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Entertainment Weekly by Chris Nashawaty
Wan, a director who’s proven himself to be a can’t-miss ace regardless of genre (from the horror formulas of The Conjuring and Insidious to the big-budget tentpole mayhem of Furious 7) seems to finally be out of his depth. He’s conjured an intriguing world, but populated that world with dramatic cotton candy and silly characters, including a hero who’s unsure if he wants to make us laugh or feel — and winds up doing neither. Pass the Dramamine.
Aquaman is far from the top tier of comic book movies – even by the often abysmal standards of the DCEU – yet despite its problems, the movie does manage to entertain through sheer spectacle. Jason Momoa was a brilliant casting choice for Aquaman, turning a character who was often looked down on as lame into an undeniable badass, and he carries the film from start to finish. The story is ultimately forgettable and, at times, verges on campy, but if you go into the movie with your expectations properly set, there is fun to be had in Aquaman.