Aquaman
Aquaman

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Aquaman

2016
Movie
8 min
English

A young man recounts his boyhood days and the girl that he loved.

Insights

IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users72%
Director: James WanGenres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

Arthur Curry, a reluctant hero who is the heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis, must step forward to defend his people and the world from his half-brother Orm, who plans to unite the seven underwater kingdoms and wage war against the surface world. Along the way, Arthur grapples with his dual heritage as he learns to embrace his destiny as Aquaman.

Critical Reception

Aquaman received generally mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its visual effects, action sequences, and Jason Momoa's performance, though some found the plot to be formulaic. Audiences, however, were largely enthusiastic, making it a significant box office success.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its stunning visual spectacle and imaginative underwater world-building.

  • Jason Momoa's charismatic portrayal of Aquaman was a standout element.

  • Some critics found the story predictable and the dialogue occasionally clunky.

Google audience: Google users largely enjoyed Aquaman, appreciating its thrilling action, impressive special effects, and a fun, adventurous story. Many found Jason Momoa to be a perfect fit for the titular role.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for multiple People's Choice Awards and Teen Choice Awards, winning Favorite Male Superhero for Jason Momoa at the latter. It also received a Saturn Award nomination for Best Superhero Film.

Fun Fact

During filming, Jason Momoa famously broke a piece of camera equipment by accidentally hitting it with his trident.

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