As the increasingly busy Batman/Superman crossover 'Dawn of Justice' gathers pace, more and more names have been added to the cast on what seems like a daily basis: Jeremy Irons as Alfred! Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor! Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman! Director Zach Snyder and WB seem determined to cram as much of the DC Universe as they possibly can into the 'Man of Steel' sequel, desperately wanting for themselves what Marvel has already achieved. Two names recently added to the mix are Jason Momoa's Aquaman and Ray Fisher as Cyborg. Both are solid picks to join DC's cinematic universe. Aquaman, a founding member of the Justice League of America is King of the Oceans and a man who can converse with sharks, whales and dolphins, as well as possessing the pre-requisite strength and sense of righteousness that goes with being a DC superhero. On the other hand Cyborg is a hero for our modern age, being composed mostly of machinery and possessing a massive IQ. So, if we're building a live-action version of the comics, both have a right to be there. That said, while some genuinely look forward to seeing a big screen Aquaman (played by Khal Drogo, no less), the thought of cinematic Cyborg fills many with nothing but indifference. Of the two, it's Aquaman who's always been treated like the joke - as though there's something silly about a man who carries a massive trident and lives in the deep, dark depths of the ocean. This is a man who rides a shark into battle, for Jaws's sake. Cyborg? He's an ex-footballer in a tin suit. Out of those two descriptions, who would you rather see in a Justice League movie? Without further ado, here are five reasons Cyborg sucks far more than the underrated Aquaman.
A film critic and professional writer of over ten years, Joel Harley has a deep and abiding love of all things horror, Batman and Nicolas Cage. He can be found writing online and in print, all over the Internet and in especially good bookstores.
