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.
Its unabashedly melodramatic and over the top with the largest, most ambitious sense of scale imaginable.
2nd best DCU movie.
(The first, we assume, wasWonder Woman).
Gamespot senior editor Mike Rougeau called it flawed but fun … Momoa and Patrick Wilson are absolute gems.
Most of all, the movie is just flat out insane.
I cant believe how big, creative, and crazy it gets.
Gotta see it again!
Huge, epic, unique, and stylish action-sequences balance the heavy exposition.
DC has really righted the ship.
L.A. Film Critics Society VP Ashley Menzel wrote: A perfect balance of cheesy humor & action.
James Wan shows his skill as a director & puts his mark on DC in a big way.
Momoa is perfectly charming & brings Aquaman out of the shadows to stand alongside the greats like #WonderWoman.
Lots of stuff I liked and some stuff I was very lukewarm on.
The latter could possibly be improved on latter down the series.
Most upbeat DC film.
It was exactly what I was hoping for and I cant wait to see it again!
Ill give you more details when Im allowed!
Cinemablend editor Eric Eisenberg wrote: Excited I can now say how much I enjoyedAquaman!
Theres fun world building, and it looks wonderful.
A great step for the DCEU.
Aquamanis released Dec. 21.
