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Aquaman
2018 143 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★6.7
Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Director: James Wan
🎭 Based on
«Aquaman»
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Description
Half-human, half-Atlantean Arthur Curry is taken on the journey of his lifetime to discover if he is worth of being a king.
Budget:
$160M
US Gross:
$335.1M
Worldwide:
$1.15B
Starring
Jason Momoa
Actor
Amber Heard
Actor
Willem Dafoe
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 2019
— Best Costume Design
Saturn Awards 2019
— Best Supporting Actress
Saturn Awards 2019
— Best Director
Saturn Awards 2019
— Best Film Editing
Saturn Awards 2019
— Best Production Design
Saturn Awards 2019
— Best Comic Book Adaptation
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2019
— Best Kiss
Key opinion
Aquaman is widely recognized as a visually spectacular and ambitious blockbuster that succeeds as a vibrant, action-oriented spectacle. However, the film is frequently criticized for its shallow characterization, clichéd screenplay, and an overstuffed narrative that prioritizes grand CGI set-pieces over emotional depth.
| Production | The underwater world-building and visual effects create a vibrant, grand-scale aesthetic that effectively brings the comic book setting to life. | |
| Acting | Jason Momoa provides a charismatic and anchoring performance that defines the film's tone and successfully carries the central role. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is consistently criticized for being generic, relying on clichéd dialogue and forced humor that undermines the drama. | |
| Pacing | Viewers are divided on the film's massive scale and action: some find the constant CGI battles and grand scope thrilling, while others feel they are exhausting and induce visual fatigue. |