Aquaman early reactions: Jason Momoa is in full command of his act in DC's 'underwater Star Wars'

The social media embargo on _Aquaman_  has been lifted and members of the press have been allowed to post their first impressions of the film. With Jason Momoa in the lead, the film marks Aquaman’s first independent appearance since  Justice League  in 2016. The Jason Wan directorial seems to have exceeded everyone’s expectations with some even calling it the best DC film since The Dark Knight from 2008. [caption id=“attachment_5582061” align=“alignnone” width=“825”] A still of Jason Momoa as Aquaman. Screengrab form YouTube[/caption]

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Julie Andrews voices a giant kraken in #Aquaman and if that's not the best endorsement I can give for this movie then don't know what is. pic.twitter.com/33ucO34cV0

— Terri Schwartz (@Terri_Schwartz) November 26, 2018

#Aquaman was an absolute blast, from the charm of Momoa's Arthur Curry, to the spectacular visuals to the fun that it was clear that everyone was having. It was exactly what I was hoping for and I can't wait to see it again! I'll give you more details when I'm allowed! pic.twitter.com/FyeczAJJIJ

— Jenna Busch-Henderson (@JennaBusch) November 26, 2018

The film will trace the origins of Momoa’s Arthur Curry aka Aquaman as he struggles between his identity as a human and Atlantean. Also starring Amber Heard, Nicole Kidman and Patrick Wilson, it will hit Indian cinemas on 14 December. Veteran actress Julie Andrews has also lent her voice to Kraken, a mythical sea creature that helps Momoa’s waterbound hero broker peace between Atlantis and the dry land.