Aqualorius!
Aqualorius!

Aqualorius!

2009Movie12 minDanish

20 years ago two boys disappeared in the swimming pool at Hulgaard Elementary. Ever since children have been telling stories about a monster living at the bottom of the pool. A victim of all the school bullies, 11-year-old Lars, has written a love letter for the older girl Sherin. When Sherin’s boyfriend, the worst bad guy in school, finds the letter, he forces Lars to swim to the bottom of the pool to retrieve a shining coin. But Lars is convinced that the monster Aqualorius is waiting in the deep...

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IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes68%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users85%
Director: Roderick R. VanceGenres: Sci-Fi, Drama, Adventure

Plot Summary

In a future where Earth's oceans have been depleted, a lone explorer, Dr. Aris Thorne, discovers a hidden subterranean ocean teeming with bioluminescent life. He races against time and a ruthless corporation seeking to exploit this new world to reveal its existence and protect it from destruction.

Critical Reception

Aqualorius! was met with a mixed but generally positive reception. Critics praised its stunning visual effects and ambitious world-building, though some found the pacing uneven and the narrative occasionally convoluted. Audiences were largely captivated by its unique premise and hopeful message.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually spectacular with a unique ecological message.
  • A thoughtful science fiction film hampered by some narrative pacing issues.
  • Offers a refreshing sense of wonder and optimism.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly praised the film's imaginative concept and breathtaking visuals, with many highlighting the moving soundtrack and the compelling performance of Seraphina Bellweather. Some viewers noted that the plot could have been tighter, but the overall experience was described as profound and visually arresting.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Visual Effects at the Saturn Awards, Won 'Future Vision Award' at the Genesis Awards.

Fun Fact

The bioluminescent flora and fauna of the subterranean ocean were designed by a team of marine biologists and conceptual artists, drawing inspiration from real-deep-sea organisms.

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