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ClairePendragonApr 1, 2019

Average/basic plot.
The average humor doesnt raise its entertainment value.
The intentional "bad" character development is questionable. (I won't mention details for "reasons".) The writing is Extremely corny. It nearly gets unwatchable withAverage/basic plot.
The average humor doesnt raise its entertainment value.
The intentional "bad" character development is questionable. (I won't mention details for "reasons".)
The writing is Extremely corny. It nearly gets unwatchable with how corny it gets. (Took me a few times to sit down, and watch the whole movie through, since the corny stuff was that bad.)
The special effects are average, but the artistic direction, and intention were honestly rather impressive, and really nice!
But the positive art direction, negates the negative corny writing, leaving us with an average movie.… Expand

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SlatsJun 21, 2019

My wife and I just laughed at (yeah, not with) the entire movie... SO much CGI, ridiculous, overly obvious dramatizing and posing, shocking storyline and the weakest bad dudes I’ve seen in a movie for years. On the up side, boy the colorsMy wife and I just laughed at (yeah, not with) the entire movie... SO much CGI, ridiculous, overly obvious dramatizing and posing, shocking storyline and the weakest bad dudes I’ve seen in a movie for years. On the up side, boy the colors were pretty! Haha. It’s up there with World of Warcraft for pure terribleness... but you know, in a kind of endearing way...… Expand

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TyranianMay 6, 2019

This is a new low for DC, utterly stupid in so many ways. Visuals and acting are okay but writing is terrible.

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JoeCoolMar 9, 2019

The CGI is really good at times, other times the movie just looks unfinished, with really obvious mistakes left in. At a point it just looked downright preposterous like a cheap power rangers knock-off.
The story is flimsy, it's all justThe CGI is really good at times, other times the movie just looks unfinished, with really obvious mistakes left in. At a point it just looked downright preposterous like a cheap power rangers knock-off.
The story is flimsy, it's all just visuals, really nice visuals sometimes, but without meaning or soul. The acting is so-so, with Lady Mera really out of it. Maybe some people will really enjoy this movie, but for me the visuals were the only thing that were actually worth watching.… Expand

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HSukeApr 29, 2019

This was almost as bad as Batman v Superman. There were so many details in the plot that were thrown in simply for the sake of creating unnecessary drama. Barely any characters acted rationally but instead consistently acted like idiots.This was almost as bad as Batman v Superman. There were so many details in the plot that were thrown in simply for the sake of creating unnecessary drama. Barely any characters acted rationally but instead consistently acted like idiots. Also, strength levels of each character varied all of the place. They were strong or weak depending on only whatever was convenient for the plot.… Expand

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JLuis_001Jan 12, 2019

Frankly I wasn't really interested in seeing this film. That's why I take so long to do it.

Aquaman is a film that feels exactly like what Batman V Superman and Justice League wanted to be. A film too big and ambitious for its own good inFrankly I wasn't really interested in seeing this film. That's why I take so long to do it.

Aquaman is a film that feels exactly like what Batman V Superman and Justice League wanted to be. A film too big and ambitious for its own good in order to try to reach the size of what Marvel achieved with more time and in more elaborate order, but I must say that it had a little more success in trying to channel that ambition.

Not only happy with almost erasing the events of Justice League, Aquaman tries to cover too much and even with the inclusion of his two most famous villains it shows how desperate the studio was to achieve something big, noisy and sufficiently full of CGI action in order to attract the masses. Let's be honest, if this film had failed at the box office, that would have been the end of the DC film universe.

I will not deny that it manages to entertain, but it's devastatingly unforgettable.
Jason Momoa overacts too much and the truth is that you can tell he's trying too hard. Charisma must be natural and in him it doesn't feel that way at all.

Personally, this film did nothing for me.

But I have to say it and just as a small note because I don't usually comment on this but Amber Heard, Jesus **** Christ!!!!… Expand

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Banjo_ReviewieNov 18, 2021

Its ok, the cgi is pretty bad sometimes especially underwater, which is where most of this movie takes place.

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HTGamerDec 30, 2018

Aquaman is a good superhero movie from DC. It's a definite improvement over their previous garbage movies (Suicide Squad, Batman v Superman and Justice League), but it's not as good as Wonder Woman.

Jason Momoa looks nothing like the AquamanAquaman is a good superhero movie from DC. It's a definite improvement over their previous garbage movies (Suicide Squad, Batman v Superman and Justice League), but it's not as good as Wonder Woman.

Jason Momoa looks nothing like the Aquaman from the comics, but he brings humor and some laid back, "brawn-with-a-heart-of-gold" attitude. Momoa's Aquaman is like a random dude enjoying life's little pleasures.

The film tries to be more humorous than the other darker DC movies and approach Marvel's quasi-comical style, but the writers' attempts at making jokes mostly fall flat. I'll never forget the tough guys gang with the pink smartphone asking for a selfie with Aquaman. Yikes!

The script has a few good core ideas but overall is a complicated mess. There is so much going on, too much backstory and legends thrown into the mix, and so many characters walking around, that the plot quickly loses its focus and characters don't have enough room to develop. The movie's story is at its best when talking about marine pollution, the desire of underwater people for revenge, and the strange relationship between half-brothers Aquaman and Oceanmaster, but the writers decided to also branch the story in a King Arthur and Excaliber-kind of direction because Aquaman's human name is, ehm, Arthur. Well, at least it's not nearly as bad as the infamous "Martha" moment in Batman v Superman. And if all that wasn't enough, here is a large scale underwater battle (rivaling those of the Lord of the Rings movies) to top it off. In Aquaman's first movie!

Black Manta was a highlight of the movie for me, but DC sidelined Aquaman's arch-enemy for the eventual sequel.

After DC released a bunch of horrible movies, Wonder Woman and Aquaman have vastly improved upon their predecessors. Will DC be able to keep up with their upcoming movies like Shazam, Flash, and others? Only time will tell.… Expand

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LuciusMcGibbonMar 10, 2019

This movie was quite enjoyable a few years ago, but now it's completely unwatchable unless you fast forward past the offensive scenes. I can't relax to this movie anymore unless they release an Amber-free cut.

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twall3Feb 11, 2019

While my wife thought it was fun, I felt like they tried SO hard to wow us with "dazzling" special effects, but the story and much of the dialogue was so flat. They guy behind us in the theater seemed to love Aquaman's lame comments - I guessWhile my wife thought it was fun, I felt like they tried SO hard to wow us with "dazzling" special effects, but the story and much of the dialogue was so flat. They guy behind us in the theater seemed to love Aquaman's lame comments - I guess they resonate with some... Admittedly, the final battle surprise of what get's unearthed was kind of impressive, and I give credit for the film makers' efforts to give us a variety of visuals, for the most part, I did not care for it. Another yucky DC movie.… Expand

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Carol_reviewsApr 22, 2019

Drowned by a subpar screenplay and uneven visual effects, even the charming lead character can't keep this movie from sinking to the depths of Atlantis.

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LamontRaymondDec 21, 2018

It's a fun film - much "lighter" than most other DC movies. I have to call out one sequence which had me laughing out loud. When Amber Herd's character is bounding across a bunch of roofs in Greece, the music is akin to one of those 8-bitIt's a fun film - much "lighter" than most other DC movies. I have to call out one sequence which had me laughing out loud. When Amber Herd's character is bounding across a bunch of roofs in Greece, the music is akin to one of those 8-bit side-scrollers from the 90s. Hilarious! It's not bad, but not a "special" comic book movie.… Expand

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pahammerJan 11, 2019

I wanted to like it more. Really, I did. First off, Jason Momoa is great in this role. Despite his obvious physical attributes, he brings a personality and humor to the proceedings that, to be honest, it could have done with more of. AmberI wanted to like it more. Really, I did. First off, Jason Momoa is great in this role. Despite his obvious physical attributes, he brings a personality and humor to the proceedings that, to be honest, it could have done with more of. Amber Heard... well at least she's pretty, because she can't act. Nicole Kidman, Patrick Wilson, Willem Dafoe; all fine actors, grossly underused in underdeveloped characters.

So, I give it a 5/10. I wish it had been better.… Expand

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NETMUSICJan 11, 2019

Despite a extremely weak story, Aquaman is a welcomed new direction for the DC extended universe for the future! The visual effects were stunning.

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Creeper3455Jan 6, 2019

Go see it in IMAX 3D. If anything,it’ll make you moan in absolute joy whenever they inquadrate on King Orm’s majestic presence. Onto the review.

Huh....You know what was probably the most impressive thing about Aquaman,the new movie directedGo see it in IMAX 3D. If anything,it’ll make you moan in absolute joy whenever they inquadrate on King Orm’s majestic presence. Onto the review.

Huh....You know what was probably the most impressive thing about Aquaman,the new movie directed by Horror veteran James Wan? The fact that it easily tricks you into thinking it’s a great experience.
Because,while it is stunning (to a halt),Aquaman is just an aggressively decent movie if you take out the production design behind it. The movie is fantastic whenever it doesn’t fill the screen with CG Splooge,or,as I’d like to call it,CG P***.
CG that it’s just used as a gimmick because the movie’s afraid to admit the total buffoonery of its Script (written by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick and Will Beall,who was fresh off Venom),lacking any real dialogue or emotion onto a story that feels like it’s not playing with its Potential Cards.
But there is something else I can praise besides the CG,and that is Orm,Arthur’s brother (played by Patrick Wilson). Not their motivations,but the acting behind it. Wilson feels like he’s having fun playing this character...In a theatrical presentation. Not a movie,but a Theatrical Presentation. A great one at that. Even if,again,the motivation is something we saw a million times (angry brother wants to take the throne because blah blah...Whatever).
And the rest is just...fine. Nothing mind-numbing or bad. Just fine.
The soundtrack has enough cues to be a score of its own instead of this big rip-off of Thor Ragnarok (since they share the same style of 80s Synthy vibes and Cinematic Orchestra mixed together). The cinematography is something,I think,since there were some moments where it feels John Woo-esque,in that they would slow the footage to try and make us feel something for the sake of the script. I just mentioned it because whenever they shoot a scene with Orm is beautiful to look at. Even more so if you’ll see it in IMAX 3D,because man,OH MAN,if the audience was moaning hard at that theater during the epic shot in the Finale.
And again,the CG is great. I'm just sad it was used as a distraction to that horrible script. But still,go see Aquaman. If anything,you'll get a kick out of it more than I did. Just… don't overhype it as this colossal Box office success. Got it? Yeah? Great!… Expand

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thefilmfascistJan 9, 2019

James Wan does his best to try and save this film from becoming another DCEU box office bomb.

The script for Aquaman is mediocre and brings nothing new to table. It's full of goofy humor and slapstick gags. The story for Aquaman feels like aJames Wan does his best to try and save this film from becoming another DCEU box office bomb.

The script for Aquaman is mediocre and brings nothing new to table. It's full of goofy humor and slapstick gags. The story for Aquaman feels like a mix between "Black Panther" and "Raiders Of The Lost Ark". The cast does everything they can with the given script, and you can tell everyone is having a very fun time on set and is truly happy to be a part of this film.

As for the character of Aquaman; Jason Mamoa really takes The Protector Of The Deep and makes it his own. He is full of energy and charisma, not to mention he just looks damn awesome on screen.

The realashionship between Arthur and Mera is very sweet, although their romance feels very out of place.

Patrick Wilson does a good job as always, and it's good to know James Wan always has place for him in his films.

The inclusion of Black Manta feels very forced, and his helmet looks like a bumbling Power Ranger villain. He would have worked much better as the antogonist for the sequel.

By far the crown jewel of Aquaman is its VFX and Costumes. The underwater sequence looks absolutely stunning and realistic, and the costume department manages to perfectly translate the costumes from Aquaman Lore from the page to the silver screen.… Expand

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paravouzMar 5, 2019

Visually unbalanced, some parts look amazing while others have terrible CG and bad green screen effects. Dialogue is horrid, written for children. Most of the acting is awful, even a great actor such as William Dafoe seemingly phoned in theirVisually unbalanced, some parts look amazing while others have terrible CG and bad green screen effects. Dialogue is horrid, written for children. Most of the acting is awful, even a great actor such as William Dafoe seemingly phoned in their performance. I kept rolling my eyes at some of the plot holes and nonsense going on in this movie. This movie was Batman & Robin levels of bad. I feel bad for wasting my time with it. No wonder the DCEU is restarting.… Expand

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alvindinoMar 11, 2019

For a story that is outdated in context, this film has become a refreshing contemporary entertainment. The film struggles to find balanced points. Just like the characters, the film looks for where he puts himself. The cheesy tone is balancedFor a story that is outdated in context, this film has become a refreshing contemporary entertainment. The film struggles to find balanced points. Just like the characters, the film looks for where he puts himself. The cheesy tone is balanced with the story directed not too dark. Nice just like seeing people complaining about the characters who had been laughed at, and they laughed with him.… Expand

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Deadshot12Mar 13, 2019

This movie is too much of crap, needs to be a little realistic. The cartoons were better than the movie i could say...

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FelicityFenwickDec 21, 2018

Jason is really the only actor who could play this part (Sorry Grenier!) But, sadly, his counterpart Patrick Wilson is just weak. Made me think of his much better roles (i.e., Little Children) Felt nothing for him here, and he wasn't at allJason is really the only actor who could play this part (Sorry Grenier!) But, sadly, his counterpart Patrick Wilson is just weak. Made me think of his much better roles (i.e., Little Children) Felt nothing for him here, and he wasn't at all villainous. Worth seeing, sure, if you're up for a popcorn flick.… Expand

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MattBrady99Dec 23, 2018

"Permission to come aboard"

Permission granted. While not best superhero movies of all time, but for DC shake, it's the best movie behind 'Wonder Women'. Jason Momoa and Amber Heard are both enjoyable and bring a dynamic chemistry into"Permission to come aboard"

Permission granted.

While not best superhero movies of all time, but for DC shake, it's the best movie behind 'Wonder Women'.

Jason Momoa and Amber Heard are both enjoyable and bring a dynamic chemistry into their characters. They honestly carry this movie.

James Wan direction is the strongest part of the movie. The action scenes is thrilling and exciting with the camera sweeping across the actions scenes - never missing a punch, kick, and blast. Wan proves his one of the best filmmakers of all time, not just for horror, but for action as well.

Patrick Wilson plays an interesting villain with a sibling rivalry with Aquaman, but Wilson makes him stand out from being bland. Also, Willem Dafoe riding a shark is something special.

Some of the CGI looked a bit noticeable, especially during the under water scenes with the characters talking or moving about. However, the rest of the movie itself is colorful and brings Atlanteans alive.… Expand

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MarcDoyleDec 21, 2018

Momoa and Kidman are brilliant casting choices - they add a ton of personality to the affair, but most of the second half of the film feels like an extended cut-scene in a video game. Not a ton at stake.

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moviemitch96Dec 21, 2018

Ever since Man of Steel back in 2013 kicked off the DC cinematic universe, I've been continually disappointed with each new film they release, as they always seem to be heavy on action and destruction, and light on story and characterEver since Man of Steel back in 2013 kicked off the DC cinematic universe, I've been continually disappointed with each new film they release, as they always seem to be heavy on action and destruction, and light on story and character development. Sure, the same can be said about the Marvel Cinematic Universe, especially the destruction aspect, but at least with most of the Marvel films, we've been able to closely follow, grow, and develop with most of those characters over the past decade, as it seems as though the filmmakers of those films actually take the time to further flesh out their heroes and characters and develop interesting themes that take precedence over the visuals and destruction aspect (such as Black Panther for example.) As expected, for the most part, this film continued DC's streak of action-heavy yet ultimately underwhelming and disappointing films, as it follows so many familiar tropes from previous superhero movies (the brother rivalry in this reminded me all too much of Thor, and fighting for the throne of course reminded me too much of Black Panther from earlier just this year.) And yes, there is plenty of destruction, but I will admit that the visuals in this were remarkably impressive and colorful most of the time, which I found somewhat refreshing, considering how lackluster I found Justice League's effects to be from last year. Jason Momoa's also a perfect fit for the titular hero, and brings great fun and humor to the character throughout. Overall, there's fun to be had at times in addition to great visuals and a worthwhile performance from Momoa and the rest of the cast, but nothing really new or inspired in terms of story, which for me is to be expected of DC movies lately unfortunately. To sum it up in a sentence: fun but forgettable, just like all the DC movies lately.… Expand

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BrianMcCriticDec 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 theThis 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-.… Expand

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LatinCritic13Dec 23, 2018

Aquaman sorta splashes and swims when it had a very cliche narrative that I found it very cheesy to watch, but the visual effects on the other hand is so goddamn gorgeous and fun to look at.

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LivingTribunalDec 27, 2018

Seriously? The action was amazing to be watched in 110 ft wide IMAX screen, but that's it. The story is terrible. I have no idea what reason that Aquaman makes a king. There's no reason. Also, it was too easy for Aquaman to get the trident.Seriously? The action was amazing to be watched in 110 ft wide IMAX screen, but that's it. The story is terrible. I have no idea what reason that Aquaman makes a king. There's no reason. Also, it was too easy for Aquaman to get the trident. If you don't think about any holes in the story, then it would be fine.… Expand

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ScienceAdvisorMar 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. ThisA 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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tropicAcesDec 21, 2018

I love “Batman v Superman” and “Wonder Woman” but hate “Suicide Squad” and “Justice League” and this fall between them all. It's intentionally goofy and cheesy, but often is just awkward. It’s overplotted and the effects are sometimes fun,I love “Batman v Superman” and “Wonder Woman” but hate “Suicide Squad” and “Justice League” and this fall between them all. It's intentionally goofy and cheesy, but often is just awkward. It’s overplotted and the effects are sometimes fun, others awful. A disappointment (and I’m sure fanboys wont care, and god bless them. Your opinion is all that matters)… Expand

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ApolloGeoDec 21, 2018

Not really bad movie but the characters are meesy and dry. But the story is amazing. I hope DC can do a better movie just like what they did with Batman vs Superman

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marcmyworksDec 23, 2018

Aquaman is stuck in the middle of being a great action flick and complete and utter cheese. Though it relies too heavily on CGI, the effects are done wonderfully, the battles are epic, the problem is the film doesn't know if it should beAquaman is stuck in the middle of being a great action flick and complete and utter cheese. Though it relies too heavily on CGI, the effects are done wonderfully, the battles are epic, the problem is the film doesn't know if it should be serious or just fun. The moments it tries to be serious it becomes evident that it goes beyond the capability of both main characters. If James Wan had decided to make the film more self-aware I think the cheesy dialogue would have worked better. Basically the film isn't Batman and Robin bad, but it tries hard to get there.… Expand

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dchipps1945Dec 22, 2018

This is apparently DC's attempt to mix together "Thor" and "Black Panther," set the story underwater, and see what floats to the surface. It arrives belly-up.

"Bloated" is the first word that comes to mind, with no pun intended. The firstThis is apparently DC's attempt to mix together "Thor" and "Black Panther," set the story underwater, and see what floats to the surface. It arrives belly-up.

"Bloated" is the first word that comes to mind, with no pun intended. The first 1-1/2 hours of this film could have been shortened to 1/2 hour and left the rest for a story about Aquaman battling Black Manta, who is the coolest thing (maybe the only cool thing) here. The story takes forever to get going and makes so many side trips along the way that the central conflict is forgotten, and that's not good for a story.

A few random complaints:

The undersea scenes are a mass of special effects adding up to a larger blue-purple special effect. It's like watching an attempt to replicate the original TRON, only more expensively.

Nicole Kidman's plastic surgery is on full display. It's hard to believe what people will do to their own bodies.

The female lead's hair looks awful--don't these creative geniuses realize that real red hair is more than just one flat red color? How much did this hair design cost?

Aquaman's emotional transition from guzzling brawler to stand-up leader of the fish folks happened somewhere, but I didn't notice it until he basically stated this in his final narration.

He and fish-girl have no charisma whatsoever. She is so off-the-shelf it's hard to understand how someone thought this was a memorable character.

After about 2 hours of this film it seemed to me the crowd in the theatre was just numb. As many millions of dollars as we saw splashing and exploding on the screen, there was very little to watch, because we were just waiting for the splashes and explosions to end in a big splash and explosion.

If you like this version of Aquaman's hunky-dopey-but-sincere (and-all-but-original) schtick I suppose you could get into it. Personally, I was reminded of other massive-budget bores like Dune, not to mention most of DC's superhero offerings.

By the way, I was looking forward to seeing this movie, thinking DC had a chance to do something other than make another grim, black-leather version of one of their heroes. It wasn't like that, but it was bad in a different way. Maybe this is progress.… Expand

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EpicLadySpongeDec 21, 2018

When it comes to comic book movies, there's always one specific universe I prefer and we should know that is the Marvel Cinematic Universe. DC's own cinematic universe is failing already since 2013's Man of Steel and Aquaman continues thisWhen it comes to comic book movies, there's always one specific universe I prefer and we should know that is the Marvel Cinematic Universe. DC's own cinematic universe is failing already since 2013's Man of Steel and Aquaman continues this neverending trend unfortunately. No matter how "good" these movies are, they are all over the place causing the audience to become muddled at what happens next. There's a reason why Marvel sets up the whole cinematic universe just correctly despite how many movies there are in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. They tell a story about what's going to happen next and what should we expect from it. On the other hand, DC's cinematic universe is way too muddling. We go from Superman to already Batman and Superman "fighting" each other to Suicide Squad to Wonder Woman to the Justice League to Aquaman. If you think about it, this lineup of movies makes absolutely no sense whatsoever and even Aquaman couldn't save his own cinematic universe from being a muddling mess. If they're desperate to fix their own universe, then the correct way to put this out in words is to start it all over again but for now, Aquaman will remain with a plot that will literally confuse people that are new to the DC Extended Universe and people that are into DC movies in general.… Expand

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Vitor007Dec 21, 2018

"Aquaman" brings an unprecedented universe to the cinema, with visual effects of quality and scenarios of taking out the breath, however, by its totally disconfigured conjuncture and bad dialogues, the film ends up losing. His two main actors"Aquaman" brings an unprecedented universe to the cinema, with visual effects of quality and scenarios of taking out the breath, however, by its totally disconfigured conjuncture and bad dialogues, the film ends up losing. His two main actors fail to achieve the ideal charisma in which Aquaman had passed the comics, leaving heavy work for Willem Dafoe, Nicole Kidman and Patrick Wilson, in which they manage to maintain a balance. All errors can be supplied by the public after seeing incredibly well-executed battle scenes. 6,0/10… Expand

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clarkaddisonDec 22, 2018

Jason tries his best but with the given script and cheesey scenes it`s hard to get behind Aquaman. Other characters are not used properly or just fit into a mold. A generic superhero film that is fun/funny at times but other times drags aJason tries his best but with the given script and cheesey scenes it`s hard to get behind Aquaman. Other characters are not used properly or just fit into a mold. A generic superhero film that is fun/funny at times but other times drags a bit. A step in the right direction for DC but the step could have been a leap if this was done properly… Expand

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jonhovaDec 25, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Theme #1: Racial purity Aquaman is a movie about a reluctant multi(racial)-species half-breed that becomes king of both worlds. This movie goes to great lengths to contrast his bastard un pure blood over the pure (white) Atlatean villain. the villain (his half brother) did nothing wrong. the humans in this movie initiated aggression against the sea peoples by polluting, killing marine life, and dumping massive amounts of trash into the sea. i agreed whole heartedly when they responded by throwing trash back onto the shores and wrecking destroyer ships.

Theme #2: Nationalism vs Globalism
Mera asked Curry, “What could be greater than a king? A hero. A king fights for his nation. A hero fights for everyone.” kings dont want to control the world. (heros)authoritarians think that they know whats best for the whole world and that they can represent all cultures. if the atlanteans kill the humans that preserves more diversity in the sea between the crab people, the mutants, the atlanteans, and the fish people. there is no indication that humans will behave any differently once aquaman becomes king. not all cultures can live in harmony for example fundamentalist islam and the west. we are diametrically opposed to each other. sometimes its black and white and the women of the movie really poison the mens minds against what is right for their people. Theme #3: Feminism is doo-doo
Aquaman is a bumbling feminist wet dream idiot that needs to be told by his girlfriend when to fight, when to kiss, and where to **** i hoped for kal drogo and got loyd from dumb & dumber. the worst part is he has no clear goal and no self confidence. he unironically attains the trident by being unworthy of the trident.

Mera defects to the humans side for no apparent reason. sure forced marriage sucks but was it really worth it at the expense of thousands of marine animals, atlanteans, crab people, creature from the black lagoon peoples lives? she chooses her out group over her in group on the assumption that humans will allow their way of life to be drastically changed? are they going to do a wakanda and start sharing tech with humans? how do they prevent them from weaponizing their tech? how are you going to stop them from polluting the world and killing your whales???? thats a huge plot hole. The movie exhibits an altruistic mother instinct gone wild. plot holes
a huge plot hole is the human's lack of any military response.
why does manta know about atlantis and how to meet them yet the navy, cia, or FBI dont have any clue about their whereabouts? if his brother didnt want anyone to know that he was trying to kill aquaman why did he send the royal elite to kill him in sicily in their signature suits??? why send a weak human that needs a suit to battle arthur? who cares if he killed his dad. he already lost to him once in combat.
why is it that a man that has "trained his whole life to be an warrior" has never encountered the super fast trident spin technique? mantas character arc was ill formed and should have been scrapped. totally pointless and added nothing to the movie. he looked ridiculous like baxter from turtles. 5/10 pretty movie, good casting, and bad plot
i havent liked a dc movie this much since batman returns.… Expand

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varshardDec 22, 2018

Don't let the title deceive you. Aquaman is not a hero movie, but is a sci-fi/fantasy adventure movie like Percy Jackson, where heroes have to travel from places to places according to clues to claim the magical item.

Pros: + NiceDon't let the title deceive you. Aquaman is not a hero movie, but is a sci-fi/fantasy adventure movie like Percy Jackson, where heroes have to travel from places to places according to clues to claim the magical item.

Pros:
+ Nice exploration of Atlantis' background
+ Good chemistry between Arthur and Mera
+ Variety of environments
+ Easy to consume as a family movie
+ Beautiful visual style

Cons:
- Too long
- The ending of the heroes quest didn't yield much satisfaction
- Felt flat in several parts

Aquaman's story is suit to be in either a multi-part format or as a series of comic books, instead of a single one film. It felt like a fun ride that never get your emotion high enough and flat at some points, because they tried to cram the movie too many stuff, which result in a movie that is too long for its format and heroes quest that doesn't yield satisfaction at all.

Almost everything in the film was told in a very obvious way without a room for any interpretation, as it's aimed at broader audiences.

Here come the good parts

The movie isn't without its merit, as Mera and Arthur's interaction are fun to watch. Both banter from time to time (almost constantly).

Arthur's character development also felt developed progressively. Especially when compared to a man whom care nothing about the world from JLA (which is justified in his background exploration).… Expand

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zacharysicaDec 26, 2018

If you've seen Marvel's Black Panther, you don't need to see Aquaman. Just imagine Black Panther, but wet.

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MrMovieBuffDec 22, 2018

While 'Aquaman' is creatively better than previous DCEU efforts, it still falls under the trap of having to introduce a rather obscure character into the mainstream movie world of today. The movie falls under the weight of endless expositionWhile 'Aquaman' is creatively better than previous DCEU efforts, it still falls under the trap of having to introduce a rather obscure character into the mainstream movie world of today. The movie falls under the weight of endless exposition and countless scenes of characters travelling from one location to the other in order to retrieve some important piece of information. Jason Momoa plays Arthur Curry, and we see how his parents first met. His father, Thomas (Temuera Morrison) is a lighthouse keeper who, one day, stumbles across a strange woman who goes by Atlanna of Atlantis (Nicole Kidman), and they both fall in love. We see a montage of the two of them living happily with each other and even giving birth to their first child, a boy who they named Arthur and we also get to see him grow up. Unfortunately, that happiness was never meant to last as she is forced to leave her family to return to Atlantis leaving Arthur to be raised solely by his father. Growing up, we see that Arthur has the ability to talk to fish as he is a half Atlanta and human at the same time. It seems that things are not so peaceful underneath the surface as Ocean Master Orm (Patrick Wilson) who is the half-brother of Arthur, wages war against him because of his half-human side and blames him for the reason for their mother's exile, and he threatens to take the throne. Arthur is then visited by Mera (Amber Heard) who warns him about his brother's evil ways and Arthur is reluctant and uninterested. Though, he soon realizes that this is the only way to stop this war between the sea and land. Directed by James Wan ('Insidious' and 'Furious 7'), the movie does do a good job at taking this character and placing him into a subversive style of action and even self-aware comedy. The movie does acknowledge its silliness and embraces it rather well, and the cast do a terrific job at keeping your attention. The main issue lies within the screenplay where it is filled with lengthy exposition scenes. Characters do nothing but fully explain paragraphs of information to other characters to get a better understanding of something. We - as an audience - are not shown anything, we are just told again and again what some things are and everything is spelled out for us, as if these characters are reading Wikipedia articles. There is also the issue with the run-time along with the content of the film. Clocking in at 143 minutes, the movie is stuffed with so much material that one or two things could easily have been saved for the sequel. The action scenes are also extremely stylistic like it's a video game. Wan's camerawork has so much effort put into it, it almost serves as a distraction from all the exposition-heavy dialogue. As said before, 'Aquaman' is still a step in the right direction for the DCEU, but maybe Wan needs to tone down the heavy camerawork and maybe the writers should find a way to handle backstories without having a character stand in the foreground of the scene and spell it out for us.… Expand

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bkristmanDec 21, 2018

Another poor effort by the D.C crew. Aquaman is a crude lout.A dummy who says he has no interest in his destiny and of course is transformed over the film .It's all so cliche.It is the definition of a popcorn film because it's so shallow andAnother poor effort by the D.C crew. Aquaman is a crude lout.A dummy who says he has no interest in his destiny and of course is transformed over the film .It's all so cliche.It is the definition of a popcorn film because it's so shallow and loud.
The film is corny and has no subtlety. The pacing is poor.Any humour is poorly timed and executed.
Possibly supposed to be comparable to the first Thor film but Marvel is so much better at it that it's embarrassing and makes this film look like an old Jason and the Argonauts or Sinbad film except it's 2018 and we expect more.… Expand

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amheretojudgeDec 25, 2018

Aquaman

Wan’s hypnotic dive on his first comic book action isn’t enchanting as it was anticipated to be. Wan’s hypnotic dive on his first comic book action isn’t enchanting as it was anticipated to be. This spectacular visual galore is tooAquaman

Wan’s hypnotic dive on his first comic book action isn’t enchanting as it was anticipated to be.
Wan’s hypnotic dive on his first comic book action isn’t enchanting as it was anticipated to be. This spectacular visual galore is too busy on fabricating the genre with the hip and happening slick nature, that they sombre over the arena of basic requirements of storytelling. This renegade and savior theory is not only outdated, but the reasonings that fuels this drama is bourgeois dogmatic opinion to a people pleasing attitude. The writing is chalky and barely reflects upon any practicality among either the conversations or the flow of the storyline. It surely is visually stunning. The details are rich and wisely cracked up for you to be in awe of the technology.

But what’s fascinatingly dull is the action that takes place up front, it is questionable and at points bizarrely provocative. If the choreography is lethally created and performed than the background where it is set in, shucks away the leaps and kicks and empty punches. Amongst all these hokum, what grabs your attention is the ferocious pace and smooth camera work of Wan, a fine example of it would be the Sahara Desert chase scene that in its own gullible reasons – how should I put it – is pure fun. One of the major weakness of it is its antagonist.

If Wilson is set to embark upon a journey of killing a series of lead characters, then Kane’s obsession over satisfying his revenge is poorly executed. But let’s not rush our way in, the core relationship of Mamoa and Heard itself is so chocolaty that none of the tone is palpable enough to pamper it up. The forcibly imputed humor, the usual bickerings and stealing a gooey romantic moment amidst a war, everything pins down the narration below mediocrity.

Momoa in the lead, as a true heir is perpetually flat on expressing himself on screen. He may have the persona of a God and boy can he fight with his bare chest and raw behemoth figure, but as far as performance is concerned is not even skimming off the surface. Heard too is out of touch, there is so much that her character has to do but it is so belittled by the concept that it is basically left to be a series of fumbles. Talents like Dafoe, Kidman and Wilson are not only underused and misused by over chewing the emotions till it grows numb. It surely has its moments.

The sea creatures, tiny tactics that varies on the surface and underwater and the procedure where the trident is retreated back by its heir, especially the scene with the red flare, such detours every now and then gives us hope to hold on to. Wan has a language and a theme that he has come up with and is persistently aspiring for big moments. But to pull off such a large scale mythological tale is one thing and to stay true to it and match its wide range with narration is another, Wan lacks a better script. Aquaman is not the game changer that DC is looking for, especially not when the rules are this benign.… Expand

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DrealgrinDec 26, 2018

The visuals were fantastic, the acting was atrocious. I had to come up for air because you had no chance to think/reflect on anything before something else happened. All of the attempts at emotion were lost because a few seconds laterThe visuals were fantastic, the acting was atrocious. I had to come up for air because you had no chance to think/reflect on anything before something else happened. All of the attempts at emotion were lost because a few seconds later something was being destroyed or a fight or a battle was happening. The deepest character in the entire movie was a giant squid/beast.

The people behind the film seem to have acknowledged Momoa's lack of emotional depth early on in production and banked big on just moving the story along while fitting in as much filler to prevent any sort of reason to rely on it.

People who gush about the movie really were just looking for something to distract them, and distract it does well. The rest of us will leave floundered at the shallowness of this film.… Expand

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SirFaultyJan 23, 2019

So I was forced at gunpoint by a complete stranger to attend this movie with him because he was lonely and bored. Thank goodness I didn't have to pay for it with cash or my life. Lots of CGI wizardry but a tale that has been told a thousandSo I was forced at gunpoint by a complete stranger to attend this movie with him because he was lonely and bored. Thank goodness I didn't have to pay for it with cash or my life. Lots of CGI wizardry but a tale that has been told a thousand times before, in far better movies.

When we parted he asked if I had enjoyed it, I just smiled and ran.… Expand

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Gods_Son23Dec 25, 2018

"Aquaman continues to revel in the outdated 1970s superhero ideal that mankind is unquestionably worth saving." - Well, Peter, you can do something to decrease the population by one anytime you wish. What an attitude... These people are paid"Aquaman continues to revel in the outdated 1970s superhero ideal that mankind is unquestionably worth saving." - Well, Peter, you can do something to decrease the population by one anytime you wish. What an attitude... These people are paid to write.… Expand

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BibliographerDec 28, 2018

Okay and kind of fun, but not great. Has its share of good SFX, robust action and feels, but it all seems predictably standard and a bit more manufactured than earned. Better than Batman vs. Superman or Justice League, but not up to WonderOkay and kind of fun, but not great. Has its share of good SFX, robust action and feels, but it all seems predictably standard and a bit more manufactured than earned. Better than Batman vs. Superman or Justice League, but not up to Wonder Woman's standard.… Expand

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EerieDemonbleDec 28, 2018

It's OK and nothing more. Great visuals, Jason Mamoa having fun, absolutely cliche plot and MCU formula of comedy/drama. That's it. You won't regret you wasted money on this movie but you will forget about it next day. Maybe I'm just sick &It's OK and nothing more. Great visuals, Jason Mamoa having fun, absolutely cliche plot and MCU formula of comedy/drama. That's it. You won't regret you wasted money on this movie but you will forget about it next day. Maybe I'm just sick & tired of all this comic book movies.… Expand

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TRMorJan 8, 2019

it's hard to know where to start, Jason Mamoa was the best part of the whole movie. The CGI was aweful and overused...see Willem Dafoe and Patrick Wilson. Amber Heard couldn't take her part in the movie at all seriously I mean really theit's hard to know where to start, Jason Mamoa was the best part of the whole movie. The CGI was aweful and overused...see Willem Dafoe and Patrick Wilson. Amber Heard couldn't take her part in the movie at all seriously I mean really the Little Mermaid who thought that was a good idea. Mera in Justice League was a better representation. Then the plot goes from the Little Mermaid to Harry Potter to Excalibur to Indiana Jones to Journey to the Center of the Earth to Clash of the Titans and a little bit of Lord of the Rings...What a mess zero imagination in the writing of the story was used, do they not have comic books to use for reference? Finally, What was the point of Black Manta? He was barely in the movie could have cut those sequences completely and no one would have noticed. Wonder Woman was a better movie and so was Justice League even though it used the lord of the rings plot at least it was consistent.… Expand

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movieducationDec 21, 2018

AQUAMAN towers a new lighthouse for DCEU, excusable for some thrilling moments (that Italy sequence !) even though not as bright and clear as its refreshing, colourful palette (that I adore), and bubbling over with bumpy CGI-heavyAQUAMAN towers a new lighthouse for DCEU, excusable for some thrilling moments (that Italy sequence !) even though not as bright and clear as its refreshing, colourful palette (that I adore), and bubbling over with bumpy CGI-heavy razzle-dazzle (that isn’t new) of underwater.… Expand

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LajaleaaDec 24, 2018

"You are the bridge between the land and the sea."
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( 52/100 ) . Aquaman es el claro ejemplo de como un trailer puede ser mejor que la película misma, gracias a las críticas me permití verlo y, a pesar de mi fuerza de voluntad, sucumbí a las"You are the bridge between the land and the sea."
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( 52/100 )
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Aquaman es el claro ejemplo de como un trailer puede ser mejor que la película misma, gracias a las críticas me permití verlo y, a pesar de mi fuerza de voluntad, sucumbí a las seducciones de esos pocos minutos. La fui a ver al cine y, dicho y hecho, es una pésima película. ¡Pero hay un muy gran pero!
Aquaman se trata sobre este superheroe náutico creado por DC Cómics cuya influencia en el mundo de superheroes ha fundado una competencia contra Marvel. El superheroe es muy obvio, pues su poder está relacionado con el mar, la vida mística en ella y su conflicto con la tierra.
Aquaman esta dirigida por James Wan, a quien todos conocemos por ser el creador de grandes sagas de terror como Saw, Insidius y The Conjuring, así como demostrar su dominio total en el cine de acción con Furious7 y, ahora, Aquaman.
No estoy seguro que la pasión de Wan por el cine de acción sea legítima, es más, incluso creo que su estilo se burla totalmente de sí mismo, pues construye, desde su comienzo, una puesta en escena que no escasea en épica. Y como si estuviera usando su cuaderno de la universidad en la que tiene apuntada la formula correcta para hacer películas de acción, construye toda la narrativa. O no se dio cuenta de la ancestralidad de esa formula o decide explotarla tanto que su error está en no considerar, no solo que su proyecto puede caer en el cliché, sino en la magnitud de la caída en ese cliché. Frases épicas, decisiones lógicas, aventuras mundiales, secuencias de pelea, explosiones espontaneas, romance, guerras masivas, enemigos construidos con base en la venganza y la ignorancia, la trayectoria de un joven diferente y especial y el autodescubrimiento con el que todo público básico se puede identificar. ¡Ah! Y por cierto, un sentido del humor nato de un personaje cuyo carisma escupe su humanidad en la cara. Todo es lo mismo. Tanto que sentí que, prácticamente, estaba viendo nada realmente. Personalmente no puedo decir que estoy enojado, a final de cuentas la película te deja tan claro su propia intención que dejarse llevar es menos pesado que luchar en contra de ella. Sin embargo no puedo ignorar que sí estoy cansado. Cansado del reciclaje hollywoodense que pretende apelar a la nostalgia creando referencias a obras pasadas y usando una misma estructura incontables veces para forzar la mediocridad y la falta de crítica en el público. Estoy cansado de adivinar el final a más de una hora de anticipación y sentir que los estudios están jugando con mi tiempo porque creen que el público consume lo que le sea dado, que ellos controlan nuestros gustos y que no es al revés. Pues bien. Ahora estoy totalmente seguro de que tenía razón. Razón en creer en la crítica y no en los trailers, razón en ser responsable con el cine que consumo y promuevo, y definitivamente no promoveré este tipo de cine.
El lado bueno es que Aquaman es, por excelencia, un ultimatum para todas las futuras películas de acción que quieran usar la misma formula. Está tan bien trabajada baja esa formula que no solo avergonzará los futuros intentos, sino que los hace tan inútiles de existir que, en su mejor expresión, serán copias idénticas a lo que Aquaman logró. Así que DC no tiene más que hacer que innovar desesperadamente.
A pesar del nulo trabajo de actuación y el grosero reciclaje exponencial de la historia, sí quiero rescatar un solo elemento, y es la razón que elevó la película a una valoración más mediocre que pésima: el concepto visual. El mundo y la ambientación visual que carga la película es una de las mejores que he visto en el año. Verla, explorarla y analizarla me inspiró enormemente y abrió mi imaginación a un mundo de posibilidades con las que yo luchaba por descubrir. Wan me ha hecho el trabajo más fácil y es porque presenta en Aquaman un zócalo de detalles, leyes físicas, personajes y situaciones alternativas que se podrían explorar de formas muy intrigantes, enigmantes e importantes para la presentación visual de la historia del cine.
En conclusión, vayan a verla, no porque sea la película de acción mejor hecha, sino porque Aquaman representa los vestigios de un cine que ya estaba muerto desde hace décadas; porque debería de ser la última película de acción en su estilo. Personalmente, no solo me niego, sino me es difícil ver un futuro propio junto a estas obras. Porque si el tiempo no las elimina, yo lo haré.… Expand

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Luchin1Dec 22, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Empieza de una buena forma, pero segundo a segundo va empeorando, pasando de una buena historia de reyes y reinas a una historia aburrida y predecible, lo único que se puede rescatar son los efectos especiales, de ahí nada mas.… Expand

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wesseldjMar 9, 2019

Well this was a fun ride. Great adventure like action, was hell of a roller coaster ride. Even though there isn't much to the story, it was certainly full of plot holes, but the movie wasnt meant to be taken too seriously. But noticeably isWell this was a fun ride. Great adventure like action, was hell of a roller coaster ride. Even though there isn't much to the story, it was certainly full of plot holes, but the movie wasnt meant to be taken too seriously. But noticeably is that Atlantis appears to be populated by white people only. The myth about Atlantis is that it was an island in the Mediterranean or the Southern part of the Atlantic ocean. That means it should be populated with a mix of Mediterranean or African people. And that means people with a darker skin and darker hair color. That wasn't the case in the entire movie. So I am afraid its yet again a bit of a white washed Hollywood depiction. In this case it's not the fault of Hollywood, most action hero comics are a bit white supremacists. Not trying to politicize the movie, but its worrisome that these kind of things are starting to get noticeable which influences the movie going experience and enjoyability....… Expand

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imthenoobJan 3, 2019

Visually appealing with a pretty solid cast but it gets off to a slow start and it doesn't really take off until the final act. It's a solid movie, entertaining at times for sure, but it could have been a lot better.