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Aquaman

  • 20182018
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 23m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
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Jason Momoa and Amber Heard in Aquaman (2018)
Arthur Curry learns that he is the heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis and must step forward to lead his people and be a hero to the world in 'Aquaman,' directed by James Wan and starring Jason Momoa.
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Arthur Curry, the human-born heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis, goes on a quest to prevent a war between the worlds of ocean and land.Arthur Curry, the human-born heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis, goes on a quest to prevent a war between the worlds of ocean and land.Arthur Curry, the human-born heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis, goes on a quest to prevent a war between the worlds of ocean and land.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
480K
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POPULARITY
1,068
78
    • James Wan
  • Writers
    • David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick(screenplay by)
    • Will Beall(screenplay by)
    • Geoff Johns(story by)
  • Stars
    • Jason Momoa
    • Amber Heard
    • Willem Dafoe
    • James Wan
  • Writers
    • David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick(screenplay by)
    • Will Beall(screenplay by)
    • Geoff Johns(story by)
  • Stars
    • Jason Momoa
    • Amber Heard
    • Willem Dafoe
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    • 4.5KUser reviews
    • 466Critic reviews
    • 55Metascore
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    Photos598

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    Nicole Kidman, Temuera Morrison, Tamor Kirkwood, and Tainui Kirkwood in Aquaman (2018)
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    Jason Momoa
    Jason Momoa
    • Arthur
    Amber Heard
    Amber Heard
    • Mera
    Willem Dafoe
    Willem Dafoe
    • Vulko
    Patrick Wilson
    Patrick Wilson
    • King Orm
    Nicole Kidman
    Nicole Kidman
    • Atlanna
    Dolph Lundgren
    Dolph Lundgren
    • King Nereus
    Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
    Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
    • Manta
    Temuera Morrison
    Temuera Morrison
    • Tom Curry
    Ludi Lin
    Ludi Lin
    • Captain Murk
    Michael Beach
    Michael Beach
    • Jesse (Manta's Father)
    Randall Park
    Randall Park
    • Dr. Stephen Shin
    Graham McTavish
    Graham McTavish
    • King Atlan
    Leigh Whannell
    Leigh Whannell
    • Cargo Pilot
    Tainui Kirkwood
    • Young Arthur (Three Years Old)
    Tamor Kirkwood
    Tamor Kirkwood
    • Young Arthur (Three Years Old)
    Denzel Quirke
    • Young Arthur (Three Years Old)
    Kaan Guldur
    Kaan Guldur
    • Young Arthur (Nine Years Old)
    Otis Dhanji
    Otis Dhanji
    • Young Arthur (Thirteen Years Old)
      • James Wan
    • Writers
      • David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick(screenplay by)
      • Will Beall(screenplay by) (story by)
      • Geoff Johns(story by)
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    • Trivia
      Jason Momoa specifically requested Temuera Morrison, one of Momoa's acting idols, for the role of Arthur's father Tom Curry.
    • Goofs
      The propeller of the submarine is shown as generating a massive amount of bubbles, or cavitation. Submarine propellers are specifically designed to avoid this as much as possible because it creates sound that can easily be detected by hydrophones.
    • Quotes

      Queen Atlanna: I am Atlanna, Queen of Atlantis.

      Thomas Curry: I am Thomas, Keeper of Lighthouse.

    • Crazy credits
      SPOILER: There is a scene in the closing credits: Black Manta is rescued by Dr Stephen Shin.
    • Alternate versions
      The UK theatrical version was cut to remove bloody detail to secure a 12A rating. That version was also used for the home media release.
    • Connections
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      Stingray
      Written by Barry Gray

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    Everything But The Kitchen Sink
    Everything I saw, read and heard about 'Aquaman' before it came out had me convinced it wouldn't be my cup of tea. My impression was that this would be yet another bloated studio tentpole with cheesy dialog, a generic story and artificial looking CGI. However, once it opened, a passionate film fan I respect a lot started spreading so much obviously genuine enthusiasm for the movie that I eventually got over myself and watched it.

    I think it was the moment when Nicole Kidman swallowed a goldfish that I started to suspect I might actually enjoy this movie. That suspicion, however, turned out to be wrong, because I didn't just enjoy it: I ended up ADORING it. The weirdest thing: the film DID contain all those elements I had feared - and yet none of that seemed to matter. It just works. It shouldn't, but it somehow does, which is why I've since come to the conclusion that director James Wan is some sort of genius wizard filmmaker. Don't let the generic superhero tropes and cheesy dialog fool you into thinking this was a typical mainstream movie (though I DO suspect those things managed to fool the studio executives into thinking exactly that: which is probably how James Wan got away with it), because in truth, this is the least generic, most bonkers big budget studio flick I've seen in ages. It's the film 'Valerian' wants to be. It's crazy; it's over-the-top; it's beautifully designed with incredible attention to every little detail in every frame; it doesn't take itself seriously for a second, and yet it fully commits to - and loves - its characters and the world they inhabit.

    I was awed, literally awed by the design of the Atlantian society and technology; the worldbuilding and visuals are so distinct and original - which caught me completely off guard, because I didn't expect that in a 200 million studio picture for the masses. When the music score went into full synthesizer mode as "Aquabro" and Mera arrive on the collapsed bridge leading to the underwater city, and the screen virtually explodes with the most colorful creatures and underwater vehicles imaginable, I had a stupid grin on my face out of pure joy and adoration for this stunning display of artistic vision (the stupid grin stayed on my face for the remainder of the movie). And the film didn't let up. 'Aquaman' never loses steam; there's no weak third act (at least in my opinion); the wondrous discoveries and beautiful, unexpected designs and creatures keep coming until the very end. Although it has a very different tone, I was actually reminded of watching 'LOTR: The Return of the King' for the first time.

    It's true, 'Aquaman' delivers the typical, clichéd, cheesy superhero tropes in spades, but those generic story beats - some of which were probably demanded by the studio - seem to be all surface; they're not what James Wan (or his characters) are really interested in. It almost seems to me that the director only used those tropes as camouflage to sneak in nods to every film of every genre he ever loved and get really creative with the worldbuilding. His biggest accomplishment, however - the film's greatest strength - is something that only few blockbusters ever achieve: he successfully combines a genuine sense of wonder and awe with complete, unabashed fun.

    So, to sum up this review: against my expectations, the superhero film I least expected to like managed to do what not a single superhero movie so far had done for me; it filled me with an urge to immediately see it again, because I was so in love with its bonkers, "everything-but-the-kitchen-sink" approach to filmmaking. Naturally, I now hope James Wan will also direct 'Aquaman 2', as I'm sure if given the chance, next time not even the kitchen sink will be safe.

    P.S. (for new IMDb users): In case you don't know whether to trust this review or not, because you have no idea what my tastes in film are, just click on my username - gogoschka-1 - and you'll see what my favorite movies are.
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      • December 21, 2018 (United States)
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      • Erice, Sicily, Italy
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    • 2 hours 23 minutes
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      • Dolby Digital
      • Auro 11.1
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