: Leading actresses Tripplehorn and Majorino reportedly almost drowned on their first day of filming when a boat sank, and Majorino was stung by jellyfish seven times during the shoot.
: A massive hurricane caused the atoll set to break away from its moorings and float off into the ocean. WaterworldMovie | 1995
: Delays and ambitious practical effects caused the budget to soar far beyond initial estimates. Critical & Commercial Performance He becomes the reluctant protector of a woman
Report: Waterworld (1995) Waterworld is a post-apocalyptic action epic set in a future where the polar ice caps have melted, leaving Earth entirely submerged. Directed by Kevin Reynolds and starring Kevin Costner, the film is famously known for being the most expensive movie ever made at the time of its release, costing over $175 million. Core Concept & Synopsis Enola (Tina Majorino)
The story follows (Costner), a mutated drifter with gills and webbed feet, who scavenges the open ocean. He becomes the reluctant protector of a woman named Helen (Jeanne Tripplehorn) and a young girl, Enola (Tina Majorino), who has a map to the mythical "Dryland" tattooed on her back. They are pursued by the Smokers , a group of marauding pirates led by the flamboyant villain Deacon (Dennis Hopper). Production Challenges
: Initial reviews were mixed. While critics according to Universal Pictures praised the ambitious premise and picturesque visuals, they criticized the thin character development and long runtime.