Dom, ILL, and Q dive into one of the most infamous big-budget movies of the 90s — Waterworld (1995)

Directed by Kevin Reynolds and starring Kevin Costner, this post-apocalyptic adventure imagines a future where the polar ice caps have melted and Earth is almost entirely covered by water. The story follows a mysterious drifter known only as the Mariner, a lone sailor navigating a dangerous ocean world filled with pirates, scavengers, and rumors of the mythical Dryland.

When the film hit theaters through Universal Pictures, it made headlines for being the most expensive movie ever made at the time. But did the massive budget pay off? Critics were split  some loved the ambitious world-building and action, while others slammed the story and performances.

In this episode of Say Whats Reel, the crew breaks down: The wild behind-the-scenes production and budget Kevin Costner’s silent antihero performance The Smokers and the chaotic villains of the sea Whether the movie deserves its “box office flop” reputation If Waterworld is actually an underrated cult classic today Was this ambitious ocean epic ahead of its time, or did it sink under its own weight? 🌊⚓ Drop your thoughts in the comments and let us know: Is Waterworld a classic or a disaster


00:00:00 Non waterworld related
00:32:17 waterworld review
01:13:40 facts about waterworld
01:20:35 Next Week Films