Days Gone Release Date Trailer

Days Gone

Days Gone is an upcoming action-adventure game developed by Bend Studio and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. Scheduled for release on February 22, 2019, exclusively for the PlayStation 4. This is SIE Bend Studio's first intellectual property since Syphon Filter in 1999 and their first console game since Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow in 2010.

Days Gone is a third-person, action-adventure, survival horror game set in a post-apocalyptic open world about Deacon St. John, a former outlaw-turned drifter and bounty hunter who prefers life on the road to wilderness encampments. Taking place two years after a global pandemic occurred which killed almost all of humanity, and transformed millions of others into "Freakers", mindless zombie-like creatures that are quickly evolving.
Heres the release date reveal trailer. The World comes for you!

Marvel's Luke Cage: Season 2 Clip: Misty and Colleen

Misty Knight and Coleen Wing

In season two of Marvel’s Luke Cage (premiering June 22), Misty Knight grapples with the loss of her arm. She feels powerless and alone, but she’s not. She finds solace in a friend, Colleen Wing, who (with some tough love) inspires Misty to reclaim her power...

Source: Netflix YouTube

SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE - Official Trailer

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the creative minds behind The Lego Movie and 21 Jump Street, bring their unique talents to a fresh vision of a different Spider-Man Universe, with a groundbreaking visual style that’s the first of its kind. Spider-Man™: Into the Spider-Verse introduces Brooklyn teen Miles Morales, and the limitless possibilities of the Spider-Verse, where more than one can wear the mask. In theatres this Christmas.

Source: Sony Pictures Entertainment YouTube

The LEGO® Movie 2: The Second Part Trailer

The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part

The much-anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed, global box office phenomenon that started it all, “The LEGO® Movie 2: The Second Part,” reunites the heroes of Bricksburg in an all-new action-packed adventure to save their beloved city. It’s been five years since everything was awesome and the citizens are facing a huge new threat: LEGO DUPLO® invaders from outer space, wrecking everything faster than they can rebuild. The battle to defeat them and restore harmony to the LEGO universe will take Emmet, Lucy, Batman and their friends to faraway, unexplored worlds, including a strange galaxy where everything is a musical. It will test their courage, creativity and Master Building skills, and reveal just how special they really are. Reprising their starring roles from the first film are Chris Pratt as Emmet, Elizabeth Banks as Lucy (aka Wyldstyle), Will Arnett as LEGO BatmanTM, Nick Offerman as Metal Beard, and Alison Brie as Unikitty. They are joined by Tiffany Haddish, Stephanie Beatriz, and Arturo Castro as, respectively, new characters Queen Watevra Wa-Nabi, Sweet Mayhem and Ice Cream Cone. “The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part” is directed by Mike Mitchell (“Shrek Ever After,” “Trolls,” “Sky High”). It is produced by Dan Lin, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller and Roy Lee, the team behind the LEGO film franchise since “The LEGO Movie” debuted in 2014. “The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part” opens nationwide in 2D and 3D on Friday, February 8, 2019.

Source: Warner Bros. Pictures YouTube

Wreck It Ralph 2: Ralph Breaks The Internet

Ralph and Vanellope

Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2 leaves Litwak’s video arcade behind, venturing into the uncharted, expansive and thrilling world of the internet—which may or may not survive Ralph’s wrecking. Video game bad guy Ralph (voice of John C. Reilly) and fellow misfit Vanellope von Schweetz (voice of Sarah Silverman) must risk it all by travelling to the world wide web in search of a replacement part to save Vanellope’s video game, Sugar Rush. In way over their heads, Ralph and Vanellope rely on the citizens of the internet—the netizens—to help navigate their way, including a website entrepreneur named Yesss (voice of Taraji P. Henson), who is the head algorithm and the heart and soul of trend-making site “BuzzzTube.” Directed by Rich Moore (“Zootopia,” “Wreck-It Ralph”) and Phil Johnston (co-writer “Wreck-It Ralph,” “Cedar Rapids,” co-writer “Zootopia,”), and produced by Clark Spencer (“Zootopia,” “Wreck-It Ralph,” “Bolt”), “Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-Ralph 2” hits theaters on Nov. 21, 2018.

Watch the official trailer for Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2. See the film in theatres November 21.

Source: Walt Disney Animation Studio

Bumblebee Teaser Trailer

Bumblebee

On the run in the year 1987, Bumblebee finds refuge in a junkyard in a small Californian beach town. Charlie (Hailee Steinfeld), on the cusp of turning 18 and trying to find her place in the world, discovers Bumblebee, battle-scarred and broken. When Charlie revives him, she quickly learns this is no ordinary, yellow VW bug.

Every adventure has a beginning. Watch the official teaser trailer for Bumblebee now, starring Hailee Steinfeld and John Cena! #Bumblebee arrives in cinemas this Christmas!

Source: Paramount Pictures YouTube

Movies Coming this June

Ocean's Eight

Friday, June 1
Upgrade
Action Point
Adrift
Best F(r)iends
American Animals
All Summers End
A Kid Like Jake

Friday, June 8
Ocean's Eight
Hereditary
Hotel Artemis
Zoo
211
Won't You Be my Neighbour
Nancy
Heart Beats Loud

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom

Wednesday, June 13
McQueen

Thursday, June 14
Rifftrax Live; Space Mutiny

Friday, June 15
The Incredibles 2
Superfly
Tag
Gotti
The Yellow Birds
Set it Up
Eating Animals

Incredibles 2

Monday, June 18
China Salesman

Friday, June 22
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
The Catcher Was A Spy
Under The Silver Lake
Distorted
Boundaries

Escape Plan 2: Hades

Thursday, June 28
Limited Partners

Friday, June 29
Sicario: Day of the Soldado
Uncle Drew
The Hustle
Escape Plan 2: Hades
Woman Walks Ahead
Leave No Trace
Hover
An Ideal Home
Three Identical Strangers

Sicario 2

Source: Movies Insider

Games Coming this June

Vampyr

Tuesday, June 5
BlazeBlue: Cross Tag Battle (PS4, PC, Switch)
The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset (PS4, Xbox One, PC)
Onrush (PS4, Xbox One)
Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn (PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch)
Vampyr (PS4, Xbox One, PC)

Thursday, June 7
MotoGP (PS4, Xbox One, PC)

Friday, June 8
Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido (Switch, 3DS)

Far Cry 3: Classic Edition

Tuesday, June 12
Jurassic World Evolution (Digital) (PS4, Xbox One, PC)
Moss (Physical) (PS4)
Super Bomberman R (PS4, Xbox One, PC)

Friday, June 15
LEGO The Incredibles (PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch, PC)

Tuesday, June 19
The Lost Child (PS4, PS Vita)

Friday, June 22
Mario Tennis Aces (Switch)
New Gundam Breaker (PS4, PC)

Wolfenstein II x Switch

Tuesday, June 26
Far Cry 3 Classic Edition (PS4, Xbox One)

Friday, June 29
The Crew 2 (PS4, Xbox One, PC)
MXGP Pro (PS4, Xbox One, PC)
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus (Switch)

Source: Gamespot

Pacific Rim: Uprising Review

Pacific Rim: Uprising

Jake Pentecost is a once-promising Jaeger pilot whose legendary father gave his life to secure humanity's victory against the monstrous Kaiju. Jake has since abandoned his training only to become caught up in a criminal underworld. But when an even more unstoppable threat is unleashed to tear through cities and bring the world to its knees, Jake is given one last chance by his estranged sister, Mako Mori, to live up to his father's legacy. 

John Boyega playing Stacker's son swaps his Stormtrooper helmet for the Jaeger pilot's in the sequel to Guillermo del Toro's Pacific Rim, which follows the events of the first movie, specifically 10 years after, where the world prepares for the potential threats of the other-worldly creatures that had once attacked, now more technologically advanced, a technology company, Shao Industries promises a solution to the wars, drones-which may inevitably change the tide of the war in their favour. 

A new cast with younger and maybe a little more relatable vibe is introduced, but hardly explored. John is evidently the centre-piece but is leaned on too much throughout. However, it ended well, with an opening for a sequel (trilogy) which will be interesting to see. The movie is mostly empty, disjointed, and lacks the bonding agent to efficiently get it's story across as it juggles between sub-plots, the writers also missed out on a chance to explore the origins of the Kaiju and more details about the Precursors, which I'm guessing would be the central point in the next movie.

The best part of it, to be honest, was watching John Boyega, the battles and the feature of Wizkid's Daddy Yo! Verdict 6/10.

Escape Plan 2: Hades Trailer

Sylvester Stallone

Ray Breslin manages an elite team of security specialists trained in the art of breaking people out of the world's most impenetrable prisons. When his trusted operative, Shu Ren, is kidnapped and disappears inside the most elaborate prison ever built, Ray assembles an elite team to assist in the rescue.Starring Sylvester Stallone, Dave Bautista, Curtis Jackson, Xiaoming Huang, Jesse Metcalfe, Jamie King and Alphonso A'Qen-Aten Jackson. Premiering on Blu-ray, Digital and On Demand on June 29th, 2018.

Source: Lionsgate Movies YouTube

Marvel's Luke Cage: Season 2: Luke Cage Carries the Weight of Harlem

Misty and Luke

Luke Cage, the Hero of Harlem, is harassed by angry neighbours who are starting to see the cracks in this unbreakable hero. All Luke Cage Season 2 episodes will be available June 22, 2018, on Netflix.

Source: Netflix YouTube

The Magic Order Trailer

The Magic Order

This is only the start. From the minds of Mark Millar and Olivier Coipel, The Magic Order is Netflix's first comic book series. Issue 1 arrives at your local comic book shop June 13. Pre-order your copy today.

Source: Netflix US YouTube

Fallout 76 – Official Teaser Trailer

Fallout 76

Watch the official teaser trailer for Fallout 76 from award-winning creators Bethesda Game Studios. https://beth.games/fallout76

See more during this year’s Bethesda E3 Showcase happening on June 10th at 6:30pm PT in Los Angeles, CA or live on YouTube.com/BethesdaSoftworks or Twitch.TV/Bethesda. Stay alert and follow Fallout on social media:

Source: Bethesda Softworks YouTube

Battlefield 5 Official Reveal Trailer

Battlefield V

Enter mankind’s greatest conflict with Battlefield V as the series goes back to its roots with a never-before-seen portrayal of World War 2. Assemble your Company of customized soldiers, weapons, and vehicles – then take them on an epic journey through the Tides of War. Experience the most intense, immersive Battlefield yet. You will never be the same.

Battlefield™ V launches worldwide on October 19th. Pre-order here now for Open Beta early access.

Source: Battlefield YouTube

Mowgli (2018) First Trailer

Mowgli

The story follows the upbringing of the human child Mowgli, raised by a wolf pack in the jungles of India. As he learns the often harsh rules of the jungle, under the tutelage of a bear named Baloo and a panther named Bagheera, Mowgli becomes accepted by the animals of the jungle as one of their own. All but one: the fearsome tiger Shere Khan. But there may be greater dangers lurking in the jungle, as Mowgli comes face to face with his human origins. The actors performing the roles of the story’s central animal characters are: Oscar winner Christian Bale (“The Fighter,” the “Dark Knight” Trilogy) as the cunning panther, Bagheera; Oscar winner Cate Blanchett (“Blue Jasmine,” “The Aviator”) as the sinister snake, Kaa; Oscar nominee Benedict Cumberbatch (“The Imitation Game,” “Avengers: Infinity War”) as the fearsome tiger, Shere Khan; Oscar nominee Naomie Harris (“Moonlight,” “Skyfall”) as Nisha, the female wolf, who adopts the baby Mowgli as one of her cubs; and Andy Serkis (the “Planet of the Apes” trilogy, “Star Wars: The Last Jedi”) as the wise bear, Baloo. On the human side, Matthew Rhys (“The Post”) is Lockwood; Freida Pinto (“Knight of Cups”) is Messua; and young actor Rohan Chand (“The Hundred-Foot Journey,” “Bad Words”) will play Mowgli, the boy raised by wolves. Rounding out the cast are Peter Mullan (“Tommy’s Honour”), as the leader of the wolf pack, Akela; Jack Reynor (“Transformers: Age of Extinction”), as Mowgli’s brother Wolf; Eddie Marsan (TV’s “Ray Donovan”), as Nisha’s mate, Vihaan; and Tom Hollander (“Breathe”) as the scavenging hyena, Tabaqui. “Mowgli” is produced by Steve Kloves (“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”), Jonathan Cavendish (“Breathe,” performance capture producer on “Godzilla”), and David Barron (the “Harry Potter” films), with Nikki Penny serving as executive producer. The screenplay is by Kloves’ daughter, Callie Kloves. Serkis’s creative filmmaking team includes director of photography Michael Seresin (“War for the Planet of the Apes”), production designer Gary Freeman (“Tomb Raider”) and editors Mark Sanger (Oscar winner, “Gravity”), Alex Marquez (“Snowden”) and Jeremiah O’Driscoll (“Flight”). The music is composed by Nitin Sawhney (“Breathe”).

Motion capture and live action are blended for “Mowgli,” a new, big-screen, 3D adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s classic The Jungle Book. The film features an impressive roster of stars under the direction of Andy Serkis.

Watch the new trailer for #Mowgli starring Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett, Benedict Cumberbatch, Freida Pinto and Rohan Chand. Only in theatres October 19.

Source: Warner Bros. Pictures

Mission: Impossible Fallout Trailer (2018)

Ethan Hunt and the IMF butt heads with the CIA, and well, a lot of hard, seemingly improbable, stuff goes down. Mission Impossible will be in theatres July .27.18.

Mile 22 - Red Band Trailer #1 (2018)

Mile 22

Mark Wahlberg, Lauren Cohan, Iko Uwais, Ronda Rousey and John Malkovich star in this action-thriller from the director of Lone Survivor. Where an elite American intelligence officer, aided by a top-secret, tactical command unit, tries to smuggle a mysterious police officer with sensitive information out of the country.

Source: IGN YouTube

Rage 2 Gameplay Trailer

Rage 2

Introducing RAGE 2, a new first-person shooterverse! Get a first look at the upcoming game in our first official gameplay trailer. In RAGE 2, you’ll dive headfirst into a dystopian world devoid of society, law, and order. You can go anywhere, shoot anything, and explode everything. The game brings together two studio powerhouses - Avalanche Studios, masters of open world mayhem and id Software, gods of the first-person shooter – to deliver a carnival of carnage. In the year 2185, humanity’s numbers are dwindling. Ruthless and bloodthirsty gangs roam the open roads and the tyrannical Authority seek to rule who remains with an iron fist. You are Walker, the last Ranger of the wasteland. Robbed of your home and left for dead, you’ll tear across an unforgiving wasteland battling bloodthirsty gangs to find the tools and tech needed to take the fight to The Authority and crush their oppressive rule once and for all! Stay tuned for more information about RAGE 2.

Source: Bethesda Softworks UK

Bohemian Rhapsody Biopic Trailer

Rami Malek as Freddie Mercury

Bohemian Rhapsody is a foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury. Freddie defied stereotypes and shattered convention to become one of the most beloved entertainers on the planet. The film traces the meteoric rise of the band through their iconic songs and revolutionary sound. They reach unparalleled success, but in an unexpected turn Freddie, surrounded by darker influences, shuns Queen in pursuit of his solo career. Having suffered greatly without the collaboration of Queen, Freddie manages to reunite with his bandmates just in time for Live Aid. Facing a life-threatening illness, Freddie leads the band in one of the greatest performances in the history of rock music. Queen cements a legacy that continues to inspire outsiders, dreamers and music lovers to this day. In Theaters November 2, 2018

THE PREDATOR OFFICIAL HD TRAILER #1 2018

Predator

From the outer reaches of space to the small-town streets of suburbia, the hunt comes home in Shane Black’s explosive reinvention of the Predator series. Now, the universe’s most lethal hunters are stronger, smarter and deadlier than ever before, having genetically upgraded themselves with DNA from other species. When a young boy accidentally triggers their return to Earth, only a ragtag crew of ex-soldiers and a disgruntled science teacher can prevent the end of the human race.

Destiny 2: Warmind Launch Trailer

Warmind

Destiny 2 Expansion II: Warmind continues your Guardian’s journey with an all-new story. Ana Bray, a Guardian long thought lost, searches for a connection to her past…one that could be lost forever on the polar ice caps of Mars. As Golden Age warsats begin slamming into the ice, the glaciers. the expansion will be available on May 8, 2018.

Marvel's Luke Cage Season 2 Official Trailer

Luke Cage

After clearing his name, Luke Cage has become a celebrity on the streets of Harlem with a reputation as bulletproof as his skin. But being so visible has only increased his need to protect the community and find the limits of who he can and can’t save. With the rise of a formidable new foe, Luke is forced to confront the fine line that separates a hero from a villain.

Robin Hood Teaser Trailer (2018)

Taron Egerton as Robin Hood

Robin Hood returns from fighting in the Crusades to find that Sherwood Forest is rife with corruption. In this umpteenth iteration, Taron Egerton goes from Kinsgman to Merry Men in this reimagining of the outlaw classic.

Vampyr - Becoming The Monster Trailer

Vampyr

Watch as Dr. Jonathan Reid grows in power through combat gameplay in this trailer for the upcoming action-RPG, which releases June 5, 2018.

Red Dead Redemption 2: Official Trailer #3

Red Dead Redemption II

America, 1899. The end of the wild west era has begun as lawmen hunt down the last remaining outlaw gangs. Those who will not surrender or succumb are killed.
After a robbery goes badly wrong in the western town of Blackwater, Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde gang are forced to flee. With federal agents and the best bounty hunters in the nation massing on their heels, the gang must rob, steal and fight their way across the rugged heartland of America in order to survive. As deepening internal divisions threaten to tear the gang apart, Arthur must make a choice between his own ideals and loyalty to the gang who raised him. From the creators of Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption, Red Dead Redemption 2 is an epic tale of life in America at the dawn of the modern age. Coming October 26, 2018, to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One systems.

Avengers: Infinity War Review NO SPOILERS!!!

Avengers: Infinity War.

The Avengers and their allies must be willing to sacrifice all in an attempt to defeat the powerful Thanos before his blitz of devastation and ruin puts an end to the universe. - IMDB.

This is the culmination of Marvel's MCU building over the last 10 years, this outing is where every character's story is tethered together, this is where it comes to head-the confrontation with Thanos, the Mad Titan, who is in desperate search for the Infinity Stones, to achieve a goal no one else in the Galaxy has the will to pursue. This groundwork that has been laid, puts the Avengers, a team built on Nick Fury's promise to bring a group of remarkable people together to protect the Earth from threats both home and abroad in a difficult position. A couple years after the events of Captain America: Civil War, most of the Avengers are estranged as a resulting cause, these heroes must find a way to stop a threat that might be their end if they do not put their differences aside.

10 years. Over 18 movies. A special thank you to all of the fans.

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The Russo Brothers do a good job crafting Thanos, his complex philosophy as a villain aligning it with his evolution as a character in pursuit of a singular goal no matter the cost to the universe, even himself. The movie helps you understand him, even if you are not invested in his methods to achieve this aim. In other words, it is essentially a movie about Thanos. there isn't any hand-holding for viewers who haven't seen the previous movies in the franchise (Infinity War kicks off with quite a pace), there is so much to show but has been successfully squeezed into 150 minutes.

Note that there are a lot of plot holes but the story wouldn't have worked without them if they were to tell the story intended convincingly. Sometimes the sub plots stray at times, but this can't be helped as so many events are unfolding simultaneously. However, The Children of Thanos, just recently introduced, had barely anytime to be properly developed as characters, seeing as they had a long history with Thanos himself.

The end result is a successful brew of prerequisite ingredients needed to create an experience that transcends expectations. Forget any preconceived notion you have about what you would expect to see and go in there with an open mind, what really matters is how you feel when you walk out. 9/10.

Miscellaneous
Easter Eggs and references to the comics and other movies in the franchise are aplenty.

There is a post-credit scene, so sit tight.

At this rate we are showing no signs of superhero movie fatigue.

Movies Coming this May

Deadpool 2

Thursday, May 1
Like Arrows

Friday, May 4
Overboard
The Guardians
The Son of Bigfoot
Tully
Andover
Bad Samaritan
The 12th Man
Taco Shop
In the LAst Days
RBG
Racer and The Jailbird

Tuesday, May 8
The Boxcar Children

Thursday, May 10
Digimon Adventure TRI: Coexistence

Dark Crimes

Friday, May 11
Life of the Party
Breaking In
The assassin's Code
Terminal
Born Guilty
Revenge
Dark Crimes
The Seagull
Higher Power
Lu Over the Wall

Tuesday, May 15
American Dream: Detroit

Friday, May 18
Deadpool 2
Show Dogs
Book Club
How to Talk to Girls at Parties
Cargo
First Reformed
On Chesil Beach
Pope Francis - A Man of His Word
Anders Manor
Cuba

Solo: A Star Wars Story

Tuesday, May 22
Godspeed - The Race Across America

Friday, May 25
Solo: A Star Wars Story
Mary Shelley
Future World
The Gospel According to Andre

Source: Movie Insider

Games Coming this May

Detroit Become Human

Tuesday, May 1
Killing Floor: Incursion (PSVR)

Thursday, May 3
Total War Saga: Thrones of Britannia (PC)

Friday, May 4
City of Brass (PS4, XBox One, PC)
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Switch)

Tuesday, May 8
Conan Exiles (PS4, XBox One, PC)
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire (PC)

Friday, May 11
One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 (Switch)
Warhammer 40, 000: Inquisitor - Martyr (PS4, XBox One, PC)

Tuesday, May 15
Battle Chasers: Nightwar (Switch)
Dragon's Crown Pro (PS4)
Little Witch Academia: Chamber of Time (PS4, PC)
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux (3DS)

Friday, May 18
Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edtion (Switch)
Little Nightmares: Complete Edition (Switch)
State of Decay 2 (Ultimate Edition) (XBox One, PC)

Tuesday, May 22
Mega Man Legacy Collection (Switch)
Maga Man Legacy Collection 2 (Switch)
Runner3 (Switch, PC)
State of Decay (Standard Edition) (XBox One, PC)
Tennis World Tour (PS4, XBox One, PC, Switch)

Thursday, May 24
Dillon's Dead-Heat Breakers (3DS)

Friday, May 25
Detroit Become Human (PS4)

Tuesday, May 29
Everspace (PS4)
Legend of Kay Anniversary (Switch)
Sega Mega Drive Classics ((PS4, XBox One)
Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection (PS4, XBox One, PC, Switch)

Source: Gamespot

Ant Man and The Wasp Trailer

Get ready for the next MCU outing with the insect duo; Ant-Man and The Wasp-Real heroes. Not actual size. Scott has been arrested for his crimes in the first movie and now Hope Pym (The Wasp) picks up her mantle in Scott's stead to right the wrong or clear his name, clearly still speculative. Marvel Studios' Ant-Man and The Wasp is In Theatres July 6.

Destiny 2 – Expansion II: Warmind Reveal Trailer [UK]

Destiny II: Warmind

Destiny 2 Expansion II: Warmind continues your Guardian’s journey with an all-new story. Ana Bray, a Guardian long thought lost, searches for a connection to her past…one that could be lost forever on the polar ice caps of Mars. As Golden Age warsats begin slamming into the ice, the glaciers. the expansion will be available on May 8, 2018.

Venom First Full Trailer

Venom

One of Marvel's most enigmatic, complex and badass characters comes to the big screen, starring Academy Award® nominated actor Tom Hardy as the lethal protector Venom. the particular release date hasn't been revealed but it is expected at theatres in October 2018.

Troy: Fall of a City Review

Achilles

Troy: Fall of a City retells the story of the 10-year siege  of Troy which occurred in the 12th or 13th century.

Netflix does a good job recapturing the tale of Troy, from Homer and the Greek Myths. This time they were able to add various facets that haven't been seen before.

For the first time, we are able to see the events that took place in the background (that's if you have not read the Myths). The roles the gods played in the lives of important men in both armies, along with the various little engagements some minor characters played in the story that brought it to head. These events were not shown in Troy, 2004's rendition of the same story. The casting was a bit surprising as different characters were given a racial revision.

However, it is plagued with some poor acting and display at times as certain themes are repeated one too many times; the position Paris had put Troy in by surviving and coming back, the need to constantly show how "reckless" he is. The show even renders Priam and Agamemnon (main characters) to become less important, by making more subtle than they're supposed to be and generally feels dragged on for too long.

To be honest, it's just okay, if you have free time on your hands? Well, enjoy! - 5/10.

Miscellaneous

Odysseus is fun to watch, as is Achilles

Helen of Troy was properly explored along with other characters. I mentioned Helen because she seemed to be the centre or cause of the war but it was never shown how she felt about the entire event.

God of War Review

Kratos and Atreus

Kratos, the Spartan warrior who destroyed the Greek gods, now faces off with the Norse god - IMDB.

Santa Monica does something developers of franchises from the previous console generation couldn't - continue a franchise in the next console generation and manufacture a masterpiece while at it. Futile efforts from Gears of War, Halo Franchises et al have been met with mixed reviews and reactions from the most fervent fans, however, this developer chose to change the status quo and thus redefine who Kratos is, simply by evolution. Kratos, a previous one note, un-relatable and always enraged character has been reshaped. On a journey to fulfil the dying wishes of his wife, now in Scandinavia, our demigod with his son, Atreus, finds himself internally conflicted. This journey shakes Kratos' reality, as he sees what may become of his child if he doesn't guide him as a father, but how will he be able to? He had no father of his own to do the same. This is not an experience to scratch off the Bucket List, but an avenue for Kratos to rediscover his humanity.

The Norse mythos lives and breathes in this very-detailed constructed world, where interaction and exploration spurs an innate sense of discovery. God of War returns to its aggressive, visceral and scenic combat, but with a slight alteration; the third-person/shoulder camera gives a very direct view to the combat (which is now very grounded and tactical) couple with a purposeful RPG progression system for both Kratos and Atreus.

The seamless, no-cut feature (no loading screens) allows you to enjoy the story, making you soak up everything - the adventures and bonding of a father and son, to the myriad of ensemble characters and villain with their various motivations.

God of War shakes up the entire industry to own up to its mistakes of regurgitating old themes, creating large titles that are actually empty. It shows that linear titles with a focus on story, deep character interactions and a decent gameplay mechanics are still a meaningful medium. It may lose longtime fans, but that's their loss.

In what is tentatively a reboot, we have never seen this kind of character development, and they say you can't change the past - 10/10.

The Equalizer 2 Trailer

The Equalizer II

Denzel is Back and he's back for good reason, Vengeance, the type you don't leave to the Lord. The trailer starts with Denzel vaguely introducing himself to a bunch of men and then does away with them using a teapot! Soon after his former colleagues start getting killed off, he then sports his old uniform and gets to work. In theaters July 20, 2018.