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Ok, let's see. A movie based on an incredibly simple video game about monsters climbing buildings and eating people.
Do people go in thinking it's going to be Oscar material?
I love Godzilla. I love Kong Skull Island, Pacific Rim, you get the picture.
It's a giant monster movie with The Rock and Negan in it. And it is a barrel of fun.
The humor is good, the effects are great, the story is interesting, the pace is fast, the characters are fun.
If you can turn off your brain and just have a good time, you'll love this.
For people saying they hated it, I have to question their reasoning for spending money on a movie that is clearly laid out by the trailer and premise alone.
If you didn't enjoy it, what on earth did you expect?????
Do people go in thinking it's going to be Oscar material?
I love Godzilla. I love Kong Skull Island, Pacific Rim, you get the picture.
It's a giant monster movie with The Rock and Negan in it. And it is a barrel of fun.
The humor is good, the effects are great, the story is interesting, the pace is fast, the characters are fun.
If you can turn off your brain and just have a good time, you'll love this.
For people saying they hated it, I have to question their reasoning for spending money on a movie that is clearly laid out by the trailer and premise alone.
If you didn't enjoy it, what on earth did you expect?????
- rupert-ian
- Apr 13, 2018
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A movie about an old arcade game starring the Rock? Count me in. I went in with my brain shut off, and got a couple chuckles and, for the most part, everything I expected.
- jackgdemoss
- Jun 15, 2018
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Every single cliche of an action/horror/adventure flick rolled up into one. The charisma of the two big guys (Dwayne and George) carry the entire movie. This movie is not going to change your life, but it will keep you mildly amused.
- facebook-923-997082
- May 13, 2018
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I'm not familiar with the game and watched the film without knowing its origins. For those Gen Xers who recall the original Godzilla, you'll be having a bit of deja vu with this film. The Rock always draws an audience despite being on the wrong side of politics this year. Men like that are still attractive and that's really all they're good for. That's sarcasm, for those getting all worked up.
The film itself had some well-placed humor though nothing too overt. George, the albino gorilla, relaces the family dog here in the sense that he's the cutie pie that makes it a good ending as the film wraps up. Johnson delivers his usual testosterone & brawn surrounded by what I can only describe as massive CGI-created chaos. For being 2018, I was actually slightly disappointed in the quality. The monsters, including the mutated gorilla, didn't move as realistically as I expected. Perhaps the technical team was going more for detail in the features, which were impressive.
People call the plot thin but I'm just wondering what plot they're looking for in a film about monsters destroying a city. This one does an acceptable job of imagining a private engineering company launches a space craft into orbit in an attempt to ensure their experiment is contained away from mankind. That doesn't go to plan.
There is a handful of main actors who all sell their character successfully.
It's not a film most adults would pay to see without at least one teen egging them on. It's entertaining as an unpaid offering on Freevee.
The film itself had some well-placed humor though nothing too overt. George, the albino gorilla, relaces the family dog here in the sense that he's the cutie pie that makes it a good ending as the film wraps up. Johnson delivers his usual testosterone & brawn surrounded by what I can only describe as massive CGI-created chaos. For being 2018, I was actually slightly disappointed in the quality. The monsters, including the mutated gorilla, didn't move as realistically as I expected. Perhaps the technical team was going more for detail in the features, which were impressive.
People call the plot thin but I'm just wondering what plot they're looking for in a film about monsters destroying a city. This one does an acceptable job of imagining a private engineering company launches a space craft into orbit in an attempt to ensure their experiment is contained away from mankind. That doesn't go to plan.
There is a handful of main actors who all sell their character successfully.
It's not a film most adults would pay to see without at least one teen egging them on. It's entertaining as an unpaid offering on Freevee.
- claudio_carvalho
- Jul 7, 2018
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Based on the 1986 video game of the same name Rampage is the mindless cgi filled take your brain out movie you'd expect, but has a bit of charm to it (Bit).
I played Rampage as a kid, it was one of those fantastic games that got sequels but nothing that followed ever came close to meeting its quality. But it had no story, it was devoid of plot! So how could you possibly make a movie based on it over 30yrs later?
Well they did and the story is thinner than Kate Moss's waistline. It tells the story of everyones favourite wrestler turner actor the Rock chasing after the genetically modified gorilla he saved years before. Cue cgi, chaos, monsters, falling buildings, explosions and all the usual tropes.
With all three original monster George, Ralph and Lizzie (Though nobody acknowledges Lizzie's name) it's about as loyal as it can physically be considering the lack of material to actually work with.
I still can't get my head around why they would make it? Whats next? Tetris? Lemmings? Worms? Roland on the Ropes?
It's big, it's shiney, it's overbudget and it's as dumb as they come. Generally I despise films like this and consider them to be a problem within the industry but credit where credit is due Rampage does have some redeeming qualities.
Some of the humour is on point, it's heart is in the right place and Jeffrey Dean Morgan steals the entire film.
Passable stuff if you can get past the sheer unadulterated stupidity of it all.
The Good:
Jeffrey Dean Morgan
A few nods to the video game
The Bad:
Dumb beyond belief
Simply shouldn't really exist
Things I Learnt From This Movie:
Jeffrey Dean Morgans face should be in the dictionary next to awesome, amazing and godlike.
Forgetting Lizzie's name is just lame
Genetic engineering turns wolves into porcupines and squirrel monkeys
I suddenly want to play the original game!
I played Rampage as a kid, it was one of those fantastic games that got sequels but nothing that followed ever came close to meeting its quality. But it had no story, it was devoid of plot! So how could you possibly make a movie based on it over 30yrs later?
Well they did and the story is thinner than Kate Moss's waistline. It tells the story of everyones favourite wrestler turner actor the Rock chasing after the genetically modified gorilla he saved years before. Cue cgi, chaos, monsters, falling buildings, explosions and all the usual tropes.
With all three original monster George, Ralph and Lizzie (Though nobody acknowledges Lizzie's name) it's about as loyal as it can physically be considering the lack of material to actually work with.
I still can't get my head around why they would make it? Whats next? Tetris? Lemmings? Worms? Roland on the Ropes?
It's big, it's shiney, it's overbudget and it's as dumb as they come. Generally I despise films like this and consider them to be a problem within the industry but credit where credit is due Rampage does have some redeeming qualities.
Some of the humour is on point, it's heart is in the right place and Jeffrey Dean Morgan steals the entire film.
Passable stuff if you can get past the sheer unadulterated stupidity of it all.
The Good:
Jeffrey Dean Morgan
A few nods to the video game
The Bad:
Dumb beyond belief
Simply shouldn't really exist
Things I Learnt From This Movie:
Jeffrey Dean Morgans face should be in the dictionary next to awesome, amazing and godlike.
Forgetting Lizzie's name is just lame
Genetic engineering turns wolves into porcupines and squirrel monkeys
I suddenly want to play the original game!
- Platypuschow
- Nov 9, 2018
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Rampage is an unpretentious fun popcorn film. It is worth it just to see a three way fight between a DNA altered Gorilla, Wolf (who can fly) and an Alligator.
Dwayne Johnson is primatologist Davis Okoye. He is also ex special forces and he once saved an albino silverback gorilla George when it was a baby out in the wild as its mother was slaughtered by game hunters.
When some highly sensitive and dangerous samples that are experimented up in space land on earth, the infected animals grow in size and mutate.
George mutates, he grows in size and strength and heads for Chicago with the others because of a single transmitted by the corporate villains who are conducting the illegal experiments. Davis helped by a genetic engineer Dr Kate Caldwell (Naomie Harris) need to track down an antidote to control George and stop the rampage which is destroying Chicago.
The film has shades of King Kong and Godzilla. The villains who are siblings are rather cartoonish but Malin Akerman seems to be having fun.
It is not a deep film, the script is not great but it is a mindless, cheesy and enjoyable film with plenty of mayhem.
Dwayne Johnson is primatologist Davis Okoye. He is also ex special forces and he once saved an albino silverback gorilla George when it was a baby out in the wild as its mother was slaughtered by game hunters.
When some highly sensitive and dangerous samples that are experimented up in space land on earth, the infected animals grow in size and mutate.
George mutates, he grows in size and strength and heads for Chicago with the others because of a single transmitted by the corporate villains who are conducting the illegal experiments. Davis helped by a genetic engineer Dr Kate Caldwell (Naomie Harris) need to track down an antidote to control George and stop the rampage which is destroying Chicago.
The film has shades of King Kong and Godzilla. The villains who are siblings are rather cartoonish but Malin Akerman seems to be having fun.
It is not a deep film, the script is not great but it is a mindless, cheesy and enjoyable film with plenty of mayhem.
- Prismark10
- Jun 17, 2018
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It's a Rampage movie, I'm not sure what else people are expecting walking into this movie. It's fun, filled with action and very little on working on guy/girl romance which I always thought deviated from the plot anyhow. It's full of action, adventure and very slight amount of problem solving and that's all you need from a movie like this.
- AnonymousMouseMan
- Apr 14, 2018
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- hasanbolkiah-91427
- Apr 14, 2018
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"Why did they miss the opportunity to name this movie "Wolf Blitzer"?". Dwayne Johnson is not just the gentle giant, he is the likeable giant who talks softly and carries a big stick AND has the brains to boot. That pleasing voice of his that is almost broadcast quality helps too. So he is all of that in this film that carries few surprises, but if you like Johnson and you are in the mood for a smash-em-up film that is pretty much paint by numbers with predictable supporting characters out of central casting, this should fit the bill.
Johnson plays a primatologist who befriends a silver backed gorilla named George, and the two communicate using sign language. But one night, from a destroyed space station, three canisters loaded with a gene mutating pathogen land on earth and in - of course - the United States. If they landed in China, Russia, and Afghanistan this would be a much different movie! One canister exposes George, another a wolf, and another a crocodile in the Everglades. Cue evil corporate baddies, the military who can be both a help and a hurt in these situations, a complete misrepresentation of CRSPR technology, and, of course, the mutated wolf flies.
Like I said, if you just want to put your brain on hold this is not a bad time passer and pretty much gives you what you expect in a routine action film.
Johnson plays a primatologist who befriends a silver backed gorilla named George, and the two communicate using sign language. But one night, from a destroyed space station, three canisters loaded with a gene mutating pathogen land on earth and in - of course - the United States. If they landed in China, Russia, and Afghanistan this would be a much different movie! One canister exposes George, another a wolf, and another a crocodile in the Everglades. Cue evil corporate baddies, the military who can be both a help and a hurt in these situations, a complete misrepresentation of CRSPR technology, and, of course, the mutated wolf flies.
Like I said, if you just want to put your brain on hold this is not a bad time passer and pretty much gives you what you expect in a routine action film.
Your typical giant monster destroys the world movie.
The movie is filled with cliches, the characters are very poorly developed. I didn't care about a single one of them.
The Plot is also pretty lousy and extremely predictable, especially the ending.
One good thing I would say about this movie, is it is filled with lots of action and good effects.
Other than that? It fails at everything else.
The movie is filled with cliches, the characters are very poorly developed. I didn't care about a single one of them.
The Plot is also pretty lousy and extremely predictable, especially the ending.
One good thing I would say about this movie, is it is filled with lots of action and good effects.
Other than that? It fails at everything else.
- NotoriousMayhem
- May 4, 2018
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Appreciate this film for what it is: fun, mindless, action-filled entertainment. No need to dissect, analyse or compare this. My only few complaints are that the writing was too loose and should have been edited down by 15-20 mins to keep the pace more elevated throughout. Also, not a fan of the Energyne CEO sister and brother characters - they were way too cheesy and annoying and cheapened the film. All other actors were cast and performed great, and Dwayne entertained as always. The SFX/VFX were also great. A fun and well deserved 8/10 from me
- Top_Dawg_Critic
- Apr 14, 2018
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- one9eighty
- Jan 30, 2019
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I think this just me that getting tired or seeing the same cheesy movie by Dwayne, plus there's Neegan (literally the same character, by the way).
Dwayne is a shy guy that "as always" admired by young ladies. And "as always", the movie is centered around Dwayne.
The movie itself has no storyline, that's why the sidekick girl has to explain everything along the way, even the duo villain talks about their plan as they are in a scene.
Seen this kind of movie format and plot over and over makes me tired and wondering why do they make such movie?
Dwayne is a shy guy that "as always" admired by young ladies. And "as always", the movie is centered around Dwayne.
The movie itself has no storyline, that's why the sidekick girl has to explain everything along the way, even the duo villain talks about their plan as they are in a scene.
Seen this kind of movie format and plot over and over makes me tired and wondering why do they make such movie?
- mrifqi-48551
- Apr 11, 2018
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Inspired by the classic Arcade and later various other systems game of the same name, the movie boasts a predictably simple premise and let's just say the characters are not too complex.. yeah. But this is OK! Nobody will see this movie for compelling characters and dramatic scenes. The cast is mostly just passable, with the exception of Johnson(who always rocks!) and Jeffrey Dean Morgan who turns in one hell of an entertaining government agent, and of course George the gorilla is also one cool dude.
It is like a live action Saturday morning cartoon! It's fun, high octane action with some pretty sweet scenes and solid effects. If you want to see a popcorn flick then look no further, if you remember the games nostalgia might be included!
It is like a live action Saturday morning cartoon! It's fun, high octane action with some pretty sweet scenes and solid effects. If you want to see a popcorn flick then look no further, if you remember the games nostalgia might be included!
- Darth_Osmosis
- Apr 10, 2018
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"Rampage," directed by Brad Peyton and starring Dwayne Johnson, delivers a high-octane, monster-filled spectacle. The film is loosely based on the classic arcade game, featuring giant mutated animals wreaking havoc on a city. Johnson plays Davis Okoye, a primatologist with a strong bond to an albino gorilla named George, who is one of the creatures transformed by a rogue genetic experiment.
The movie excels in its special effects, with impressively rendered monsters and large-scale destruction that provide thrilling visuals. Dwayne Johnson's charismatic performance adds a layer of charm and humor, making the outlandish premise more enjoyable. The dynamic between Davis and George adds an emotional core to the otherwise action-heavy narrative.
However, "Rampage" struggles with a thin and predictable plot. The characters outside of Johnson's are mostly one-dimensional, serving primarily to advance the action. While the film delivers on the excitement and spectacle, it lacks depth and originality in its storytelling.
Overall, "Rampage" is a fun, mindless action film that entertains with its giant monster battles and charismatic lead, but falls short in narrative complexity and character development.
The movie excels in its special effects, with impressively rendered monsters and large-scale destruction that provide thrilling visuals. Dwayne Johnson's charismatic performance adds a layer of charm and humor, making the outlandish premise more enjoyable. The dynamic between Davis and George adds an emotional core to the otherwise action-heavy narrative.
However, "Rampage" struggles with a thin and predictable plot. The characters outside of Johnson's are mostly one-dimensional, serving primarily to advance the action. While the film delivers on the excitement and spectacle, it lacks depth and originality in its storytelling.
Overall, "Rampage" is a fun, mindless action film that entertains with its giant monster battles and charismatic lead, but falls short in narrative complexity and character development.
Not the best, certainly not the worst, but a lot of FUN. Great to see in the theaters to maximize the wow effect. George is awesome, the 'cowboy' comments are good, a 'little' obscenity but the kids should miss it.
Rampage is a healthy dose of CGI mayhem, anchored by the star power of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. What Rampage lacks in complexity and story, it makes up for through pure spectacle and fun.
Rampage is loosely based on the classic arcade game of the same name and follows Davis Okoye (Dwayne Johnson), a primatologist (basically a monkey scientist) who takes care of a gorilla named George. Davis and George share a close bond with one another. When a sample of a mysterious substance lands in his enclosure, George inhales it. The good-natured gorilla turns into a building-sized behemoth. The same thing happens to a few other animals, making the threat even larger. With the help of a scientist with a tortured past and a sarcastic, Southern-accented government operative, Davis seeks out George to protect him from harm, while still trying to end the wrath of these animals.
My favorite part of this film is the extended high-action showdown. This part reminds me of what made the game so fun: seeing these behemoths battle on an expansive urban playground where skyscrapers are like jungle gyms. We get to see the monsters battle each other and all the plot threads unfurl into monster madness. The supporting characters get some memorable character moments and Davis Okoye comes into his own as an action hero.
Dwayne Johnson spews charisma with every line. So this, mixed with his great comedic timing, make him a good choice to play an action hero, which is exactly what he does here. Johnson makes lines that would normally sound poorly written and cheesy, quotable and cool. Johnson also brings to the screen Davis's bond with George well, considering one half of the pair is entirely CGI. Johnson also delivers certain lines that manage to poke fun at Rampage's insane concept.
I recommend this film for ages 13 to 18 due to suggestive content, language and violence. Rampage is more violent than average blockbuster and, there are a few scenes that I had a hard time watching. If you are a fan of the arcade game, be sure to look out for some Easter eggs that tie the film back to its source material.
I give Rampage 3.5 out of 5 stars. While not a cinematic masterpiece, if you're looking for a big-budget battle of large creatures with entertainment to spare, this film is for you.
Reviewed by Benjamin P., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic. For more reviews by youth, visit kidsfirst dot org.
Rampage is loosely based on the classic arcade game of the same name and follows Davis Okoye (Dwayne Johnson), a primatologist (basically a monkey scientist) who takes care of a gorilla named George. Davis and George share a close bond with one another. When a sample of a mysterious substance lands in his enclosure, George inhales it. The good-natured gorilla turns into a building-sized behemoth. The same thing happens to a few other animals, making the threat even larger. With the help of a scientist with a tortured past and a sarcastic, Southern-accented government operative, Davis seeks out George to protect him from harm, while still trying to end the wrath of these animals.
My favorite part of this film is the extended high-action showdown. This part reminds me of what made the game so fun: seeing these behemoths battle on an expansive urban playground where skyscrapers are like jungle gyms. We get to see the monsters battle each other and all the plot threads unfurl into monster madness. The supporting characters get some memorable character moments and Davis Okoye comes into his own as an action hero.
Dwayne Johnson spews charisma with every line. So this, mixed with his great comedic timing, make him a good choice to play an action hero, which is exactly what he does here. Johnson makes lines that would normally sound poorly written and cheesy, quotable and cool. Johnson also brings to the screen Davis's bond with George well, considering one half of the pair is entirely CGI. Johnson also delivers certain lines that manage to poke fun at Rampage's insane concept.
I recommend this film for ages 13 to 18 due to suggestive content, language and violence. Rampage is more violent than average blockbuster and, there are a few scenes that I had a hard time watching. If you are a fan of the arcade game, be sure to look out for some Easter eggs that tie the film back to its source material.
I give Rampage 3.5 out of 5 stars. While not a cinematic masterpiece, if you're looking for a big-budget battle of large creatures with entertainment to spare, this film is for you.
Reviewed by Benjamin P., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic. For more reviews by youth, visit kidsfirst dot org.
- kyairaburnett
- May 6, 2018
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REVIEW - RAMPAGE
I enjoy watching films and I especially enjoy writing these reviews. By far the hardest part of writing these is to make them interesting. Now being an adult I can use adult conceptions, interpretations and vocabulary that other adults can comprehend, by now your possibly thinking what is he going on about this is supposed to be a film review.
You have a film which is rated as 12A here in the UK, so children can see it from 12 upward when accompanied by an adult, with this in mind you may think that the people making the film would take into consideration the prospective audience, a story for the children with something for the adults.
With a rating of 12A this film was, in my personal opinion not suitable for a 12 year old. There are some inappropriate gestures used which if copied by a 12 year old would cause offence and one scene where 'us' gets eaten is very in your face.
Special effects are as to be expected excellent, story is (for an adult) silly especially when the rock gets...... and less than 10 minutes later is running, fighting, rolling around ETC.
Kids will love this film, adults not so much but it is escapism.
The stereo types are cringe worthy with a Tommy Lee Jones, a Die Hard and the usual female scientist who just happens to know about what's going on and how to....... and who wasn't for some reason disposed of prior?
Certainly go see it, make your own mind up, enjoy the time with your kids but remind them not to copy certain gestures.
Rating 7 out of 10
I enjoy watching films and I especially enjoy writing these reviews. By far the hardest part of writing these is to make them interesting. Now being an adult I can use adult conceptions, interpretations and vocabulary that other adults can comprehend, by now your possibly thinking what is he going on about this is supposed to be a film review.
You have a film which is rated as 12A here in the UK, so children can see it from 12 upward when accompanied by an adult, with this in mind you may think that the people making the film would take into consideration the prospective audience, a story for the children with something for the adults.
With a rating of 12A this film was, in my personal opinion not suitable for a 12 year old. There are some inappropriate gestures used which if copied by a 12 year old would cause offence and one scene where 'us' gets eaten is very in your face.
Special effects are as to be expected excellent, story is (for an adult) silly especially when the rock gets...... and less than 10 minutes later is running, fighting, rolling around ETC.
Kids will love this film, adults not so much but it is escapism.
The stereo types are cringe worthy with a Tommy Lee Jones, a Die Hard and the usual female scientist who just happens to know about what's going on and how to....... and who wasn't for some reason disposed of prior?
Certainly go see it, make your own mind up, enjoy the time with your kids but remind them not to copy certain gestures.
Rating 7 out of 10
- markthomassintek
- Apr 12, 2018
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Absolute rubbish. Terrible story, no logic basis with all the cheesy Hollywood clichés which makes you feel dumber after you finish watching the movie. Avoid at all cost
A lot better than expected. And on IMAX 3D this was a winner.
Recommended!
I hate trailers, and tried to watch the trailer after I watched the movie.. well, it shows EVERYTHING! If you want to see the movie without knowing what's going to happen, do NOT see the trailer.
I'm not sure why the trailers are so long and so revealing. They ruin everything for me. And in cinemas I have to watch a whole bunch of them!
Recommended!
I hate trailers, and tried to watch the trailer after I watched the movie.. well, it shows EVERYTHING! If you want to see the movie without knowing what's going to happen, do NOT see the trailer.
I'm not sure why the trailers are so long and so revealing. They ruin everything for me. And in cinemas I have to watch a whole bunch of them!
'RAMPAGE': Three and a Half Stars (Out of Five)
A sci-fi monster flick based on the popular video game, of the same name (by Midway Games), about a genetic experiment gone wrong that transforms a trio of animals into destructive monsters. Dwayne Johnson stars as a primatologist who tries to rescue an infected albino gorilla, which he had bonded with, and stop the other monsters from destroying the city. The film costars Naomie Harris, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Malin Åkerman, Jake Lacy, P.J. Byrne and Joe Manganiello . It was directed by Brad Peyton (who previously teamed with Johnson on the 2015 disaster flick 'SAN ANDREAS'), and it was scripted by Ryan Engle, Carlton Cuse, Ryan J. Condal and Adam Sztykiel. The film has received mixed to negative reviews from critics, and it's expected to be a modest hit at the Box Office as well. I found it to be mildly amusing (at times) but mostly forgettable.
Davis Okoye (Johnson) is an animal loving primatologist in Rwanda, who's also the head of an anti-poaching team there. His best friend is an albino silverback gorilla named George (Jason Liles). When Davis learns that George has been infected by an unknown substance, and is growing at an alarming rate because of it, he teams with a genetic engineer, named Dr. Kate Caldwell (Harris), to try and help him. Then he learns that two other animals have been infected by the same experimental serum, and the trio are soon destroying the city. Davis does everything he can to save his friend, and stop the rampaging monsters.
My favorite parts of the movie are the animals, the animal/human relationships, and the monster fight scenes. I also found the battle scenes in the climax to be pretty amusing, and nostalgic, when they imitate the video game it's based on (which I played back in the day). All of the human stuff is mostly boring though. The Rock has a few good scenes in it, and Akerman makes a sexy femme fatale villain (Lacy is mildly amusing as her dimwitted brother too), but other than that the movie is pretty dull when it centers on the humans (and all the unnecessary plot nonsense). So some of the film is entertaining, and worth seeing, but most of it is annoying filler.
A sci-fi monster flick based on the popular video game, of the same name (by Midway Games), about a genetic experiment gone wrong that transforms a trio of animals into destructive monsters. Dwayne Johnson stars as a primatologist who tries to rescue an infected albino gorilla, which he had bonded with, and stop the other monsters from destroying the city. The film costars Naomie Harris, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Malin Åkerman, Jake Lacy, P.J. Byrne and Joe Manganiello . It was directed by Brad Peyton (who previously teamed with Johnson on the 2015 disaster flick 'SAN ANDREAS'), and it was scripted by Ryan Engle, Carlton Cuse, Ryan J. Condal and Adam Sztykiel. The film has received mixed to negative reviews from critics, and it's expected to be a modest hit at the Box Office as well. I found it to be mildly amusing (at times) but mostly forgettable.
Davis Okoye (Johnson) is an animal loving primatologist in Rwanda, who's also the head of an anti-poaching team there. His best friend is an albino silverback gorilla named George (Jason Liles). When Davis learns that George has been infected by an unknown substance, and is growing at an alarming rate because of it, he teams with a genetic engineer, named Dr. Kate Caldwell (Harris), to try and help him. Then he learns that two other animals have been infected by the same experimental serum, and the trio are soon destroying the city. Davis does everything he can to save his friend, and stop the rampaging monsters.
My favorite parts of the movie are the animals, the animal/human relationships, and the monster fight scenes. I also found the battle scenes in the climax to be pretty amusing, and nostalgic, when they imitate the video game it's based on (which I played back in the day). All of the human stuff is mostly boring though. The Rock has a few good scenes in it, and Akerman makes a sexy femme fatale villain (Lacy is mildly amusing as her dimwitted brother too), but other than that the movie is pretty dull when it centers on the humans (and all the unnecessary plot nonsense). So some of the film is entertaining, and worth seeing, but most of it is annoying filler.
Another pointless Hollywood production as of late, and can be described with 2 words - predictable, superficial.
If it's not about superheroes, it's gotta be about aliens, or giant robots, or giant monsters, which is the case here.
It feels like the the audience nowadays is completely immature, comprised only of cheap thrill-hungry teenagers. Any adults watching?
If it's not about superheroes, it's gotta be about aliens, or giant robots, or giant monsters, which is the case here.
It feels like the the audience nowadays is completely immature, comprised only of cheap thrill-hungry teenagers. Any adults watching?
If u are in to this genre then this movie is for you.
one of the worthy monsters movies non named KING KONG or GODZILLA which is much better than u expect.
the movie is not only about monsters fight and the stuff u used to watch about those movies but it actually had a pot a character development and even a kind of humor.
it's never boring and in the last 30 minutes or so the action is cataclysmic.
needless to say about the gorgeous special effects.
I am a fanatic monsters movie fan.....I own all Godzilla and king kong related films but few films of this genre are worthy and don't include those two most famous monsters in their story.
one of those films now is.....RAMPAGE.
It's not perfect but it's good enough to buy the dvd when it will be out and of course first to watch it in a theater with a lot of pop corn and coke.
Finally a worthy monsters movie
GRADE // B-
FURTHER RECOMMENDATIONS
KONGA THE LAND THAT TIME FORGOT 1974
THE LOST CONTINENT 1961
DESTROY ALL MONSTERS 1968
KING KONG 2005
GODZILLA 2014
RODAN 1956
It's not perfect but it's good enough to buy the dvd when it will be out and of course first to watch it in a theater with a lot of pop corn and coke.
Finally a worthy monsters movie
GRADE // B-
FURTHER RECOMMENDATIONS
KONGA THE LAND THAT TIME FORGOT 1974
THE LOST CONTINENT 1961
DESTROY ALL MONSTERS 1968
KING KONG 2005
GODZILLA 2014
RODAN 1956
- theromanempire-1
- Apr 11, 2018
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