Aquaman - Every DCEU Movie Reviewed & Ranked

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[@legendofhayden]

“Why is Black Manta in the movie?” he should have been the main villain. His costume was perfect and everything imo, severely underused

[@nicktiznado8492]

He was underused, but I did like that Black Mantra kept alive for the sequel. We rarely get to see supervillain not killed off. I like that Black Mantra is evolving from a minor role to a major role in the sequel.

[@nicktiznado8492]

Hey I was upset that Black Manta had a small role when he is one of Aquaman’s greatest and most dangerous rivals. I did like the fight scene with him and Aquaman. Hopefully in the sequel we can get more character development, and see what other ways can Black Manta combat against Aquaman.

[@legendofhayden]

DanV900 I’d argue he probably should have just been the villain in the first one, but that would require massive plot changes. His fight scene with Arthur is arguably the best moment of the film, so it would have been cool to seem them build on that. Hopefully the sequel does

[@tomcaswell1529]

I can’t believe Kevin continues to green himself and Nick can barely be asked to put half his costume on.

[@saintlarfleeze3551]

Well Kevin has face paint that his body is fine with. Nick has allergic reactions to his suit so yknow, he’s not wearing it

[@tomcaswell1529]

@@stonehorn4641 I can't believe you thought this was meant to be serious.

[@jhenning499]

Why are 5 men in their 30s wearing costumes to begin with?

[@mitchg5809]

Nick needs to read the elements of murder lol. He has described scenes as "legitimate murder" In a few movies and every time it's been wrong haha

[@aoe41015]

I love how Nicks commitment to the costumes is diminishing with each IR episode. Really appreciate Kevins commitment to going full Green.

[@MrBrightside390]

i love everything this channel has become. this is their best series because of how goofy they get with it.

[@Black02]

The Trench were one of the 7 Kingdoms

[@MelodicQuest]

It's basically Thor mixed with Black Panther and a dash of Uncharted

[@nicktiznado8492]

Those sound awesome

[@jizzledoops6789]

Just not as good as any of those 3

[@mullaoslo]

But black panther was just lion King mixed with rocky 3

[@THECABEMAN97]

39:32 Tim randomly lets out one laugh 😂

[@blackrock316]

I really enjoy the movie. I think for the sequel they need to make sure the script is better than the first movie. Thought it look great visually and maybe they need to tone down the brightness of it just a little bit. I enjoy this movie more than Justice League that's for sure.

[@rickyticky7221]

Unlike most of these films this movie does not have a identity problem this film knows wat it is and try’s to be a dumb fun film

[@nicktiznado8492]

I love films that like that, not every movie has to be Oscar bait or even good to be entertaining. That’s what movies are for.

[@Lauren-zx3gx]

The problem with DC is that they always want to do too much at once. They need to learn how to prioritize. Aquaman should’ve been about him finding his place in the world as both human and Atlantean, finding his mom and finding peace with his brother. The consequences of his fight with his brother should’ve led into part two and his conflict with Black Manta. This synopsis alone could’ve been the perfect hour and a half movie. DC needs to realize that they have great source material and the most iconic characters. They need to try so hard.

[@SageShini]

So I went back and looked up how Black Manta's dad died. Remembering that just before this, the two of them brutally LEGITIMATELY murdered a bunch of suckers on a ship...I'm not sure why Nick expected Aquaman to save them. Like, I agree with Nick in most cases about how DC heroes should be better. But Manta's all "I've heard about you, been waiting to kill you" and tries to stab Arthur to death but he sucks. Then his dad shoots Arthur with a fucking ROCKET. It fails, Aquaman chucks something at him, nails him to the wall..but actually is nice enough to pull that out and he actually leaves. At this point, it's PERFECTLY possible for them to cut their "losses" and just go. But no, manta's dad won't accept getting his ass kicked. He fires another rocket at EXTREMELY close range for no reason when they could've just left. Like...what??? So after...three separate attempts to murder him, he's gotta save him again? lol.

[@pedrovenegas2457]

At the beginning, you can see that young Arthur was switched with another kid when the Atlantans are attacking

[@joshuapierstorff9981]

I'm sorry but I disagree strongly. I think this might be my favorite DC movie. I love the visuals and the action.

[@ANTIStraussian]

Could use some fat trimming and lose the lame battle of the 5 cgi armies at the end

[@harrystone8752]

My dad and i went to the set of Aquaman, the scene of them in Italy. Was so weird - it was filmed out the back of Movie World in Australia!

[@elcapitan2293]

So it tried to be ragnarok, but failed? Ok, so ragnarok gave u a flimsy ass excuse why hulk was halfway across the galaxy, but that's ok. Thor looses his dad to a breeze, finds out he had a sister, his mom,friends, everyone in asgard managed to keep it from him,sister tries to kill him, kills all his friends, destroys his hammer, suddenly the power has been within in him all this time(until infinity war, where russos say fuck that bs), and he still is happy go lucky, naive thor and that's ok for u guys?

[@SageShini]

I say this as someone who vastly prefers DC Comics to Marvel Comics: Aquaman is nowhere near as good as Ragnarok. They aren't in the same universe man.

[@elcapitan2293]

@@SageShini I'm not saying they are, but the complaints sometimes on DC movies is ridiculous. I give Greg credit cuz hes said it multiple times throughout these series of reviews, alot of things are a certain way cuz people complained about the dark, and bleak nature of the movies. And that has alot to do with the inconsistencies in these movies. They changed things to be lighter and sillier, and that people complain about too. Ragnarok was a tight, fun movie. But why should the ending of someone's universe with the deaths of many of their loved ones be fun? I dont disagree with most of how the movie was done, except tone and destroying the hammer.

[@NikeCF10]

Temuera Morrison is Arthur’s dad. Was in a fantastic movie called “once were warriors” do yourselves a favour and watch it. Represents how rough New Zealand was in the day

[@joefayant6143]

It came out in December not November

[@mullaoslo]

This movie was AMAZING in 4DX.. Really put the format to the test

[@MatthewNovak]

This movie is great. I can't believe it wasn't even nominated for best visual effects.

[@nicktiznado8492]

It is a beautiful movie to be hold.

[@seph---]

Totally agree.

[@nicktiznado8492]

God, I wish KF will just learn to lighten and enjoy films for what they are. Hell even I can enjoy some shitty films for laughs and giggles.

[@seph---]

@@nicktiznado8492 Andy said "If I was a kid. I probably would've loved this movie" This statement makes me sad on different levels.

[@nicktiznado8492]

I always bring the kid within me when it comes to movies like Aquaman. I get the most fun out of it.

[@anabellegarcia384]

I very much agree with Andy. Saw it once and never thought about it again but I didn’t even have fun with it. Comparing to birds of prey that you don’t have to think about but I had fun... everything is subjective here though so I get it

[@PaxBritannia]

Gregs Willem Dafoe impression is on point

[@isultansultangaliev5852]

Did Andy just shit on an entire media of animation? Yes, I suppose he did.

[@starman69]

Looking pretty gray in the hair Greg

[@andrepierre9169]

1:04:50 the cargo pilot is Invisible Man director Leigh Wannell!!

[@TheSasuke73]

I get Nick wanting to cut a lot of characters, but if they did that it would have been cutting so much of Aquaman's source material

[@ghjhty7]

Good movie first. Good adaptation second.

[@warensemblem8594]

My man!

[@thefakejoey8549]

Alllrrriiight!

[@lil_unhinged_7349]

Andy's comment on Aquaman being like anime makes me irrationally angry, like i know he's basically just referencing it to dragon ball, but it's still a weird take

[@projectj7235]

Ohh sweet new vid.... Remembers I have the add free patron , God damnit I did it again

[@reflectionist]

Kevin, you don't have to go that hard lol

[@carloszarur6824]

Can we please get Nick a regular Batman logo t-shirt and Tim a Flash logo t-shirt that way they don't have to wear these costumes, they really do look uncomfortable wearing these suits for 2 hours an episode. I'm sure if they get them a shirt like Greg's Superman one it would be a lot better!

[@MelodicQuest]

I feel like DC gave James Wan free-range to just retcon whatever he wants, and James Wan just ran with it. "Fuck it. This is the canon now!"

[@rashannfinger9811]

Omg, Andy is the only person im in the same universe with. I fuckin love dc comics and this movie wreaks like sea manure

[@UltimateQball]

This is a very good movie. One of the best DCEU movies. You guys talk trash to this like its Suicide Square or Batman v Superman, or Justice League movie, when it's so much better.

[@Gunslinger199]

I enjoyed it.

[@GeneFJacket]

Listen, embracing how stupid the basic concept of Aquaman (who, thanks to Superfriends, was DC's whipping boy and the butt of jokes for decades) is, was the ONLY way to make this movie. It's big, and loud, and garish, and stupid as all fuck..and that is exactly what makes it work. James Wan knew precisely what he was doing and his instincts were 100% on point.

[@MiltonStillton]

I watched this movie at a theater that sold alcohol, so I know I enjoyed it.....I just don't remember it

[@nicktiznado8492]

Did you watched again sober?

[@MelodicQuest]

I watched it sober and I don't remember anything

[@bogzay]

Nick: “I think James Wan needs to take a step back.” What??? 🙃

[@KalebKoho]

38:30

[@chapelzero8313]

This is five to six times better than Batman vs. Superman

[@nicktiznado8492]

Damn Straight

[@CraftedJedi66]

Completely agree. These guys are way too critical of this movie. I absolutely loved it!

[@snoboy5320]

really hope shazam surprises you guys who havent seen it. fucking adore that movie

[@reflectionist]

I think my favorite part of the movie was (no joke) the four or five shots in the Sicily setpiece that had me wanting a Metroid movie. (The dude chasing Mera, using the Speed Booster to rip through walls and...shoot...tuck and roll. Hold R.)

[@VirtuousContract]

Andy really compared this to anime?

[@kyledion1346]

I respectfully disagree with the comments that this movie is too bloated. I actually really respect that they went balls out and put almost every major Aquaman related villain in this. I get SO tired of these superhero movies that deliberately restrain themselves just for the sake of setting up 20 sequels. Aquaman went all out (although that will make things tricky when it comes time for a sequel) and I really respect it.

[@nicktiznado8492]

And it payed off, the reviews were mixed, but a much better improvement then Justice League, it is the first DCEU film to hit a billions. This is felt like a brand new start for DC

[@kyledion1346]

Nick Tiznado I completely agree and I, for one, am very excited for the sequel

[@jizzledoops6789]

This movie has, like, 15-20 set pieces.

[@slappydoodle]

My list 1st to worst 1. Shazam 2. Wonder Woman 3. Aquaman 4. Man of Steel 5. BvS 6. Justice League 7. Suicide Squad Haven't seen birds of prey might order it right now idk I just dont have any interest as to where these 7 movies cept for suicide squad peaked my interest. The top 4 I truly enjoy and BvS the extended cut is a good movie. Its got issues and some plot problems but I like Batfleck. If only they gave supes something to do. Justice League and Suicide Squad r just awful. Altho I am really looking forward to the synder cut on HBOMAX in 2021. However it's not really fair cuz now he's had time to hear feedback and make changes and reshoots to the point that I was reading an article and as of November 20th synder has been given 70 million to a newer Justice League. Either way im gonna watch it cuz it looks coo

[@nicktiznado8492]

Aquaman is a fun film, and I disagree on Black Manta, he was underutilized but he was cool. This is the New DCEU era.

[@spartanblue2516]

Am I the only one who thinks Kevin looks more like Old Gregg than Martian man hunter?

[@IggyP0pBarker]

Nice reference, good work.

[@joshuaeason3426]

Just watched it for the first time, not a big fan of the DC movies outside of the Nolan stuff, I liked this one 🤷🏻‍♂️ The Villain could've been more convincing and there wasn't any real resolution but there's gonna be a sequel so we'll see. It was a decent baseline character introduction/development movie for people less familiar with the character

[@tristanbenns2049]

Fuck you Nick, I did want Topo 😭😂 Maybe it’s just because I’ve been an Aquaman fan since I was little, but I honestly love this movie. It’s not perfect, but it’s just dumb fun and that’s all I need tbh. Also, they complained about Aquaman only not saving Manta’s dad, but in the comics, he straightup breaks his neck 😂

[@R3cov3ry]

MY MAN! i enjoyed this movie a lot more than i thought i would, it might have been the breaks i took but i didnt ever feel bored and enjoyed all the action that was peppered throughout the movie. I do agree that Black Manta was not necessary and i think he should have been hinted at in this movie, maybe his dad dies in italy as a bystander giving him motivation to hate Aquaman but not make it directly Aquamans fault. My List: 1. WW 2. AM 3. MoS 4. JL 5. SS 6. BvS

[@randalladkins7452]

I like your ranking WAYYY better than theirs!!!! My ranking would be: 1) WW 2) AM 3) MOS 4) BOP FEOOHQ 5) Shazam! 6) SS 7) JL 8) B v S

[@AyyItsMidnite]

This franchise had basically nowhere to go but up after Justice League, and while this one's still kinda so-so, not too dissimilar to some of the early MCU solo movies, it's sure as shit better than what came before (sans Wonder Woman). Fun stuff.

[@flamingphoenix3819]

Lmao I fucking loved it.

[@Yo_Bentley]

I saw Aquaman & Spider Verse on the same day but I feel asleep during Aquaman This movie was boring during the 2nd act. I’m with Andy on this one.

[@andresl8770]

#justiceforjohnnydepp

[@mjspresents]

Sorry Andy. I wish I could have warned you lol. Aquaman is ... what it is...

[@mullaoslo]

I must be the only man in the world who has 0 eye for wigs.. Even when the hair Is Totaly different from the real guy in always like yeah they probably could do that for real

[@johnr.hufstetleriii7715]

To be fair, I'm pretty sure that the ONLY thing Jason Mamoa liked about this film was the paycheck 💵💰

[@pargatsinghlives]

no way. that guy must genuinely think that this movie makes him seem cool AF which would be true if it was only the ~25 min of action scenes without him saying any plot dialog.

[@johnr.hufstetleriii7715]

@@pargatsinghlives you might be right 😂

[@nicktiznado8492]

I love Aquaman, it is a vey flawed film, but damn it is a fun, stupid, and cheesy superhero action film that I really can’t hate, no matter how much these idiots tell me how bad this movie is.

[@nicktiznado8492]

Still love you KF and Release the Snyder Cut!!

[@robertrees5590]

I can understand not liking this movie, I don’t understand Andy hating this as much as he does

[@nicktiznado8492]

Yes I think hating this movie is pushing it way too far, Andy is entitled to his opinions. But his opinions suck most of the time.

[@jizzledoops6789]

Thor is better than Incredible Hulk

[@TheAndyCortez]

Because I got duped! I shoulda known!

[@nicktiznado8492]

Okay Andy, sorry it was fun for some of us. And for Shazam, I hope you like because it is fun family superhero movie, with some weird dark tone changes. But I think it is better than Aquaman.

[@s2charisma]

Wow

[@maynardofthejungle8031]

Just watched this for the first time so I could watch this video, not as bad as Andy thinks but certainly not a good movie.

[@VirtuousContract]

Poor Kevin no one ever agrees with him

[@bluesquare001]

Tigon is a thing Tigon = Male Tiger and Female Lion Liger = Male Lion and Female Tiger

[@nicktiznado8492]

I love KF and everyone has their own opinions, but I fail to see how some like Tim and Andy, who love Fast and Furious movies, don’t like this movie but it too silly and cheesy, when the recent FF films became that too?! It makes no fucking sense, and I won’t be surprised if they shit on Shazam next week. God, their opinions and explanations on why they don’t like this movie is as bad as Kansas! Shots Fired Greg!

[@bradycloutman5291]

AQUAMAN IS GOOD AND YOU GUYS ARE WRONG

[@mariopresents4886]

Tim just won with "Donald Trump is our president Nick!" XD

[@PapoOv]

I mean.... is not a great movie, but is way more fun then watching BvS

[@Hardwood13]

Can’t wait for them to dislike something at the beginning of Shazam, this validating not enjoying the rest of the movie and calling it trash. Some of the DCEU movies aren’t great, but they are nowhere near the level they are described in these videos. Feel like most of them just WANT to dislike these movies.

[@nicktiznado8492]

I believe the DCEU has improved MUCH better after Justice League.

[@pargatsinghlives]

shazaam is a lot of fun and has a bunch of great jokes... but this movie fucking sucked and i'm glad Andy got to that point early enough in the review. I'm only 10 min in but I'm hoping this falls right above suicide squad.

[@SageShini]

...Nah man. I mean, I think they're a little hard on Aquaman, but the rest of these are fair. They're not very good.

[@MelodicQuest]

This movie was fun. Jason Mamoa looks like he's always having fun with Aquaman. But the movie is way too bloated with lore and plotlines.

[@Army1601]

When are these guys gonna do the Dark Knight trilogy? lol

[@nicktiznado8492]

They’re doing a Nolan In Review for Tenet.

[@pgs9407]

If you keep your expectations low, this was a good movie. Then compare it to MoS or BvS and its instant top 3

[@KalebKoho]

1. Wonder Woman 2. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice 3. Birds of Prey 4. Aquaman 5. Justice League 6. Man of Steel 7. Suicide Squad

[@kezzy7689]

Only Maori will get the eggs joke! 🤣🤣

[@shadowpsyke]

Surprised they didn't bring up or even alude to Amber Heard physically and mentally abusing Johnny Depp, after dragging his career through the mud and claiming he abused her. I really hope that affects her role in Aquaman 2.

[@dcreate]

I’ve got your back on this one Andy... movie fucking sucks haha.

[@bishbashpotatopriest8310]

TL;DW - rank please

[@starman69]

This movie is so shit. Andy I love you!

[@pargatsinghlives]

Are you guys okay? Not because the movie was bad (though it was terrible) but because you all keep looking back at the video wall like Jason Mamoa is coming for you.

[@Baytuh]

I think its a good movie but the desert stuff holds it back from being great imo.

[@DanClancyPatterson98]

Anyone else watching in 2023?

[@TheRealGarate]

Gotta prep for Aquaman 2 lol

[@YourGFsFavoriteBF]

Flash makes that Getty’s suit look good.

[@nicktiznado8492]

I don’t hate the suit, but hopefully the change in it in the upcoming Flash movie in 2022.

[@madrocts]

I'll say it for the cowards who don't have the balls to say it John Wick 3 had a better desert scene

[@ghjhty7]

John wick 3 had better... everything. 🤣

[@madrocts]

@@ghjhty7 so...JWU in review?

[@ghjhty7]

@@madrocts They fucking better!

[@bogzay]

Jesus Christ...

[@sleezyimpalass]

This movie is the best movie in the DCEU (haven’t seen Birds Of Prey yet). Nick’s complaints, like usual, are totally unfounded and most of his descriptions of what happened in this movie are blatantly wrong. I’d like to see what movie he watched because it’s obvious he watched something else lol. Nick should smoke a fatty before the next movie he watches so he might not hate it 😂. Love you guys, can’t wait to see y’all hate on another solid movie next week. 😂😂😂

[@marveltominatgoogle]

Andy is spot on. No DCEU film is actually good. Watchable, but every single one is overrated.

[@vinnybastos]

The experience of watching this movie is a complete rise and fall of enjoyment. Nicole Kidman: so dumb Nicole Kidman fighting: so cool Dialogue: So dumb Special effects: so cool Black Manta backstory: so dumb The Trench: SO COOL

[@soexcited2861]

This movie was trash and way too long but i enjoyed parts of it. After watching it a second time it's the 4th best dceu movie and slightly worse than venom

[@snoboy5320]

"OUTRAGEOUS AND A LIE"

[@billykotsos4642]

Lol. I actually enjoyed this movie A LOT MORE than WW.

[@4getmenot182]

Dont know how you guys have birds of prey at 1 that movie just butchered characters and had no character arcs

[@rickscandon]

Recency bias

[@4getmenot182]

@@rickscandon It must be because i really didnt enjoy that movie at all

[@PaxBritannia]

They did the same with the MCU in review. The newest films got major boosts.

[@CraftedJedi66]

Yes! Aquaman is 1000% a better movie than BoP.

[@filthteevee]

Yalls need to watch better anime loooll

[@jizzledoops6789]

Could they really not find a lighthouse IRL instead of that awful green screened dock lol

[@ItalianStallion219]

So basically this video series is turning into you guys nitpicking everything and just crapping on DC even for a dumb cameo about something in the comics? Ok lol

[@nicktiznado8492]

They aren’t critics man, just remember that if they think a movie is a bad, it doesn’t mean they’re right.

[@ryanwright4615]

Even if they were critics its just that person opinion.

[@nicktiznado8492]

I know, but hey at least KF does it in style. Even though I don’t always agree with them when comes to movies, I still find these In Reviews very entertaining.

[@luciddre4m]

Jason Momoa was so awful in this movie.

[@8bitdee]

Tim continuing to be the biggest hypocrite ever. The quippy one liners are fine in Ant-Man or Thor Ragnorak, but oh no now they’re in a DC movie so NOW they’re dumb and stupid. Tim should just stop watching any DC movies and not be in future for In-Review for this series. I get liking MCU more, but if you can’t be objective at all then you just come off as annoying for an hour and half and it’s NOT fun for the audience .

[@TheRealGarate]

Agree to disagree, the quips dont work because Tim probably doesn't like the characters all that much most likely, thats why I dont like the quips

[@Rhahdhdn]

I don’t love this movie. I don’t even like this movie. The thing I am sure of though it’s a hell of lot better then that piece of shit Batman vs Superman.

[@pajaroprecario]

Andy, what anime series have you've been watching? None are as bas as Aquaman. Or just don't watch them dubbed.

[@Keverything99]

I love Trump so that comment was rough

[@batboy-wb2cn]

Aquaman is fantastic. Love it so much. The best scifi adventure epic since....Return of the King? Cry every time when the parents meet. DC went all comic book here and you guys cant accept that. Fine. But the movie is beloved by many and so much better than most MCU movies which are so safe and boring most of the time.

[@ancientflames]

batboy 1989 yikes.

[@captainpackage7]

Black Manta looks like he belongs in a 1993 episode of Power Rangers. Although Andy is right that this movie is terrible it can not be overstated that this is the best DCEU movie so far. Have not seen Birds or Shazam yet but holy shit compared to the rest of the trash this movie had parts that didn't make me regret my life choices. DCEU is objectively garbage