Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (PG-13, 124 minutes) relies upon visual sensory overload in exhibiting the strange aquatic world of Atlantis to wow audiences with this sequel to the 2018 Aquaman debut.
Apart from the CGI (computer-generated images), actor Jason Momoa as Aquaman is the big attraction for this movie. In this installment, Aquaman is happily married and has a son. He lives in two worlds, land and sea.
A threat develops when the Black Manta, played by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, vows to avenge his father’s death by killing all of Aquaman’s family. To combat this menace Momoa has to get his half-brother, played by Patrick Wilson, out of prison to pursue the Black Manta. There is a black trident with strong magical powers and an evil lost kingdom as elements in the sinister plot that could destroy the world’s environmental balance. The sibling rivalry between Momoa and Patrick Wilson is part of the intrigue.
Despite the star power, this production is less interesting than was the original and earns a two potato entertainment rating.
