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“Aquaman”…Sink Or Swim?

Let’s face it, DC Universe’s movies have been inconsistent at best. One one hand there’s “Wonder Woman” (EXCELLENT).  On another, there’s “Batman vs. Superman” or “Justice League” (MEH!).  So, A…

SAN DIEGO, CA – JULY 21: Jason Momoa walks onstage at the Warner Bros. ‘Aquaman’ theatrical panel during Comic-Con International 2018 at San Diego Convention Center on July 21, 2018 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Let's face it, DC Universe's movies have been inconsistent at best.

One one hand there's "Wonder Woman" (EXCELLENT).  On another, there's "Batman vs. Superman" or "Justice League" (MEH!).  So, A LOT is riding on next month's "Aquaman."

Jason Mamoa ("Game of Thrones") reprises his critically acclaimed role from "Justice League" as the King of Atlantis, and the film was screened in NYC yesterday.

While Warner Brothers' execs are holding their breath, at least one critic thinks they can exhale.

https://twitter.com/PrinceEntMedia/status/1062924807321387009?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1062924807321387009&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fheroichollywood.com%2Faquaman-early-reaction-praise-top-three%2F

I hope this is true.  "Aquaman" hits theaters December 21st.

Charlie Nance is the Afternoon Drive co-host (along with his wife) of "The Charlie and Debbie Show" at WSOC, Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The couple have been with the radio station since 2006. Charlie has won the prestigious CMA (Country Music Association) Award for Radio Personality of the Year and has been a finalist for the Country Radio Hall of Fame four times. Prior to his time in Charlotte, Charlie (along with Debbie) spent more than a decade hosting successful morning radio shows in Greenville, SC; Augusta, Ga; and Birmingham, Al. As a content creator for Country 1037, Charlie writes about dream lottery windfalls, sports, restaurants and bars, and travel experiences in North and South Carolina.