James Cameron, renowned for his deep love of the ocean, did not hold back his opinions when asked about the 2018 blockbuster Aquaman.
Despite the film’s success, Cameron criticized its unrealistic portrayal of ocean life.
Cameron, who directed the iconic film Titanic in 1995, has always had a profound fascination with the ocean.
His passion is evident from his numerous deep-sea explorations, including 32 trips to the ocean’s depths.
Cameron’s expeditions, which have taken him 4,000 meters down into the Atlantic, reflect his dedication to understanding the sea.
He has spent more time exploring the Titanic wreck than its original captain and has directed several underwater-themed films such as Sanctum and The Abyss.
When discussing Aquaman, Cameron was candid about his views. He expressed that while he appreciated the film’s entertainment value, he found its depiction of the ocean to be disconnected from reality.
Cameron explained to Entertainment Weekly, “I could have never made that film because it requires this total dreamlike disconnect from any sense of physics or reality. It exists somewhere between a Greek mythic landscape and a fairy tale landscape.”
Cameron further elaborated on his perspective, stating, “I’ve spent thousands of hours underwater.
I’m very literal about my underwater life. It needs to look like it’s real. And while I can enjoy that film, I don’t resonate with it because it doesn’t look real.”
Despite Cameron’s critique, Aquaman, starring Jason Momoa, Nicole Kidman, and Amber Heard, achieved remarkable success, becoming the highest-grossing DC film of all time with over $1 billion in global earnings.