I can't believe what I'm about to say... but GODDAMN this movie was probably one of the most fun experiences I've had at the movies all year.
Just got out of the IMAX premier, and this was such a blast. Proper IMAX too, filled up the whole screen for the entire movie.
It was exactly what I wanted, basically more of what I loved about the first. It's a big, bold, fun and crazy adventure, with Jason Mamoa and Patrick Wilson as the stars of the show. Their chemistry works so well in this.
The visuals, although not perfect, are great and colorful (nothing that bothered me like... ALL of The Flash), it leans heavily into the cheesiness of the comics, most of the humor lands well, and it even had some small emotional moments as well.
Yes Amber Heard is in it for a bit, get over it, she's fine and not in it much. A few scenes at the start and some dope fights at the end. Those water powers of Mera are so cool.
James Wan shows off his greatness as a director once again, with big, crazy shots, fun camera movements, and some awesome fight scenes. I was never bored and nothing pissed me off, not once.
I'm really happy to say that the DCEU went out with a fucking banger.
9/10
PS: What kind of drugs are the critics on? I can't believe the reviews for this are so negative. Wtf.