Aquaman is freaking awesome
Before we get to plot specifics, it just feels important to say that. There’s a good reason why Aquaman made so much money. It’s pure joy in superhero form. James Wan hit the perfect tone, blending humor and heart, with very obvious self-awareness and pure excitement. It’s big, it’s dumb, it knows this and buys into it but never goes too over the top. The film realizes playing a cover of Toto’s “Africa” as the character go to Africa is ridiculous and that’s the point. Aquaman is just plain fun.
