Greetings,Thanks for the review Dave. As we discussed earlier today, I didn't find it to be nearly as awful and enjoyed aspects of it. No, it's not on the same level of the best efforts from Marvel but, I found it entertaining. I saw the quest for the Trident and becoming king as one in the same. One needed to happen in order for the other to take place. Yeah, the movie was overlong and needed a tuck here and there, beginning with the extended sequence in Italy. For those considering it, start with a rental and go from there.
I think there is one interesting fact about this movie not discussed. Take a look at who did the CGI effects: Industrial Light and Magic, the Disney company that also does the special effects for all their own Marvel Movies. Disney is getting a monopoly on super-hero special effects.