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Waterworld
1995 135 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★6.9
Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
Director: Kevin Reynolds
📖 Based on the novel
«Waterworld»
byMax Allan Collins
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Description
In a futuristic world where the polar ice caps have melted and made Earth a liquid planet, a beautiful barmaid rescues a mutant seafarer from a floating island prison. They escape, along with her young charge, Enola, and sail off aboard his ship. But the trio soon becomes the target of a menacing pirate who covets the map to 'Dryland'—which is tattooed on Enola's back.
Budget:
$175M
US Gross:
$88.25M
Worldwide:
$264.22M
Starring
Kevin Costner
Actor
Jeanne Tripplehorn
Actor
Dennis Hopper
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 1996
— Worst Supporting Actor
Saturn Awards 2019
— Best Special Blu-ray/DVD Edition
Academy Awards 1996
— Best Sound
BAFTA 1996
— Best Visual Effects
Razzie Awards 1996
— Worst Supporting Actor
Saturn Awards 2019
— Best Special Blu-ray/DVD Edition
Razzie Awards 1996
— Worst Picture
Razzie Awards 1996
— Worst Actor
Saturn Awards 1996
— Best Science Fiction Film
Key opinion
Waterworld is a visually ambitious and technically impressive post-apocalyptic adventure that remains a cult favorite despite its history of production troubles and critical mixed reviews. While audiences often praise its practical stunts and unique premise, the film is frequently criticized for its thin screenplay and uneven shifts in tone.
| Production | The film excels in production design and cinematography, utilizing spectacular practical sets and impressive underwater photography that hold up well against modern digital effects. | |
| Acting | Kevin Costner provides a grounded, charismatic anchor for the film, effectively embodying the role of the hardened, lone survivor. | |
| Acting | Dennis Hopper’s performance as the villain is widely viewed as cartoonish and over-the-top, sparking disagreement over whether it serves the film's tone or undermines its stakes. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is frequently criticized for being thin, illogical, and suffering from erratic shifts between serious survival drama and clumsy fairy-tale tropes. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the film's pacing are divided; some find the journey engaging and relentless, while others feel the narrative is bogged down by slow stretches and an overly long runtime. |