‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ Review: James Wan Struggles To Anchor Narrative In Cartoonish Sequel
deadline.comIn Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, directed by James Wan, and written by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick Jason Momoa reprises his role as Arthur Curry, diving back into the deep and turbulent waters of superhero cinema.
With an ensemble cast including Amber Heard, Patrick Wilson, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Randall Park, Nicole Kidman, and Temuera Morrison, the film navigates through a series of high-stakes conflicts, both personal and global.
However, it’s not just the seas that are stormy; the film itself walks a messy path of narrative and visual execution. Arthur Curry (Momoa) a.k.a Aquaman’s latest adventure kicks off with him recounting a daring hostage rescue to his son, Arthur Jr., followed by a montage of his life post-first film.
As king of Atlantis and Queen Mera’s (Heard) husband, he navigates royal duties and family life, discovering his son’s unique ability to communicate with fish.
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