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Uncharted (Movie) Review
I've only gotten familiar with Uncharted in the last five or so years. Enjoyed the original PlayStation 3 trilogy and heard stuff about a movie being made. It was in development hell for many years and it finally made its way to theaters this year. If you're a fan of the games, you'll get some good enjoyment out of it. Others, your mileage may vary. But a lighter action film that isn't a comic book adaptation feels necessary to have.
Tom Holland steps into the lead role of Nathan Drake, a young man who gets the opportunity of a lifetime. He meets Victor "Sully" Sullivan, played by Mark Wahlberg. Sully tells him about the treasure of Magellan and the adventure takes the duo to several parts of the world, trying to avoid a pair of bad guys, with Tati Gabrielle and Antonio Banderas filling in villain roles. This also has Sophia Ali playing Chloe Frazer, as this is more of an introduction to the characters without taking it too far.
This film tries to piece together elements from the games. For the most part, it succeeds. Moments with Nate and his brother Sam. Twists in the story with double crosses and betrayals. Death defying moments such as flying out of a plane and getting back into it. Traps and humor. Without spoiling it too much, it feels very much in tune with the games. But it also does give out a vibe of Indiana Jones and a little bit of Tomb Raider and The Goonies.
I like that it stuck to a musical score that works with the scenes with a minimal amount of songs. The cinematography was through the roof. Some of the effects look very real. That said, it can be a little ridiculous. I like the performances of Holland and Wahlberg, but I kind of wish Wahlberg would have had a little more gruffer voice similar to Richard McGonagle. The mileage will also vary on your experience of the series and if they got it down the first try. I'd like to see how Holland does if a sequel does get greenlit. Ali was magnificent as Chloe and I would like to see if she is implemented more if brought back.
I would try to see this in the theater. Gamers should have blast with this. Definitely room for improvement, but it captures the essence of Naughty Dog's vision, only in movie form.
Score: 7 out of 10
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