04-26-2021, 07:43 AM
I might have missed it, but they never say 'Finish Him' in the film although I did hear it during the credits.
You would think I would know after umpteen years that movies based on video games aren't going to be very good. And I have learned that lesson again. Yes, it was fun to see the game characters brought to life. It was fun to see the game graphics brought to life. It was fun to hear some of the lines from the game like 'Come Here' and there was another line I can't remember.
But the center is hollow. It's all about getting to the next fight. And there is a fight. Then we wait to see how we can get to the next fight. And the fights were fine but all have the same arc. I'm going to beat the guy until he's almost dead, then the almost dead guy will find the strength within himself to rise up and defeat his opponent. I guess it's a three act structure at it's most basic form.
So, meh. I accept your scorn.
You would think I would know after umpteen years that movies based on video games aren't going to be very good. And I have learned that lesson again. Yes, it was fun to see the game characters brought to life. It was fun to see the game graphics brought to life. It was fun to hear some of the lines from the game like 'Come Here' and there was another line I can't remember.
But the center is hollow. It's all about getting to the next fight. And there is a fight. Then we wait to see how we can get to the next fight. And the fights were fine but all have the same arc. I'm going to beat the guy until he's almost dead, then the almost dead guy will find the strength within himself to rise up and defeat his opponent. I guess it's a three act structure at it's most basic form.
So, meh. I accept your scorn.
As a matter of fact, my anger does keep me warm