Obvious cgi, plot holes, and lack of character depth made uncharted fall in the kind of lame category. Some funny moments between Wahlberg and Holland and decent sets. It was just too unbelievable.
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Kind of lame
Calicodreamin18 February 2022
Forgettable. It's a mediocre copycat, it'll do for some brainless entertainment, but dont expect originality or quality.
imseeg29 April 2022
I'm being really generous with 6 stars, because this movie is neither really funny, nor really exciting.
Not any good? The CGI effects are pretty special, but personally I often get bored when the CGI effects are the only thing keeping a movie afloat. And there are basically only 2 CGI spectacle scenes that are noteworthy and even those I found somewhat overkill and boring.
Let's forget about the story. This is merely another adventure movie, like the Pirates of the Carribean meets National Treasure. It'll do if there is nothing else to watch, but dont expect any originality, dont expect many laughs and dont expect much thrillling action either...
Not any good? The CGI effects are pretty special, but personally I often get bored when the CGI effects are the only thing keeping a movie afloat. And there are basically only 2 CGI spectacle scenes that are noteworthy and even those I found somewhat overkill and boring.
Let's forget about the story. This is merely another adventure movie, like the Pirates of the Carribean meets National Treasure. It'll do if there is nothing else to watch, but dont expect any originality, dont expect many laughs and dont expect much thrillling action either...
Nathan Drake is NOT Spider-Man
caidencleveland27 February 2022
This Uncharted adaptation is decent at best. The video games are work of art. This movie is formulaic, cheesy, unrealistic, and a slap in the face to the greatness of the game. The casting is obviously horrible as they look nothing like they do in the game. I didn't like how different elements from different games were infused as well into one movie when they should keep them separate as they are already making sequels so what's the point? Overall it is a fun movie but don't expect Naughty Dog quality on production.
Uncharted, but not as you may expect it...
aclf200011 February 2022
Whenever you take on the daunting challenge of adapting a video game franchise for the cinema, you face an uphill battle from the outset.
But adapting a video game franchise that happens to be one of the most successful and most fiercely adored out there is a task many in the industry will wince at.
After years of speculation and setbacks, on a road that includes a terrific, albeit incomplete, fan film project, UNCHARTED finally makes its way onto the big screen with massive expectations and an abundance of fans ready to burn it at the stake if it so much as gets Sully's facial features wrong.
So, does it succeed?
That's a complicated question to answer fairly.
Ruben Fleischer's UNCHARTED is a film that, much like Tom Holland's young Nathan Drake in the opening sequence, hangs in the balance. It isn't quite the natural successor to the Nathan Fillion-starring short film from 2018 and will likely leave many die-hard fans of the franchise feeling frustrated with its characterisation and plot. It also isn't quite the buddy action comedy by commitee that modern Hollywood has churned out in various incarnations. UNCHARTED manages to find the smallest of spaces in between these two descriptions - while the fan film had the genuine cinematic fingerprints of the video games, this feature film substitutes those qualities for a deeper focus on comedy and chemistry and largely succeeds in that regard; however, it lacks the sheer thrills and carefully crafted plot points of the games in favour of predictable story beats and a glossy, stylish exterior fit for the 2020s.
But that's not to say UNCHARTED isn't exciting or even daring. It showcases its highlights with the best aspect of the games themselves - the action setpieces.
The choreography is frequently spectacular and is pulled off with genuine flair while the globetrotting locations are used to its advantage by being able to display a variety of indoor areas and outside terrain.
The performances are perhaps what stand out the most though - the chemistry between Holland and Wahlberg is fresh and organic and they really anchor the film and drive the plot forward with tenacity. Their relationship and character arcs are believable and help lay the foundation for the partnership Drake and Sully would eventually form in the games.
The comedy is actually pretty well written and plays to each of the actors' strengths but the overall pacing of the film can feel cluttered and awkward, especially with Antonio Banderas' crew, as the conflict and set-up between our heroes and villains can feel slightly disjointed.
The glaring issue here is it's glossy and stylish to a fault; the raw, gritty essence of Nolan North's tenure is watered down in order to make way for a movie star-led action-adventure that see-saws between a buddy comedy and an old-school treasure hunt. UNCHARTED is Sony's latest to exhibit what can happen by trying to please too many demographics; you slowly but surely lose the soul of the story you're meant to be telling.
Maybe the entire idea of telling the story of a young Nathan Drake just doesn't work and that Sony should've focused on adapting A Thief's End instead.
The cynic in me reminds you that the inevitable sequel(s?) wouldn't have been possible if that route had been chosen.
Ultimately, the fan film is more successful in transporting the suspense, pathos and texture of the game franchise than its big screen counterpart but Holland and Wahlberg's partnership as well as the action setpieces help lift this film to respectable heights, hopefully opening this world up to a new generation of fans.
The answer to my initial question, does it succeed? Yes, in many ways, just not in the way you want it to.
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I love old-school adventure films and i'm glad I supported this one as we desperately need more of them even if they stem from existing intellectual property.
But adapting a video game franchise that happens to be one of the most successful and most fiercely adored out there is a task many in the industry will wince at.
After years of speculation and setbacks, on a road that includes a terrific, albeit incomplete, fan film project, UNCHARTED finally makes its way onto the big screen with massive expectations and an abundance of fans ready to burn it at the stake if it so much as gets Sully's facial features wrong.
So, does it succeed?
That's a complicated question to answer fairly.
Ruben Fleischer's UNCHARTED is a film that, much like Tom Holland's young Nathan Drake in the opening sequence, hangs in the balance. It isn't quite the natural successor to the Nathan Fillion-starring short film from 2018 and will likely leave many die-hard fans of the franchise feeling frustrated with its characterisation and plot. It also isn't quite the buddy action comedy by commitee that modern Hollywood has churned out in various incarnations. UNCHARTED manages to find the smallest of spaces in between these two descriptions - while the fan film had the genuine cinematic fingerprints of the video games, this feature film substitutes those qualities for a deeper focus on comedy and chemistry and largely succeeds in that regard; however, it lacks the sheer thrills and carefully crafted plot points of the games in favour of predictable story beats and a glossy, stylish exterior fit for the 2020s.
But that's not to say UNCHARTED isn't exciting or even daring. It showcases its highlights with the best aspect of the games themselves - the action setpieces.
The choreography is frequently spectacular and is pulled off with genuine flair while the globetrotting locations are used to its advantage by being able to display a variety of indoor areas and outside terrain.
The performances are perhaps what stand out the most though - the chemistry between Holland and Wahlberg is fresh and organic and they really anchor the film and drive the plot forward with tenacity. Their relationship and character arcs are believable and help lay the foundation for the partnership Drake and Sully would eventually form in the games.
The comedy is actually pretty well written and plays to each of the actors' strengths but the overall pacing of the film can feel cluttered and awkward, especially with Antonio Banderas' crew, as the conflict and set-up between our heroes and villains can feel slightly disjointed.
The glaring issue here is it's glossy and stylish to a fault; the raw, gritty essence of Nolan North's tenure is watered down in order to make way for a movie star-led action-adventure that see-saws between a buddy comedy and an old-school treasure hunt. UNCHARTED is Sony's latest to exhibit what can happen by trying to please too many demographics; you slowly but surely lose the soul of the story you're meant to be telling.
Maybe the entire idea of telling the story of a young Nathan Drake just doesn't work and that Sony should've focused on adapting A Thief's End instead.
The cynic in me reminds you that the inevitable sequel(s?) wouldn't have been possible if that route had been chosen.
Ultimately, the fan film is more successful in transporting the suspense, pathos and texture of the game franchise than its big screen counterpart but Holland and Wahlberg's partnership as well as the action setpieces help lift this film to respectable heights, hopefully opening this world up to a new generation of fans.
The answer to my initial question, does it succeed? Yes, in many ways, just not in the way you want it to.
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I love old-school adventure films and i'm glad I supported this one as we desperately need more of them even if they stem from existing intellectual property.
An enjoyable action adventure...
paul_haakonsen13 February 2022
Well, oddly enough then I actually never have played the games, but I am well familiar with them and the concept that is "Uncharted". So I sort of knew what I was in for here, as I sat down to watch the 2022 movie "Uncharted" from writers Rafe Judkins, Art Marcum, Amy Hennig, Jon Hanley Rosenberg, Matt Holloway and Mark D. Walker.
And just as expected, then director Ruben Fleischer definitely delivered a wholesome and spot on action adventure that delivers a fast-paced adventure that will make the boy-that-never-wants-to-grow-up-in-us-all more than happy. The storyline in "Uncharted" was a great mixture of fast-paced action, great adventure much in the likes of "Indiana Jones", treasure hunting and good characters. So yeah, chances are great that there is something for just about everyone in the audience here.
The movie stars Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg, whom actually carries the movie quite well together. But the movie also have the likes of Antonio Banderas, Sophia Ali, Tati Gabrielle and Steven Waddington on the cast list.
I was more than genuinely entertained by this action adventure, and it certainly is a franchise that could spawn more movies to sequel this one. I had heard some reviewer mention that "Uncharted" was just a popcorn munchin movie that required no thinking of any kind. But I found "Uncharted" to be more than just a lean-back-and-munch-on-the-popcorn type of movie, luckily. If you enjoyed the "Indiana Jones" movies, then you will certainly also enjoy "Uncharted".
As for realism, well just neatly wrap that notion in a small wrapping and place it on the shelf for the nearly two hours that "Uncharted" plays. This movie is all about entertainment, surprise, surprise.
My rating of "Uncharted" lands on a seven out of ten stars.
And just as expected, then director Ruben Fleischer definitely delivered a wholesome and spot on action adventure that delivers a fast-paced adventure that will make the boy-that-never-wants-to-grow-up-in-us-all more than happy. The storyline in "Uncharted" was a great mixture of fast-paced action, great adventure much in the likes of "Indiana Jones", treasure hunting and good characters. So yeah, chances are great that there is something for just about everyone in the audience here.
The movie stars Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg, whom actually carries the movie quite well together. But the movie also have the likes of Antonio Banderas, Sophia Ali, Tati Gabrielle and Steven Waddington on the cast list.
I was more than genuinely entertained by this action adventure, and it certainly is a franchise that could spawn more movies to sequel this one. I had heard some reviewer mention that "Uncharted" was just a popcorn munchin movie that required no thinking of any kind. But I found "Uncharted" to be more than just a lean-back-and-munch-on-the-popcorn type of movie, luckily. If you enjoyed the "Indiana Jones" movies, then you will certainly also enjoy "Uncharted".
As for realism, well just neatly wrap that notion in a small wrapping and place it on the shelf for the nearly two hours that "Uncharted" plays. This movie is all about entertainment, surprise, surprise.
My rating of "Uncharted" lands on a seven out of ten stars.
Better than I expected
brycecharlie11 February 2022
Very Average Overall, but Still Very Fun
kjproulx18 February 2022
The Uncharted video game franchise is my favourite series of games ever made. I thought I should get that out of the way before diving into my review. Upon the countless storylines I'm sure they went over and numerous directors leaving the project before settling on Ruben Fleischer, I was worried, but still very excited to see these characters on the big screen. This will also be a completely unbiased review because I can't even compare it to the games. Too many things have been changed to really compare it. With all of that said, let's dive in.
The story begins with young Nathan Drake, a bartender who had one day planned on finding treasure with his brother Sam. After the disappearance of his brother, he never felt the need to get back into the game. When Victor Sullivan (Sully) appears after his shift one night, he brings up the past, saying that he worked with his brother Sam. This instantly makes Nathan want to be a part of this story and the two of them form a bond. These two believe that a fortune left behind by Ferdinand Magellan over 500 years ago is still sitting somewhere in the world. They take this journey together, but they're not the only ones after this treasure, which leads to a lot of predictability as well.
When I first heard that Tom Holland was cast to play Nathan Drake and Mark Wahlberg would be playing Sully, I, like many other fans, was left scratching my head. It was clear that they wanted to start these characters younger than they were in the game in order to build a long-running franchise, but it just didn't seem right. Again, I'm wasn't about to let my love of the games sway me in any direction though. I'm a huge fan of both Holland and Wahlberg, so here's the catch-22 happening in my head. Did I enjoy this movie overall and did I enjoy these two in their respective roles? I absolutely did! Do I still feel that it was a little miscast and that they should've been older? I absolutely do! For both of those reasons and for a few negatives I'm about to get into, I believe Uncharted is an okay, entertaining movie for the most part.
Ruben Fleischer has been a very hit-or-miss director for me, directing both Zombieland films, which I think are great, as well as Venom, which I had some fun with, but he has also done some pretty bad films in Gangster Squad and 30 Minutes or Less. His films always have a very clean look to them and a silly/fun tone. I was worried that tone wouldn't fit an Uncharted movie and I do feel that way after having seen the film as well. Bright and colourful (other than landscapes around them) is not how I ever saw an Uncharted movie looking, but again, it was adapted and I'm not going to complain about the look. What I feel is the weakest aspect of this film is the fact that there's absolutely no grit. Nobody is ever dirty, there's barely any blood, and it never feels like stakes are high because these characters can go through a lot without a scratch.
Overall, I probably have more to critique than praise when talking about Uncharted, but that's just because the Screenplay felt like it was hitting random bullet points instead of fleshing out the world they're living in. It never felt lived-in. Still, I love the cast (including Antonio Banderas and Sophia Ali as well), the banter between Nathan and Sully was fun, the action is cool, and I left the theatre feeling positive enough about the film that I would love to see them continue. I will gladly go back for a sequel, but I just hope they evolve these characters more and get down to a grittier, dirtier story. Yes, the point of Uncharted is to have fun and tell a great story, but I felt the story was a little hollow here. I think it's a movie worth seeing and I recommend it because I think there is potential for so much better in the future. This film is just okay overall, but the groundwork has now been laid for something even better.
The story begins with young Nathan Drake, a bartender who had one day planned on finding treasure with his brother Sam. After the disappearance of his brother, he never felt the need to get back into the game. When Victor Sullivan (Sully) appears after his shift one night, he brings up the past, saying that he worked with his brother Sam. This instantly makes Nathan want to be a part of this story and the two of them form a bond. These two believe that a fortune left behind by Ferdinand Magellan over 500 years ago is still sitting somewhere in the world. They take this journey together, but they're not the only ones after this treasure, which leads to a lot of predictability as well.
When I first heard that Tom Holland was cast to play Nathan Drake and Mark Wahlberg would be playing Sully, I, like many other fans, was left scratching my head. It was clear that they wanted to start these characters younger than they were in the game in order to build a long-running franchise, but it just didn't seem right. Again, I'm wasn't about to let my love of the games sway me in any direction though. I'm a huge fan of both Holland and Wahlberg, so here's the catch-22 happening in my head. Did I enjoy this movie overall and did I enjoy these two in their respective roles? I absolutely did! Do I still feel that it was a little miscast and that they should've been older? I absolutely do! For both of those reasons and for a few negatives I'm about to get into, I believe Uncharted is an okay, entertaining movie for the most part.
Ruben Fleischer has been a very hit-or-miss director for me, directing both Zombieland films, which I think are great, as well as Venom, which I had some fun with, but he has also done some pretty bad films in Gangster Squad and 30 Minutes or Less. His films always have a very clean look to them and a silly/fun tone. I was worried that tone wouldn't fit an Uncharted movie and I do feel that way after having seen the film as well. Bright and colourful (other than landscapes around them) is not how I ever saw an Uncharted movie looking, but again, it was adapted and I'm not going to complain about the look. What I feel is the weakest aspect of this film is the fact that there's absolutely no grit. Nobody is ever dirty, there's barely any blood, and it never feels like stakes are high because these characters can go through a lot without a scratch.
Overall, I probably have more to critique than praise when talking about Uncharted, but that's just because the Screenplay felt like it was hitting random bullet points instead of fleshing out the world they're living in. It never felt lived-in. Still, I love the cast (including Antonio Banderas and Sophia Ali as well), the banter between Nathan and Sully was fun, the action is cool, and I left the theatre feeling positive enough about the film that I would love to see them continue. I will gladly go back for a sequel, but I just hope they evolve these characters more and get down to a grittier, dirtier story. Yes, the point of Uncharted is to have fun and tell a great story, but I felt the story was a little hollow here. I think it's a movie worth seeing and I recommend it because I think there is potential for so much better in the future. This film is just okay overall, but the groundwork has now been laid for something even better.
Brother in ... Raid
kosmasp27 February 2022
Let's keep it real: this is as losely put together as is possible. The movie tries to incorporate as many references to the games as it can, while covering as much ground as it can. Some might even say it takes on too much ... I am not one of those people. Some may be dissapointed, because they expected something ... that was sort of a copy of the games - which would not make much sense in my book to be honest.
Or you may not like the casting. Holland aside, it is Wahlberg who seems missplaced as Sully. I reckon since he was considered for the Nathan Drake part (which I guess tells you how long this must have been in development, no offense), they thought "well at least he can play this mentor role".
Well Mentor may be stretching it a bit .. but you get where I am going with this. Drakes and Sullys relationship is explored or rather established in a different light and tone ... which you'll either find fine or disturbing I guess. Also Holland still seems so incredibly young you may feel he's too young ... again, you have to get over certain things.
There's enough entertainment and action in this to keep you on the edge of your seat. Solid stunts and digital effects work. Not all twists work, but even the weird choice for Wahlberg as Sully actually can work for the viewer (again: suspension of disbelief) ... one thing is for sure: the chemistry between the two leads is incredible! Try to enjoy this for what it is .. even if you are a hardcore fan of the games ... or not.
Or you may not like the casting. Holland aside, it is Wahlberg who seems missplaced as Sully. I reckon since he was considered for the Nathan Drake part (which I guess tells you how long this must have been in development, no offense), they thought "well at least he can play this mentor role".
Well Mentor may be stretching it a bit .. but you get where I am going with this. Drakes and Sullys relationship is explored or rather established in a different light and tone ... which you'll either find fine or disturbing I guess. Also Holland still seems so incredibly young you may feel he's too young ... again, you have to get over certain things.
There's enough entertainment and action in this to keep you on the edge of your seat. Solid stunts and digital effects work. Not all twists work, but even the weird choice for Wahlberg as Sully actually can work for the viewer (again: suspension of disbelief) ... one thing is for sure: the chemistry between the two leads is incredible! Try to enjoy this for what it is .. even if you are a hardcore fan of the games ... or not.
Mediocre at its best, terrible at its worst
FeastMode18 February 2022
"I see what you're going for, but it's not really working." This was my feeling numerous times during this movie. So many things feel off or ingenuine. Almost like it's a "factory-made" movie rather than something hand-crafted.
I didn't care about the characters. There are lots of stupid moments and things that make you raise an eyebrow. The treasure hunting stuff feels so random like they are making it up on the spot. The comedy isn't terrible, it made me smirk a bunch of times. But I don't think I laughed one single time. And a few of the jokes are super cringe-y.
The action is alright. I like crazy, outrageous action movies. But none of scenes impressed me. I think part of it is not caring about the characters, which drains the tension. And the fight scenes are once again, for the millionth time, filled with quick-cuts and close-ups so you can't see. When will they learn?
I really wish movies would go for the R rating more often. But if you're going to go with PG-13, please stop trying to show (but not show) things that should be in a rated R movie. For example, if someone's throat is slit, don't blatantly cut away at the last second. And then continue to show that person multiple times, with ZERO blood coming out. It makes the movie feel amateur.
On four occasions I thought to myself, "Look, Tom Holland is Spider-Man-ing." And it's not because I can't see the actor in any other role. He is very different in Cherry. But things he said sounded exactly like something Peter Parker would say, and things he did looked exactly like Spider-Man would do them. At one point I wondered if they were doing it on purpose. Odd. (1 viewing, opening night IMAX 2/17/2022)
I didn't care about the characters. There are lots of stupid moments and things that make you raise an eyebrow. The treasure hunting stuff feels so random like they are making it up on the spot. The comedy isn't terrible, it made me smirk a bunch of times. But I don't think I laughed one single time. And a few of the jokes are super cringe-y.
The action is alright. I like crazy, outrageous action movies. But none of scenes impressed me. I think part of it is not caring about the characters, which drains the tension. And the fight scenes are once again, for the millionth time, filled with quick-cuts and close-ups so you can't see. When will they learn?
I really wish movies would go for the R rating more often. But if you're going to go with PG-13, please stop trying to show (but not show) things that should be in a rated R movie. For example, if someone's throat is slit, don't blatantly cut away at the last second. And then continue to show that person multiple times, with ZERO blood coming out. It makes the movie feel amateur.
On four occasions I thought to myself, "Look, Tom Holland is Spider-Man-ing." And it's not because I can't see the actor in any other role. He is very different in Cherry. But things he said sounded exactly like something Peter Parker would say, and things he did looked exactly like Spider-Man would do them. At one point I wondered if they were doing it on purpose. Odd. (1 viewing, opening night IMAX 2/17/2022)
Not an Oscar winner but a fun time.
tannerjameshake19 February 2022
If your a fan of action, adventure and buddy movies this hits all 3. While many have a critical eye for movies that are adaptations of beloved games, this movie is a fun night at the theatre. The story reminds me of national treasure and the action is that of a bond film. This movie is epic in scale and overall if you're looking for a night to relax and follow a quest for gold, this is the movie for you. I enjoyed it and look forward to more to come!
Leave your brain at the crib and grab yourself a big tub of popcorn and you'll have a good time at the movies with this one.
subxerogravity18 February 2022
Uncharted had a feel that it was based on something else, but I was thinking like a book or something. I'm guessing sense Playstation produced this than that means it actually based on a game.
Can't tell you if it's true to the material, all I can tell you is that I liked it.
It's an action-adventure flick that's fun and exciting.
Tom Holland and Mark Walberg made a decent team for me. It's funny, I could not see either or doing the movie by themselves, but they make a lot of sense together.
Can't come up with much to say about it, except that it was as good as I thought it would be. It not going to change lives and it's in no way bad movie, and in all the ways its worth seeing.
Can't tell you if it's true to the material, all I can tell you is that I liked it.
It's an action-adventure flick that's fun and exciting.
Tom Holland and Mark Walberg made a decent team for me. It's funny, I could not see either or doing the movie by themselves, but they make a lot of sense together.
Can't come up with much to say about it, except that it was as good as I thought it would be. It not going to change lives and it's in no way bad movie, and in all the ways its worth seeing.
What an utter waste of time
mywildimagination24 April 2022
I can only imagine the people rating this 9 or 10 out of 10 are shills as this movie is just awful. From the terrible acting (Mark, please retire), the idiotic story line and the moronic final scene. It seems to have simply taken trope elements of The Goonies and Indiana Jones movies and made the worst possible movie based on them. I am giving 2 stars only for the VFX which at least were done well. However, without giving away the none existent plot the final scene was the most idiotic thing I have seen in a long time and I tried hard to let go and just enjoy, instead I just ended up thinking WTFWT.
Good waste of time
adelqarni11 February 2022
Could've been better, could've been worse.
arhaanshamraz11 February 2022
Saw it last night and I have to say, I was really surprised. As someone who essentially grew up with the game, the nostalgic factor was a really good thing which helped one up the movie. The story being a mix of all the uncharted games makes it underwhelming and hard for the audience to really click with the movie but that's expected since you can't really get the same engagement from a 30+ hour game from a movie. But, the movie tries it's best and I'd say it works in a way. Tom doesn't quite capture the essence of Nate's character but he does deliver a good performance which I have to say exceeded my expectations. Sully's character was a lot flawed in a lot of ways but Wahlberg gives his character a moment here and there which at times clicks really well. The action sequences are really cool and just doesn't bore you in anyways and the movie is a fairly nice watch and is one of the better video game movies made in my opinion.
It's better than what most people say
adaly-141014 February 2022
Wrong movie, but not perfect
nafstadfredrik19 February 2022
So yeah I. Loved this movie, I had do much fun watching it, plus I felt like I wanted to scream every other minute, because of all the Easter egg....
1. This is one of. My only few negative and it's only true about the first half, so yeah the CGI at the beginning felt a little awkward, like the blue/green screen wasn't perfect, but after the beginning it was pretty great.
2. The action/ was amazing, I couldn't have asked for better Coreagrophy it looked so. Much like something out of the game, and I had so. Much fun watching the action, wanting to scream so much but I had to hold it in me since it was a movie theater.
3. Now. Them Easter eggs, if u are a fan of the game as much as I am u will love the Easter eggs, trust me then are so cool, and I just wanted to scream a certain persons name when I watched it.
4. Acting the acting was on point, from how toms Nate felt to how marks sully felt, both of them literally played their character like they where from thegames, and I addored it. Chloe was also amazing and I loved the small bits between her and Nate, it felt great, but she was the worst written out of the 3.
5. Plot the plot was so much fun, this Isn't very lore friendly but it isn't trying to it feels like, it. Feels. More like they wanna write their own story in an already set universe, that doesn't really fit in there so, they had. To go the non canon way, am I mad about this, no it made the movie so much better since they didn't have to worry about canon (for the most part)
Tn I'm between giving it a 9/10 or a 8/10 so yeah
-by your friendly neighborhood uncharted fan "Fredrik"
1. This is one of. My only few negative and it's only true about the first half, so yeah the CGI at the beginning felt a little awkward, like the blue/green screen wasn't perfect, but after the beginning it was pretty great.
2. The action/ was amazing, I couldn't have asked for better Coreagrophy it looked so. Much like something out of the game, and I had so. Much fun watching the action, wanting to scream so much but I had to hold it in me since it was a movie theater.
3. Now. Them Easter eggs, if u are a fan of the game as much as I am u will love the Easter eggs, trust me then are so cool, and I just wanted to scream a certain persons name when I watched it.
4. Acting the acting was on point, from how toms Nate felt to how marks sully felt, both of them literally played their character like they where from thegames, and I addored it. Chloe was also amazing and I loved the small bits between her and Nate, it felt great, but she was the worst written out of the 3.
5. Plot the plot was so much fun, this Isn't very lore friendly but it isn't trying to it feels like, it. Feels. More like they wanna write their own story in an already set universe, that doesn't really fit in there so, they had. To go the non canon way, am I mad about this, no it made the movie so much better since they didn't have to worry about canon (for the most part)
Tn I'm between giving it a 9/10 or a 8/10 so yeah
-by your friendly neighborhood uncharted fan "Fredrik"
Unexpectedly fun
wesley925012 February 2022
After seeing the trailers I was far from convinced on this movie but it is exactly what you would want to expect from a video game film!
Loads of big over the top set pieces with some cool Easter eggs thrown in, I'd imagine it's a much better cinema experience than a couch movie but well worth a watch and worthy of a sequel.
Loads of big over the top set pieces with some cool Easter eggs thrown in, I'd imagine it's a much better cinema experience than a couch movie but well worth a watch and worthy of a sequel.
Listen this movie is fun
stevenh-3866820 February 2022
Don't expect Shakespeare and you won't be disappointed. I went in with no/ low expectations and I had a really good time. Too many people expecting filet mignon from Applebees. Listen sometimes I just wanna go to happy hour at Chile's with my f'n boys not every thing's gotta be Michelin star rated. Sometimes I just want a dirty burger. That's what this movie is. It's a fun night in a suburbs. Not a hipster joint with locally sourced snow peas. It's a fun time.
Doesn't do the games justice, by any stretch
Mr-Fusion26 April 2022
Ideal for fans of Tom Holland and devil-may-care treasure hunts, "Uncharted" is a solid action movie with crazy stunts, beautiful locations and surprising star power. It's a good reason to leave the house for that big-screen spectacle that we all live for. If you've never owned a Playstation, that's really all you need to have a good time.
. . .
But sweet merciful Jesus, this is not an Uncharted movie and that is a torpedo that sinks the whole thing. Because to have that, you need Drake and Sully, and both Holland and Mark Wahlberg are way off; they're not even close. They don't look like these characters and they don't sound like them, despite the mid-credits afterthought of a scene that's supposed to satisfy this requirement.
And as a result, I have to admit, I was bored to tears. To the movie's credit, it picks up considerably in the third act, and even goes nuts in the set piece department (that airlift scene was pretty cool). But to make us wait ninety-odd minutes for Drake to even pick up a gun is ridiculous.
I admit personal bias in the strongest sense; this series of games makes my desert-island list, no question, and I wanted to be surprised by this. It just didn't happen, and I couldn't make these actors fit these characters. As it stands, that Nathan Fillion fan film from a few years back (I'm serious, go watch it) still reigns supreme. I try to be a movie-goer that steers clear of fanboyism, but it didn't work here. And it was not fun.
. . .
But sweet merciful Jesus, this is not an Uncharted movie and that is a torpedo that sinks the whole thing. Because to have that, you need Drake and Sully, and both Holland and Mark Wahlberg are way off; they're not even close. They don't look like these characters and they don't sound like them, despite the mid-credits afterthought of a scene that's supposed to satisfy this requirement.
And as a result, I have to admit, I was bored to tears. To the movie's credit, it picks up considerably in the third act, and even goes nuts in the set piece department (that airlift scene was pretty cool). But to make us wait ninety-odd minutes for Drake to even pick up a gun is ridiculous.
I admit personal bias in the strongest sense; this series of games makes my desert-island list, no question, and I wanted to be surprised by this. It just didn't happen, and I couldn't make these actors fit these characters. As it stands, that Nathan Fillion fan film from a few years back (I'm serious, go watch it) still reigns supreme. I try to be a movie-goer that steers clear of fanboyism, but it didn't work here. And it was not fun.
I was expecting to be let down, but I LOVED IT!!!
sandlport18 February 2022
I am a huge fan of the video game franchise to the point I have a huge Nathan Drake tattoo on my shoulder blade. So I was super excited when the movie was announced but also super nervous they were gonna mess it up. They announced the cast, while I love the actors I was still very worried. I wanted it to be the perfect movie, I wanted the video game lovers to love the movie and those who haven't played the game - go get the motivation to go. Admittedly on the day, I accepted maybe it wasn't going to be great, but at least it would be a good action flick.
Well boy did they prove me wrong. It was everything I didn't even know I wanted. They did a wonderful job of merging the game franchise where it made perfect sense for the movie - where the information wasn't overwhelming and made perfect sense for casual movie goers.
Tom Holland was amazing as Nathan Drake. I don't know why I doubted him. Every single time I think maybe he won't suit a role - he blows it out of the water and proves me wrong. This man was born to act, and he is tremendous.
Also with Mark Wahlberg he is not even half of what I pictured for Sully when they announced his casting, but he was wonderful. He was a great introduction to his character and they did wonderful character building. Plus the chemistry between Mark and Tom was fantastic.
I really adored this movie. The action was super fun, the dialogue was the perfect amount of corny (just like the games). I really hope more people see this movie and appreciate it for what it was. It's fantastic. The casting turned out perfect, and I can't wait for a sequel! So please everyone see and support this film!
Well boy did they prove me wrong. It was everything I didn't even know I wanted. They did a wonderful job of merging the game franchise where it made perfect sense for the movie - where the information wasn't overwhelming and made perfect sense for casual movie goers.
Tom Holland was amazing as Nathan Drake. I don't know why I doubted him. Every single time I think maybe he won't suit a role - he blows it out of the water and proves me wrong. This man was born to act, and he is tremendous.
Also with Mark Wahlberg he is not even half of what I pictured for Sully when they announced his casting, but he was wonderful. He was a great introduction to his character and they did wonderful character building. Plus the chemistry between Mark and Tom was fantastic.
I really adored this movie. The action was super fun, the dialogue was the perfect amount of corny (just like the games). I really hope more people see this movie and appreciate it for what it was. It's fantastic. The casting turned out perfect, and I can't wait for a sequel! So please everyone see and support this film!
Really fun
masonsaul11 February 2022
Uncharted is by no means a smart or original film but its still a really fun movie that's fast paced and consistently exciting whilst also being somewhat faithful to its source material.
Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg do not embody their video game counterparts however they still give likeable and charismatic performances with solid chemistry. Sophia Ali is great as Chloe Frazer and definitely comes closest to her character overall.
Ruben Fleischer's direction is really good, action sequences are competently shot with sufficient energy and its visually slick overall. The CG is mostly impressive and the music by Ramin Djawadi is also great, fitting the film extremely well and uses the iconic theme in a satisfying way.
Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg do not embody their video game counterparts however they still give likeable and charismatic performances with solid chemistry. Sophia Ali is great as Chloe Frazer and definitely comes closest to her character overall.
Ruben Fleischer's direction is really good, action sequences are competently shot with sufficient energy and its visually slick overall. The CG is mostly impressive and the music by Ramin Djawadi is also great, fitting the film extremely well and uses the iconic theme in a satisfying way.
Groan-Fest
vulture6428 March 2022
Started off interesting, a poor man's national treasure or at a stretch, indiana jones, but too many scenes were just ridiculous as to become annoying.
Got worse as the film progressed, just impossible scenarios that left me realising this is a kids film. Young kids.
Got worse as the film progressed, just impossible scenarios that left me realising this is a kids film. Young kids.
Boo to the naysayers
djwhiteley-0315013 August 2022
This is a fun adventure film, full of nonsense and ridiculous scenarios. It's not trying to be anything it isn't, and it succeeds in providing some easy entertainment. Don't take it too seriously, enjoy Tom and Mark, and give in to it.
I Had Fun With It
slightlymad2221 February 2022
I've never played the games, so I don't know how accurate it is or if the characters are similar to the game counterparts. I don't know if there were references to the games!! I do think there is a cameo (on the beach), but I didn't know who he was.
What I do know this movie features some of the lamest dialogue I have heard in a big screen movie in years!! And it's not even slightly believable. That said, it's action was well done and fun!!
Of the cast, I liked Tom Holland, he gives a good performance and is clearly doing most of his own stunts!! He gives off Tom Cruise in Cocktail vibes during the scene in which he is working behind the bar. Mark Whalberg is Mark Whalberg, you know what you are getting. Sofia Ali was fine, but Antonio Banderas is woefully under used.
I wonder how much Papa John's paid for that product placement.
It features my pet hates of bloodless death's and noisy chewing, It pays tribute to/rips off Indiana Jones, but if you are going to steal, steal from the best!! But I had a good time watching it
There is a post credit scene.
What I do know this movie features some of the lamest dialogue I have heard in a big screen movie in years!! And it's not even slightly believable. That said, it's action was well done and fun!!
Of the cast, I liked Tom Holland, he gives a good performance and is clearly doing most of his own stunts!! He gives off Tom Cruise in Cocktail vibes during the scene in which he is working behind the bar. Mark Whalberg is Mark Whalberg, you know what you are getting. Sofia Ali was fine, but Antonio Banderas is woefully under used.
I wonder how much Papa John's paid for that product placement.
It features my pet hates of bloodless death's and noisy chewing, It pays tribute to/rips off Indiana Jones, but if you are going to steal, steal from the best!! But I had a good time watching it
There is a post credit scene.
A really fun adventure movie
ethanbresnett12 February 2022
As adaptations of video games go, this Uncharted movie definitely sits towards the top of the list in both quality and enjoyment.
If you've ever seen Indiana Jones, The Mummy, National Treasure etc, you won't find anything revolutionary about the plot.
There are all the expected elements... ancient keys, secret tombs, lost treasure, underdeveloped bad guys, nothing that hasn't been done in the genre before. Yet despite treading this well worn path, Uncharted gets the execution right and manages to always be fun and entertaining.
The action sequences are all exciting, with some nice call backs to the games in certain areas.
It is paced very well coming in at under two hours, which is a real point in its favour as it never becomes over indulgent.
Tom Holland is solid in his role as Nathan Drake, as is Mark Wahlberg as Sully. The back and forth between them makes for a good time, and the script at its best when exploring their dynamic.
Overall I got what I wanted from this movie. I was entertained for two hours and had a good time. If a sequel gets the green light then I'll definitely be booking a ticket.
If you've ever seen Indiana Jones, The Mummy, National Treasure etc, you won't find anything revolutionary about the plot.
There are all the expected elements... ancient keys, secret tombs, lost treasure, underdeveloped bad guys, nothing that hasn't been done in the genre before. Yet despite treading this well worn path, Uncharted gets the execution right and manages to always be fun and entertaining.
The action sequences are all exciting, with some nice call backs to the games in certain areas.
It is paced very well coming in at under two hours, which is a real point in its favour as it never becomes over indulgent.
Tom Holland is solid in his role as Nathan Drake, as is Mark Wahlberg as Sully. The back and forth between them makes for a good time, and the script at its best when exploring their dynamic.
Overall I got what I wanted from this movie. I was entertained for two hours and had a good time. If a sequel gets the green light then I'll definitely be booking a ticket.
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