'Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom' Instant Reactions and the End of the DCEU | The Midnight Boys
Dec 23, 2023
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Actor Jonathan Majors, recently parting ways with Marvel, joins the Midnight Boys to discuss 'Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom', the final DCEU film and the impact on fandom. They also touch on Marvel's separation from Majors.
'Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom' is a poorly made and uninspired film with lackluster performances.
The DCEU highlights a lack of creative vision and rushing for profit.
The superhero genre needs compelling stories and a fresh take to resonate with audiences.
Deep dives
Aquaman's lackluster follow-up
Aquaman 2 fails to meet expectations with a poorly made and uninspired film, lacking in competent filmmaking and with lackluster performances.
The struggles of the DCEU
The DCEU has faced challenges with inconsistency and underwhelming films, highlighting a lack of creative vision and a sense of rushing for profit.
The need for better storytelling
The superhero genre needs filmmakers who can deliver compelling stories and provide a fresh take on characters, ensuring that the content resonates with audiences.
The future of superhero movies
With upcoming projects, there's a hope for improvement and a chance to change the narrative surrounding superhero movies, but it remains to be seen if the industry will adapt and deliver higher quality films.
The Midnight Boys rate the DCEU movies
The podcast episode features The Midnight Boys discussing and rating the DCEU movies. They mention that while some movies, like Man of Steel, the Ultimate Cut, and the Snyder Cut, have their merits, none of them have reached the level of greatness seen in Marvel movies. They express disappointment in the lack of truly great films in the DCEU and compare them to the heights achieved by Marvel.
The impact of real-life issues on superhero movies
Amidst their discussion of the DCEU, The Midnight Boys address the recent real-life issues involving actors in the industry, such as the trial involving Jonathan Majors. They emphasize the importance of recognizing the human impact of these incidents and the need to give them proper consideration and respect, particularly when compared to the relatively trivial nature of superhero movies. They express their disinterest in speculating on future MCU storylines and instead prioritize understanding and empathy towards those affected by real-world situations.
This pod was born to be wild. The Midnight Boys are here to dive into the murky waters of 'Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom' (04:50). They also discuss this being the final DCEU film and how this will affect the state of fandom in film (51:18). Later they also touch on the news that Marvel has parted ways with Jonathan Majors (81:36).
Hosts: Charles Holmes, Van Lathan, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman
