{"id":11601,"date":"2023-12-23T11:01:08","date_gmt":"2023-12-23T18:01:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/?p=11601"},"modified":"2024-02-07T14:23:42","modified_gmt":"2024-02-07T21:23:42","slug":"very-action-packed-with-a-detailed-plot-that-isnt-too-overwhelming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/2023\/very-action-packed-with-a-detailed-plot-that-isnt-too-overwhelming\/","title":{"rendered":"Aquaman * Very Action-packed With A Detailed Plot that Isn&#8217;t  Too Overwhelming"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"202\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aquaman.jpeg?resize=202%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11609\" style=\"width:122px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aquaman.jpeg?resize=202%2C300&amp;ssl=1 202w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aquaman.jpeg?resize=691%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 691w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aquaman.jpeg?resize=768%2C1138&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aquaman.jpeg?w=1012&amp;ssl=1 1012w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 202px) 100vw, 202px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>After failing to defeat Aquaman the first time, Black Manta wields the power of the mythic Black Trident to unleash an ancient and malevolent force. Hoping to end his reign of terror, Aquaman forges an unlikely alliance with his brother, Orm, the former king of Atlantis. Setting aside their differences, they join forces to protect their kingdom and save the world from irreversible destruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Sydney S. comments, &#8220;I really like\u00a0<em>Aquaman\u00a0and the Lost Kingdom;\u00a0<\/em>it\u2019s very action-packed and the plot is detailed. It isn\u2019t too overwhelming, with just the right amount of storyline and adventure. Plus, the characters are quite enjoyable.&#8221; Miguel C. adds, &#8220;<em>Aquaman\u00a0and the Lost Kingdom<\/em>, directed by James Wan, is one of the best films I have seen by DC so far. It really reminds me of some of my favorite Marvel movies \u2013 filled with action and excitement. I honestly got a lot of that from watching this film.&#8221; See their full reviews below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aquaman\u00a0and the Lost Kingdom<br>By Sydney S., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 13<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sVPuaw9kxj4?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aquaman.2.jpg?resize=300%2C169&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11606\" style=\"width:222px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aquaman.2.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aquaman.2.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aquaman.2.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aquaman.2.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>I really like\u00a0<em>Aquaman\u00a0and the Lost Kingdom;\u00a0<\/em>it\u2019s very action-packed and the plot is detailed. It isn\u2019t too overwhelming, with just the right amount of storyline and adventure. Plus, the characters are quite enjoyable.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The plot follows\u00a0Aquaman, who spends his time both on land and in the sea. Black Manta aspires to kill\u00a0Aquaman, guided by an evil power. It\u2019s up to\u00a0Aquaman\u00a0and his brother Orm,\u00a0the former King of Atlantis,\u00a0to defeat the evil, save his son, and keep Atlantis safe.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aquaman.4.jpg?resize=300%2C168&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11603\" style=\"width:222px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aquaman.4.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aquaman.4.jpg?resize=768%2C431&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aquaman.4.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The main characters are\u00a0Aquaman\u00a0(Jason Mamoa), Mera (Amber Heard), Orm (Patrick Wilson), Black Manta (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II), Atlanna (Nicole Kidman) and Dr. Stephen Shin (Randall Park).\u00a0Aquaman\u00a0is a hilarious character \u2013 his lines are delivered smoothly and easily, and made me laugh. The brother relationship between Orm and\u00a0Aquaman\u00a0is heartwarming but also amusing. They say they hate each other, but deep down, they care a lot for each other. This film is unlike any superhero movie I\u2019ve seen before. It\u2019s very unique in its storyline and its special effects. This movie is available to be seen in 3D, but sometimes that interferes with the quality of the green screen imagery. Other than that, the special effects are absolutely wonderful. The fighting scenes look realistic and it seems very believable that the underwater scenes are real. It sure made my heart beat fast. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/aquaman.3.jpg?resize=300%2C200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11605\" style=\"width:222px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/aquaman.3.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/aquaman.3.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/aquaman.3.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/aquaman.3.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The sets in the ocean and the lost kingdom have a spooky, cold feeling. The lost kingdom is underwater, but it\u2019s dark and entirely made up of ice! I also especially like the costumes, especially\u00a0Aquaman\u00a0and Black Manta\u2019s suits. They are well-designed and look impressive. The camerawork is breathtaking. Kudos to director, James Wan, for really capturing all these aspects to make an exciting and enjoyable adventure movie. My favorite part of the movie is the transitions. In the beginning, the aquarium in\u00a0Aquaman\u2019s house changes into an iceberg so smoothly!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The film\u2019s message is about the importance of family. We see this when the two brothers form an alliance and eventually forgive each other. Also,&nbsp;Aquaman&nbsp;and Mera\u2019s top priority is keeping their son safe. You should be aware there are violent scenes and some foul language used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I give\u00a0<em>Aquaman\u00a0and the Lost Kingdom<\/em>\u00a04.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to 18, plus adults.\u00a0<em>Aquaman<\/em>\u00a0is available in theaters now. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aquaman\u00a0and the Lost Kingdom<br>By Miguel C., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 14<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/d1pyiJvf6A8?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"212\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aquaman.5.jp_.jpeg?resize=300%2C212&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11608\" style=\"width:222px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aquaman.5.jp_.jpeg?resize=300%2C212&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aquaman.5.jp_.jpeg?resize=1024%2C723&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aquaman.5.jp_.jpeg?resize=768%2C542&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aquaman.5.jp_.jpeg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>Aquaman\u00a0and the Lost Kingdom<\/em>, directed by James Wan, is one of the best films I have seen by DC so far. It really reminds me of some of my favorite Marvel movies \u2013 filled with action and excitement. I honestly got a lot of that from watching this film.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The storyline starts showing\u00a0Aquaman\u00a0(Jason Momoa) and his son, Junior (Tyler Burger, playing around and having fun. Later we learn that he is now King of Atlantis and rules it alongside his wife Mera (Amber Heard). Then, we discover that the kingdom is being invaded and\u00a0Aquaman\u00a0needs to free one of his biggest enemies to destroy the one who wants to bring him down.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aquaman.3.webp?resize=300%2C169&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11607\" style=\"width:222px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aquaman.3-scaled.webp?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aquaman.3-scaled.webp?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aquaman.3-scaled.webp?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aquaman.3-scaled.webp?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aquaman.3-scaled.webp?resize=2048%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>There are a lot of war scenes in this film as\u00a0Aquaman\u00a0battles some of his biggest enemies, such as Black Manta (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II). We also see how his relationship with his brother, King Orm (Patrick Wilson), has grown. There are a lot of similarities between\u00a0Aquaman\u00a0and his brother. Throughout the film we see a lot of different worlds and kingdoms created by CGI but it&#8217;s not over exaggerated like many films. The story is very well thought out. At the beginning it is a little slow but gets better as it develops and definitely held my interest.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aquaman.1.jpg?resize=300%2C169&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11602\" style=\"width:222px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aquaman.1.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aquaman.1.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The film\u2019s message is to never leave a brother behind and to stick together. Be aware that there is a lot of fighting and acrobatic action.&nbsp;I give<em>&nbsp;Aquaman&nbsp;and the Lost Kingdom<\/em>&nbsp;4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to 18, plus adults.&nbsp;Aquaman&nbsp;and the Lost Kingdom releases in theaters December 22, 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In &#8220;Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,&#8221; Aquaman and his brother Orm team up to combat Black Manta, who wields the Black Trident&#8217;s power. The film, praised for its action and character dynamics, emphasizes family bonds and sacrifice. Critics commend the unique storyline, CGI visual effects, and engaging action sequences. Despite some pacing and visual quality concerns, the movie earns positive reviews for its excitement and message. 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