Aquaman (film)
2018
Search results
Dec 22, 2023 · Critics and audiences are divided on the sequel to Aquaman, with a 34% Tomatometer and an 81% Audience Score. Read the reviews, watch the trailer, and see the cast and crew of the action-adventure film.
- See All Photos
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Pictures and Photo Gallery --...
- Movie Reviews
The Lost Kingdom struggles to provide much substance with...
- View All Videos
Moved Permanently. Redirecting to...
- See All Photos
Dec 21, 2023 · A fun and self-aware sequel to the DC Expanded Universe film, starring Jason Momoa as Aquaman and his half-brother Orm. The film follows their adventures to save Atlantis from a returning bad guy and a demonic power source. Ebert praises Momoa's performance, chemistry with Wilson, and self-awareness of the film's influences and humor.
- The DCEU's last gasp is dragged down by shoddy effects and a dull first act.
- Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Gallery
- What was the best DC Snyderverse movie?
- Verdict
- IGN\r Recommends
- GeneratedCaptionsTabForHeroSec
By Amelia Emberwing
Updated: Dec 21, 2023 5:47 pm
Posted: Dec 21, 2023 3:00 pm
It was a bumpy ride but, at long last, we finally have James Wan’s Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. Arthur Curry (Jason Momoa) may have taken his place as King of Atlantis, but the lingering threat of Black Manta (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) means he must team up with estranged brother Orm (Patrick Wilson) to protect the seven seas. Sounds like a great setup for another hilarious Thor: Ragnarok-esque sibling team-up, right?
Sometimes, when a TV pilot doesn’t do its job of grabbing your attention, you’ll hear that you need to watch a few episodes before things get good. The first 30 to 45 minutes of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom are the cinematic equivalent of this phenomenon. Movies sometimes take a little while to get going, sure, but there’s a bit more than story issues going on here. The first Aquaman – and much of Lost Kingdom – works because while it’s not the best movie, Jason Momoa is having the time of his life so the audience has fun too. Let me tell you, it sure doesn’t feel like Momoa is having the time of his life in the first act.
Once you get past that first slog, though, things get fun for a stretch. Orm and Arthur have the exact begrudging brothers dynamic you’d expect, which yields quite a few funny moments thanks to Wilson and Momoa’s onscreen rapport. They’re the heart here, as was Wan’s intent from the beginning. None of this comes at the expense of Amber Heard’s Mera – she has a smaller role to play because Lost Kingdom is more buddy comedy than rom-com, but she’s still a key player in the story alongside Nicole Kidman’s Atlanna.
Man of Steel
Batman V Superman
Suicide Squad
Wonder Woman
Justice League
Aquaman
When Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is being an Aquaman story and leaning into the silliness and family aspects of it all, it’s fun. The enjoyable bits are just sandwiched between some ugly effects and a weird first act that feel cobbled together from a very different movie. The relationship between Orm and Arthur – and the rapport between Jason Mamo...
IGN's Amelia Emberwing gives a mixed review of the DCEU sequel, praising the sibling comedy and the underwater spectacle, but criticizing the shoddy effects and the dull first act. She also questions the story changes and the character arcs of Atlanna and Black Manta.
Dec 21, 2023 · Polygon's Matt Patches pans the sequel to Aquaman, calling it a cheap and dull retread of the first film. He criticizes the script, the action, the effects, and the tone of the movie, which he says feels like a Jumanji rip-off.
- Matt Patches
People also ask
Is Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom a good sequel?
When does Aquaman & The Lost Kingdom release?
Is Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom the end of a era?
Should you buy Aquaman & The Lost Kingdom tickets?
A superhero sequel with comic-book violence, creepy monsters, and climate change message. Read the parents' guide, watch the trailer, and see what kids and parents say about this PG-13 action fantasy.
- James Wan
- Tara Mcnamara
- Warner Bros.
Dec 21, 2023 · But that means that Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is officially the final film in the continuity that began back in 2013. It's the end of an era. And yet it's unlikely that anyone who sees the film ...
Dec 21, 2023 · Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Rated PG-13, for scary creepy-crawlies and mild profanity. Running time: 2 hours 4 minutes. Running time: 2 hours 4 minutes. In theaters.
