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matt_zimmerLEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Aquaman: Rage Of Atlantis
Every single one of these follows the exact same formula. It's not a terrible formula, so the movies are at least somewhat solid. But if you are looking for a fresh story in a DC project, look elsewhere.
I think the movie goofed opening on Jessica Cruz. Because it wound up feeling like a Green Lantern movie instead of an Aquaman movie. I think maybe Jessica DOES deserve her own movie (Justice League Vs. The Fatal Five proved she can carry one). But so does Aquaman and this movie is his freaking turn.
I did not expect to see a LEGO Lobo in this movie. DC's age-restrictions about the character have loosened up considerably in recent years. And it's ridiculous they were as tight as they were. Lobo is only an inappropriate character for kids if he is portrayed that way. I never pictured Harley Quinn dropping f-bombs and blowing people's heads off either, but different projects are allowed to use harder and softer versions of characters without too many people getting upset about it. Did DC actually get any complaints from parents? Because I very much doubt it.
Atrocitus is working very hard to make The S.L.U.R.P. happen. It's not as forced as Hulk naming his team "S.M.A.S.H." without even bothering to come up with an acronym. But as Arthur notes, the dude's reaching.
Speaking of Atrocitus, good to hear Jonathan Adams again.
On a less positive voice reprisal note, I don't think Scott Menville should be voicing Damian, even if he's Robin. It doesn't sound right.
I'm betting the Poseiden Trident was stuck on the statue because it had a run-in with The Krackle.
Am I supposed to be impressed that Mera can make "anything" out of hard water? I mean, if she were to come up with the Doubledecker Couch, I might be, but otherwise, naahh.
I'm noticed that in many recent DC projects Orm is redeemed by the end. I don't object to that.
Batman carries a wind-up mouse cat toy in his utility-belt? I don't care if it wound up being useful, that's dumber than Bat Shark-repellent.
A good way to kill an hour and 12 minutes. ***1/2.
