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Justice League: Throne of Atlantis

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  • 20152015
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 12m
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6.6/10
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Justice League: Throne of Atlantis (2015)
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When Atlantian troops assault Metropolis as revenge for the death of their king, the Queen seeks help from the Justice League to find her son who has gone missing during the madness.When Atlantian troops assault Metropolis as revenge for the death of their king, the Queen seeks help from the Justice League to find her son who has gone missing during the madness.When Atlantian troops assault Metropolis as revenge for the death of their king, the Queen seeks help from the Justice League to find her son who has gone missing during the madness.
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  • Director
    • Ethan Spaulding
  • Writers
    • Heath Corson
    • Geoff Johns(graphic novel)
    • Paul Pelletier(graphic novel)
  • Stars
    • Sean Astin(voice)
    • Rosario Dawson(voice)
    • Nathan Fillion(voice)
  • Director
    • Ethan Spaulding
  • Writers
    • Heath Corson
    • Geoff Johns(graphic novel)
    • Paul Pelletier(graphic novel)
  • Stars
    • Sean Astin(voice)
    • Rosario Dawson(voice)
    • Nathan Fillion(voice)
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    • 51User reviews
    • 31Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Justice League: Throne of Atlantis (2015)
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    Sean Astin
    Sean Astin
    • Shazam
    • (voice)
    Rosario Dawson
    Rosario Dawson
    • Wonder Woman
    • (voice)
    Nathan Fillion
    Nathan Fillion
    • Green Lantern
    • (voice)
    Christopher Gorham
    Christopher Gorham
    • The Flash
    • (voice)
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    Matt Lanter
    Matt Lanter
    • Aquaman
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    Sumalee Montano
    Sumalee Montano
    • Mera
    • (voice)
    Shemar Moore
    Shemar Moore
    • Cyborg
    • (voice)
    Jerry O'Connell
    Jerry O'Connell
    • Superman
    • (voice)
    Jason O'Mara
    Jason O'Mara
    • Batman
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    Sam Witwer
    Sam Witwer
    • Orm
    • (voice)
    Melique Berger
    • Sarah Charles
    • (voice)
    Steve Blum
    Steve Blum
    • Lex Luthor
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    • …
    Patrick Cavanaugh
    Patrick Cavanaugh
    • Jimmy Olsen
    • (voice)
    Larry Cedar
    Larry Cedar
    • Thomas Curry
    • (voice)
    Barry Dennen
    Barry Dennen
    • Defense Advisor
    • (voice)
    Paul Eiding
    Paul Eiding
    • Captain
    • (voice)
    • …
    Sirena Irwin
    Sirena Irwin
    • Queen Atlanna
    • (voice)
    Jay Johnson
    Jay Johnson
    • General Lane
    • (voice)
    • (as Jay K. Johnson)
    • Director
      • Ethan Spaulding
    • Writers
      • Heath Corson
      • Geoff Johns(graphic novel)
      • Paul Pelletier(graphic novel)
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    • Trivia
      This animated film is based off the "Throne of Atlantis" storyline which was a 2013 comic book crossover event between the Justice League and Aquaman series in the New 52.
    • Goofs
      Any of the JL without some measure of invulnerability should have been crushed while visiting Atlantis. There is no way that a simple breathing mask would have been anywhere near enough to protect Batman, Cyborg's human flesh, or The Flash from the pressure at that depth. In addition, Superman and Wonder Woman cannot breathe underwater. They should have been unable to speak, and forced to hold their breath during their sojourn under the sea.
    • Quotes

      Green Lantern: What does a mythical, mystical, undersea world need with missiles?

      [pauses]

      Green Lantern: And I so dare you to say that five times fast.

    • Crazy credits
      There is a scene at the end of the closing credits: Orm is imprisoned at Belle Reve, and is approached by Lex Luthor with an offer.
    • Connections
      Featured in Man at Arms: Reforged: Aquaman's Trident (2016)

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    7/10
    I don't talk to fish.....but I do speak Lobster
    Continuing the DC New 52 shared universe initiated by JUSTICE LEAGUE: WAR, we have the long awaited Aquaman origin story in JUSTICE LEAGUE: THRONE OF ATLANTIS. This movie, loosely adapts the second major arc of Geoff John's critically acclaimed "Justice League" comic run. Like its predecessor, THRONE OF ATLANTIS does some major changes to the story to fit the animation medium. The most drastic change would be Aquaman's hero's journey from a lost wanderer finding his true calling in the world.

    As the newly christened "Justice League" investigate a mysterious attack against a nuclear submarine, we get glimpse into the life of one Arthur Curry. Grieving the loss of his father, the directionless Arthur has turned to drowning his sorrows and talking to lobsters. Just another drunken bum wandering the harbour. Or is he? As a fight with some thugs show, Arthur is more than human, boasting incredible strength, invulnerability, and able to mentally communicate with ocean life. Destiny, it seems, is not without a sense of convenience.

    It seems that Arthur is the heir to the throne of Atlantis, the legendary underwater city, and the death of Atlantis' king (as shown in Justice League: War) forces Arthur to realise his birthright. While some see him as the solution to peace between two worlds, his half brother Orm desires only vengeance against the surface world. As tensions mount, a coup from within sparks all out war; a war that only the Justice League can stop.

    I've said it before that DC and WB Animation's latest line of movies feel like Justice League in the tone of Marvel's Avengers. THRONE OF ATLANTIS continues that but starts to carve out its own identity. The forced humour is toned down a lot but the show still keeps its upbeat sense of superhero fun. The chemistry among the cast is impeccable thanks to the voice direction of veteran Andrea Romero.

    Some of the more questionable voices from the previous movie (Alan Tudyk as Superman, Justin Kirk as Green Lantern) are replaced with better sounding actors. Nathan Fillon is definitely a welcome choice to reprise his Green Lantern role and Jerry "Sliders" O'Connell takes over as Superman. On the antagonist side is Prince Orm, voiced by Sam "Starkiller" Witwer, who may be the most deliciously over-the-top villain in animation since the 90s Street Fighter cartoon's M Bison played by Richard Newman.

    For all the natural sounding dialogue and spot on acting, THRONE OF ATLANTIS feels a bit too bloated with too much plot in too little time. As a result, the central character of Arthur Curry is criminally underdeveloped. His story takes some cues from the live action MAN OF STEEL movie but due to a lack of focus, you never really get into his head or his personality. He goes from a man whose life is in a mess, without direction or resolve, to a natural born leader with strength of character and charisma. Also within a single day.

    Take away the opening and closing credits and this movie has just over an hour worth of content; Underdeveloped content, but beautifully drawn and animated content. Both artwork and animation takes a step up from the last instalment. The art is decently detailed even in the tightest action scenes.

    Director Ethan Spaulding add some nice stylistic touches to the footage giving underwater scenes a slightly off-focused blurred looked and doing some marvellous work on lighting and shadows. Character designs are less exaggerated than before (Superman shaved off a few pounds) and hew quite closely to Jim Lee's New 52 look.

    THRONE OF ATLANTIS earns its right to be called a movie thanks to the exceedingly smooth animation of Moi Studios in Korea. Every fight is fully choreographed and animated without short cuts. The part with Aquaman and Mera facing off against the savage "Trenchers" before the Justice League arrive is just spectacular to behold.

    It isn't perfect though and some animation errors do creep in. There is a scene in a bar where Arthur orders another drink. He raises his hand and freezes there with his mouth wide open but the dialogue carries on. Then there is the attack on the lighthouse where the Atlantean lasers are clearly not hitting where they are aiming at. And I just have to mention the aftermath of the torpedo attack against Atlantis where the smoke and debris are so badly composited on the background that they look like long floating turds.

    But hey, I am nitpicking here. And it would not be fair to penalise the whole show for a few visual oversights. That being said, JUSTICE LEAGUE THRONE OF ATLANTIS may have been a more enjoyable experience had it been more focused on Aquaman and his origin story. His is an intriguing tale to tell but it ends up being rushed through.

    At least DC has succeeded in bringing the Aquaman character out of the public opinion rut he has experienced since his days in Superfriends. I want to see more of Arthur Curry, and not relegated to a supporting role in the Justice League. Here's hoping that the character gets the solo movie that fans like me are dying to see.
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    • xamtaro
    • Jan 25, 2015

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    • Release date
      • January 13, 2015 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • DCU: Justice League - Throne of Atlantis
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros. Animation
      • DC Comics
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      • $3,500,000 (estimated)
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      1 hour 12 minutes
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