Waterworld

In a future where the polar ice caps have melted, submerging the Earth in water, humanity lives on floating makeshift communities. A drifter known as the Mariner encounters a woman and her child who hold the key to a legendary dry land. Pursued by the tyrannical Deacon and his pirate followers, they embark on a perilous journey across the vast, dangerous ocean.

Waterworld was a massive box office disappointment and a critical failure, widely ridiculed for its excessive budget and perceived pretentiousness. Despite its initial negative reception, it has since gained a cult following and is often seen as an ambitious, albeit flawed, epic.

• Visually impressive with stunning set pieces and ambitious world-building.

• Suffers from an overblown budget, a convoluted plot, and uneven pacing.

• Kevin Costner's performance is stoic, but the film ultimately drowns in its own spectacle.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a visually spectacular and entertaining adventure, despite acknowledging its flaws. Many appreciated the unique concept and the ambitious scale, with some praising Kevin Costner's commitment to the role.

Nominated for 3 Saturn Awards, including Best Action/Adventure Film. Received an Academy Award nomination for Best Sound.

The construction of the massive floating sets for Waterworld required 1000 workers and over $20 million, making it one of the most expensive sets ever built at the time.