I watched it on my computer today, so the special effects are not that good. To be honest, it's a little uncomfortable to watch. There are some similarities with other movies, and what is even more uncomfortable is the very male-dominated core.
Why would a queen from a higher civilization with a very high status fall in love with a lighthouse keeper from a lower civilization? Their cognitive abilities should not be at the same level. Even if it is a harmonious sex life and mutual respect, it still makes people feel uncomfortable. It is very like a diaosi like the Seven Fairies descending to the world, so why should a good girl give birth to you and do housework for you.
In addition, the existence of women in the whole story is also insignificant. The queen may exist to give the male protagonist a good background. And the female protagonist Mei La also contributed a lot to the male protagonist's throne, and also to serve as a foil for the hero and let him have a love line. To be honest, there are many details that make me think that Aquaman is the kind of rude straight man who looks down on women, not a tough guy with warmth.
Also, many people (including the male protagonist's mother) tried so many times that they could not get the trident, but the male protagonist gave it to him easily because he could understand what the fish said. ? ? ? Is there any benefit to knowing a foreign language? At this time, the male protagonist's mother (queen) and the female protagonist Mei La can only wait outside, which also makes me feel very patriarchal, as if girls should be saved? Including the queen who stayed there alone for 20 years, and in the end, when the male protagonist fought with his half-brother, the female protagonist watched the live broadcast. Why should he be the only one who can?
From illegitimate children, having nothing, to ruling the entire sea in the end, saving my mother, and gaining love, emmm, that's great. Although the whole process was very obstructed, it was also very smooth. The enemy was always like a little monster beaten by Ultraman. Although he could lift the protagonist and throw it down, he was always easily koated by the protagonist in the end.
There are still some puzzles, why Atlantis and Thor's hometown are so similar, and the people wear ancient Greek-style costumes? Why do such highly civilized countries fight like clashes of clans (and the special effects are so messy and unattractive)?
It feels like a hodgepodge of mythology, martial arts and foreign superhero films.
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