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Positive Reviews
279
Negative reviews
97
Average Rating
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0.5
The production and attention to detail here is next level. ... Every character in this film is a bada . Try and make Aquaman a punchline now, after th ..
Dynamic Duel Podcast
4.5
Wans Aquaman is incredibly ambitious and hes juggling a ton of moving parts.
Keith & the Movies
3.0
Now hes the actual star of a legitimate and lavish Hollywood spectacle.
Den Of Geek
2.0
It cant decide if it wants to be silly or serious a superhero movie or a parody of one.
EW
4.4
The results are enjoyable enough that you may wish Warner Bros. had done it sooner.
Rogerebert
3.0
Like Wonder Woman, this adventure marks a move in the right direction for the Justice League/DC Extended Universe.Aquaman isnt great, but its definite ..
Common Sense Media
2.0
Despite some visionary images, the latest DC superhero entry careens through several thinly conceived ideas.
Indie Wire
3.0
The film also saves a series of satisfying surprises for the climactic stretch, thrilling audiences before they leave the theater.
Variety
3.5
Its neon bright like a planetarium laser show, and wonderfully self sufficient storytelling you could even make an argument that this is 2018s wildest ..
We Got This Covered
4.5
While its fun to ponder what mightve been, youll have to keep content with the two tellings of the tale just mentioned.
We Got This Covered
4.5
Peace Wan isnt the only DCEU director to call out the petty squabbles between fans this month, with Shazam!
We Got This Covered
4.5
For one thing, Wonder Womans next outing isnt slated for release until June 5th, 2020, and even then, its doubtful that director Patty Jenkins has any ..
We Got This Covered
4.5
Wan, meanwhile, seems very proud of the underwater environment hes created, claiming that theres plenty of potential for future stories in this fantas ..
We Got This Covered
3.0
But getting to that delirious showdown feels like holding your breath for two hours.
Time Out
2.0
Black Manta has a point about this.The extraordinary thing about this film is that Willem Dafoe is in it, proving yet again what everyone says: Dafoes ..
The Guardian
2.0
The film isnt totally unenjoyable, but it isnt particularly coherent either.
The Guardian
1.9
But whereas Ryan Cooglers surprisingly affecting superhero film restored weight to both the choreography and the drama of the genre, Aquaman remains a ..
1.9
The new action adventure flick, a stand alone spinoff of DC Comicss Justice League franchise centering on the amphibious superhero Arthur Curry (Jason ..
3.0
Much like its smirking star Jason Momoa, this latest DC instalment flexes a muscular charm, and the film never stops throwing widescreen spectacle, co ..
Screen Daily
4.5
Despite its flaws, theres a lot of fun to be had in the latest entry to the DC Extended Universe, which mainly comes from the charismatic lead.
ETimes (TOI)
4.5
Under the Marvel umbrella, you can probably expect a satisfying origin story or outer space romp.
Collider
4.5
And no, before you ask, Aquaman doesnt feel like a Marvel movie, either.
Collider
3.5
Aquamans as formulaic, excessively thrashy, and mommy obsessed as any other entry in the DCEU, but its visual imagination is genuinely exciting and tr ..
Vulture
4.5
Given the drastically uneven quality of its DC film universe entries, the studio here looks to have come closer to giving its target comics audience w ..
The Hollywood Reporter
3.0
With countless subplots, endless battle sequences, and plenty of secondary characters vying for screen time, Wans film feels less like a movie that ov ..
1.5
None of Wans skills as a builder of suspense sequences come in handy here.
The New York Times
3.5
Aquaman is dumb and loud and really dumb and too long and dumb but also wonderfully creative and shameless; its both the superhero film we need, and t ..
Paste Magazine
3.8
Its precisely because the actors and filmmaker are so sincere and committed to the material that I forgave any dopiness and just enjoyed the ride.
IGN
1.0
Unfortunately, it winds up missing on both countsit is far too silly to be taken seriously and far too plodding to work as some kind of oddball oddity ..
E Film Critic
3.0
Once in a while, Momoa lets out a gut laugh or barbaric yawp that cements him as that rare thing, a king you want to have a beer with. A king and a fo ..
E Film Critic
2.0
As such, a film you sense would have worked best as a flashy, froth tossed romp feels lumpily..
Telegraph
4.5
Its not just the great sense of underwater spectacle this team creates, complete with immense ancient statues and sea horses that really live up to th ..
3.5
Wans take on the superhero is fun and light and, with Momoa leading a strong cast, its a sea adventure worth watching.
The Young Folks
3.0
Its visually wild and recklessly inventive, but the cast deserve better than to be cast adrift in a tempest of CGI.
3.5
Aquaman Review Movie Review A fun, exciting, imaginative, occasionally silly but undoubtedly epic adventure that establishes an incredibly rich new ci ..
Cinema Blend
4.0
Otherwise though, AQUAMAN is a pretty perfect blockbuster concoction.
JoBlo
3.5
What DCs Aquaman movie lacks in refinement, it makes up for with action spectacle and a whole lot of fun personality from Momoas Arthur Curry.
Screen Rant
3.8
Likewise, the films brooding exterior reveals, in time, a truly ludicrous underwater adventure.
The Globe And Mail
2.5
From there, we get a quick rehash of his origins story: Dad (Temuera Morrison) is a lighthouse keeper, mom (Nicole Kidman) is queen of Atlantis and sw ..
Philly
3.5
The humour doesnt always land either and is the missing ingredient in some of the sequences that lack nuance a premise this outlandish should be able ..
3.0
Basically its just another in whats become a seemingly endless stream of superhero movies; but its cheeky sense of humor and striking visuals make it ..
One Guys Opinion
1.9
Steal yourself some Marvel talent if you want to give this guy a chance.
Rogers Movie Nation
3.1
Aquaman is a reminder of the meager pleasures that can be gained from a generic superhero movie.
ReelViews
3.0
The idea of an Aquaman movie being the first picture out of the gate since Justice League initially seemed like an alarmingly bad idea, with producers ..
Blu Ray
3.0
The DC oceanic superhero has been around since 1941, and, like many other vintage comic book characters, has enjoyed several makeovers.
Chicago Reader
1.9
It would be much easier to forgive and maybe even embrace the routine and the unaware wackiness of Aquaman if the hero himself had any distinct person ..
Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
The mythologies are similar and Momoa could easily be the South Pacific equivalent of Hemsworths irreverent Nordic hunk.
3.1
Wan is usually great at juggling genres and doesnt disappoint here.
Usa Today
0.0
(Its too bad, ultimately, given that Momoa delivers an undeniably and exceedingly charming performance that belongs in a much, much better film.)
Reel Film Reviews
2.5
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You Tube
3.0
Like much of the movie, it doesnt really make sense but you just go with the flow and enjoy the ride.
You Tube
3.0
All in all its not great, but its not terrible. Better than Thor 2, I will say that, but I feel like this is one of those movies Ill forget the plot o ..
You Tube
2.5
There were some cringe worthy acting moments in this movie...thats due to the script more so than the actors themselves.
You Tube
2.0
Its a Saturday morning cartoon with an insane budget. The visual effects are stunning, but there are a lot of narrative and pacing issues...the movie ..
You Tube
4.5
I think the movie is fun. For some reason, some people cant accept it...when can fun not be an acceptable way to describe a movie
You Tube
4.5
A visual and audio symphony by James Wan, which takes VFX storytelling and the DCEU to a whole new level. This movie has to be seen to be believed!
You Tube
1.5
There was no theme, ultimately, but the music did help move the movie along...
You Tube
4.5
This movie is really entertaining a lot of fun! But its also a lot, period.
You Tube
3.0
There are a lot of things that work. The writing isnt the best, though and there are a lot of repetitive shots...just barely, it works.
You Tube
5.0
Aquaman is a new terrific entry in the belt of DC, a visual masterpiece that is utterly riveting throughout.
You Tube
0.5
Its a solid hour too long. I felt like I was in the theater for days.
You Tube
1.0
Like the story, the lines, the performances and the design, Aquaman is part camp, part kitsch, but all crap.
The Times
3.0
This is a well acted movie with plenty of action and impressive visual imagination.
Lariat
3.0
Its campy and miles over the top, but fun in its loopy wouldnt it be cool to breathe under water way.
News Review
3.0
This is a film that remembers blockbusters are meant to be fun, and anyone fed up with the seriousness of modern superhero movies will have a blast.
Radio Times
1.5
Bored yet.Well, perhaps sensing that, Wan and company decide to enlist practically every special effects artist in the world to fill every underwater ..
Screen It
3.0
The white led casting of Arab characters is appalling to modern eyes, but with its daring, dazzling filmmaking it remains one to watch despite that.
Independent
2.5
Aquaman is a mess of clashing tones and shameless silliness, but a relief after all the franchises recent superhero gloom.Any budget busting epic that ..
Rolling Stone
3.0
And there are exhilarating set pieces and amusing gags along the way.
Shadows On The Wall
3.5
Its a weird and wonderful superhero adventure that strives and almost succeeds to be the most epic superhero movie ever made.
The Wrap
3.8
Watching this lively, irreverent, slightly nutty movie at an advance screening, I kept thinking: My kids will love this.
News Day
3.1
The series already has a strong leading man and a feel for an epic.
New York Post
2.0
Sadly, its a crazy amalgam of subpar storytelling, non stop action and constantly swirling camera work.
Hindustan Times
3.5
A lifetime passes.All in the time it would take for you to lap an Olympic sized pool.
Hindustan Times
2.0
But then the terrifying Atlantis stormtroopers show up to grab Atlanna back, with those water filled helmets which for some reason Atlanna herself doe ..
The Guardian
3.8
The journey has its high points, but the pieces often feel clumsy, and to be honest, the antihero Aquaman is a little more fun.
Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
2.0
There is the occasional cool visual and clever world building detail, like jellyfish couture and eye popping underwater physics, but Aquaman never ful ..
Az Central
3.0
The actors who survive best in this environment are those who have been licensed to banter.
Smh
3.8
There are so many pop culture nods that you almost expect our hero to bump into SpongeBob SquarePants.Wan has a great visual eye or, at very least, a ..
Star Tribune
1.5
The limits to the imagination at play here are shocking but tediously predictable.
1.9
Theres also a toilet joke.None of it makes a ripple of sense, even when blown up to IMAX 3D size.
Toronto Star
4.5
Not since Superman: The Movie have I seen a DC comic book movie wear its heart on its sleeve, unveiling every single element of the Aquaman lore with ..
Cinema Crazed
3.8
Aquaman is the movie that DC Extended Universe fans have been hoping for and deserve.
Salon
5.0
There are parts of Aquaman that are so wonderfully strange that its astonishing to see them in a franchise blockbuster.
Slate
3.0
As a love letter to old school fantasy and adventure films its entertaining enough and its environmental message is endearing.
Flim List
2.5
A healthy dose of spectacle still cant quite spark Aquaman to life.
Film Inquiry
4.5
It is action packed entertainment, complete with generous doses of humour and a dash of romance.
3.0
Since comic book movies are currently the biggest box office draw, Warner Bros. adds this epic origin story to its DC Justice League.
Susang Ranger
1.9
Put simply, Aquaman is a fish opera that wildly overstays its welcome.
Observer
4.0
Quickly, things evolve into a relentlessly entertaining visual spectacle.
Flickering Myth
4.0
One thing I believe we all seek in a blockbuster movie is spectacle and originality show me something Ive never seen.
Flim Threet
1.5
The Saturday afternoon serial spirit is almost totally gone from movies.
Time
2.0
He is all about brute strength and in your face action, although there are some digital sets in this CG spectacle that have a certain ancient, otherwo ..
Boston Herald
1.5
The film even spots a potential in making the story about a marine world furious at what the surface dwellers are doing to its waters, and about pure ..
The New Indian Express
1.9
Watching this movie is like spending two hours and 27 minutes staring at a gigantic aquarium full of digital sea creatures and actors on wires, preten ..
Chicago Tribune
3.5
Should I cheer Should I laugh Is everyone okay Aquaman is one strange movie, but certainly a fun one.
Uproxx
3.0
You will rub your eyes often.Sometimes you will do so when awoken by a cruelly loud underwater explosion.
The Irish Times
1.5
Theres more to the movie than just a surprisingly convincing beauty, however.
Hollywood Reporter
4.5
This is a sensory overload movie, but in a good waythe action isnt chopped to pieces and dully rendered like so many superhero movies, and the film ne ..
The Atlantic
4.8
Aquaman proves Warner Bros best formula for getting its superhero films right is to simply embrace the fun of the source material.
Lyles Movie Files
1.5
The cumulative effect of all this is, admittedly, more exhausting than it is entertaining, but I defy anyone not to be wowed by the spectacle of it al ..
Birth Movies Death
4.5
There are many clichs in it, and few things that dont make much sense.
Deccan Chronicle
4.5
But it manages to avoid stumbling too hard, and its hilariously bananas style affords it far more goodwill than it probably deserves.
Pajiba
3.8
Wans descent into comic book fantasia is close to incredible, even its frequent missteps overflowing in an infectious giddy fervor thats close to wond ..
Movie Freak
3.5
It might be the best part of the movie.In the end, Aquaman is a well blended smoothie of 1980s fare, which often works to its advantage but sometimes ..
4.5
to the Movies and The Lego Batman Movie it doesnt seem so far fetched to watch World War III unfold underwater, even if Aquaman was long dismissed as ..
Variety
3.5
The trippy soundtrack and visuals make it a big screen watch, but mainly for fans of the genre.
Firstpost
3.5
The result is a movie thats fairly buoyant, and to use a term that might seem out of place when describing a special effects laden blockbuster, genera ..
Cnn
3.8
While not the best superhero movie by a longshot, enough works to deliver the kind of escapist entertainment that we all crave every once in a while.
Aisle Seat
3.5
Aquaman is a glorious kitchen sink superhero spectacular.It is absurd and larger than life entertainment that offers just enough character and nuance ..
Forbes
4.5
Because its a nonstop rollercoaster ride of heart pounding action, eye popping visual spectacle, and all around crowd pleasing blockbuster entertainme ..
Forbes
3.0
The Verdict: Aquaman is a pure piece of bright, ridiculous spectacle, hammering its Saturday morning cartoon sensibilities down its audiences throat w ..
Consequence Of Sound
3.0
And when it comes to superhero comic book movies, you can forgive a lot of things if the spectacle succeeds.
Vox
4.0
It is colourful, strangely paced and more importantly it is absolutely hilarious in places, even if some of it might not always have been deliberate.M ..
Hey U Guys
3.0
That said, its often still entertaining and audiences look for a pure thrill ride should love this movie the same way they loved Avatar (I will not be ..
The Play List
4.4
Its underground, alternative storytelling for the disenfranchised and the bullied: spry, smart, bright, and so objectively beautiful it would deserve ..
Film Freak Central
3.0
Is it too long Yeah, probably. Does it contradict some of the things we learned about Aquaman in the Justice League movie Nothing important. The eleme ..
Now Toronto
3.5
Aquaman is another step in the right direction as a big, fun piece of pop entertainment that rewards fans and newcomers alike, and its enough to leave ..
Film School Rejects
4.6
He creates a wonderfully dense cinematic world of undersea kingdoms and warring tribes replete with monsters, myths, and madness, all across a stunnin ..
Film Ink
4.5
Jam packed with brilliant action, spectacular visuals, and likable characters, Aquaman is never afraid to have fun, which makes it a bright spark in 2 ..
Ner Dist
3.0
The imaginative visuals and humor are a plus, but it still has to cope with a script that keeps hitting the same beats over and over again.
Maki At The Movies
1.5
A shirtless Momoa, repeatedly striking a poster worthy pose, simply isnt an effective way to generate an emotional investment.
3.0
Surviving on a drip feed of romance, our leads are thankfully drowned in a tsunami of Avatar quality visuals which sees armies, herds and shivers of g ..
Mirror
3.0
But compare its embrace of escapism and sense of grandeur with the posturing gloom of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice or Justice Leagues weedy spec ..
Games Radar
5.0
When you start worrying in a superhero universe about the mechanics of how it works, it means that something isnt clicking.
You Tube
3.0
Published on Dec 17, 2018 Its good that Aquaman is so action packed and full of visual distractions that it doesnt leave you any time to reflect becau ..
You Tube
4.0
Published on Dec 17, 2018 Aquaman is certainly making an early splash in theaters, and many are wondering if Aquaman can truly be the best DCEU movie ..
You Tube
4.5
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You Tube
2.0
Director James Wan (Insidious, The Conjuring, Saw) has brought a very particular vision to the project and its undoubtedly a brazenly idiosyncratic ta ..
Raidió Teilifís Éireann
4.0
Even the great Wonder Woman had a slightly disappointing CGI climax.
Star Burst Magazine
4.0
This is a movie thats a visual treat, has a delicate and well paced narrative, isnt afraid to offer up a dash of humour when needed, is bursting at th ..
Star Burst Magazine
2.0
DC Comics chance their arm with this zany, entertaining and frequently confounding underwater epic.
Lw Lies
1.5
The underwater action adventure picks the most over the top elements of James Wans directorial style and mixes it with cartoonish CGI and 80s comic bo ..
Nz Herald
3.0
Aquaman is a flawed but thoroughly entertaining adventure movie and certainly one of the strongest instalments so far in the inconsistent Worlds of DC ..
Digital Spy
4.0
Jason Momoa is Aquaman in the DC Entertainment characters first feature film.It hits cinemas December 26 and critic Tony Stamp reckons its completely ..
Flicks
3.0
Aquaman is very goofy, and if it was an hour shorter, it would totally be worth your time.
The Stranger
3.0
Each contributes something important to the film, right down to its satisfying conclusion.
Cleve Land
4.5
Yes, Aquaman doesnt do any table setting for Wonder Woman 1984, Shazam! ,
Cleve Land
3.0
James Wan knows how to have fun with absurd material without making fun of it.
Screen Crush
4.0
Rich and retro, Aquaman is a higher form of adventure hokum. It is made to silence people who grew up saying, They dont make films like that any more.
Ft
2.0
Aquaman is an adventure without an anchoring character or idea, and suffers from the plodding stolidness of its lead actors.
Independent Ie
4.0
I truly believe that any film which understands its purpose and its reason to exist its kaupapa will always find an audience.
Stuff
1.9
But unlike Chris Hemsorthwhose Thor is the Marvel corollaryhe doesnt have witty material to back him up.
Larsen On Film
3.5
I wish the filmor, rather, the studiowere confident enough to leave it at that.
Vanity Fair
4.5
Movies All The 2018 Movies We Cant Stop Talking About (So Far) I talk about movies a lot.
Refinery 29
2.0
People will be very cross that I dont get what was trying to be done, or that I didnt catch the comic references but you know what Get in the sea.
The Sun
3.0
As for those special effects, theyre worth every penny to see them on the biggest screen you can find.The battle sequences are suitably explosive; the ..
Killer Movie Reviews
3.5
Fun, energetic, visually gobsmacking, and with palpable stakes to boot, Aquaman proves to be the hero that DC so desperately needs.
Matts Movie Reviews
3.0
The films real heroes are the SFX wizards and the production design team. They have really surpassed themselves creating fantastic underwater realms a ..
FilmFare
2.5
What works for Aquaman is it leans into its stupidity; it might be damning with faint praise but at least it knows what it has to do.
Big Picture Big Sound
3.1
Jason Momoa may be a giant hunk of muscular manhood, but he cant carry a giant action movie all by himself, and the DC Comics franchise piece Aquaman ..
Sltrib
4.0
Its cheesy to the nth degree, to the point that it almost becomes self parody; blissfully, Aquaman doesnt take itself too seriously.Aquaman recalls Sa ..
Film
2.5
He brings humour and heart to a film that is desperately in need of it.
Scmp
1.5
Aquaman tries to squeeze an awful lot in here, basically rolling out an origin story that isnt particularly original and repeatedly reminds us that Mo ..
4.5
Photo: Warner Bros. Wans film IQ throughout Aquaman is also worth noting.Though it feels very standalone, especially from other superhero movies, Aqua ..
Io9 Gizmodo
3.8
The saving grace of director James Wans great looking and reasonably entertaining but also meandering and sometimes truly ridiculous Aquaman is that e ..
Chicago Sun Times
4.0
As deeply entertaining asproves to be, its full potential hasnt even begun to break the surface.
Punch Drunk Critics
3.8
Even as an effort to appeal to the gamer crowd, theres no believable reason opponent stat blocks would be virtually displayed over a combat arena righ ..
Movie Crypt
3.0
Aquaman is a colorful, action packed spectacle with a somewhat feeble plot.
Movie Web
1.0
But oh, those action sequences: this is what the Tron sequel should have looked and sounded like.
Sandiego Reader
4.5
It is a perfect balance of cheesy humor and fantastically shot and choreographed action.
We Live Entertainment
4.0
Instead, the film is more focused on having fun and taking the audience on a wild and wacky adventure.
We Live Entertainment
3.5
Now we have Aquaman, a movie that doesnt know the meaning of excess, which has good and bad results because of it.
We Live Entertainment
3.5
But everything is just coherent enough to hang together as a story and the visuals are spectacular.
Straits Times
3.0
Lacking the wit and style of that film, not to mention the dazzling star power of Gal Gadot, this guy is not really as much fun as that but thankfully ..
Dead Line
2.0
Its such a mess not even a fine performance by Jason Momoa as the shirtless and trident wielding good ol superhero can rescue it from the bottom of th ..
Dennis Schwartz Reviews
2.0
Its not quite on a par with Venom or Crimes of Grindelwald as the worst blockbuster of 2018, but Aquamans poor visuals and choppy, overstuffed script ..
One Room With A View
3.0
Aquaman works as well as it does because director James Wan gives us a story in which we find ourselves wanting to tag along for the fun.
Solzy At The Movies
3.1
Because it is entertaining, Aquaman can rest comfortably as the second best film in the DCEU.
Awards Circuit
3.0
It is so unapologetically over the top, its madness is undeniably entertaining.
Bitly
3.0
Their commitment to and enjoyment of the material is the perfect vehicle to bring this objectively silly superhero world to the big screen, connecting ..
The Skinny
4.5
That the film doesnt have too much to offer beyond spectacle hardly matters when the spectacle is this good.
Polygon
2.0
In the climax, he even manages to do Zack Snyders bombastic, grimacing slow mo style better than Snyder did in his own DC superhero movies Man Of Stee ..
Film Avclub
1.5
What fool among us expects true cinematic greatness of a DC film at this point
The Verge
3.0
Smirking his way through even the most dire of circumstances, hes decidedly less serious than Batfleck or Henry Cavills Superman.
Metro
4.5
Its still style over substance a lot of the time, but that style bears a real love for the source material, and thats what should be at the heart of e ..
Cbr
4.5
Its imagination runs joyfully wild, constructing a world of dazzling underwater color and invention.
The Daily Beast
4.0
But Aquamans writers havent the nous to plot a movie with that kind of effortless appeal.
The Ooh Tray
4.5
The underwater world is CGI at its most smothering your eyes cry out for air, for tangibility. Everything is weightless and yet oppressive, like a she ..
reason
3.5
But its substantially elevated by the gung ho visual style Wan and company bring out.
Alternate Ending
3.0
Its just a fun, unchallenging adventure movie perfect for the Christmas season.
Scifi Now
4.5
Im not saying Aquaman is good. But it is extremely watchable, totally insane good time.
Lainey Gossip
3.0
Sure, it often dips into sheer CG goofiness, and surface impressions matter far more to it than meaty storytelling, but as spectacle, the phosphoresce ..
Scifi Movie Page
1.3
Crush the audience into submission.Sear eyes with garish CG special effects.
Seattle Times
3.5
What Aquaman is without question is an over the top action spectacle extravaganza.
The Mary Sue
4.0
One of those cheesy moments thats sure to thrill the tweens as they watch.
Black Girl Nerds
1.5
About the surface world, Aquaman doesnt get to do much there except rescue a pirated ship and click a few selfies.
The Indian Express
2.5
Its an entertaining ride and a refreshing break from the Snyder driven darkness/slow mo aesthetic that has long felt stale.
Concrete Play Ground
1.0
It was only about 20 minutes into Aquaman that I heard the unmistakable sound of a movie taking on water... Titanic didnt go down this fast.
National Post
4.0
Because Aquaman never really had much personality, Aquaman isnt as annoying as Man of Steel, Batman v Superman or Suicide Squad which actively mangle ..
Bfi
2.0
A big dumb acid trip of a super hero movie relentless, noisy, entertaining nonsense, with trippy sight gags like a drum playing octopus and a wedding ..
Original Cin
3.5
What follows is a straightforward superhero adventure but it is all heightened by a couple of standout factors.
The Australian
3.5
First thing first; if you are thinking Aquaman is going to be a one man show then you should just hold your thoughts right there because the ladies in ..
News18
2.5
Its not without its high points James Wan delivers some stunning underwater visuals, and the action sequences are blistering and well choreographed, i ..
The National
4.0
With fun, nonstop action, Wans stylistic direction, and strong charismatic performances (especially by Momoa), Aquaman brilliantly solidifies that the ..
Rendy Reviews
3.1
Even if you dont end up liking it, you cant deny the film gives you your moneys worth.
Third Coast Review
4.5
All of those are great reasons to see Aquaman and this movie should satisfy all that and more.
Blacknerd Problems
1.5
What did I do to deserve the tidal wave of garbage that is Aquaman itself
National Review
3.5
Aquaman, as directed by James Wan and reconceived by Warners executives chasing after Marvels jackpot, is all about copycat desperation and shrillness ..
National Review
4.5
Having said that, just because a story has been told before, doesnt mean its not compelling.
Cultured Vultures
1.5
One hoped for more.In the noir heavy DC universe, there was a flicker of hope that Aquaman would be DCs Thor: Ragnarok, an effort to leaven the increa ..
Winnipeg Free Press
3.0
Each underwater city and population is wildly imaginative and spectacularly gorgeous.
Movie Mom
1.9
Another lump of coal in the DC Extended Universe stocking. Unnecessarily loud and horribly written.
Cinema Sight
3.5
Aquaman is a well structured comic book movie that returns questing to the genre.
Trespass Mag
2.0
At least least the producers of this struggling franchise have learned a lesson.
Daily Star
3.8
Still, its a thoroughly entertaining ride and a mid credits scene teases a bold future for Momoas swashbuckling King of the Seven Seas.
Toronto Sun
3.0
Entertainment value limited to humor and big visual mastery, Aquaman does mark forward progress for the DC universe.
Daily Film Fix
3.8
Theres a great scene in a bar that doesnt go as the setup indicates it might, and the humor is most welcome at moments like this.
Qc Times
2.0
With ups and downs between the fantastic and the absurd, Aquaman is plainly a fish out of water.
1.3
The broad daylight action in Aquaman has a Mighty Morphin Power Rangers look, mostly in a good way, aided by some of the most cartoonish character des ..
Datebook Sfchronicle
3.0
Instead we have a tiresome tale of royal power struggle that could almost as easily happen on Krypton or in ancient Greece, albeit without the benefit ..
Ap News
2.5
Aquaman is also the sort of overstuffed extravaganza thats so intent on hitting all the requisite superhero beats that it never develops a heartbeat o ..
Film Frenzy
3.1
The sixth in the DC Extended Universe movie franchise, Aquaman is fun, but its also a bit much.It ranks below Wonder Woman, above Man of Steel and Bat ..
Sf Examiner
2.5
That attitude doesnt mesh nearly as well here, especially given the wooden dialogue all around.
Hollywood Into To
3.5
A chance for DCEU to redeem its lost glory and rise up strong with upcoming projects.Its a grand and entertaining underwater delight!
Koimoi
2.5
I kept wondering how the talented technicians made Heards hair fan out, Peacock style, underwater.After a long 2 hours and 20 minutes, the spectacle j ..
Us Magazine
3.0
Under James Wans direction, its all gorgeous and distinctive and a little 60s looking trippy.Since there really are wildly colored, iridescent sea cre ..
Assignment X
3.0
This Arthur, however, isnt merely another iteration of Taking a Course in Badass.
Spectrum Culture
3.5
Instead, like its hero, its the kind of film that surveys the strangeness in front of it, flashes a smile, and dives right in.
Mash Able
4.5
Aquaman totally knows its bad and understands thats what people will love about it.
Culture
1.5
Its dumb as hell and thats fine.Aquaman is inherently dumb as hell.
Mid West Film Journal
4.4
The action sequences crib from video games and WWE, more fun than intense.
Am Ny
4.5
What ultimately holds it together is that this film is self aware about its silliness, to the point that it is often sublime.
Washington City Paper
4.0
It definitely makes a splash.It appears that DC might be learning their lesson, though.
3.5
Yet as over the top as the content often is, Wan keeps the story moving, though it is sometimes bogged down by ponderous chunks of exposition, some th ..
Dark Horizons
3.5
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Toledo Blade
3.0
As youd imagine, this larger quest narrative is mostly an excuse to string together wondrous special effect showcases, like a Top Gun style dogfight i ..
Thril List
4.5
Aquaman is so exquisitely tailored to and fitted around the outsized personality and impressive form of Jason Momoa that its almost impossible to dist ..
Tomand Lorenzo
4.5
Aquaman is the increasingly rare superhero movie thats also a star vehicle, as well as being one hell of a triumph for its director.
Battleship Pretension
1.5
Jason Momoa Becomes Deep Sea Royalty in Underwater Spectacle Aquaman Aquaman leaves your eyeballs quite exhausted after 2 hours and 22 minutes.
Entertainment Voice
2.0
But at the end of the day, this is the best case scenario DC could ask for: a superhero flick washed over with nonsense yet just decent enough to avoi ..
The Only Critic
1.5
James Wans Aquaman has way too much going on.Its all three Lord of the Rings underwater, with a grand finale giant fish war thats like the largest tur ..
Metro Active
4.5
Wan decorates every frame with eyeball entertainment that grasps the sublime and the silly of the Aquamen origin story.
Richard Crouse
3.8
Especially if you are willing to shut your brain off and enjoy the movie on the level it is intended.
Free Beacon
3.1
Sure, the mythology here is dumb, but such boilerplate comic fare is no cinematic crime if done with gusto.
Film Festival Today
2.5
Directed by Australian James Wan and partly filmed in Queensland, underwater superhero epic Aquaman is naturally overlong, overblown and sopping wet w ..
Adelaide Review
2.0
There really isnt much thats different between this and Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace (1999).
Mac Guff
3.5
With the game cast, a charismatic lead performance by Jason Mamoa, the electrifying visuals and a fun tone, Aquaman is a cinematic wave you will want ..
Impulse Gamer
4.5
For Western fans we have superhero Westerns; for sci fi fans we have superhero sci fis; for serious war drama fans we have serious superhero war drama ..
World Wng
2.5
Theres plenty of visual invention on display, but the eye cant totally silence a question from the mind: How much underwater spectacle does an Aquaman ..
Denerstein Unleashed Blog ..
2.0
But as clunky and dour as most of the DC comic book movies have been, anything thats light and not insultingly stupid is an improvement.
Crooked Marquee
2.0
Unfortunately, while the movie takes some interesting steps in terms of cinematic visuals, it needed some more time to percolate.Meanwhile, DC continu ..
Geek Girl Authority
1.5
In short, Aquaman has tons of basic dialogues, a finite plot... and battles in hundreds of liters of water.
3.0
But our hero is one of the least distinct or arresting pieces to this overloaded spectacle, and the lag is felt.
The Film Experience
3.0
It may be the movie Arthur Currys alter ego deserves, an epic spectacle of ludicrous joy thats as dreadfully terrible as it is thrilling.
Screen Zealots
3.5
The Marvel house style turns some of its movies into enjoyable clockwork exercises.
The Week
3.5
Who knew it would take a badass Fishman to save DCEU from its mediocrity.
Times Now News
4.5
Aquaman is definitely one of the best movies in the DCEU and it truly gave me optimism for the future of all the DC franchises.
Geeks Of Color
3.0
A Day Glo, candy colored, hallucinogenic seascape that resembles the cover of an epic adventure metal album from the 80s. And its as fun and messy as ..
3.5
The costuming is on point and the visuals of the film are amazing. Atlantis, in particular, feels like an underwater Pandora and is a feast for the ey ..
Iol Co Za
1.5
And with Aquaman, Wan and his VFX team didnt do a bad job, but that doesnt mean its not distracting as hell.
Esquire
4.0
The action sequences are outstanding, and even the finalealmost always a disaster in DCEU moviesis well staged.
Splice Today
2.0
It gives me a feeling that I only find when I see the fishes in the fish tank or in the aquarium, where nothing relevant happens for two and a half et ..
3.5
James Wan delivers an entertaining adventure film full of incredible visuals, exciting action and nifty camera work. Aquaman is a winner!
0.5
One just has to throw up ones fins and give in to the ridiculousness.
L.A. Biz
3.0
Its hard to say that Aquaman is a good movie as its overstuffed, overlong, and often entirely nonsensical.However, its never boring as its a seemingly ..
FanboyNation.com
4.5
Otherwise, Aquaman has a good cast, excellent costumes, and an interesting story.
FlickDirect
3.5
Aquaman is the kind of superhero romp and spectacle that wont be to everyones taste.
The Gate
1.5
A finely made superhero movie that doesnt feel as relevant when being part of an extended universe. .
1.5
This film tries to be super cool, but it just isnt camp enough to be good.
Movies and Shakers
2.0
More often, whats on display is Arthurs talent for getting into and out of a good brawl.
Metro Weekly
2.5
Kinda fun, mostly due to Momoas charisma and presence, and the underlying sense of levity. Aquaman doesnt suck any more, but he definitely needs a bet ..
The Mercury
3.1
His fluid sense of storytelling keeps the flashbacks and digressions from becoming too unwieldy, and he stuffs the frame with so much business that it ..
From the Front Row
4.5
One of my hangups with most superhero movies is the collateral damage.
At Home In Hollywood
3.1
Its villain keeps a straight face throughout, but enormous action scenes culminate in stupid sight gags.
Seattle Weekly
2.0
Not totally, but at least no one will accuse director James Wan of making a dark, inaccessible drama full of broody characters.
Showbiz Junkies
3.0
It took a while, but the DC Extended Universe finally has embraced the inherent silliness of superheroes.
Stardem
3.8
Instead, its a big, loud and often fun spectacle thats at least 20 minutes too long and works better the less you pay attention to the details.
Twin Cities
4.0
The costumes are stunning and the under sea effects very impressive.
Caution Spoilers
3.5
Demons from the ocean and sea monsters look run of the mill.Theres nothing new, nothing to shout about, nothing that defies imagination.
Dwight Brown Ink
3.8
Aquaman is hardly the most innovative or thought provoking superhero movie on the market, but it accomplishes its simple goals well enough.
Alternative Lens
3.5
Its an uneasy mixture that doesnt always work, but the movie is also enjoyably ridiculous and turn your brain off fun.
Chesapeake Family
2.5
Whenever Aquaman comes to life you can see what kind of movie it could have been.
Monsters And Critics
2.5
In conclusion, the film is indeed a little stronger in story and character than some of its predecessors in the DCEU have been, but it still has a lon ..
The Blus Pot
1.5
Maybe 70 minutes of Aquaman work okay enough, but 143 of them Thats a whole other question, and this overproduced spectacle doesnt seem willing to ans ..
Film Monthly
3.0
Despite a well chosen lead and wildly watchable undersea action, its torpedoed by its unfathomably bad script and beached whale esque bloated run time ..
The Reader (Omaha, NE)
1.5
Aquaman tries to be a broad church and just doesnt quite get it right: its wry but never hilarious, sometimes beautiful but never quite a masterpiece, ..
Gq Magazine
2.5
So does it give you your moneys worth Yes, if you look at the brighter side of things.
Ndtv
1.5
However, beyond the exuberant visual display to give life to the civilization of Atlantis and to develop the spectacular underwater battles, contribut ..
La Nación (Argentina)
3.0
Youre just waiting for the wild final act, when Wan fully embraces the metal promises of this Aquaman concept, and we get to witness Arthur fighting f ..
Student Edge
3.0
It has very little to call its own and in its quest to join the greatest hits, it ends up imitating some good hits without creating anything original.
3.8
Many of the verbal gaffs fall flat, but enough land to warrant the swings and misses.Jason Mamoa carries the comedy.
812 Film Reviews
3.8
Aquaman is a fun, entertaining, colourful movie that dives between tones/moods and doesnt take itself entirely seriously.It certainly doesnt all work ..
What I Watched Tonight
1.9
The latest movie from the DC Universe is an embarrassing shamble that is highlighted by clunky dialogue, characters who constantly shout their dialogu ..
Reel Bob
4.5
But even with a varied pace, the tone remains consistent, and thats what matters.
3.0
Aquaman offers two and a quarter hours of pure and simple escape.
El antepenúltimo mohicano ..
3.0
Its no secret that movie bad guys are more compelling characters.
Houston Press
4.5
This still isnt a Marvel grade superhero movie, but its an undeniable step up for DC and hopefully a promise of a brighter future.
Digital Journal
3.2
This movie absolutely doesnt need to be two and a half hours long.
Brightest Young Things
3.0
And thats solid, even if it mimics essentially every other superhero movie out there.
The Movie Minute
4.0
While Aquaman is not the best superhero film of 2018, it is easily the more entertaining instalment in the DC Extended Universe.
Flick Feast
4.0
This journey to Atlantis might be worth more than the average ticket price, in fact, as it provides a colorful world full of incredible and imaginativ ..
ComicBook.com
4.5
Wan has created an epic, globe spanning adventure, featuring compelling characters, amazing visuals and even a first rate script.
KCCI (Des Moines, IA)
3.3
Aquamans faults are very marked, but its virtues are impressive and manages to create an entertaining experience.
Konexión
3.8
Aquaman is just plain fun, and manages to establish the franchise as a solid pillar to stand alongside Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman.
K Gun 9
1.5
One final dumb complaint: I also wish that Wan would done a little more to distinguish Atlantis from the undersea Pandora bioluminescence aesthetic, b ..
Vanyaland
1.5
Hindustan Times It most certainly isnt as polished as that movie what Patty Jenkins achieved went beyond having made a good film but neither is it as ..
MSN
2.0
And this represents a first step in DC finally giving their characters and their fans the movies we want and deserve.So, I say cheers to Aquamanhis pi ..
idobi.com
3.0
The result is a fireworks display of nonsense and wonder; its occasionally still too dire and serious, but its also a movie where soldiers in video ga ..
Pitts Burgh Magazine
4.5
Move over, Marvel. CNETs Bonnie Burton explains why the new Aquaman movie made her a DC fan.
CNET
4.5
As much fun as it is, Aquaman really doesnt need to be two and half hours long.
CNET
3.0
Watching it feels like eating 10 boxes of Junior Mints while drinking a 64 ounce Icee. It cements the idea of a DC Cinematic Universe that people actu ..
Book & Film Globe
3.1
Take a dehumidifier to Aquaman, and after all the water evaporates, whats left is a garden variety superhero movie.That so much of it takes place unde ..
Madison
3.8
Wan and especially Momoas enthusiasm and respect for the character and belief in its cinematic potential and future is not only palpable but infectiou ..
The Movie Report
3.8
Wan and especially Momoas enthusiasm and respect for the character and belief in its cinematic potential and future is not only palpable but infectiou ..
The Movie Report
3.5
Wilson delivers a campy performance that lacks substance, but so does most of the cast.
That Shelf
4.3
The action is fantastic, and its spread out well throughout the film to make sure theres always something exciting to watch in between the exposition ..
Weekend Warrior Blog Tumbl ..
4.0
Each time out, Im simply looking for a movie that can stand on its own, tell a story that entertains, and use the tools of blockbuster cinema to do so ..
High Def Digest
2.0
Aquaman is kind of a mess, but at its best its a glorious mess in a way that few popcorn movies these days are glorious.
Nc Register
4.5
The film isnt exactly subtle it possesses the restraint of a broken fire hydrant. But thats part of the appeal.
Nashville Scene
3.0
Its vintage.It ends up making the film feel about as shallow as a kiddie pool, but to the credit of the writing team and director James Wan, it fully ..
Fanboys of the Universe
1.5
More style than substance, Aquaman is wonderful visually, but presents too much that weve seen before, often in the form of lazy writing.
Ready Steady Cut
3.5
We have another movie about a biracial hero coming to terms with his place in the world, a superhero film that enthusiastically embraces its more ludi ..
About Boulder
1.5
The movie raises serious environmental issues, and then, rather than engaging with them, it shows us lots of fight scenes.
NBC News THINK
3.5
Rather, its an action packed spectacle thats frequently jaw droppingly beautiful in its depiction of oceanic life.
Elements of Madness
3.0
Its absolutely lovely.I wish I could say the rest of the film was just as fantastic.Heres the thing: Momoa is fun.
The Daily Times (Tennessee ..
3.0
Its big and splashy, a visual feast with real stakes, but also with an earnestness it wears proudly on its sleeve.
Zaki's Corner
1.5
If its not in the actual meat of the movie, it doesnt count, leaving the entire script structure thrown out of whack.
Wtop
3.5
This really is the quintessential 21st century popcorn movie. Almost every shot has CGI surrounding the actors, it has a diverse cast, and theres enou ..
Business Insider
3.5
Theres old fashioned action music, new fashioned action music, Vangelis inspired electronica, and Daft Punk inspired electronica.
3.0
But what do you expect from a superhero film.It may not be high art, but Aquaman performs swimmingly in delivering undersea fun.
Pasadena Weekly
1.5
The sunken kingdom of Atlantis offers a chance to construct a world based on the designs of elements found only in the oceans.But its almost as if Wan ..
Gadgets360
3.0
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Mad About Movies Podcast
0.5
But that did not justify a film that does not go either up or down, but floats desperately in a languid ocean so shallow that floating in it is clearl ..
1.0
Two and a half hours literally submerged in a giant fish tank where, except for common sense, everything floats.
El Mundo (Spain)
2.5
It perfectly embodies what is wrong and right with the franchise.
Movies 8 My Life Blog Spot ..
3.5
Itll be interesting to see if next years Shazam will keep up the trend.Leave your rating What people say..
3.0
Man of Steel was deemed too ordinary; Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice too grim; Justice League too slight, and Suicide Squad too chaotic.
Times of Malta
3.0
If its narrative hadnt been so overstuffed with needless subplots and excessive action sequences, it very likely would have made for an excellent supe ..
Ian Thomas Malone
1.5
Aquaman appears to have everything except rhythm or a clear vision.
Butaca Ancha
3.1
Its the action and spectacle from Wan that saves the movie from falling apart, and makes Aquaman quality entertainment for the big screen.
We Boughta Blog
4.0
The entire ensemble is excellent but theres one person, in particular, who deserves to be singled out and thats Yahya Abdul Mateen II.
ComicBookMovie.com
1.5
After a somewhat underwhelming introduction in Zack Snyders Justice League, DCs aquatic hero Arthur Curry returns for his first solo big screen outing ..
ComicBookMovie.com
4.5
And then theres one kingdom, the Brine Kingdom, where theyre basically all giant crustaceans.
Ign
4.0
Four years ago, Zack Snyder cast a multiracial badass in Jason Momoa instead of a Ken doll himbo.
Every Movie Hasalesson
3.5
With a superbly chiselled physique and a devil may care attitude, Jason Momoa holds centre screen easily.
India Tv News
3.5
Still, AQUAMAN is a hard movie not to recommend.It is often funny, has a good heart, and its star whatever his off screen shortcomings proves incredib ..
Comicsverse
3.0
Though Aquaman doesnt surpass the wonderful film that is Wonder Woman, its better than the dour Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice, the messy Justice ..
3.0
The most surprising thing about Aquaman is not its underwater spectacle, which is impressive at times, but rather its heart.
1.0
I do not have a single reason to recommend Aquaman or its Atlantic or oceanic din, despite its good intentions to denounce the seas ecological disorde ..
La Nación (Costa Rica)
3.8
And even if its all patently absurd and frequently stupid magic water lasers and giant sea monsters and fish people and seven different overdesigned h ..
Geek
3.0
But most importantly, where it counts anyway, its crucially self aware of that fact and has a fun time plunging us into the depths and carrying us to ..
The National
2.0
You may not feel inspired, but you may quietly feel awe nevertheless.
3.0
Sometimes it means the plot gets a little lost a catastrophic tidal wave that hits land is forgotten about within seconds, while Aquamans quest to fin ..
Movies 4 Kids
3.0
So while Aquaman may be a flawed movievery flawed indeedtheres something irresistibly cinematic about it.
The Filtered Lens
1.5
Im just going to start by saying that yes, Aquaman is incredibly dumb.
4.5
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3.0
Its not the greatest superhero film, but its not the worst, and everything it has to offer has been done better.
Jamaica Gleaner
3.0
Not perfect and a little long but fun, chaotic, an full of action, humor, adventure and a carisma filled cast that enjoys itself as much as it wants t ..
QiiBO
4.0
Youll probably enjoy his heroic feats and acts of incredible strength.
The Movie Blog
5.0
Aquaman has to rely on its visual wonder, as the script is rather rough shod with some of the worst dialogue I can remember from these capes and tight ..
The Beat
4.5
Director James Wan manages to make the film be unlike anything else in the genre.
El Nuevo DÃa (Puerto Rico ..
2.5
Hardcore fans of Peter Davids take on the character may enjoy this movie... for the rest of the world, James Wans adaptation is cringy and barely watc ..
Código espagueti
2.0
Its a dazzling spectacle that triumphantly stands out among the DCEU.
Shake Fire
3.0
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Podomatic
5.0
Its also the films weakness: Its so eager to show you all this stuff that you barely have any time to take it in and really care about anything other ..
Gq
3.5
...a candy colored underwater world that has humor and heart...If you can accept that people ride giant seahorses into battle, you are going to have a ..
VitalThrills.com
3.5
So it was a refreshing surprise when Jason Momoa was cast for Currys long awaited big screen debut.
Buffalovibe
2.0
Writing about a film that Ive all but forgotten by the time I get to the parking lot is a wasted effort.
Dear Cast and Crew
4.4
If you come in expecting a fun time that is mostly free of the usual Easter Eggs, I think youll find it here and be pleased.
Colbybryant.com
3.0
Throughout, Aquaman maintains a level of eye popping visuals and crazy spectacle that always keeps things interesting.
Rochester City Newspaper
2.5
This is not an easy feat and it takes more than two hours to get it accomplished two+ long hours.
Jackiek Cooper
1.5
This just makes me want to see Jason Momoa in the lead of a genuinely well written blockbuster, and unfortunately this isnt it.
Film Bunker
3.0
The end result: a fun romp, plus a likely second dip in aesthetically imaginative waters.
Screen Hub
3.0
It gives us a glimpse at a whole new mythos and makes the world of Atlantis feel ancient, creating a fantasy story that offers something different for ..
Next Best Picture
1.5
Indeed, heres a movie that seems to have an identity crisis before our very eyes.
Deep Focus Review
3.0
See it on the big screen for a fun, beautiful, underwater ride. Just dont expect too much in terms of story and acting.
4.5
It felt like I was watching a film based on what worked in a number of superhero flicks over the last few years.Again, Im not sure if thats a complime ..
Complex
2.5
The DC Comics aesthetic has never been more accurately portrayed on screen, so it has that going for it. Narratively, though, its still kind of a mess ..
Próxima Tanda
4.0
Bold, ambitious, visually stunning, and wonderfully unique, James Wans Aquaman is one of the best comic book films of the year.
CinemaDebate
4.5
It doesnt help that Cyborg actually calls Aquaman Little Mermaid in Justice League.
In Session Film
1.5
When the cast isnt aimlessly drifting from port to port, theyre swimming in a soup of phantasmagoria thats both intoxicating and exhausting.
Indy Week
4.5
The film delivers an epic deep sea battle that is nail biting and great!
Amsterdam News
3.0
A fascinating and admirable journey that includes almost every element of the superhero genre you can think of.
Movie Network
3.5
If youre willing to surrender to what Wan has created in the depths of his CGI ocean then youre potentially in for a delirious ride of entertaining lu ..
The AU Review
1.5
There is a thin line between charming fun and boring spectacle, and Aquaman doesnt always know the difference.
Strange Harbors
4.5
Once again James Wan faces this cinematic challenge head on proving theres more or less nothing he cant do.
Phawker
2.8
Its such a mess not even a fine performance by Jason Momoa as the shirtless and trident wielding good ol superhero can rescue it from the bottom of th ..
Sover
4.5
Epic, weird and comic booky. Aquaman revitalizes the DCEU in ways no one ever saw coming.
Seventh Art Studio
2.5
Momoa and Heard have strong chemistry, and they bring a sense of playfulness to their predictable banter.
In Lander
2.5
After wallowing in darkness for far too long, DC embraces some relatively lighter fun in its latest superhero adventure, Aquaman.
The News International (Pa ..
3.0
Its neither the worst nor the best superhero film of the year, but it feels small compared to efforts like Infinity War or Spider verse.
3.5
Watching the film in IMAX, theres something incredibly impressive about the depth of the images, which are full of color and energy and life; its spec ..
Moviefone
3.0
Most of it shockingly works, but a lot of the humor in the movie simply doesnt.Aquaman tries oh so very hard to be funny and many of the jokes fall fl ..
5.0
Wonder has often been in short supply in the never ending age of superhero movies.
Miami New Times
4.0
It is an old fashioned way of telling a story but it delivers on the high octane energy and fishy action and entertains along the way.
Weekend Special Co Za
3.0
Aquaman also has a penchant for the weird: even when it wallows in cliches, theres always something to keep you at least mildly interested.The dialogu ..
Prairie Dog Magazine
4.0
I would have been happy just watching a romantic movie about an Atlantean and a light keeper.
Nerd Reactor
1.5
Nothing about this movie works. It is way too obvious, its got cheesy special effects, it feels like a 1980s film with the jokes, and its trying too h ..
WXIX-TV (Cincinnati, OH)
3.5
A superhero origin story with an aquatic Avatar, Star Wars war and Indiana Jones treasure hunt adventure rolled into one. It makes a seaworthy splash ..
The MovieMaven
1.5
Unlike Kingsman or Infinity War, hes not exactly encouraging genocide, just suggesting that the land folks should maybe not trash the world.
The Curb
3.5
Somehow, James Wan manages to pull it off, creating a film that not only refuses to apologize for adhering to its roots, but fully embraces the inhere ..
Spoiler TV
4.0
Momoas big lug of a superhero and the feeling that Wan is obviously having a blast paying homage to numerous beloved blockbuster films that have shape ..
Nerd Repository
4.0
Its predictable in some ways, sure, but its a ride that keeps you engaged.
Nerds Of Prey Podcast
1.5
hat the locales are announced via subtitle, often before the characters ... know where they are, evokes the levels and stages of an adventure game. ha ..
Critics at Large
3.8
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2.0
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Gen Revision
4.5
Fortunately, thats exactly what Aquaman and director James Wan achieve with the oceanic hero, whose first solo feature doesnt quite measure up to Wond ..
Digital Trends
4.5
Its comic awesomeness, but I think people are going to question whether the central battle should have been with his younger brother versus Manta.
KCTV5 News at 9
3.5
It feels a lot like it should be about 100 minutes long, with simple, charming characters and fun action.
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