Aquaman

Name: Aquaman
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
Released: December 21, 2018
Duration: 143 min
Rating: 55
Cast: Amber Heard, Djimon Hounsou, Dolph Lundgren, Graham McTavish, Jason Momoa

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Warner Bros. | Release Date: December 21, 2018 | PG-13

Starring: Amber Heard, Djimon Hounsou, Dolph Lundgren, Graham McTavish, Jason Momoa, Julie Andrews, Leigh Whannell, Ludi Lin, Michael Beach, Nicole Kidman, Patrick Cox, Patrick Wilson, Randall Park, Tahlia Jade, Temuera Morrison, Willem Dafoe, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II

Summary: Aquaman reveals the origin story of half-human, half-Atlantean Arthur Curry and takes him on the journey of his lifetime—one that will not only force him to face who he really is, but to discover if he is worthy of who he was born to be…a king.

Director: James Wan

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 143 min

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RogerEbert.com Matt Zoller Seitz

Dec 20, 2018

Aquaman is as concerned with scientific accuracy as “SpongeBob Squarepants.” And that’s one of many reasons why I like it. Read full review

John Semley

Dec 19, 2018

In making the first DC superhero film in a long time to aspire to anything like levity, Wan finds a way to catalyze what might have been yet another dust-dry origin story. The secret? Just add water. Read full review

Emily Yoshida

Dec 11, 2018

Aquaman’s as formulaic, excessively thrashy, and mommy-obsessed as any other entry in the DCEU, but its visual imagination is genuinely exciting and transportive, and dare I say, fun. Read full review

Tim Grierson

Dec 11, 2018

A superhero movie with the scope of an epic but the spirit of a mischievous boy, Aquaman is a goofy, uneven adventure that proudly sticks to its loopy vision even if it doesn’t quite work. Read full review

Tom Russo

Dec 18, 2018

Aquaman’s first glimpse of Atlantis is meant to convey wonder, but mostly there’s a sense of digitally over-busy déjà vu, as we’re reminded of more inventively designed fantasyscapes in “Thor,” “Avatar” and so on. Read full review

Chris Nashawaty

Dec 11, 2018

Wan, a director who’s proven himself to be a can’t-miss ace regardless of genre (from the horror formulas of The Conjuring and Insidious to the big-budget tentpole mayhem of Furious 7) seems to finally be out of his depth. He’s conjured an intriguing world, but populated that world with dramatic cotton candy and silly characters, including a hero who’s unsure if he wants to make us laugh or feel — and winds up doing neither. Pass the Dramamine. Read full review

Peter Hartlaub

Dec 19, 2018

Aquaman continues to revel in the outdated 1970s superhero ideal that mankind is unquestionably worth saving. Add to that some awkward dialogue, a poorly conceived visual effects palette, and a soul-crushing and bladder-crushing 139-minute run time, and you have another disappointing entry in the DC Comics cinematic universe. Read full review

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exorcisam

Dec 21, 2018

The Movie is so damn cool and is filled with nail biting momemts didn't expect this from the Dc universe. The trailer was promising Taking the trailer as a consideration of Dc movies the trailers have done very well to hype up the movie but the result of the movie isn't that good but AquamanThe Movie is so damn cool and is filled with nail biting momemts didn't expect this from the Dc universe. The trailer was promising Taking the trailer as a consideration of Dc movies the trailers have done very well to hype up the movie but the result of the movie isn't that good but Aquaman changed it, it's an amazing movie. It did live up the expectations of fans the way they adore Arthur & Mera's relationship in comics! Some scenes were quite memorable ( Won't say them as it's a non-spoiler review) ... Aquaman is a very interesting character he's capable to do many stuffs you'll know when you watch the movie he's badass , Funny a good mixture of a superhero personality! Aquaman is a must watch movie ...… Expand

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Silicone

Dec 29, 2018

This movie is absolutely AWESOME!! I loved every second of it. I love how chill and cool Aquaman was and i loved how Mera and her powers were presented. I thing the way they showed the background of Atlantis was also cool. It is the best DCEU movie, well that is after Wonder Woman. 10/10

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JinxterMeta

Mar 21, 2019

Visually stunning, packed with action and awesome combat scenes. Kept me pinned to the screen all the way to the end.

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Onask

Dec 21, 2018

Visualmente impactante, con personajes relativamente bien trazados y acción a mansalva. En serio, debe de ser de las películas con más escenas de acción que he visto en mi vida. Entretenida de principio a fin, Wan crea una película de superhéroes con todas las letras que se preocupa de loVisualmente impactante, con personajes relativamente bien trazados y acción a mansalva. En serio, debe de ser de las películas con más escenas de acción que he visto en mi vida. Entretenida de principio a fin, Wan crea una película de superhéroes con todas las letras que se preocupa de lo único que pretende preocuparse: entretener al espectador. Si es cierto que he echado en falta pausadas de conversación y diálogo profundo, sobre todo después de planos y planos de acción durante más de diez minutos sin descanso.

Aquaman se desenvuelve bien tanto dentro como fuera del agua con unas escenas de lucha cuerpo a cuerpo y coreografías muy bien diseñadas, así como colosales bestias marinas en escenarios épicos impresionantemente representados, donde la mano de Snyder como productor se ve a la legua. Sinceramente, demasiada acción incluso para lo que es: una película de superhéroes (no es broma si digo que más de la mitad de la película son tortazos a diestro y siniestro). Aún así, he salido bastante satisfecho del cine y ha levantado un poco mis expectativas con el universo DC tras Justice League. Recomendada.… Expand

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BrianMcCritic

Dec 23, 2018

This is a film that knows it's silly and goes full blown cheesy from start to finish, a decision I respect but the dialogue is cringe worthy throughout and you can easily get lost in mission after mission and eventually just have to let the silliness take over. Overall a high to middle 6 a B-.

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ScienceAdvisor

Mar 14, 2019

A jeuvinile script that is filled with tropes and cliches and ingores continuity regularly. The movie is littered with very sketchy CGI surrounded by amazing CGI that just bring the former into high contrast and makes you wonder why. This is from the Michael Bay school of thought, where FXA jeuvinile script that is filled with tropes and cliches and ingores continuity regularly. The movie is littered with very sketchy CGI surrounded by amazing CGI that just bring the former into high contrast and makes you wonder why. This is from the Michael Bay school of thought, where FX and CGI are supposed to carry the shortfalls in story and writing. I can only assume many reviewers were intoxicated or know someone that worked on this film. Their rationalization that people do not like it is due to a label, in this case Marvel, has anything to do with how well the movie entertains. Almost as good as the morons suggesting you "ignore reviews" not realizing they put that in a review, claiming this entire site is meaningless. 5.5/10… Expand

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Kirase

Jun 22, 2022

Warner Bros does not seem to care about moral issues.
As long as a bad person like Ms. Heard shows no remorse and does not appologize for anything, giving her a platform should be a big no no.

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