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* Villainous example: David Kane's father praises him for what a great pirate he's become and gives him a knife that belonged to his grandfather. Then David [[AintTooProudToBeg begs Aquaman for help]] when his father is injured. EvenEvilHasLovedOnes.
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* In spite of her preconceived prejudices towards land-dwellers as stupid violent savages, Mera gradually becomes enthralled in wonder by the beauty and goodness of Sicily and its people, to the extent of befriending a little local girl by animating the waters of a fountain to dance in the shapes of dolphins. The glittering smiles from the child and Mera from seeing her happy laughter was were ''adorable.''
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In spite of he preconceived prejudices towards land-dwellers as stupid violent savages, Mera gradually becomes enthralled in wonder by the beauty and goodness of Sicily and its people, to the extent of befriending a little local girl by animating the waters of a fountain to dance in the shapes of dolphins. The glittering smiles from the child and Mera from seeing her happy laughter was ''adorable.''
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* In spite of he preconceived prejudices towards land-dwellers as stupid violent savages, Mera gradually becomes enthralled in wonder by the beauty and goodness of Sicily and its people, to the extent of befriending a little local girl by animating the waters of a fountain to dance in the shapes of dolphins. The glittering smiles from the child and Mera from seeing her happy laughter was ''adorable.''
* Thomas waiting for years for Atlanna to return, keeping his promise to wait every morning by the docks outside the lighthouse until she came back. This is even more heartwarming as he continues long after learning of Atlanna being sacrificed to the Trench and effectively executed.
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* Thomas waiting for years for Atlanna to return, keeping his promise to wait every morning by the docks outside the lighthouse until she came back. This is even more heartwarming as he continues long after learning of Atlanna being sacrificed to the Trench and effectively executed.
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* Thomas waiting for years for Atlanna to return, keeping his promise to wait every morning by the docks outside the lighthouse until she came back. This is even more heartwarming as he continues long after learning of Atlanna being sacrificed to the Trench and effectively executed.
** [[spoiler:It pays off at the end though, as he sees her waiting for him at the docks, alive and well.]]
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* Vulko bonding with young Arthur, and Arthur clearly still seeing him as a friend years later despite [[spoiler: Vulko lying to him about Atlanna's execution.]]
** Actually, Vulko being an all around swell guy in general. Even [[spoiler: Orm]] appreciated his counsel and loyalty enough [[spoiler: to let him live after outing him as a traitor.]]
* Orm, despite hating Arthur because he believed Arthur was the reason Atlanna was executed, gave him a chance to walk away, saying he did not wish to kill his half brother if possible. Arthur, for his part, confessed he wanted to talk to Orm before all this happened to let him know he has a friend in him and admitted he would gladly leave and let Orm rule in peace were the stakes not that high.
* Arthur confessing to Mera he did not feel worthy to be the king of Atlantis because he saw himself as a man who only knows how to solve things using brute strength. Mera then told him the entire reason she tried so hard to get him to return to Atlantis in the first place was because she saw the qualities of a great king that Arthur had yet to see in himself.
* Arthur's [[spoiler: conversation with the Karathen. He convinced the guardian monster to let him try to get the trident by telling it that he was not interested in the power of the trident or the title of king. His reason for going on this quest was simply to protect the people he loved.]]
** [[spoiler: The fact that they were talking was itself a heartwarming moment given that the only one to do that prior to Arthur was the ancient king of Atlantis.]]
** Actually, Vulko being an all around swell guy in general. Even [[spoiler: Orm]] appreciated his counsel and loyalty enough [[spoiler: to let him live after outing him as a traitor.]]
* Orm, despite hating Arthur because he believed Arthur was the reason Atlanna was executed, gave him a chance to walk away, saying he did not wish to kill his half brother if possible. Arthur, for his part, confessed he wanted to talk to Orm before all this happened to let him know he has a friend in him and admitted he would gladly leave and let Orm rule in peace were the stakes not that high.
* Arthur confessing to Mera he did not feel worthy to be the king of Atlantis because he saw himself as a man who only knows how to solve things using brute strength. Mera then told him the entire reason she tried so hard to get him to return to Atlantis in the first place was because she saw the qualities of a great king that Arthur had yet to see in himself.
* Arthur's [[spoiler: conversation with the Karathen. He convinced the guardian monster to let him try to get the trident by telling it that he was not interested in the power of the trident or the title of king. His reason for going on this quest was simply to protect the people he loved.]]
** [[spoiler: The fact that they were talking was itself a heartwarming moment given that the only one to do that prior to Arthur was the ancient king of Atlantis.]]
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* While in Sicily, Mera uses her powers to create water figures in a fountain to entertain a little girl who just threw a coin in there, and she is clearly excited.
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* While in Sicily, Mera uses her powers to create water figures in a fountain to entertain a little girl who just threw a coin in there, and she is clearly excited.
* While in Sicily, Mera uses her powers to create water figures in a fountain to entertain a little girl who just threw a coin in there, and she is clearly excited.
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* [[spoiler:The very fact that at the end, almost everybody gets to live and [[EarnTheirHappyEnding earn their happy endings.]] Thomas gets to reunite with Atlanna at long last. Arthur becomes the rightful king of Atlantis with Mera at his side and continues working on reuniting both the world above and below the sea. Vulko avoids falling victim to MentorOccupationalHazard and lives to see Arthur became the king. Even the BigBad King Orm [[AvertedTrope doesn't fall victim]] to SuperheroMovieVillainsDie and drops his hostility upon seeing his mother again, and Arthur said that he will talk things through with Orm later, implying that he might not be beyond redemption after all.]]
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* While in Sicily, Mera uses her powers to create water figures in a fountain to entertain a little girl who just threw a coin in there, and she is clearly excited.
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* In spite of he preconceived prejudices towards land-dwellers as stupid violent savages, Mera gradually becomes enthralled in wonder by the beauty and goodness of Sicily and its people, to the extent of befriending a little local girl by animating the waters of a fountain to dance in the shapes of dolphins. The glittering smiles from the child and Mera from seeing her happy laughter was ''adorable.''
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** [[spoiler:Right before obtaining the Trident of Atlan, he finds his mother alive and well, having survived the Trench but unable to escape without being able to use the trident. In their reunion, it's clear Arthur understands that it wasn't his mother's fault, but Atlantis' traditions, that forced her away. Upon asking, he even tells her that Thomas continues to wait for her long after hearing about her supposed demise.]]
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* Thomas waiting for years for Atlanna to return, keeping his promise to wait every morning by the docks outside the lighthouse until she came back. This is even more heartwarming as he continues long after learning of Atlanna being sacrificed to the Trench and effectively executed.
** [[Spoiler:It pays at the end though, as he sees her waiting for him at the docks, alive and well.]]
** [[Spoiler:It pays at the end though, as he sees her waiting for him at the docks, alive and well.]]
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* Creator/JasonMomoa said he hasn't seen the finished movie until the premiere. The reason? He wanted to discover it at the same time as his children.
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-->'''Thomas Curry''': Your mother always knew you were special.
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** She tells Arthur that his HalfBreed status isn’t why he shouldn’t lead but that his coming from both land and sea is ''exactly why he should''.
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** She tells Arthur that his HalfBreed status isn’t why he shouldn’t lead be king but that his coming from both land and sea is ''exactly why he should''.should be''.
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** An easy-to-miss moment: you can see that Atlanna is mesmerized by snowflakes, playing with some atop the lighthouse before Thomas appears to wrap a blanket around her.
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* An easy-to-miss moment with Queen Atlanna: in the same lighthouse scene as noted above, you can see that Atlanna is mesmerized by snowflakes, playing with some before Thomas appears to wrap a blanket around her.
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** And in relation to that while Arthur believes Atlanna left him without any hesitation we are shown her hugging and giving her son one last kiss goodbye. It’s very clear that leaving her son was the hardest thing she had to do.
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* A BlinkAndYoullMissIt An easy-to-miss moment with Queen Atlanna: in the same lighthouse scene as noted above, you can see that Atlanna is mesmerized by snowflakes, playing with some before Thomas appears to wrap a blanket around her.
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* There are various scenes where Arthur and Thomas embrace or bond. While Arthur might have issues with his mother, he definitely has a good relationship with his father.
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** Just check out the blissful way Arthur gazes at Mera [[https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiqS5ZIXkAARdmw.jpg in this shot]]. There's a very "you complete me" vibe.
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* Building on her WhatTheHellHero to Arthur from ''Film/{{Justice League|2017}}'', Mera telling is truly TheHeart to him. She's the strongest moral support he has when facing tremendous challenges upon his return to Atlantis.
** She tells Arthur that his HalfBreed status isn’t why he shouldn’t lead but that his coming from both land and sea isexactly ''exactly why he ''should''.''should''.
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* Queen Atlanna was saved by Thomas Curry, and the two of them fell in love, sharing beautiful moments such as watching sunsets atop the lighthouse Thomas works in. Arthur was born of it.
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* Queen Atlanna was saved by Thomas Curry, and the two of them fell in love, sharing beautiful moments such as watching sunsets atop the lighthouse Thomas works in. Arthur was born of it.
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* Queen Atlanna was saved by Thomas Curry, and the two of them fell in love, sharing beautiful moments such as watching sunsets atop the lighthouse Thomas works in. Arthur was born of it.
