10 Things I Noticed about Aquaman

1. It’s great that the resolution of plot involves communication. Talking to fish is a nice nod that diplomacy and talking can solve problems. Even with fish. 
2. This movie is LOUD. Couldn’t hear the dialogue properly. 
3. What dialogue I did hear was kind of refreshing. Actually acknowledging how crazy the world is, that’s better than most superhero films. 
4. This is a flip of Black Panther. Black Panther is a far, far better movie and this film just aims for entertaining but the similarities about being king, contest to be king and challenging others, it’s weird to see BP and AM bookend with a similar plot. 
5. That kiss between Aquaman and Mera during the final battle worked and was triumphant and sweet while Superman and Lois’ kiss in Man of Steel during the destruction of Metropolis was gross. Tone matters. 
6. Can’t believe Black Manta works on screen. And thought it was hilarious that the villain gets the “assemble the costume” montage sequence. 
7. SO LOUD. 
8. Willem Defoe and Randall Park are now both DC and Marvel characters. 
9. SO MUCH MOVIE in this movie. While Avengers Infinity War balances things nicely, Aquaman made me feel like THIS IS MOVIE so much of the time. 
10. Those digital artists deserve a raise.