Aquaman
Warner Bros. | Release Date: December 21, 2018
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LeonardoVilarDec 28, 2018
By far the most entertaining comic book movie of the year. Amazing fight scenes, incredible visual effects, AQUAMAN is a huge game change for the DCEU. I hope James Wan can make more movies for DC.
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Nima_HN79Dec 28, 2018
Great movie! Great action! Great soundtracks! Don’t attention to the reviws!
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QuietlionmusicDec 29, 2018
A wild and epic ride packed with a detailed underwater universe you never knew existed.
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PecetowiecDec 21, 2018
The script is dull but director James Wan gives this movie so much life. Delightful visuals, weird music, Jason Momoa's and Amber Heard's charisma, all of this is just amazing. If you enjoy high budget B movies which are so over the top, youThe script is dull but director James Wan gives this movie so much life. Delightful visuals, weird music, Jason Momoa's and Amber Heard's charisma, all of this is just amazing. If you enjoy high budget B movies which are so over the top, you will probably like Aquaman.… Expand
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DaigoustDec 30, 2018
Até o momento o melhor filme da DC, estou dando nota maxima para contrapor a nota 55 dos críticos sem nocao, mas na verdade dou nota 8, ele é longo porém cheio de ação e sempre acontecendo alguma coisa, ou seja, passa rápido e nao éAté o momento o melhor filme da DC, estou dando nota maxima para contrapor a nota 55 dos críticos sem nocao, mas na verdade dou nota 8, ele é longo porém cheio de ação e sempre acontecendo alguma coisa, ou seja, passa rápido e nao é cansativo!!! estou… Expand
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Woziak99Dec 23, 2018
Aquaman is a total blast, a full on melodramatic visual spectacle about a reluctant hero born of two worlds who is shunned by his Atlantean heritage due to his Mother, Atlanta, wonderful played by Nicole Kidman falling in love with a surfaceAquaman is a total blast, a full on melodramatic visual spectacle about a reluctant hero born of two worlds who is shunned by his Atlantean heritage due to his Mother, Atlanta, wonderful played by Nicole Kidman falling in love with a surface dweller, Arthur played Temeura Morrison. The story is a simple story about family and love, the action is frantic and some of the dialogue cheesy but who cares when your having this much fun. Jason Momoah knocks it out of the park and Amber Heard is suprisingly good as his partner in saving the world, their chemistry is just one of the two beautiful love stories wonderfully interwoven in this epic fantasy superhero adventure. The villain Orm, played by Patrick Wilson is cheese personified, but his message is not. Orm wants to attack the surface world for pollutating the oceans and destroyong the sealife. The tonal shift is so subtle, that one minute your laughing and the next you have a tear in your eye, that's what makes this film so beautiful, it has so many messages and the more you watch the film, the more you will fall in love with it. Go see this movie in Imax 3d to fully appreciate the wonder of Atlantis and please Warner Brothers, hire James Wan to make Aquaman 2 because watching this film in Imax 3d is so exhillerating that I and many more fans will become addicted to Wan's thrilling style of action adventure movies.… Expand
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DontBeNastyDec 26, 2018
provided that I haven't seen Wonder woman and justice league yet, Aquaman is the first DCU film I can FINALLY get behind. Aquaman accomplishes exactly what it sets out to do, deliver colorful, over the top comic book action, and it succeedsprovided that I haven't seen Wonder woman and justice league yet, Aquaman is the first DCU film I can FINALLY get behind. Aquaman accomplishes exactly what it sets out to do, deliver colorful, over the top comic book action, and it succeeds with witty characters and a sense of adventure and grandeur I haven't felt in a movie for a long time. It does have some flaws, like the movie uses some somewhat misplaced flashbacks to explain Arthur's backstory and I would prefer if it was all in the beginning as a normal sequence. Another thing is that it might be a bit hard to follow with all the kingdom and their plights thrown around and it might leave the uninitiated, like myself, a bit lost and slow to pick up what is going on. But besides these issues the movie is still pretty great. Not some sort of cinematic masterpiece, mind you, but it would be unfair to judge it as some oscar bait trash. Don't judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree.… Expand
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KenmeiDec 27, 2018
This is a very self-aware movie that knows what it's doing by ignoring the many plot holes, to focus on the fun times offered by Jason Mamoa whenever he's on screen. Amber Heard does a great job as Mera, who really steals the show half theThis is a very self-aware movie that knows what it's doing by ignoring the many plot holes, to focus on the fun times offered by Jason Mamoa whenever he's on screen. Amber Heard does a great job as Mera, who really steals the show half the time she's on screen and has wonderful chemistry with Mamoa. There are many plot holes however. Things that just aren't explained before they move onto the next portion of the movie. And the main villain is almost comically evil throughout the movie. Even though he's well acted, it comes off at a little bland for my tastes. The visuals were great, even if most of the outfits throughout the movie are seemingly ripped from a bad 70's comic book movie. But there's just a ton of fun to be had with this movie. Especially considering the fact that the DC movies have just been utter garbage up to this point, besides Wonder Woman. It was nice to watch a movie that didn't feel like it needed to be the savior of the DC cinematic universe. It knew what it wanted to be throughout the movie and it doesn't apologize for a lot of the negative aspects that come with it. I respect the filmmakers decision to do that and it might have saved this movie from being a total piece of crap if they had tried to change anything.… Expand
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FNBosquimDec 24, 2018
O filme possui vários pontos altos, me surpreendeu positivamente, mas também teve alguns pontos baixos que não influenciaram na qualidade do filme.
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GenPattonXDec 28, 2018
I think the movie overall is very good, one of the best that the DCEU has delivered so far. Visually is amazing, the music is uplifting, powerful and beautiful. The story is a type that we have seen before, but then again these comics wereI think the movie overall is very good, one of the best that the DCEU has delivered so far. Visually is amazing, the music is uplifting, powerful and beautiful. The story is a type that we have seen before, but then again these comics were written 50 years ago, for me the movie kept it interesting all the way, there are several good humor moments, emotional moments too, the characters are well developed throughout the movie and so you get strong and believable connections between them, the acting from everyone is very good.
There are many powerful scenes, great fighting scenes and the main battle has a scale and epicness that for moments resembles the third movie of the Lord of the Rings. In all, the movie is well put together, it flows and keeps you interested. The only thing I would point out is the fact that at least 4 times the characters got interrupted by a blast, that felt a bit repetitive, but the movie does places back the DCEU at a very respectable level, since it suffered a bit from Justice League. Very good job and thank you.… Expand
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rak_ibDec 23, 2018
Great Movie.Loved It.It has nice action story & visual effects.Jason Momoa & Amber heard shares nice on screen chemistry.If you like superhero movies then it's a must watch.Best movie from DC so far.
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luciacroninDec 29, 2018
Aquaman is jam-packed with action, comedy and adventure. There are several villians/anti-heroes to keep the audience engaged without ruining the plot. Most of the character development is done well alongside brilliant acting done by JasonAquaman is jam-packed with action, comedy and adventure. There are several villians/anti-heroes to keep the audience engaged without ruining the plot. Most of the character development is done well alongside brilliant acting done by Jason Momoa, Amber Heard and Patrick Wilson. The movie was overall really entertaining, especially for superhero fanatics.… Expand
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GyerJan 3, 2019
The critics are so out of touch it's laughable. Ignore them - this movie is GREAT! Second best DC superhero movie to the awesome Wonder Woman, it's packed with stunning visuals and fight scenes, with a decent story to boot. Oh yeah, and theThe critics are so out of touch it's laughable. Ignore them - this movie is GREAT! Second best DC superhero movie to the awesome Wonder Woman, it's packed with stunning visuals and fight scenes, with a decent story to boot. Oh yeah, and the two leads aren't half bad to look at either :D… Expand
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SquaredRenDec 25, 2018
This movie is your typical "find this item....but unnecessary obstacles are in the way" type of thing. The love interest didn't grew properly, she was more like a fling. The Black Manta actor needs to go back to acting school ASAP. Very fewThis movie is your typical "find this item....but unnecessary obstacles are in the way" type of thing. The love interest didn't grew properly, she was more like a fling. The Black Manta actor needs to go back to acting school ASAP. Very few special effects didn't look good. Positives?
This movie had a great environmental message that merged well with the villains goals. It also has non-stop special effects that hits home when done right. The action sequences are great and very original. There will be things that you have never seen before done in a movie. Overall it's not a GREAT film, but it's certainly worth your time.… Expand
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FehhDec 25, 2018
Visualmente deslumbrante e com cenas de ação de tirar o fôlego James Wan entrega um filme épico, um dos melhores da DC e um dos melhores de super heróis sem dúvida.
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khanhchau1407Dec 27, 2018
This film is awesome. I love the animations and the sound effects.
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WebMikeMar 18, 2019
A hero's journey movie with hidden depths, Jason Momoa dives back into the role of Aquaman with a fresh take. Alongside him are a great cast in Patrick Wilson (Ocean Master), Amber Heard (Mera), Dolph Lundgren (King Nereus), and others.A hero's journey movie with hidden depths, Jason Momoa dives back into the role of Aquaman with a fresh take. Alongside him are a great cast in Patrick Wilson (Ocean Master), Amber Heard (Mera), Dolph Lundgren (King Nereus), and others. Dazzling visuals complement the well-choreographed fight sequences. The score is great, but some song selection felt out of place. A slightly long run-time, but a fun ride to be had.… Expand
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Ascended333Oct 26, 2021
Aquaman is as concerned with scientific accuracy as “Spongebob Squarepants” And
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9
sedoiDec 31, 2018
The best comic book movie I saw this year, and I saw all of them with exception of Avengers.
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damocles1974Dec 25, 2018
The fact that this movie gets only mixed reviews from "professional" critic once more underlines how out of touch they are when it comes to comic movies. The Success of the MCU had a steep price that many comics movies have to pay: TheThe fact that this movie gets only mixed reviews from "professional" critic once more underlines how out of touch they are when it comes to comic movies. The Success of the MCU had a steep price that many comics movies have to pay: The expectance that comic movies have to appease to classical movie structures. I'm quite fond of the fact that this movie cheerfully embraces the notion of comics to be a "bag `o` wonders". It's cheerfull, it's loud, it colourfull, sometimes it has a message, sometimes not, it's sometimes downright silly...

What's not to love? And damn, it looks good. This is one rare example of CGI and 3D done right.… Expand
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andre27Dec 22, 2018
Adorei o filme. A história é toda ela bem explicada desde o inicio, o actor é top e todo o elenco é otimo. A nação Atlantida esta muito bem caracterizada e explicada e apesar de algumas cenas parecerem meio jogadas é um excelente filme.
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LuhterJan 13, 2019
I know people want so much for DC getting a win, and Aquaman is imho the best cinematic current univ DC movie, but the movie is just mediocre.

Pros: Momoa is a good casting choice and brings flair to the character. CGI are top notch and someI know people want so much for DC getting a win, and Aquaman is imho the best cinematic current univ DC movie, but the movie is just mediocre.

Pros:
Momoa is a good casting choice and brings flair to the character. CGI are top notch and some of the scenes are visually stunning. There is a fight mid-movie which was excellently choreographed and shot. Writing is decent first half.

Cons:
Momoa and Amber have a few scenes in which he looks so bored and out of character. The story is bald in the second part. The reveal near the end with his mother is so far-fetched and takes away all the tension. Not only that but Aquaman's " I don't care" attitude makes it lack any tension. Last fight is exactly the opposite of the previous fight I mentioned in terms of quality. Mera and Aquaman relationship is forcibly written. The villain's plot is a joke (I'm not referring to the brother), if you take all his screen time out, the story would be exactly the same.

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Bottom line, the movie never excels at anything, except maybe CGI. It's a decent movie, I think fans of the character will love it, but other than that, it's way too overhyped… Expand
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The_Man_XXJan 2, 2019
I liked Aquamam it was big,colorful, fun and overall an enjoyable DC superhero movie however it did have some significant flaws.

I can say that Aquamam was DC’s most ambitious movie to date and they nailed most.The first act of the movie isI liked Aquamam it was big,colorful, fun and overall an enjoyable DC superhero movie however it did have some significant flaws.

I can say that Aquamam was DC’s most ambitious movie to date and they nailed most.The first act of the movie is pretty solid you get some backstory on Author Curry, some nice foundation for the plot and interesting interactions between Aquamam and the villain Black Manta earlier on which the movie does a good job of making you understand his motivations for hating Aquamam and wanting to kill him and Makes Aquamam reconsider some of his actions regarding Black Manta which was some nice writing.

The second act of the movie was surprisingly the weakest just when the story was about to kick into gear the movie gets goofy I mean characters like Mera and Aquaman become cartoony and silly as the movie’s attempts to make you laugh becomes forced and awkward I mean there is literally toilet humor in this movie.It looked like two different people were directing the movie compared to the first half of the movie. Even characters like Black Manta became campy with him saying some weird dialogue. I wouldn’t say the second act is terrible but compared to the first act of the movie it’s just not as good.Luckily the movie comes into focus in the last third of the movie with some very good action, compelling story and surprisingly great CGI throughout the movie and some of the best I’ve seen in a long while.

The best characters in the movie were undoubtedly Aquaman and Mera. Jason Mamoa and Amber Heard had nice chemistry with each other even in the goofy scenes, Aquaman’s journey to becoming King was well done as the movie made you understand why he reluctant to be King and how Aquaman’s character grew throughout the movie especially with the help of Mera who also has a good mini arc in the movie and she had some badass scenes in the movie and again her best moments was with Aquaman as they went well together.

The villain Ocean Master played by Patrick Wilson was bland, I mean they could have done much more with him but as the movie went on he became just another generic bad guy. Earlier in the movie he had some decent reasons for wanting to have War with the surface and had some good interactions between him and Aquaman since their brothers but you never got to see more of that. Patrick Wilson’s performance wasn’t even bad it was actually decent but the story involving him didn’t have anything significant to do besides being evil because he is a bad guy.

Like I said earlier the visuals were incredible and very colorful especially with the scenes under water and the sea creatures i never knew James Wan was capable of directing a movie with such incredible visuals and great CGI so one thing you could say about Aquaman is that it was truly a spectacle at times. Atlantis and other sea kingdoms looked pretty good and contributed to the story well however sometimes these under water kingdoms like Atlantis felt empty at times I mean it looked interesting but you never got to see more of it besides action scenes and water battles which was kind of disappointing.The action was also very good again the visuals helped make the action good at times especially the final battle it wasn’t the best thing ever but it was very nice.

The story is pretty solid and Aquaman’s journey is interesting as he deals with responsibilities he doesn’t want to have but he grows over time into a hero and despite being campy at times the movie has some pretty funny scenes so that’s another plus.So I enjoyed Aquaman it’s DC best movie since Wonder Woman not as great but still a pretty good movie with a solid story, great CGI and visuals and characters despite a bland villain and silly second act. Hope this continues for DC movies.… Expand
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Darkforge317Jan 5, 2019
This is an amazing movie. I am truly amazed.

They take the time to tell the story, instead of rushing through it. This adds a lot of value to the movie, as I felt as if I was really connecting with the main character. As for the storyThis is an amazing movie. I am truly amazed.

They take the time to tell the story, instead of rushing through it.
This adds a lot of value to the movie, as I felt as if I was really connecting with the main character. As for the story itself, it's very well made.
As for the actor, perfect choice.

I'm also surprised at all the special effects used. They really made the underwater scenes feel underwater.
Voices also sound slightly different under the water, just so that you're constantly reminded of the setting.

Definitely recommended. I'm buying this when it releases on Blu-ray.

I definitely recommend this movie.… Expand
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ThechinamanDec 26, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Aquaman is big win for Warner Bros and DC, a solid Origin story that would make Aquaman a more relatable character for the audience, Art Design was PHENOMENAL, Vfx were great with a solid Third Act,… Expand
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SamSayajinFeb 22, 2019
Popcorn film perfect for action lovers.Black manta is poorly used.Marvel still better sadly for my boy Superman
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skovMar 10, 2019
Overall a good movie.
They especially nailed the story and VFX. Definitely one of the best movies from DC in awhile.
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Tung1501Oct 8, 2019
This movie has great CGI and action scenes, but the content is not so good! By the way, i enjoyed it
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BryanHanDec 22, 2018
I really liked this movie because the graphics in the sea are amazing it's kind of messy but still there's lot of things to watch under the sea and action scenes are amazing. This movie is best movie of DC movie so far/ The metacritic scoreI really liked this movie because the graphics in the sea are amazing it's kind of messy but still there's lot of things to watch under the sea and action scenes are amazing. This movie is best movie of DC movie so far/ The metacritic score is just artistic score they given it should be more higher than 55… Expand
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VirtnapJan 1, 2019
I saw Aquaman in 3D on a huge screen. I don’t like superhero movies. I was not expecting anything more than a little CGI eye candy, and the chance to look at Jason Momoa for a while. While it’s true that probably 50% or more of the movie isI saw Aquaman in 3D on a huge screen. I don’t like superhero movies. I was not expecting anything more than a little CGI eye candy, and the chance to look at Jason Momoa for a while. While it’s true that probably 50% or more of the movie is action sequences, and while it’s also true that the plot is little more than something to hang the action on, and that the dialog is pretty superficial, I have to admit that I sat wide eyed and riveted through every moment of this epic achievement in 3D visual splendor. Over and over again, I could not believe what I was being treated to. Again and again I found myself mouthing “holy s@#t” as another simply amazing visual unfolded. Though the action was completely over the top, it was so incredibly edited that it managed to be intimate and easy to follow, while being absolutely immense. I also enjoyed Nicole Kidman and the rest of the cast. Jason Momoa was epic. He may not win an Oscar for this role, but he was simply perfect. Bottom line, I was extremely surprised to find that I really enjoyed this movie - enough to write this review and advise others to go and enjoy it too.… Expand
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ArminBakerJan 2, 2019
Aquaman brings a light of hope to the DC cinematic universe with stunning visuals, a straight-forward plot and charming characters.
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GamalaMar 8, 2019
It is good superhero movie. Visuals and music is top on. And Momoa fits the role perfectly.
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MaverickPokerMar 8, 2019
The effects was one of the best parts of this movie! Watching them go though Atlantis with their underwater vehicles was amazing. I loved Amber Heard as Mera and Jason Mamoa was amazing
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ZwelihleOct 5, 2019
Visually stunning with amazing set pieces, the movie leaves one satisfied so it does its job
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popcultprodSep 10, 2019
In the past few years, DC’s movies were more like a hit and miss after Justice League’s under-performance with fans and critics divided over the future of the DCEU.
But with Aquaman, DC fans gained some hope after all. AQUAMAN is a funIn the past few years, DC’s movies were more like a hit and miss after Justice League’s under-performance with fans and critics divided over the future of the DCEU.
But with Aquaman, DC fans gained some hope after all. AQUAMAN is a fun thrilling ride, with fascinating visuals and great action sequences (the chase scene) that worked pretty well with the camera work!

James Wan widens the DCEU with a new underwater world to explore some great characters we see for the first time on the big screen. Jason Momoa’s take on Arthur Curry was bad-ass and he kicks ass with a charismatic touch of his own proving he’s worthy of the role. As for Amber Heard, she gives an excellent performance as Queen Mera and her chemistry with Jason was really compelling. Would’ve liked to see more of Yahya Abdul-Mateen II’s Black Manta as he was a bit underused and his story didn’t really serve the main plot of the movie, but still looking forward to see more of him as Aquaman’s archenemy in the near future.

The writing of this movie was a lot of the time clunky and some of the dialogue sounded too cheesy. Plus, the tone of the movie was super light-hearted and it’s very clear that James Wan tried to make it different than previous movies and drove away from the usual dark tone. A lot of the comedy one-liners didn’t land and were a bit forced.

The score of the movie is pretty good but the use of some pop songs was really buggy, out of place, and should’ve been avoided given that the main theme of the movie is spectacular. Thanks to Rupert Gregson-Williams!

The horror aspect of James Wan was so satisfying and was pretty much clear based on his former experience with the horror genre, pushing the visuals to new a level in this epic underwater opera!
Unfortunately, the final act of the movie was filled with battle scenes that were all over the place and too noisy with too much going on underwater.… Expand
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ajzeg01Sep 21, 2019
I'm going to say right away that I hate the DC Extended Universe. Out of the movies I’ve seen from the series, Batman v Superman, Suicide Squad, and Justice League, I have not liked a single one of them. In fact, they just might be up thereI'm going to say right away that I hate the DC Extended Universe. Out of the movies I’ve seen from the series, Batman v Superman, Suicide Squad, and Justice League, I have not liked a single one of them. In fact, they just might be up there with the worst movies I have ever seen. However, (I can’t believe I’m saying this) I really enjoyed Aquaman. Yeah. The movies starring some of the most iconic and beloved DC characters? Hated them. The movie based on arguably the stupidest DC character that is pretty much only popular because he’s seen as a joke? I really liked it! It had fun action, a brisk pace that took you all over the place, a light tone that didn’t take itself too seriously, enjoyable characters to go on an adventure with, and breathtakingly beautiful colours. Imagine that, a DC movie that’s bright and colourful! I’m a sucker for neon and bioluminescence especially (Avatar, Tron Legacy, and Blade Runner are some of my favourite movies for that aspect alone), and this movie has a lot of that! Some of the CGI looked a little phoney at times, almost like a video game cutscene, but that just added to the charm in my opinion. Another thing I really appreciated was the fact that it was a stand-alone film with little to no connection to the other movies. There’s a loose connection to Wonder Woman and a reference to Justice League, but that’s it. This is the kind of movie they should’ve been making for the DCEU from the beginning, I’m glad that they seem to be going in this lighter, more fun direction rather than the dark, convoluted Zack Snyder stuff. I highly recommend this movie if you just want to have a good time. It’s The Little Mermaid meets Indiana Jones meets Black Panther featuring battle sharks, crab people, and dinosaurs! Doesn’t that sound awesome? If it does, you’ll like this movie a lot, I think! I’m gonna go watch Wonder Woman and Shazam now. Maybe I do like the DCEU after all!… Expand
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ERoachOct 1, 2019
This is just a blast of a movie. Jason Momoa is ridiculously fun and when the action is fantastic, the acting is superb, and everything else lines up, you only need a decent story to have a great film like this.
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MATT75778Nov 26, 2019
My best movie ever. I love the choice of actors, story, as well as animations.
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BullyMaguireDec 6, 2021
You know I actually think in my opinion this is the best DCEU film. The character of Aquaman is great and Jason Mamoa absolutely nailed the role. I think this movie is about the same quality level as Black Panther. The story definitely couldYou know I actually think in my opinion this is the best DCEU film. The character of Aquaman is great and Jason Mamoa absolutely nailed the role. I think this movie is about the same quality level as Black Panther. The story definitely could have been executed better as there was a lot of exposition dump. But it more than makes up for it with the beautiful visuals and CGI. The action scenes were pretty cool and the two villains Ocean Master and Black Manta were great. A lot of people dismiss Oceanmaster as another cliche villain but that is because they didn't pay close attention to his motivations.… Expand
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Cereal-KillerDec 21, 2018
Despite the cringe and silly dialogues and sometimes bad acting, Aquaman has a solid and simple plot, a charismatic cast, a great villain with a plausible motivation, an amazing action and it´s visually outstanding. Totally worth watching it.
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JoeiDec 28, 2018
I don't know what movie some critics watched?
It is a fun, exciting and action packed movie that leaves you wanting to know what happens next. The casting was near perfect and the chemistry between them is great. While itdoes suffer from aI don't know what movie some critics watched?
It is a fun, exciting and action packed movie that leaves you wanting to know what happens next. The casting was near perfect and the chemistry between them is great. While itdoes suffer from a little too much silly 'marvel' humor… Expand
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GoooonerDec 23, 2018
Visual masterclass and a decent origin story. And It has sharks with lasers. WHAT ELSE DO YOU WANT???
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Imperius147Dec 22, 2018
-story is decent
-beautiful CGI visuals...underwater star wars(old one, nope Disney ****)
-soundtrack is fantastic,I must have.
Congratulations, finally good DC movie
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H200179Dec 28, 2018
The Movie is so cool! You don’t feel tired at all of time! It’s so enjoyable,don’t listen to the reviews.
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ledaumasDec 21, 2018
We absolutely loved this visually entertaining movie with funny and likable characters. Critics are idiots if they can’t appreciate the beauty of this water film whether above ground or underwater.
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VifargentDec 23, 2018
This movies remind me the goold old days of the 80's/90's movies. Just a savant mix of cheesy scenes, serious ones, over the top costumes, epic battles and scenery. The CGI can be a little "bad" sometimes, but it's like watching this good oldThis movies remind me the goold old days of the 80's/90's movies. Just a savant mix of cheesy scenes, serious ones, over the top costumes, epic battles and scenery. The CGI can be a little "bad" sometimes, but it's like watching this good old saturday morning shows (even if at the 90's era, CGI are relatively uncomon). I have the feeling of reading a comics when i see this imperfect but controled CGI. I'm going to have 30 years old, and the kind, somewhere in my memory, somewhere in my mind, who watched tv series on saturday morning and reading comics, is trully happy. Same for the man i become.… Expand
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SirSX3Dec 29, 2018
Best of the DCEU so far. Keep your preconceived biases of DC movies aside and just enjoy the ride. Definitely watch it in IMAX 3D if you can, it's meant to be watched that way. If you're a Aquaman comics fan, then you'll definitely enjoy it;Best of the DCEU so far. Keep your preconceived biases of DC movies aside and just enjoy the ride. Definitely watch it in IMAX 3D if you can, it's meant to be watched that way. If you're a Aquaman comics fan, then you'll definitely enjoy it; the film adapts the source material very well. The development of the Aquatic world is very well done. The visuals are very striking and the use of colours are very well done. The action sequences are incredible as expected of Director James Wan. Jason Momoa completely exemplifies badass. Supporting cast are wonderful as well. This movie will not disappoint you!… Expand
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HJRodrigoDec 29, 2018
Great popcorn film. Wonder Woman had more depth, but the action in Aquaman was far more spectacular. Wonder Woman and Aquaman are the only two good movies that DC has released recently.
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NShep53Dec 26, 2018
James Wan pulled off an incredible feat with this film. It is visually stunning. The narrative serves the picture well. And all the performances all around are great, especially Jason Momoa, Amber Heard and Nicole Kidman.
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baltowolfDec 29, 2018
The film can be mistaken in some points, but the mistakes do not take the brightness of the film, so much that it was not perfect because of some mistakes, which I will not speak about here but spoilers, but the film is wonderful, veryThe film can be mistaken in some points, but the mistakes do not take the brightness of the film, so much that it was not perfect because of some mistakes, which I will not speak about here but spoilers, but the film is wonderful, very faithful to the comics and the characters with a lot of charisma, I loved everyone!
The action scenes are spectacular, I was hypnotized, besides the graphic beauty that is this film, undoubtedly is well wronged seen the medium criticism in some sites, but remains one of the best films of the year!… Expand
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einarpazDec 26, 2018
The best DCEU movie at the time. Way better than Justice League and Batman v Superman and evan Wonder Woman. Support this movie, it really makes justice to the source material.
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Davrosdaleks1Dec 29, 2018
9/10

Aquaman is the second DCU movie to hit it out of the park. Though, I concede that Wonder Woman still had the stronger story. The whole thing looks great. The film goes full balls-to-the wall in creating the entire fictional kingdom of9/10

Aquaman is the second DCU movie to hit it out of the park. Though, I concede that Wonder Woman still had the stronger story.

The whole thing looks great. The film goes full balls-to-the wall in creating the entire fictional kingdom of Atlantis and several other underwater kingdoms and locations. The whole thing has an 80's fantasy/sci-fi/adventure feel to it. A lot of work went into the details on this. The movie includes one dress and one visual sequence (you'll know it when you see it) that really catch your eye. The fight sequences, including a full-scale battle, really nail it. I also applaud the movie's effort to bring Black Manta and Ocean Master's outfits to life without majorly reworking the designs.

The script does a fair job of balancing drama and comedy. Jason Momoa remains utterly cool and charming as the lead. He and Amber Heard as Mera have good chemistry. Credit should also be given to Patrick Wilson as Ocean Master. He is a complete jerk in this, but you always understand where he is coming from and why he feels justified in what he is doing.

The movie does try to cram in a little too much. We get Aquaman's backstory, Atlantis' surprisingly in-depth backstory, all three of Aquaman's best known villains, and practically every major supporting character except Aqualad. You do tend to get thrown from one scene to the next, and I wished Mera and Aquaman had a little more time to build their relationship. Still, I do give director James Wan credit for trying to get in as much of the Aquaman mythos as possible. There is a lot of thought put into this world. The script is busy, but it isn't confusing or particularly jerky. You are given all the info. needed, and the flashbacks about Aquaman's origin are really well integrated and don't overstay their welcome.… Expand
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xbestmanx1Dec 22, 2018
this movie is the saviour of *worlds of dc* brand . it has an amazing visual effects and acting is very good as well .
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MallRat15Dec 30, 2018
A very cool and fun DC movie to watch. Jason Mamoa is great in the leading role and has great chemistry with the supporting cast. Movie drags out a little to much for my liking and many scenes are longer than necessary. Still an entertainingA very cool and fun DC movie to watch. Jason Mamoa is great in the leading role and has great chemistry with the supporting cast. Movie drags out a little to much for my liking and many scenes are longer than necessary. Still an entertaining movie to watch with great visuals and effects.… Expand
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ScornfulOrcDec 26, 2018
Occasionally brainless with some weird decisions mixed in but its a heap of fun
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tyano123Dec 30, 2018
The movie is cool. It was fun to watch and definitely a blast. I enjoyed it a lot.
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SiliconeDec 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 DCEUThis 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… Expand
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andre_rosselDec 24, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I left the cinema renewing something i believe was lost. I was actually happy of watching the movie. Was beyond killing time and i would happily watched again.
First the obvious. The effects are great, just like any big movie this times, but acuaman wont dissapoint at all here.
Second the characters. Acuaman is a believable badass who has the courage of being nice when needed. And thankfully avoid the desperation for trying to be cool or funny that it so common. The villain is actually a 3d character and not a crazy tyrant with a very dumb reason, more vergil like and less generic (steppenwolf). The star here is the princess, a strong female character that is not only bearable to watch but also a pleasure to see. Probably stronger and smarter than aquaman but with the extremely rare power of not being annoying and without the so common need of pestering anyone everytime by telling them how awesome she is (hey wonder woman) .She is actually supportive and nice. Please DC keep going, in a world when we barely stand Marvel we are in need of a true hero.… Expand
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lordriperDec 25, 2018
Best MCU movie!! The look of the characters is just perfect! A fun adventure like a hero movie must be !!
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Cygnus_NovaJan 1, 2019
Easily the best stand alone super hero film to date, one of the best movies of 2018. While Infinity was big and spectacular it required prior knowledge, this movie didn't require such and explained everything perfectly. The action scenes wereEasily the best stand alone super hero film to date, one of the best movies of 2018. While Infinity was big and spectacular it required prior knowledge, this movie didn't require such and explained everything perfectly. The action scenes were fantastic, and the CG was good too. The characters felt fleshed out, and so did the story. The visuals are beautiful, and the soundtrack is just the icing on top with orchestral and synth arrangements with plenty of licensed tracks too. This movie really is for everyone because it isn't overly superhero-y, which is fine. If James Wan wants to direct the next Guardians movie, let him. Overall the movie was fantastic, an easy 10/10.… Expand
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DanielPaaxJan 3, 2019
This a great epic movie and at the same time a very very wear, Momoa as Aquaman is great Amanber as Mera is fantastic, and the Ocean Master genius. The script is really good but many things happening in only one movie, but won't missThis a great epic movie and at the same time a very very wear, Momoa as Aquaman is great Amanber as Mera is fantastic, and the Ocean Master genius. The script is really good but many things happening in only one movie, but won't miss nothing. The effects are good but the construction of the landscapes is very creepy, but Atlantis is amazing. My Favorite part of the movie that epic final. A very good movie with many details in the rhythm and for a moments blackmailer. But god this is a really enjoyable movie. I think for me the best of the DC universe in epicness.… Expand
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noob328Dec 8, 2020
justice for depp. fire amber heard! this film was decent but bad reviews due to amber
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HealingToolboxJan 1, 2019
I think this puts James Wan in the same league as JJ Abrams. Audience I saw it with clapped at the end. I tell you: We have not seen such a creative fantasy script and VFX since the last JJ film. While James and JJ both lack the strongI think this puts James Wan in the same league as JJ Abrams. Audience I saw it with clapped at the end. I tell you: We have not seen such a creative fantasy script and VFX since the last JJ film. While James and JJ both lack the strong moral compass of Spielberg, excepting this, Aquaman is as creative a fantasy script and VFX as you could hope for. I come from seeing close to every fantasy movie and superhero movie made. I first liked James Wan on the X-Files and have followed his horror films from a distance. James brings a great deal together here. He’s working with well-worn tropes but manages again and again to make them seem fresh. Thor: Ragnarok is the appropriate comparison here, another crowd please, another comic book come to life successfully. Aquaman has more weight and depth than Thor:R due to its hero's journey arc. I see critics criticizing Aquaman for clashes of tone. When multiple critics say this and I do not, I always wonder how many were simply looking between the screen and checking their emails on their smart phone. I went to art school and have written 44 books where shadings of tone visually and verbally are crucial. Aquaman is a masterful blending of goofy and serious moods. Even an octopus playing multiple drums fits in. A lesser presence in one or more of the main roles could have sunk this effort. The plot point shuffling of trident fight one ending inconclusively leading to a whole middle section hero's journey to get to the second and final trident fight, is amazing effective to keep the narrative afloat. The drone rooftop chase footage is used to great effect. In a behind the scenes YouTube, James says at a superhero movie the audience should feel like they are learning something from the characters; and, that they inspire us to see our own capacity to do good in our own lives. Aquaman does 9/10 on both of these.… Expand
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PanchogulDec 25, 2018
Entretenida de principio a fin, buen elenco, buenos personajes e increíbles efectos especiales, debe verse en 3D
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JokohamaDec 21, 2018
Thor: Underwater | The little mermen
Nice visual, simple story, gotta love Amber Heard's perfect waterproof makeup. Oh and R.I.P Snyder's Justice League. :(
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garhentMar 8, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It was a fun movie. It was a bit disjointed with all of the scene jumps and different races of Atlanteans going on. I wanted to see more Black Manta personally than Ocean Master, but wait and see in the future.… Expand
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joegernautApr 3, 2019
just got this in 3D dvd and we LOVE IT ! Way better then what people are saying . don't forget people just like to spread pain for fun Online ,watch it your self and see . No 3D No SELL ! KEEP 3D ALIVE !
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SSH83Jan 10, 2019
The one most fit to rule often isn't the one who wants it most. This movie is a perfect blend of diversity, classic heroism, and key original takes to get audience interested. Any liberal person would be celebrating the success of changing aThe one most fit to rule often isn't the one who wants it most. This movie is a perfect blend of diversity, classic heroism, and key original takes to get audience interested. Any liberal person would be celebrating the success of changing a blonde white man character into a tattoo'd polynesian. A progressive would be studying why this one worked but the other attempts failed. A power-mad regressive though... would attack the minority stars of the movies because they don't want to share the spotlight.… Expand
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webextSep 7, 2019
I'm so impressed by the film. It's such unexpected pleasure. There is nothing hard or extremely complex, but it touches you every time with emotions. I like every character here. It's probably the best DC film after Nolan's for me yet. ThisI'm so impressed by the film. It's such unexpected pleasure. There is nothing hard or extremely complex, but it touches you every time with emotions. I like every character here. It's probably the best DC film after Nolan's for me yet. This is definitely the kind of movie I like to watch in cinema for enjoying.… Expand
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RalfbergsAug 21, 2019
I enjoyed it, maybe a bit too long, but action scenes were nice and also interesting to see Aquaman's world Atlantis. I am no comic reader so dont know how true to the core it is but was enjoyable watch.
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DB8Jan 6, 2019
With so many standout action sequences and moments of pure joy its hard to choose a favorite scene! Orm as well as Black Manta are fantastic villains and are exhilarating to watch on screen, their presence brings an unrivaled tension that weWith so many standout action sequences and moments of pure joy its hard to choose a favorite scene! Orm as well as Black Manta are fantastic villains and are exhilarating to watch on screen, their presence brings an unrivaled tension that we haven't seen in the DCEU since Zod In Man Of Steel. The third act in this film is also phenomenal to behold with, Its worth seeing this film just for the CGI and visual effects alone. The negatives of the film for me involve some cringy/forced dialogue and music choices which take you out of the film, most noticeably in the second act during the Desert scenes.… Expand
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WhiskeyStoriesDec 23, 2018
Aquaman's promotional material would have you believe that it's a big dumb dudebro superhero flick from 2003, but that's not entirely true.

I was ready to write it off 5 minutes in, but then a freaking Sigur Rós song started playing toAquaman's promotional material would have you believe that it's a big dumb dudebro superhero flick from 2003, but that's not entirely true.

I was ready to write it off 5 minutes in, but then a freaking Sigur Rós song started playing to beautiful imagery and something just clicked. From then on forward Aquaman got more and more enjoyable. It has a charming and playful spirit of adventure, packed with relentless action, set-pieces and locations (enough to fill an entire Tv season) and James Wan's inventive direction is wonderfully off the charts. All the visuals and Amber Heard in her white desert rose outfit are simply S T U N N I N G!

While the dialogue is atrocious and there's Pitbull's abominable Africa cover in the middle, I'm tempted to say that Aquaman has the potential to be this generation's The Mummy (1999).… Expand
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KaueJan 5, 2019
Aquaman apesar de ser um filme básico de origem, consegue ser espetacular em seu visual, pitoresco e com uma direção incrivel do James Wan. Jason Momoa tem carisma para o filme prosseguir, e os demais personagens executam bem seus papeis.Aquaman apesar de ser um filme básico de origem, consegue ser espetacular em seu visual, pitoresco e com uma direção incrivel do James Wan. Jason Momoa tem carisma para o filme prosseguir, e os demais personagens executam bem seus papeis. Apesar dos vilões serem caricatos, eles se encaixam bem nesse "Novo Univserso DC" colorido. Finalizando; Aquaman é divertido, colorido, com cenas de ação excelentes e assumindo que é brega com a marca de James Wan. NOTA 10.… Expand
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AMFcriticJan 10, 2019
A pretty good, fun, exciting and very, very, very epic adaptation of comics. 73.6 / 100 (7)
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GarethBJan 4, 2019
Decent entry to the superhero genre, Wan gets the most out of the cast, amazing cgi and action. The movie hurtles along at breakneck speed and is a little over the top at times. It doesn't take itself too seriously and benefits from that unlike BvS.
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iammoviefanAug 12, 2019
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JeffB4125May 10, 2019
One of those films that gives you so damn much that it somehow overcomes what on paper is a godawful script. So colorful, so fun and so reverberating with the obvious passion of the its creative team and directors, this film sets itself apartOne of those films that gives you so damn much that it somehow overcomes what on paper is a godawful script. So colorful, so fun and so reverberating with the obvious passion of the its creative team and directors, this film sets itself apart from the slog of Superhero films… Expand
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BalirinaJan 3, 2019
Thanks to James Wan for this fantastic movie! From all DC movies this one is the best. Visual effects, actors and their characters, music, action scenes - I liked everything. Especially I liked that Aquaman movie is colorful, is full ofThanks to James Wan for this fantastic movie! From all DC movies this one is the best. Visual effects, actors and their characters, music, action scenes - I liked everything. Especially I liked that Aquaman movie is colorful, is full of bright colors, the whole atmosphere is optimistic, light-hearted, unlike others DC movies (except may be Wonder Woman) are dark, total gray and even got me depressing feelings. I really hope that Aquaman has been a big turning point for DC and from now their movies will have more light, fun (and better CGI). Aquaman is movie not only for young people and superhero funs, but for all family. I watched it twice - with my friends and with my daughter 5 y.o and my mother - we all liked it a lot. James Wan and of course Jason Momoa could transform one of the most ridiculous , lamest superhero into a great superhero.… Expand
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DennisModeJan 8, 2019
Quite enjoyable! Definitely worth watching.
The CGI is a tad overused in the first half and there are a few too many 'hero shots' but the film gets over its cheesiness pretty quickly and presents an interesting and funny main character inQuite enjoyable! Definitely worth watching.
The CGI is a tad overused in the first half and there are a few too many 'hero shots' but the film gets over its cheesiness pretty quickly and presents an interesting and funny main character in Aquaman, his similarly witty companion Mira, and a fascinating world filled with beauty, terror and a very nice layer of intrigue on top. Some of the jokes fall a little flat and some of the scenes are a touch too cheesy but overall, Aquaman is a fun and compelling watch.… Expand
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moviesastvJan 8, 2019
9/10

Aquaman is The Best Movie in 2018. The Movie is so damn cool and is loaded up with nail-gnawing moments didn't anticipate this from the Dc universe. The trailer was promising Taking the trailer as a thought of Dc films the trailers9/10

Aquaman is The Best Movie in 2018.

The Movie is so damn cool and is loaded up with nail-gnawing moments didn't anticipate this from the Dc universe. The trailer was promising Taking the trailer as a thought of Dc films the trailers have done to publicity up the motion picture yet the consequence of the motion picture isn't that great yet Aquaman transformed it, it's an astonishing motion picture. It did live up the desires for fans the manner in which they venerate Arthur and Mera's relationship in funnies! A few scenes were very paramount ( Won't state them as it's a non-spoiler survey) ... Aquaman is an exceptionally intriguing character he's proficient to do numerous kinds of stuff you'll know when you watch the motion picture he's boss, Funny a decent blend of a superhuman identity! Aquaman is an unquestionable requirement watch motion picture.

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RONSAIDITMar 5, 2019
this turned out to be a better film than i was expecting, im not a fan of jason momoa but i got to say he was good in this, good family film
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Axe_PagodeMar 8, 2019
Fantastically Fun Movie. Jason Momoa and Amber Heard were a great team in an energetic and exciting movie. This was the best version of Aquaman across all media genres. Hello World! We have a badass making his mark in the ocean.
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KjaxMar 10, 2019
Despite knowing this Aquaman is not quite like the Aquaman in the comics, I really enjoyed the movie's version of it. Jason Momoa played the part brilliantly, and Amber Heard was incredible (and gorgeous) in her role as Mera. Patrick WilsonDespite knowing this Aquaman is not quite like the Aquaman in the comics, I really enjoyed the movie's version of it. Jason Momoa played the part brilliantly, and Amber Heard was incredible (and gorgeous) in her role as Mera. Patrick Wilson also played the villain very convincingly, even though I had watched Aquaman's animated movies and knew how it was going to end. Nicole Kidman, as usual, is a Vision. Can't wait for part 2!… Expand
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pooyamovieApr 6, 2019
Aquaman was a Very good movie but not the Best This Movie Was a Long Time and It made the viewer Tired.
Warner Brothers Studio in this movie make a New and important Superhero.
in this film the Viewer See the origin of Aquaman and enjoiedAquaman was a Very good movie but not the Best This Movie Was a Long Time and It made the viewer Tired.
Warner Brothers Studio in this movie make a New and important Superhero.
in this film the Viewer See the origin of Aquaman and enjoied it.
The only disadvantage of this movie was a long time
Warner Brothers studio must Try for the new Spin off in 2021
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hnestlyontheslyOct 7, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Aguahombre is the best DC movie made since Wonder Woman, which means almost nothing...

In general, it feels like Aquaman suffers from a content problem. His source material is pretty weak, so any adaptation of that material will either be forced to deviate too far or follow too closely. The biracial storyline is pretty prominent, which, as Wife puts it, is a signal for the evil characters, who exclusively call Aquaman a half-breed mongrel (similar warm and fuzzy feelings from the short film in Incredibles 2, Bao). But beyond that innovation, and some humanizing of the Black Manta character (who seems generally pretty bankrupt), there’s not a lot of substance to this two and a half hour romp through the ocean.

There are a lot of Cricket Rules (esp the “mission creep” trope) from the very beginning that get in the way of the Bad Guy doing whatever he wants to destroy the land people from the very beginning. Even despite all the rules, he almost immediately goes about sending massive tsunami to destroy coastal cities and later when negotiations fail, straight up assassinates his rivals with no repercussions.

On the hero’s side of things, Aquaman, as brother’s Wife comments, isn’t really interested in the “second half of life” story of its hero–the Jungian story of his journey. Instead, the film is bogged down by jarring flashbacks of single moment lessons that Aquaman learns as a child with no gesture toward development or reflection afterwards, which gives off a kind of Slumdog Millionaire vibe, like Aquaman is literally relying on twenty second clips of memory to make vital decisions in the present day. Maybe the most poignant development for Aquaman has to do with his realization concerning Black Manta. But the whole Black Manta thing itself is a little weird. He seems like a weirdly small secondary problem compared to the impending doom of the earth, easily dispatched after a few jumped roofs and some cracked bottles of wine Sicilian wine.

Mera’s wooing to accept the legitimacy of land-dwelling includes just two points of reference, the Sahara desert and a quaint town in coastal Sicily. Their travels never take them to the kinds of places on earth that make her question land-dweller’s lifestyles in the first place. Mera has some legitimate concerns about the downsides of consumerism that are never addressed. Also, the ease with which she’s able to find Aquaman in his childhood hometown makes one wonder why he wasn’t surrounded and murdered much earlier by the king’s goons.

The script is unevenly funny–sometimes intentional, as with the “fishman not fishboy” bit, and sometimes less so, as with the “Sea Master” bit, which sounded like a BDSM game than a real title people could roll with.

On superhero cultural amnesia: Aquaman definitely knows about Aquaman, but there’s a definite weird blindspot to the film where he acknowledges that the Justice League has just finished defeating a different threat to humanity together, but now no one can be found to lend him a hand in his life or death struggle against his half-brother. Not an (similarly) indestructible Superman or the world’s fastest man or Wonder Woman or the Batman can spare a moment to check in and see if he needs a hand.

While we’re talking about strange missteps, the beast guarding the trident that’s been missing for “aeons” seems shocked that Aquaman can understand her, even though she’s delivering some pretty select roasts of his family history and legitimacy. And once he explains the situation she backs off pretty quickly and tells him she’s sort of just back up and the trident itself will kill him if he’s not the true heir to the throne, so what’s with that redundancy? Why didn’t the trident let any of the ladies attempt to claim it for the decades that she/they were trapped there?

Also, pretty sure there’s an octopus playing drums at some point during a fight scene that we’re all just going to remain quiet on?

Villain is stronger than the hero: that seems wrong on two fronts. Black Manta is at a number of disadvantages even after his upgrades. The half-brother king breaks his own mother’s quintident early on but after Aquaman proves that some backwards skeleton king from two thousand years ago doesn’t melt his flesh off and he wants it more, Aquaman is able to best him in land-based combat.

Lastly, on the innovative powers front: solo comic book movies usually use the development of one’s powers as a stand in for their emotional growth, but Aquaman doesn’t really do much power growing in this film. He can swim fast, he has super strength, and literally nothing does more than stop him for a little, so it’s hard to see space for new powers or a new take on old powers, really.


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SkoneOke123Jan 30, 2022
Best Superhero Movie ever made. An absolutly amazing film with a very "deep" :) massage.
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DirigiblePulpFeb 16, 2019
Completely insane and utter nonsense. Gloriously over the top and stupid. And knowingly so. Much like Furious 7, this film embraces its cartoon silliness. Though some of the underwater cgi is really clunky and the de-aging of some of theCompletely insane and utter nonsense. Gloriously over the top and stupid. And knowingly so. Much like Furious 7, this film embraces its cartoon silliness. Though some of the underwater cgi is really clunky and the de-aging of some of the actors is awkward and detracts from the scenes they’re in.

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TVJerryJan 10, 2019
This latest origin story comes from the DC Comic hero who's a hybrid of a human lighthouse keeper (Temuera Morrison) and royalty from an underwater kingdom (Nicole Kidman). Jason Momoa takes on the title role with his immense presence and theThis latest origin story comes from the DC Comic hero who's a hybrid of a human lighthouse keeper (Temuera Morrison) and royalty from an underwater kingdom (Nicole Kidman). Jason Momoa takes on the title role with his immense presence and the demeanor of a regular, rough-around-the-edges guy. There's a plot that so feeble it doesn't need to be addressed. The underwater kingdom is full of beautiful, imaginative visuals and slightly bizarre creatures. Director James Wan (primarily known for the "Saw" series) brings his skills with action to create some impressive fight sequences, although (like most of these superhero films) the last big battle is too long and too cluttered. Overall, it's less serious and more fun than many comic book flix. NOTE: Stay thru the closing title sequences for a hint of the sequel.… Expand
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TheQuietGamerApr 19, 2019
This is super cheesy, but James Wan directed the heck out of it. His action and battle sequences are nothing short of epic with the latter being large enough in scale to rival even the most thrilling conflicts in Peter Jackson's Lord of theThis is super cheesy, but James Wan directed the heck out of it. His action and battle sequences are nothing short of epic with the latter being large enough in scale to rival even the most thrilling conflicts in Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy. The CGI is pretty dodgy, but that's kind of forgivable given how nobody's really tried all of this underwater stuff before. Tougher to overlook the on land portions though, especially with those glaringly obvious green screens.

This is kind of like the DCEU's Black Panther. You've got a guy battling for a throne he feels unworthy of and a cast of characters who are ultimately outshined by the world they live in. The film basically takes place in an underwater Wakanda, only with somehow even more fantastical elements. I never formed an emotional connection with anything despite the film's constant efforts to try and convince me that Arthur's mommy issues actually mattered, but I was nonetheless fascinated by all the places I was being taken onscreen.

Our ability to really connect with the characters is hindered by how lively the plot is. There's so much going on that it's hard to believe things never feel overstuffed or exhausting despite the fact that the pace never relents for a single second. Impressive given how having this much content led to Spider-man's cinematic demise twice before he found his way to the MCU. Of course it also doesn't help that Wan layed the Velveeta on thick. A move that feels intentional, but robs the movie of some quality that otherwise would have been there.

Aquaman remains a lot of fun though. It plays out like an action-adventure movie with Jason Momoa trotting around the globe in search of an ancient weapon like some kind of mega-buff Indiana Jones. There's plenty of jaw-dropping spectacle and Atlantis is such an imaginative, fascinating place that it's hard to take your eyes off the screen no matter how irreverent and goofy things can get.

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NexuseponaFeb 20, 2019
It was fun. Not a classic, but who except great deepness from a superhero movie anyway? It was entertaining, worth my money.
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dharmaApr 12, 2019
When you see the score I am giving Aquaman, you know I liked this flick a lot. Heck..I even admit that it is an equivalent of a 'gooey, high calories fried chicken, waffle with cheese'. It is corny...it throws everything but the kitchen sink.When you see the score I am giving Aquaman, you know I liked this flick a lot. Heck..I even admit that it is an equivalent of a 'gooey, high calories fried chicken, waffle with cheese'. It is corny...it throws everything but the kitchen sink. It embraces its silliness and yet..it is fun as hell. James Wan delivers the ultimate comic book film on screen. No pandering to the common audience...no leather uniforms to make the character more 'realistic'. It's simply bringing the comic book literally to live..warts and all. Bravo.… Expand
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Tss5078Jan 23, 2019
In a shocking turn of events, DC Comics made a great movie that isn't about Batman! Finally, with Aquaman, fans get the type of movie they've always wanted from DC, and I see big things for the future of this franchise. Arthur (Jason Momoa)In a shocking turn of events, DC Comics made a great movie that isn't about Batman! Finally, with Aquaman, fans get the type of movie they've always wanted from DC, and I see big things for the future of this franchise. Arthur (Jason Momoa) is the son of the Queen of Atlantis and a mortal man. He was born with extraordinary abilities, but not with the motivation to use them. After his mother was exiled and presumably killed by Atlantis, Arthur wants nothing to do with his people, until a world wide threat forces him to take action. The story here is the same as your basic comic themed film, saving the world while trying to get the girl, but what makes Aquaman really stand out is it's incredible special effects. Seeing as many films as I do, it's difficult to impress me with a little bit of CGI, but this film had some of the best effects I have ever seen! Even if this was a silent film the sheer beauty and magic of this underwater world would still be breath-taking. Jason Momoa stars in his biggest role to date and this guy absolutely killed it. My biggest fear going into this film was that it would be too cartoonish and led by a newcomer, not a great combination, but Momoa is terrific both his personality and in his ability to put on one hell of a fight scene. As for the cartoonish part, there is a little bit of that and it was a turn off, but you do need to pander to the young crowd a film like this is likely to draw. For my money, this is the best DC Comics film since the Dark Knight. I'm not the biggest Superhero fan and I absolutely loved this movie from beginning to end. The two and half hours literally flew by and in the end I was still craving more. I can't wait to see what's next for Aquaman.… Expand
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ElucidateMay 16, 2019
Strictly speaking, this movie isn't that high quality. The dialogue needs work and some of the acting could be better. But Jason Momoa does a great job in his role and the special effects are really well done. The final product is over twoStrictly speaking, this movie isn't that high quality. The dialogue needs work and some of the acting could be better. But Jason Momoa does a great job in his role and the special effects are really well done. The final product is over two hours of straight-up fun and ridiculously high-effort action sequences.… Expand
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bfoore90Jan 20, 2019
Great performance from Jason Mamoa, great visuals and a ton of action make this an obvious win for the DCEU after a fairly rough start with Suicide Squad, Batman V Superman and Justice League(all of which I enjoyed). It's not nearly as goodGreat performance from Jason Mamoa, great visuals and a ton of action make this an obvious win for the DCEU after a fairly rough start with Suicide Squad, Batman V Superman and Justice League(all of which I enjoyed). It's not nearly as good as Wonder Woman or Man of Steel but with that being said, it's still a pretty good movie. It's not perfect by any means, dialogue, pacing and narrative especially in the first half really bog this film down. I liked this movie and I definitely recommend it to those who enjoy action comic book movies… Expand
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shafayat1004Jan 6, 2019
Apart from a slightly dull script. This movie is way better than expected. Definitely in the top with wonder woman.
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MaxPayneIsGodApr 28, 2019
A very pleasant surprise.
Momoa is perfectly cast and suitably "hard" in his role of Aquaman. The supporting cast is also excellent, even Amber Herd works. Tem Morrison also shines as Aquaman's light-house keeper fisherman father.
Some ofA very pleasant surprise.
Momoa is perfectly cast and suitably "hard" in his role of Aquaman. The supporting cast is also excellent, even Amber Herd works. Tem Morrison also shines as Aquaman's light-house keeper fisherman father.
Some of the humor misses the mark, but just as much of it is a home run.
There's hope for DC yet, much, much better than Wonder Woman and a good sign of things to come.… Expand
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MeiLongDongMay 28, 2019
Probably the best superhero movie I've ever seen. So much effort went into this and it will often make your jaw drop. Don't listen to critics. Smoke a J, hit play, shut up and enjoy.
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br_1245Feb 4, 2019
O mais equilibrado filme do Universo Dc. Divertido na medida certa, ação empolgante e clima que empolga durante o desenvolvimento do filme. Basifico de uma jornada do herói, mais muito bem feito!
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