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This review was originally published on December 22, 2023.
It has been republished withAquaman and the Lost Kingdomnow streaming on Max.
The implied promise of Ben Affleck or Michael Keaton or at least George Clooney waiting on the other side?
Summer megaflopThe Flashhad some sense of finality and implied transition about it.
This movie, not so much.
AsIncredibles 2demonstrated, theres comic potential in a hulking superhero settling down, changing diapers, etc.
But if that were ever a big part of this movie, it was left on the cutting-room floor.
Theres a major choppiness to all this setup.
Equally conspicuous is the manner in which Wan juggles his cast of characters.
Both actresses get about as much screen time as thegiant talking krill.
Wells and Jules Verne.
