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Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
2023 124 min United States of America PG-13 18+
★5.4
Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Director: James Wan
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Description
Black Manta seeks revenge on Aquaman for his father's death. Wielding the Black Trident's power, he becomes a formidable foe. To defend Atlantis, Arthur (Aquaman) forges an alliance with his imprisoned brother. They must protect the kingdom.
Budget:
$205M
US Gross:
$124.48M
Worldwide:
$440.18M
Starring
Jason Momoa
Actor
Patrick Wilson
Actor
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
Actor
Awards
1 win & 6 nominations total
Key opinion
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom serves as a visually competent but narratively derivative conclusion to the DCEU. While critics are divided on the film's reliance on humor and simple plotting, there is a broad consensus that the brotherly chemistry between Jason Momoa and Patrick Wilson is the film's most redeeming quality.
| Acting | The dynamic chemistry between Jason Momoa and Patrick Wilson provides the film's emotional and narrative backbone. | |
| Direction | The visual design and action sequences maintain a high level of technical polish, reflecting James Wan's consistent directorial competence. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay relies on a generic and predictable plot that feels like an uninspired retread of standard superhero tropes. | |
| Humor | Opinions on the humor are divided; some find the self-aware, lighthearted tone entertaining, while others criticize the gags as forced, childish, or cringeworthy. | |
| Emotion | The film's impact is polarized; viewers either appreciate it as harmless, solid popcorn entertainment or dismiss it as a weightless, forgettable conclusion to a struggling franchise. |