stole86
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Okay, while we can all agree that this movie is better marketed as "inspired by" rather than "based on" the game itself, which was WAY more graphic, as a movie in itself it's not bad at all.
Yes there is horrible miscasting and some poor acting (unlike Hardy in the Venom movies, where you can see he believes and lives the character) despite the A-class actors, yes some parts of the planet seem too polished and clean, but it's an immersing and exclusive experience, top notch quality, never a dull moment. There are even some scenes exactly like in the games.
The story itself is not the most original but can we really compare 2 twenty something hours' worth gameplay games to be compressed in a two hour movie? I sincerely hope the studios find the courage (and funds) to make a sequel WHICH should be much more to the likes of the fan base rather the general audience - graphic and with a bit more complex storyline!
Honorable mentions - Claptrap is excellent, both character and voice wise, just like in the game, 100% amusing.
Overall - totally worth watching just don't expect to see total ecranisation of the game, more like something heavily inspired by it.
Yes there is horrible miscasting and some poor acting (unlike Hardy in the Venom movies, where you can see he believes and lives the character) despite the A-class actors, yes some parts of the planet seem too polished and clean, but it's an immersing and exclusive experience, top notch quality, never a dull moment. There are even some scenes exactly like in the games.
The story itself is not the most original but can we really compare 2 twenty something hours' worth gameplay games to be compressed in a two hour movie? I sincerely hope the studios find the courage (and funds) to make a sequel WHICH should be much more to the likes of the fan base rather the general audience - graphic and with a bit more complex storyline!
Honorable mentions - Claptrap is excellent, both character and voice wise, just like in the game, 100% amusing.
Overall - totally worth watching just don't expect to see total ecranisation of the game, more like something heavily inspired by it.
I really don't see all the hate for this movie - it was energetic, fast paced, full of monsters beautifully made, interesting storyline, all in all quite enjoyable.
True some lines are cheesy, some scenes feel little rushed and you do need to give in to disbelief a lot but then again it's the monsterverse, did anyone expect something else?
My real rating would probably be a solid 9 due to some scenes being little rushed but I feel this movie is damaged by the current IMDB rating being 6.1 at the time of this review. As a matter of fact the only other movie from the Monsterverse I've rated a 10 was Kong - Skull Island, so these two now share the top place.
If you are in for some fast paced action with perfect CGI, give it a go!
True some lines are cheesy, some scenes feel little rushed and you do need to give in to disbelief a lot but then again it's the monsterverse, did anyone expect something else?
My real rating would probably be a solid 9 due to some scenes being little rushed but I feel this movie is damaged by the current IMDB rating being 6.1 at the time of this review. As a matter of fact the only other movie from the Monsterverse I've rated a 10 was Kong - Skull Island, so these two now share the top place.
If you are in for some fast paced action with perfect CGI, give it a go!
While it wasn't the best in the franchise (I guess no one really beats Tai Lung's charm) and being quite uneven, it was far from bad.
So what if it feels a little cheap at times and like a side story (absence of the furious five) and with a bit more childish humor than usual, it still does have its great moments.
It was short, dynamic, full of cool action and some heart warming moments. Maybe predictable but nonetheless amusing. Come to think of it, good portion of the scenes were full of detail, kudos to the animators.
Final verdict - without much expectation, see it for the good energy it delivers.
Oh and they should definitely either stop with this one OR bring back the Five and someone with the likes of Tai Lung (instead of just using his spirit form over and over). I'd stop with this one and call it a winning streak.
P. S. - and an important one! Awkwafina's voice is the WORST choise for Zhen, crudely miscast....maybe for a side character yes but total dismatch with the small and tender fox.
So what if it feels a little cheap at times and like a side story (absence of the furious five) and with a bit more childish humor than usual, it still does have its great moments.
It was short, dynamic, full of cool action and some heart warming moments. Maybe predictable but nonetheless amusing. Come to think of it, good portion of the scenes were full of detail, kudos to the animators.
Final verdict - without much expectation, see it for the good energy it delivers.
Oh and they should definitely either stop with this one OR bring back the Five and someone with the likes of Tai Lung (instead of just using his spirit form over and over). I'd stop with this one and call it a winning streak.
P. S. - and an important one! Awkwafina's voice is the WORST choise for Zhen, crudely miscast....maybe for a side character yes but total dismatch with the small and tender fox.