All you need to know about Akvamene before the release of the film
Cinema / / December 19, 2019
When there was Aquaman
Aquaman - one of the classic heroes of the DC Comics company. He has appeared in the pages of More Fun Comics back in 1941, only a couple of years behind the Superman and Batman. In the original version of the superhero was the son of sea explorer who found the sunken Atlantis and use books that civilization was able to teach his son to breathe underwater, to be strong and fast.
In addition Aquaman could control the fish and other underwater creatures for a minute, as well as He was able to speak with representatives of the marine world in their own language if they were in a radius of 18 meters from him. The first comic books were produced during the war, so Aquaman they often fought with the Nazi ships. And then I switched to modern pirates.
Who is Aquaman
His official biography, which is now know the majority of fans (it is partially retell the film) Aquaman I was already in the fifties, when the hero is moved to Adventure Comics. In this version of his name was Arthur Curry, he was the son of a lighthouse keeper Tom Curry and Queen of Atlantis named Atlanna. The boy did not know about his high origin, but as a child discovered his unusual abilities. He could breathe underwater, swim with great speed, lift weights and telepathically communicate with marine life. But away from the water, he weakened, and he had to periodically rebuild their forces. Before his death, Arthur Atlanna opened its true origin and said that he was destined to become the ruler of the Seven Seas.
Arthur grew up under the care of his father, who helped him to understand people who taught compassion and generosity. And then he decided to become a defender of the planet's oceans. After the death of the regent of Atlantis Aquaman as the legitimate heir to the chosen king. Shortly afterwards he married Mere, later they even had children. Follow the adventures of the hero are mainly associated with either some external threat to marine life, either with internal intrigues of Atlantis, where ever there are other candidates for the throne. Among the sworn enemies worth mentioning treasure hunter nicknamed Black Manta and Orm Marius - Aquaman's half-brother, who always was jealous of him.
What can Aquaman
As we have said, the lord of the seas is able to breathe underwater, swim with great speed, communicate telepathically with fish and other marine animals. It also raises the severity of up to 100 tons, as his body recovers quickly from injury.
Aquaman is almost impenetrable protective armor of scales, great fights and uses the trident of Poseidon, causing lightning. In the classic comics he periodically appeared and disappeared and other forces, sometimes even funny. For example, he could swell up like a balloon and take off.
How did the Justice League
When DC Comics took all the characters under his wing and slightly changed their stories, it was decided to launch a joint comics, where the most powerful heroes will fight against global threats, which none of them can not cope alone. This approach allowed us to acquaint readers with the less popular actors and attract new reading comics.
Initially, the League included seven superheroes: Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter and Aquaman. Then the composition was changed periodically. Later, Arthur Curry, even for a time became the leader of the team. He wanted to characters included in it, devoting all his time to the struggle for justice, but soon he was faced with. Measure put him a choice: either the League or her. Aquaman chose family and temporarily left the team.
Incidentally, it was inspired by Justice League Stan Lee the creation of Fantastic Four, which then led to the Avengers and many other superhero teams.
How did the biography Aquaman
During the years of manufacture in the DC Comics accumulated a lot of contradictions in the biography of the characters. Initially, the authors came up with the idea of the multiverse where different worlds could live a different version of the characters. And then we decided to periodically organize global events and completely rewrite history. Not spared this fate and Aquaman. Therefore, we can briefly highlight a few versions of the appearance of the hero.
After the global "Crisis on Infinite Earths", when it was decided to destroy all the alternate universes and leave one, Aquaman started calling Orin. He was the illegitimate son of Queen Atlanny wizard and Travis. When the king learned of this Atlan, announced that his son was born dead, and gave it up. Child picked up and brought Arthur Currie, and after whom the hero then and took that name.
Next restart happened in the series "Fleshpoint" where the flash went back in time and save his mother, because of what change the fate of all the characters (eg, Batman became Thomas Wayne - Bruce's father, and the boy was killed back in childhood). In this version of Aquaman from infancy I grew up in Atlantis and was not tied to the world of men. Therefore, becoming the ruler of the Seven Seas, he decided to flood Western Europe, and then got involved in a bloody war with the Amazons, led by Wonder Woman. But then the story was canceled, and he again became the son of Tom Curry Atlanny and how he was known to all the restarts.
How and why there was the phrase "Aquaman sucks"
For this you need to give thanks to the TV series "The Big Bang Theory». In one scene, the boys were going to a New Year's costume party. They decided to dress up in Justice League members, and Raj got them Aquaman suit unloved.
But in fact this is not just a joke of the series, and indeed the old problem of the hero. Many fans think Aquaman comic book one of the worst characters. His attachment to the water and unusual abilities are often an occasion for jokes. In addition, many comic scenes are connected solely with the underwater world, and trying to somehow diversify their authors often invent absolutely ridiculous stories. This was especially true of classic stories 50-60s.
For example, once Aquaman collided with the sharks, who refused to obey him, and afflicted them, a whole flock of huge shrimp, had beaten his enemies. And another time a villain nicknamed the Fisherman caught him a special fishing rod. In addition, in the fifties he has been Assistant Aquaman - clown named Melvin. Later, he had a best friend - a walrus. But all this pales before the fact, that the first love of the superhero - a dolphin Nera.
If we add to this is not the most modern image of the blonde in the yellow and green costume with a trident, the result is mediocre character who loses such a favorite of the public, like Superman and Batman, and charisma, and interesting stories. It seems that the filmmakers set out to destroy this stereotype.
Why is the new film will be a great
Aquaman was not yet on the screens
Batman Ben Affleck was in the unenviable situation because not so long ago on the screens starred Christian Bale in the trilogy Christopher Nolan. Superman we all remember from the classic films, and in 2006 he tried to restart the Bryan Singer. The series about Flash on The CW released the fifth season now. In Wonder Woman was a classic TV series in the seventies, and so it took better.
A new Aquaman is no one to compare. About him never filmed feature films. The character appeared only in animation and several episodes of the series "Smallville." Then he is planning to make its own spin-off, but production stopped in the first series.
This solo story already familiar hero
Nodding audience already acquainted with Akvamenom within kinovselennoy DC, And the authors do not have to talk about it very much from scratch. In the movie "Batman vs. Superman: the dawn of justice," the character played by Jason Momoa appeared just a couple of minutes, but in the "Justice League", he has already played an important, though largely comedic role. Now, however, DC has the opportunity to create the first full image on the screen Aquaman.
"Batman vs. Superman" and "Justice League" is most criticized for too many new characters who just do not have time to uncover for 2-3 hours. And so the "Man of Steel" and "Wonder Woman" many more were to the spirit. In "Akvamene" will be a central character and the audience will be able to fully penetrate its history.
Removes James Wan
This director knows and, last but not least, loves to make a good movie. Once he took off with minimal investment first "Saw", launching the famous franchise, and stuffed with excellent Screamer "Astral". Moreover, it was he who created one of the best horror of the XXI century "Spell". And then it proves that it can work not only on horror films, removing part of the seventh franchise "Fast and the Furious," which critics appreciated above all others.
Van suited to the production of films with all the attention, exploring the original sources and often very involved in writing the script. And the "Aquaman" is no exception. In addition, the director has promised to add to the picture and horror atmosphere. So intense storyline provided, and in the sum with big budgets modern kinokomiks it can give excellent results.
Played by Jason Momoa, and a lot of cool actors
To destroy outdated way too proper and boring hero, DC choose the best actor. Jason Momoa is already familiar to viewers from the role of Khal Drogo in "game of thrones». He was very brutal and at the same time charming. This actor has not worn out on blockbusters, and the public he was not bothered. But, more importantly, he was born in Hawaii, enjoys surfing and completely free to feel in the water.
And in support of it took quite a collection of fine-known actors. Amber Heard will play a love interest of the protagonist Meru. Atlanny role went to Nicole Kidman, and the image of a mentor Aquaman embody Willem Dafoe. Of course, there will be also a favorite of director Patrick Wilson - he will play Orme.
What will the new film
Picture retell the classic story of Atlantis Aquaman formation as a ruler with a few changes, and taking into account the previous DC films. Arthur Curry again present as the son of a lighthouse keeper and Queen Atlanny, brought father and mentor Wulka. After the events of the film "Justice League," the hero is trying to prevent a confrontation underwater inhabitants and people from the surface. And for that he will need to get the trident of Poseidon and become the king of Atlantis.
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