The word awesome gets reflexively thrown around so much that its become devoid of meaning. Chai lattes arent awesome.Vanderpump Rules, although entertaining in a bad-decision car-crash sort of way, isnt awesome. Even the songEverything Is Awesomeisnt awesome. Credit: Neon/CNN Films/Sundance Institute Strictly speaking, very few thingsreallyinspire a sense of slack-jawed wonder even fewer that are 50 years old. Its worth the immersive, sternum-rattling upgrade. Millers visual collage charitably spreads the credit around beyond just the three men in space, too....

Rom-coms, I responded. As soon as I said it, I regretted it: This wasEntertainment Weekly! These are sophisticated people! Credit: Jordin Althaus/Hulu You know whats not sophisticated? SayingMaid of Honorstarring Patrick Dempsey is your favorite romantic comedy. They are cheesy and overwrought and illogical and, oh, god, did I already say cheesy? How embarrassing to find guilt-free enjoyment in something many see as pure, candy-sweet fluff. Romantic comedies many, at least are more than pure, candy-sweet fluff, though....

Yeah, buoy! Aquaman (Jason Momoa) storms a submarine under attack by pirates. Dragon Brawl Sea A fearsome sea dragon ridden by the warriors of Xebel. Jasin Boland/Warner Bros. Behold the new ‘Aquaman’ movie logo Jasin Boland/Warner Bros. Jasin Boland/Warner Bros. Warner Bros. Pictures Jasin Boland/Warner Bros. Warner Bros. Pictures Warner Bros. Pictures Warner Bros. Pictures Warner Bros. Pictures Jasin Boland/Warner Bros. Warner Bros. Pictures © 2018 WBEI/TM & © DC Comics...

The early reviews forAquamanare in. The social media embargo has lifted for fandom critics who have seen DC Comics latest in its entirety. Overwhelmingly strong praise for director James Wans superhero movie debut, while admitting a few flaws. Its at its best when its having fun and not taking itself too seriously. Black Manta is great villain that comic book fans will love. Gizmodos Germain Lussier calledAquamana big, fun, wild ride....

When Atlantis sank into the ocean, it split into Seven Kingdoms. Each statue you see in the distance represents one of the original kings. The Atlantean army on the right ride great white sharks into battle. Warner Bros. Pictures King Nereus of the kingdom of Xebel and his men ride sea dragons. On the center right, you could see Orm astride his massive alligator-like tylosaur....

Hesdashed rumorsabout there being an array of villains andsoothed concernsabout a return of those dreaded dialogue bubbles fromJustice League. Theres only one thing he hasnt given fans: a trailer. Its not because of anyone or any nefarious reason holding it backITS ME. Credit: DC Entertainment/Warner Bros/REX/Shutterstock He even worked in enough oceanic puns to make you want to jump ship. Lets take the character everybody makes fun of and do something really interesting with him....

the Ocean Master), Abdul-Mateen as Black Manta, and Dolph Lundgren as King Nereus. But Wan says that math is off. This is what Ill say: I dont have three villains, Wan exclusively told EW. Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures I think thats ridiculous! I would never go into an origin movie with three villains. We dont even know the main character let alone the world and its antagonist. I believe in taking baby steps....

Remember in the 1970sSuper Friendscartoons when Aquaman would ride that dinky little seahorse? Below isAquamandirector James Wans answer to that. but theyre very strong and fast. Warner Bros. Pictures Were confident Daenerys would want one. For moreAquamanphotos, check outour exclusive galleryof new images from the film. Warner Bros. Pictures

Jason Momoa Jason Momoa (Arthur Curry/Aquaman) in black leather. Momoa holding Aquaman’s gold trident in London. Patrick Wilson Wilson (the Atlantean King Orm) in dapper cordoroy. Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP/REX/Shutterstock Dolph Lundgren with daughters Ida Lundgren and Greta Lundgren Lundgren plays King Nereus in the film. James Wan Director Wan, also known forFurious 7andThe Conjuringfranchise. Mandip Gill TheDoctor Whoactress dropped by. Tristan Fewings/Getty Images Laura Pradelska Is known forGame of Thrones....

Aquaman (Jason Momoa) The half-human, half-Atlantean heir to the throne of Atlantis, shown here in the comic character’s classic costume. Queen Atlanna (Nicole Kidman) Aquaman/Arthur Curry’s mother, who fell in love with a lighthouse keeper Black Manta (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) The mercenary pirate with a knack for creating lethal technologies Vulko (Willem Dafoe) An advisor to King Orm and mentor to Aquaman Princess Mera (Amber Heard) A warrior (Amber Heard) from underwater kingdom of Xebel...

According to the first wave of critical reviews of the live-action movie, kinda. But that doesnt mean its totally void of joy. Many other critics found the flawed fun in a vibrant ocean fantasy thats weird and wonderful. Credit: Jasin Boland/Warner Bros. Read more reviews below. Those arent bugs, theyre features. But either way, youre in for a spectacle. Momoas chummy nonchalance in the face of increasingly outlandish situations is the key to the whole picture....

“Big mad crazy love to my MERA. @amberheard,” he added. “My rider we went through some heavy st mama. Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures I’m super proud of you. My crew and cast these awesome studios. Australia I fking love ya. Aloha j. Ps sorry I can’t be at the game all blacks gotta wrap Aquaman. I know you’ll win we always do.” “It’s a steady diet of sashimi poke sardines and eggs....

A deep-dive (get it?) Arthur was raised on the surface world. Here he’s at an aquarium where he discovers his connection to undersea life. Warner Bros. All grown-up: Aquaman takes on undersea pirates who have hijacked a Russian submarine. The pirates include a mercenary who will become Black Manta (The Get Down’s Yahya Abdul-Mateen II). Mera (Amber Heard) is a princess of Xebel, one of the seven underwater kingdoms of Atlantis....