Aquaman (film)
2018
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Dec 22, 2023 · Read critics and audience reviews of the DC sequel starring Jason Momoa as Aquaman. Find out how the film fares with the Tomatometer and the audience score.
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Dec 21, 2023 · Jason Momoa and Patrick Wilson star as the rival brothers who must save the world from a necropolis and a possessed villain. The film is a fun but cluttered sequel with references to Star Wars, Lord of the Rings and War of the Worlds.
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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.
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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 gives the DCEU's last gasp a mixed verdict, praising the brotherly bond between Jason Momoa and Patrick Wilson, but criticizing the shoddy effects and the dull first act. Read the full review to find out how the sequel compares to the original and what it means for the franchise.
Dec 21, 2023 · Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom review: ‘never attempts anything original or honest’. Jason Mamoa stars in an unremarkable sequel that "goes through the usual blockbuster motions". Ten years ago ...
TOP CRITIC. Where Aquaman felt original, Lost Kingdom is stale, void of all originality. Full Review | Original Score: 2/5 | Mar 17, 2024. Matt Brunson Film Frenzy. It opens with one character ...
Dec 21, 2023 · Aquaman, as played by the towering trunk of a man named Jason Momoa, was quippy and funny, delivering his lines with just enough of an off-kilter smirk to make him, and his movie, a hit. Orm was ...
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Dec 22, 2023 · Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom: Directed by James Wan. With Jason Momoa, Patrick Wilson, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Amber Heard. Black Manta seeks revenge on Aquaman for his father's death.
