Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

Join me in reviewing "Aquaman: The Lost Kingdom," the sequel to the 2018 Aquaman movie, where around 1 hour and 4 minutes into the film, a significant statement is made: "Since the day you were born, my father said you will be the one to challenge my throne." For fans of DC Comics and enthusiasts of the Action, Adventure, and Fantasy genres, this movie offers a captivating experience. I'll draw parallels to Nigerian action movies, incorporating keywords that may spark your interest. Let's delve into the world of "Aquaman: The Lost Kingdom."

Share your thoughts on the movie! What observations did you make, and do you have any insights? Did you notice any flaws in the storyline, such as the peculiar scene around 1 hour, 20 minutes, and 23 seconds where everyone appears dry after an underwater fight? While praising the captivating scenes, my focus shifts to what Nigerian filmmakers can learn from the intricate writing and acting in American movies. Let's discuss how Nigerian cinema can reach a level where the audience perceives it as real.

Did you notice the old-time story of Mami Water in the movie? Despite lacking concrete facts, the movie cleverly incorporates this folklore into its narrative. My focus shifts to how DC Extended Universe excels at crafting captivating fiction without delving into religious or faith-based themes. Comparatively, in Nigeria, we possess numerous heroic tales that could be brought to light, refraining from labelling everything as evil. American movies often seem to foresee the future, while Nigerian films tend to condemn the past. Let's hope our industry learns valuable lessons without merely copying ideas.

In the movie analysis, relating it to our Nigerian context, Aquaman, despite being the king, acknowledged the need for collaboration. He even set aside his pride to release his imprisoned brother, recognizing the importance of unity. Orm's detailed vision at 1 hour 21 min 12 seconds is so compelling that it feels true. Everything unfolds underwater, tying back to the movie's title.

As a Nigerian, watching this prompts reflection on our country. Does the movie's theme of unity resonate with our hopes for One Nigeria, or do personal agendas overshadow the collective well-being, neglecting the sacrifices of past generations? If you haven't watched the movie, it's worth considering.

The ending seems too easy, they went through a lot just to kill the cursed Black Trident, but also I love how the showcase Black Manta's ego, ohh! one more I love is the facial expression of Orm when the King says help me, one thing I just want to emphasize on is the detailed, scene with common sense of what to expect without thinking they will showcase all that, graphics was done perfectly, the baby in the picture was for continuity I guess, I hope Nigeria producer thinking of making action movies can learn from this movie. I can only see little mistakes in the movie which most people might not see

I will rate the movie 8.5/10 but for every lover of Action and DC movies, its a must to watch.