC high spot in terms of recent films but Aquaman delivers action and character even if there is still room for improvement. If there is to be a sequel I hope DC will improve on this decent first effort.