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14 December 2018English144 min

Aquaman

5.714 reviews
CriticsMixed

Bayesian avg · 14 critic reviews

7.5+ Exceptional · 6.5 Recommended · 5.0 Mixed

6.33 ratings
Users

User Score · avg of 3 ratings

8.0+ Exceptional · 7.0 Recommended · 5.5 Mixed

The film reveals the origin story of half-human, half-Atlantean Arthur Curry and takes him on the journey of his lifetime—one that will not only force him to face who he really is, but to discover if he is worthy of who he was born to be… a king.

Critic Consensus

Critical reception for Aquaman is mixed-to-positive, with most reviewers acknowledging it as a step forward for the DC Extended Universe, with several comparing it favorably to Wonder Woman. Jason Momoa's screen presence and charisma in the lead role is the most consistently praised element across reviews, with many critics crediting him for making the character compelling. The film's visual effects, underwater imagery, and action spectacle also drew frequent appreciation. However, a recurring criticism is that the film is overlong, narratively incoherent, and plagued by relentless, sometimes disorienting action sequences.

14 reviews · 8 positive · 4 mixed · 1 negative

Praised: Jason Momoa's commanding screen presenceCriticised: Overlong runtime and incoherent narrative

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Critic Reviews (14)

IANS· Sify
8.0
"Mounted with brilliant visual effects and astounding score, each moment feels stunning, larger than life and simply beautiful. A little bit of editing of the action sequences could have made the film a bit more-taut. Nevertheless, the fluidity on screen is simply impeccable and a joy to watch. It is easily one of the best from the DC Extended Universe."
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Rohan Naahar· Hindustan Times
7.0
"Jason Momoa and Amber Heard star in the DCEU's best film since Wonder Woman. James Wan just saved a series from drowning."
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Umesh Punwani· KoiMoi
7.0
"All said and done, Aquaman one of the best *solo* superhero movies to come out of Hollywood. I'm yet to see Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse but Aquaman definitely topples Black Panther for me. A chance for DCEU to redeem its lost glory and rise up strong with upcoming projects. It's a grand and entertaining underwater delight!"
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Shrishti Negi· IBNLive
7.0
"Jason Momoa's Aquaman will definitely make you laugh, warm your heart, and ultimately fill you with hope."
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Sukanya Verma· Rediff
7.0
"Wan's joy in orchestrating battles around demi-gods riding sea dragons and giant crustaceans, trench monsters hijacking a ship in the middle of a raging storm and a virtually unrecognisable Julie Andrews strong arming a rockstar superhero prone to smirk his way through every obstacle ensure this is the most fun I've had at DC since Wonder Woman."
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Neil Soans· Times Of India
7.0
"Aquaman' wouldn't work as well if it weren't for its hero, and while there may be other fish in the sea, (read 'actors'), there seems to be no one better equipped to play the King of the Seven Seas than Jason Momoa. He dominates the screen with his presence and puts his own stamp on a character who has been the butt of jokes in the comic book world, to make him unquestionably cool again. That, combined with the insane action, make for convincing reasons to watch 'Aquaman'. Go on, dive in."
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Pradeep Menon· Firstpost
6.0
"...the word 'adequate' is probably the word that describes Aquaman best. The film checks all the boxes, builds the character, sets up a sequel and all the other yadas. The trippy soundtrack and visuals make it a big screen watch, but mainly for fans of the genre."
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Deccan Chronicle Team· Deccan Chronicle
6.0
"The film is overlong and predictable, but it retains it's excitement and holds the audience's attention to the end."
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Johnson Thomas· Mid-Day
5.0
"The film has some stunning imagery but most of the action feels random and incoherent. The narrative is overlong in its desire to include every embellishment possible"
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"Jason is a potent force, bringing forth the dimensions of the struggle of a hero who is at first reluctant to jump into battle"
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Rashid Irani· DNA India
4.0
"Motion sickness ahoy! Expect subpar storytelling, non-stop action and constantly swirling camera work."
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Sachin Chatte· The Navhind Times
4.0
"Justice League proves one thing, we are better off without super hero films, especially if there are many in one."
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Shalini Langer· Indian Express
3.0
"Director James Wan seems in an incredible rush, not lingering over any important characters or vital plot points but diving head first into yet another undersea clash."
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Deborah Cornelious· The Hindu
"Though flawed and excruciatingly long, DC's latest packs enough punch to keep Aquaman fans hooked."
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Release Date
14 December 2018
Runtime
144 min
Language
English

User Ratings & Reviews

Users6.33 ratings

3 ratings from the community

Community Reviews (2)

AJDec 2018

very creative movie..... too much scenes in depth of the ocean seems idiotic. that makes me some what bad.

Visually good and entertaining but still not a good enough film for DC's revival.

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