Critics Are Totally Loving ‘Aquaman’ in First Twitter Reactions

We are just a couple of weeks away from the release of Aquaman and while we still have to wait a bit longer for full reviews, critics have begun releasing their initial reactions and they look a bit different than what DCEU fans are used to seeing. In fact, the critics are absolutely raving about it with quick blurbs reminiscent of last year’s incredibly beloved Wonder Woman.  The Jason Momoa led film is being hailed as “breathtakingly beautiful,” an “undersea Star Wars” and a “big, fun, wild ride.” Basically, you are going to want to give this movie a shot!

Check out some of the instant reactions below!

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Excited I can now say how much I enjoyed #Aquaman! It’s a cool adventure built on some tremendous action sequences and set pieces, with a great hero arc/performance from Jason Momoa as the glue. There’s fun world building, and it looks wonderful. A great step for the DCEU. pic.twitter.com/Z5iPdilMIR

— Eric Eisenberg (@eeisenberg) November 26, 2018

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#Aquaman is … good! It’s certainly greater than the sum of its parts. It’s chock full of ridiculous elements but it’s all so inherently bonkers that you’d have to be an utter killjoy to not get caught up in it pic.twitter.com/VV5PMGT9er

— Jim Vejvoda (@JimVejvoda) November 26, 2018

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With #Aquaman, James Wan has crafted a world the likes of which we’ve never seen on screen before. It truly is an undersea Star Wars, with a palpable sense of history, hammerhead sharks with human legs who can pop, lock, and drop it, and flat-out incredible creature design. 🙌

— Ben Mekler (@benmekler) November 26, 2018

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Chalk up a big, wet win for DC. @creepypuppet’s #Aquaman is an epic, swing-for-the-fences adventure that plunges fans into incredibly creative worlds. Goofy in spots, but it’s rollicking fun. See it on the biggest screen possible! pic.twitter.com/ahODJ4mJAI

— Sean O’Connell (@Sean_OConnell) November 26, 2018

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#Aquaman was an absolute blast, from the charm of Momoa’s Arthur Curry, to the spectacular visuals to the fun that it was clear that everyone was having. It was exactly what I was hoping for and I can’t wait to see it again! I’ll give you more details when I’m allowed! pic.twitter.com/FyeczAJJIJ

— Jenna Busch (@JennaBusch) November 26, 2018

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Julie Andrews voices a giant kraken in #Aquaman and if that’s not the best endorsement I can give for this movie then don’t know what is. pic.twitter.com/33ucO34cV0

— Terri Schwartz (@Terri_Schwartz) November 26, 2018

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Aquaman is a breathtakingly beautiful, weird, badass, FUN idea of a modern superhero fantasy (anime) and makes zero apologies. Second half’s one cheer/laugh after another.

Imagine ’80s Schwarzenegger starring in “Hideo Kojima’s AVATAR” and you’re most of the way there. #Aquaman pic.twitter.com/nmZYjcUm5q

— Andrew Dyce (@andrewbdyce) November 26, 2018

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There is definitely flaws with #Aquaman but I had so much fun in the cinema! James Wan doesn’t play around with signature visuals, energy and overall tonal consistency.

Jason Momoa is the king of water (Cannot wait to see him excel more in future instalments). pic.twitter.com/bwhgENuhJa

— Jordan Samuel (@JordanESamuel) November 26, 2018

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Saw #Aquaman before thanksgiving and had a week to think about it. It’s flawed, but fun. Momoa and Patrick Wilson are absolute gems. Most of all, the movie is just flat out insane. I can’t believe how big, creative, and crazy it gets. Gotta see it again! pic.twitter.com/m2oRbHVtu9

— Mike Rougeau (@RogueCheddar) November 26, 2018

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James Wan and company put a lot of care into designing this corner of the DCEU. Atlantis looks gorgeous. I love the worldbuilding of Man of Steel and Wonder Woman, and #Aquaman keeps that going. It has its problems, but it really feels different from other superhero flicks.

— Mike Cecchini (@wayoutstuff) November 26, 2018

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#Aquaman is great. James Wan made a really unique super hero origin film, often crossing into fantasy-epic territory, but grounded in family and discovery.

The world is visually incredible. Jason Momoa as Arthur Curry is a total bad-ass. @yahya and @patrickwilson73 stand out! pic.twitter.com/2IvDCEq7VU

— Brandon Davis (@BrandonDavisBD) November 26, 2018

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#Aquaman is Avatar meets Jupiter Ascending, with hints of The Lord Of The Rings, Indiana Jones and a triple AAA video game. There’s also an Octopus who plays the drums. I loved it. 🐙🥁

— Sam Clements (@sam_clements) November 26, 2018

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#Aquaman is pretty wild. It leans hard into its ’80s fantasy/adventure movie vibe far more than superhero elements, and it works. It’s another step in the right direction for the DCEU and shows how different/distinct the tones of these movies can be while still existing together.

— Mike Cecchini (@wayoutstuff) November 26, 2018

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Aquaman is a big, fun, wild ride. It’s unabashedly melodramatic and over the top with the largest, most ambitious sense of scale imaginable. Parts of it are kind of bad but they are not the majority and, oddly, still fit in with the cartoony tone. 2nd best DCU movie. YEEEAAHH! pic.twitter.com/3GLlK3uQJ3

— Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) November 26, 2018

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#Aquaman is the best DC movie since The Dark Knight.@creepypuppet delivers a swashbuckling epic full of big emotion, gorgeous undersea visuals, exciting action, and lots of laughs.

WB should be handing the DCEU reins to James Wan, he’s proven he can, ahem, right the ship. pic.twitter.com/4hjxdmNLDf

— Tom Jorgensen (@Tom_Jorgensen) November 26, 2018

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#Aquaman is the most ambitious DC movie to date — a big, sprawling visual spectacle that is gorgeous, crazy, stuffed with terrific action, and a lot of fun to watch. James Wan, in my opinion, is the true star – he elevates the material, makes it entertaining and conquers it. pic.twitter.com/gDFjiAWICA

— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) November 26, 2018

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So I really enjoyed #Aquaman! James Wan has made an unapologetically bold superhero flick, mixing adventure and fantasy elements with stunning visual effects, a terrific lead in Jason Momoa (who’s clearly having the time of his life), and a great heroine in Amber Heard’s Mera. pic.twitter.com/V8bnw6mnCX

— Carly Lane (@carlylane) November 26, 2018

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Short & sweet reaction to #Aquaman is that I loved it. It’s a comic book movie through & through with great action, iconic moments & visual spectacle to spare. Momoa makes the character his own & Wan honors the traditional aspects, but elevates it to the modern era. It’s a blast.

— Paul Shirey (@arcticninjapaul) November 26, 2018

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Aquaman is a blast from start to finish, with beautifully directed action sequences, spectacular CGI and cinematography, great performances from Jason Momoa and Amber Heard, a fantastic soundtrack and overall…FUN! @creepypuppet absolutely knocks it out of the park! #Aquaman pic.twitter.com/0yRfxBGGgE

— Shaurya Chawla (@_ShauryaChawla) November 26, 2018

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🔱 #Aquaman is better than expected. Feels like a Marvel phase one movie, in a good way. It’s at its best when it’s having fun and not taking itself too seriously. Black Manta is great villain that comic book fans will love. Some truly spectacular one shots and good action. pic.twitter.com/aTnc1QWk66

— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) November 26, 2018

Aquaman follows Arthur Curry (Jason Momoa), a half-human, half-Atlantean, as he learns that he is the heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis, and must step forward to lead his people and be a hero to the world. Directed by The Conjuring’s James Wan, Aquaman also stars Amber Heard, Patrick Wilson, Temuera Morrison, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Nicole Kidman, Dolph Lundgren, and Oscar-nominee Willem Dafoe.

The film will start making waves in theaters on December 21, 2018!