Justice League: Throne of Atlantis
Directed by Ethan Spaulding
- science fiction
- action
- animation
- adventure
The story
After the events of Justice League: War, Ocean Master and Black Manta have declared a war against the surface in retaliation of the aftermath of Apokoliptian-tyrant Darkseid's planetary invasion. Queen Atlanna seeks out her other son, Ocean Master’s half-brother Arthur Curry, a half-human with aquatic powers with no knowledge of his Atlantean heritage, to restore balance. Living with powers he doesn’t understand and seeing the danger around him, Curry takes steps to embrace his destiny, joining the Justice League, and with his new teammates he battles to save Earth from total destruction.
What it’s like
Bright, clean 2D animation with bold primary colours and crisp outlines, the ocean rendered in luminous teals and deep blues that give way to sun-struck surface scenes and the glossy steel of an underwater city. The action is fast and sweeping, with widescreen framing, sharp cuts between teammates mid-fight, and sword-and-trident clashes that burst with cartoon energy. Its score is brassy and heroic, driven by swelling strings and drum pulses that rise into rousing crescendos, with quieter passages where the dialogue carries the warmth. The mood is earnest, upbeat and inspirational, a comic-book adventure that leans into camaraderie and self-discovery more than grit, following a reluctant young hero stepping into his power. Violence is frequent but stylised: punches, blasts and underwater brawls with little blood and no gore, though the stakes of a world-threatening war give some sequences a dramatic edge. Good for a weekend afternoon or a family movie night, and for viewers who enjoy superhero team stories with a sincere, big-hearted tone and an animated style closer to the classic comics.
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