Photo: Universal Pictures
Why do people hate Waterworld so much? Beats me. I always thought it was an epic story about a half-fish man seeking justice on behalf of the non-fish human race. Here are a few other reasons it kicks ass, and if you disagree, well, then I’ll just respect your opinion and stuff.
1. Jack Black’s first big role.
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2. Dennis Hopper. Period.
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3. Kevin Costner drinks his own urine … and likes it.
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4. This guy.
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5. It shows what hipsters would look like if they were into boating.
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6. Sea monsters get owned.
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7. Pedophiles get shanked.
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8. Feats of athleticism.
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9. Jeanne Tripplehorn’s butt.
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10. Aquatic sports are taken up a notch.
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11. Gills!
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12. Prisoners get drowned in poop.
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13. That eyeball.
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14. They used up all the steel in Hawaii building sets.
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15. Costner takes no guff from children.
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