I finally went to see Aquaman with my son on Saturday.
My primary complaints were exactly the same as my complaints with Black Panther, I suppose that all the movies nowadays have to compete directly with one another on the same terms and playing field as their predecessors, to wit:
Monarchies decided exclusively on single hand-to-hand combat with sticks and spears? Are you ****ing kidding me?
Monumental battles with countless multitudes of worthless lackeys in single hand-to-hand combat with sticks and spears to determine the fate if the Earth? Gimme a break!
Protracted, relentless "chase scenes" on foot and/or small vehicles causing massive damage to civilians' habitat while the civilians look on idly? Snore
But I did get small chuckles at the Harry Potter reference talking to the shark and the Ant-Man-esque mother re-appearing after 20+ years in limbo.
I have no problem with female superheroes, but "my" Captain Marvel was the Jim Starlin version and that shouldn't be messed with.