Kyler Zundel

Aquaman, in an attempt to dive deep into the ocean of cinematic greatness, ended up paddling in the shallow end of creativity. With a plot that seemed to have been fished out from the sea of previously successful blockbusters, it borrowed liberally from the likes of "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" and "Iron Man," but forgot to bring along any of the charm or wit. The film was like a glittering lure, dazzling to look at but, upon closer inspection, you realize it's just a bit of shiny plastic. It's as if the creators, in their quest for a visual feast, ended up serving a buffet of eye candy that, while momentarily satisfying, left us yearning for a more substantial meal. In essence, Aquaman tried to ride the wave of its predecessors but ended up getting caught in the riptide of its own lack of originality, leaving us adrift in a sea of missed opportunities and fishy references.