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The Last of Us (2023)
TLOU walked so that Fallout & more can run
This series cleared the way for more great storytelling by adapting videogame-storys.
There's been a little history with videogame to movie adaptations. This history is mainly driven by moneyhungry producers who just wanted to earn money by using names of beloved videogames like Mortal Combat, Far Cry & more. While the new Halo-series shows this is still a thing, The last of us brings some fresh air into the business. Not only by truly sticking to the source material, but also by using the starpower of Pedro Pascal ( I mean, this man owns the Daddy-Meme now.)
Altough i love the game, and maybe i'm nitpicking here, i expected a little more from the series. This was ( at most parts ) a 1 on 1 adaptation. And i guess thats what most of the fans wanted, but for me this could've been a great opportunity to give the whole story even more depth. This whole series felt a little rushed in some way ( making sense, if you think about it: If you cut the gameplay out of the whole experience, of course it feels kinda short.)
Nevertheless, the story is still a great one, and i can't wait for the next season ( Hoping they add some new storyparts here and there).
The Fall Guy (2024)
Could've been a great homage, endep up a rather pointless love story.
The first ten minutes had me all in for the main character, played by Ryan Gosling. I wanted to see more of his actuel work as a Stunt Man, rather than him flirting with (or later on reminiscing of) his affair with Emily Blunts character. Speaking of Emily Blunt (whos a rather good actress if given the right source material), she seems pretty wasted on this film. Not that she doesnt have any chemistry with Ryan Gosling whatsoever, but her character also seems unnessery for the whole premise. Its like the whole love plot is forced on the viewer. Gosling's character embarks on a mission to find the main actor of the movie he's working on. And while he's investigating, we're forced to watch a pointless phone call between these two characters. And thats not the only time this happens. On and on we're reminded this movie is more a love story than a movie about Fall Guy. The best part of the movie is summed up in about 15~20 minutes. These are the minutes that are actually devoted to stuntwork. The most entertaining part to best honest, were the final credits.
So what could have been a beautiful homage to stuntwork and its unknown heroes endep up as a rather bleak romantic comedy.
Doctor Who: 73 Yards (2024)
One of the most intriguing Episodes since a very long time!!
There's been a little history with Doctor Who Episodes which dont feature our titular Hero. From "Love and Monsters" to "Don't Blink" ( Which introduced us to one of the best Monsters ever). These are always some kind of hit or miss Episodes.
This one is clearly a big hit. It feels like watching a short story from Stephen King, not shying away from giving the watcher a feeling of confusion and utter hopelessness. Although I'm having a mixed feeling, knowing that the best Episode so far, doesnt use the doctor. To be honest, this didnt even need to be a Doctor Who Story at all, as it could've been used as a short Horror Story in any kind of format.
Nevertheless it shows theres much hope for the Doctor Who Writing-Team.
This could've easly got 10 Stars, if there would've been just a little more of an explanation at the end. Not that i dont like the mistery, but this newly introduced "villain" ( If you can even call it that) seems to interesting to leave it at this point. But you'll never now, you can just hope it will be featured again in another episode.
Doctor Who: The Devil's Chord (2024)
When Music saves the World
While i really disliked the first Episode "Space Babies" of our new Doctor, this one gave me a little hope back for this new Who-era.
Not knowing what to make of this new villain in the first minute, i grew quite fond of them, being an heir to Neil-Patrick Harris Character of the Toy Maker.
I always liked it whenever the doctor didnt feel too all-knowing and powerful, and having to face dangers he can´t handle to easy. I even think this villain could have deserved a two-part episode to give the story a little more depth and feeling that there's something on stake. The biggest complaint on this Episode is the ending, as it feels kinda rushed and the solution to the whole problem too "easy". But nevertheless i'm curious to see what this whole new plot of overpowered villains will bring us next.
Also to mention that to my knowing, there hasnt been a musical-themed epsiode of Doctor Who until now (?) which i think, every good Series needs sooner or later.
Fallout (2024)
Didnt expect much - got more than i could´ve hoped for.
Knowing the history of Videogame adaptations, i really expected the worst from this. Adding that i could be quite the harsh critic, loving the games as i do.
But honestly, this exceeded my expectations. From funny, gory to exciting and epic, this had it all. You feel like the perfect mixture of Fallout-experts and newcomers came to sit at the table and make a good adaptation that everyone can enjoy. Even the game got a good reaclaimed boost from this, which confirms the series succes.
Every character got its up and downs, feeling quite three-dimensional. There is no real "hero" ( even though the Lucy-character embarks on the traditionel heroes journey), knowing that the dark, crazy and twisted world of the Fallout Apocalpye doesnt allow to just be "the nice guy".
Nevertheless, i have to say that Walton Goggins and his depiction of the Ghoul carried the show for me at many points. I couldnt get enough of his character and loved every scene he was in. I cant wait to see the next season.
Doctor Who: Space Babies (2024)
Spacebabies - Exactly what you think it will be
I really wanted to like the entry of the new Doctor. If theres definitely a positive thing to say, its the music. Murray Gold nailed it again. The new Theme is up there with "I am the Doctor", putting the adventurous character of the Doctor into a perfect piece of music.
BUT.....speaking "Space Babies"? This is a strong competition to some of the worst movies from the 90s and early 2000ths. You should never, ever let babies speak. Not mentioning the uncanny valley effect when looking at the voiceacted and animated babymouths.
It got better towards the end, even though its "We have to save everybody, no matter what" - message doesnt quite fit, but its understandable.
Really hope the next Episode will convince me more.