Aquaman
Half-human, half-Atlantean Arthur Curry is taken on the journey of his lifetime to discover if he is worth of being a king.
Critics Sentiment
Arthur leads marine creatures against Orm's army in battle
Arthur trains with Vulko and discovers his powers
The film builds steadily from exposition-heavy setup to spectacular undersea warfare, with the biggest jump occurring when Arthur claims the trident and leads the climactic battle.
Aquaman follows a classic adventure arc that builds from familiar origin story elements to increasingly spectacular set pieces. While reviewers noted predictable plotting and occasional dialogue issues, the film's gorgeous visuals and over-the-top action sequences won over audiences. The climactic undersea battle represents the peak of James Wan's direction, delivering the kind of comic book spectacle that makes the journey worthwhile.
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Jason Momoa
Arthur Curry / Aquaman
Amber Heard
Mera
Willem Dafoe
Nuidis Vulko
Patrick Wilson
King Orm Marius / Ocean Master
Nicole Kidman
Atlanna
Dolph Lundgren
King Nereus
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
David Kane / Black Manta
Temuera Morrison
Thomas Curry
Ludi Lin
Captain Murk
Michael Beach
Jesse Kane (Manta's Father)
Randall Park
Dr. Stephen Shin
Graham McTavish
King Atlan
Leigh Whannell
Cargo Pilot
Tainui Kirkwood
Young Arthur (3 Years Old)
Tamor Kirkwood
Young Arthur (3 Years Old)
Denzel Quirke
Young Arthur (3 Years Old)
Kaan Guldur
Young Arthur (9 Years Old)
Otis Dhanji
Young Arthur (13 Years Old)
Kekoa Kekumano
Young Arthur (16 Years Old)
Julie Andrews
Karathen (voice)
Crew
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