enjoyable despite being fairly routine

Rating: Null/10 (7 April 2019)

His father a lighthouse keeper, his mother an Atlantean queen, Arthur Curry, aka Aquaman, is a half-breed hero with astonishing powers that make him a valuable asset to surface dwellers, and the rightful king of the undersea nation-a role which he continually refuses to accept. When his half-brother Orm unveils a scheme to declare war on the surface, Arthur has no choice but to reclaim his birthright if he wishes to protect those he loves. Latest addition to the DCEU is chock-full of conventional elements like action, globe-trotting adventure, romance, and cheeky humor (much of which you can see coming a mile away) yet somehow still manages to be engaging thanks to effective casting, a spectacular view of the aquatic world, and a good decision by director Wan to never take things too seriously. Glib, brawny Momoa is perfectly cast, and there's also good supporting roles for Heard as the obligatory love interest, and Dafoe as the traditionalist mentor. Despite the familiarity (of which there is much) this is more fun than you'd expect. **Â½