Update: February 24, 2018
Test Screening Reactions for AQUAMAN Described It as an "Emotional Action Movie"
Aquaman test screening was held at Warner Bros. the other day, and thanks to Batman News we have a much better idea of what to expect from The King of Atlantis' first solo adventure.
Aquaman is described as an "emotional action movie" with a similar tone to Wonder Woman. Apparently, it's a drama first and foremost but there is also lot of humor - and, this being a James Wan film, some horror elements as well.
Several different reports have also mentioned a Star Wars-like vibe, particularly in relation to to the battle sequences.
Here are some more details, some of which might be considered mild SPOILERS:
- There's an amazing villain in Orm, played by Patrick Wilson
- Amber Heard’s Mera is very much a co-lead and not just a love interest
- Characters just talk normally underwater.
- No giant air bubbles like we saw in Justice League.
- The rumors were true, Jason Momoa wears the comic book Aquaman costume in the movie.
- Black Manta is a secondary villain. He looks just like he does in the comics and has the same origin as well.
- Superhero News scoop confirmed, The Trench is in the movie.
- Yes, Aquaman can talk to fish, and he does in the movie.
In the latest edition of Popcorn Talk's Meet the Movie Press, The Tracking Board editor and The Wrap's Umberto Gonzalez weigh in on early Aquaman test screenings and it sounds like they've also heard a lot of good things about the DC Comics adaptation.
"I heard it was great, man," Gonzalez claims, pointing to it being a turning point for DC:
"Someone else told me it was a palette cleanser for them, for DC, what's happened with the Zack Snyder films. So high hopes for that one and Shazam."
"I heard that it plays like an Indiana Jones movie and that the action puts Wonder Woman and Justice League to shame. That is what I heard," Sneider adds before going on to praise James Wan and pointing out that the underwater scenes could be why people seem to love the unique action scenes.
Aquaman Described As An "Emotional Action Movie" With Similar Tone To Wonder Woman Following Test Screening
Test Screening Reactions Point To Aquaman Putting Justice League And Wonder Woman To Shame