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Mixed reviews reveal critics can't quite agree on 'Aquaman
Mashable ^ | December 11, 2018

Posted on 12/11/2018 4:40:48 PM PST by SMGFan

Like its hero, it's the kind of film that surveys the strangeness in front of it, flashes a smile, and dives right in. And if it stays in the water a bit too long—well, I'd still come back for a sequel."

Critics like Mashable's Angie Han concede that Aquaman isn't without its barnacles, but contend the flick is at least worth the price of admission. Others are denouncing the DC Comics' tentpole as an irrefutable, outright flop.

The Jason Momoa and Amber Heard-starring adventure tackles the origin story of the Justice League's trident-wielding hero, taking viewers into the seven kingdoms of Atlantis and entrenching them in ocean-dwelling politics.

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TOPICS: Arts/Photography; Business/Economy; TV/Movies
KEYWORDS: aquaman; hollywood; moviereview; superheroes
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To: SMGFan

I only watch them if they are on my very basic Dish. The only one I thought was OK was the first “Spiderman”.

I saw one a few weeks ago which I almost skipped because I didn’t like the title. It was actually pretty good. It was also really odd. It was “Kick Ass”.


21 posted on 12/11/2018 5:26:23 PM PST by yarddog
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To: BillyBoy

$93m opening overseas. Generally if the critics don’t like it, I will love it.


22 posted on 12/11/2018 5:30:58 PM PST by rstrahan
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To: BillyBoy

DC forever despite the movie misfires.


23 posted on 12/11/2018 6:03:47 PM PST by Destroyer Sailor (Revenge is a dish best served cold.)
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To: yarddog
I saw one a few weeks ago which I almost skipped because I didn’t like the title. It was actually pretty good. It was also really odd. It was “Kick Ass”.

That movie was great...a little violent but wow.

24 posted on 12/11/2018 6:10:32 PM PST by DouglasKC
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To: Destroyer Sailor

Which destroyer did you serve on?

I was Henry B Wilson (DDG-7). 79-84


25 posted on 12/11/2018 6:24:16 PM PST by atc23
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To: longfellow
that’s the only thing they do better than Marvel.

Sorry, but except for the movies, DC has Marvel beaten in every other category. Few Marvel titles are worth a read at this point (unless you enjoy SJW swill), while DC's Rebirth has been mostly good. Animation? Not even close. TV shows are closer to a wash, but DC has generally done a good job with their TV shows.

26 posted on 12/11/2018 7:06:00 PM PST by Major Matt Mason (Any lover of big government is an enemy of freedom.)
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To: MrEdd

If I understand you, I agree.

I look at the RT scores. If audience is high, and critic is low, I consider seeing.


27 posted on 12/12/2018 1:29:03 AM PST by YogicCowboy ("I am not entirely on anyone's side, because no one is entirely on mine." - J. R. R. Tolkien)
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To: 4yearlurker

Too white. Too wholesome. That is the answer.


28 posted on 12/12/2018 1:29:55 AM PST by YogicCowboy ("I am not entirely on anyone's side, because no one is entirely on mine." - J. R. R. Tolkien)
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To: SMGFan

I am thinking I will pass on both.

More and more, I watch my old DVDs of Buffy, Angel, Firefly, Smallville - or the original Superman and Batman, or MCU Phase I & II movies - to sate my old comic collector genes.

When Phase III is done, I may opt out of the MCU altogether. I think Phase IV - or the Cosmic Whatever - may become Episode VIII/Solo level PC.


29 posted on 12/12/2018 1:36:24 AM PST by YogicCowboy ("I am not entirely on anyone's side, because no one is entirely on mine." - J. R. R. Tolkien)
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To: be-baw

Lots of folks find reason to ‘boycott’ these movies...I like to be entertained and these movies are generally entertainment...


30 posted on 12/12/2018 3:20:53 AM PST by trebb (Those who don't donate anything tend to be empty gasbags...no-value-added types)
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To: Flick Lives

31 posted on 12/12/2018 3:31:00 AM PST by Larry Lucido
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To: Larry Lucido

32 posted on 12/12/2018 3:38:24 AM PST by MrEdd (Caveat Emptor)
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To: atc23

DE 1085 USS Donald B. Beaty. 1974 to 1977


33 posted on 12/13/2018 4:42:49 PM PST by Destroyer Sailor (Revenge is a dish best served cold.)
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To: Major Matt Mason

I haven’t read any books in decades but dc cartoons beat the marvel ones. Haven’t seen the tv shows but dc cant do movies. Marvel can only do movies but i did like the daredevil series.


34 posted on 12/14/2018 3:48:53 PM PST by longfellow (Bill Maher, the 21st hijacker.)
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To: caww

I’ve heard it’s a great movie.
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I saw it yesterday and enjoyed it very much; and I did not think it was too long. I loved the CGI underwater scenery. It was well done — even with their hair swaying as if they really were underwater. My only regret is that I did not see it in 3D.


35 posted on 12/27/2018 10:13:26 PM PST by KittyKares (Drain the Swamp)
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To: lepton

He is Married to Lisa Bonet. (Yes, THAT Lisa Bonet)

He said she would be pissed if he cut his hair and shaved his beard.


36 posted on 12/27/2018 10:19:19 PM PST by Kickass Conservative (Democracy, two Wolves and one Sheep deciding what's for Dinner.)
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To: KittyKares

Glad you went...so was I.....it was just fun and pure entertainment and i also thought they did a good job..........which is what I will pay to see. So much ‘other’ one can find on TV and often not of interest to me. Netflex at least you can choose...but even there is a lot of junk.


37 posted on 12/27/2018 10:20:37 PM PST by caww
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To: caww

Did you stay through the credits and see the scene which will likely be the promise of a sequel?


38 posted on 12/27/2018 10:42:04 PM PST by KittyKares (Drain the Swamp)
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To: SMGFan

Spider verse movie... Don’t waste your money. Purely a little kid’s movie.


39 posted on 12/27/2018 11:10:35 PM PST by TruthFactor (Hang em', Hang em' High.)
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