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.

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.

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, unrelatable 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 spur 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), coupled 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 absorb everything, from the adventures and bonding of a father and son to the myriad ensemble characters and villains 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 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.

Lost in Space Review

Lost in Space

After crash-landing on an alien planet, the Robinson family fight against all odds to survive and escape, but they're surrounded by hidden dangers.

Netflix's Lost in Space is the retaking of the 1998 movie of the same name; a modern take on the same subject matter, telling a story about a family, The Robinson's, who join the exodus to leave Earth after colliding with the "Christmas Star." 

A compelling family drama nonetheless, with intricate world-building, the effects hold up quite nicely too. Another good thing about the show is its innate ability to lead you to finding your way about the show with the subtle clues it reveals. The writers did well, by allowing you get to know each of the characters with a few flashbacks that show the individual conflicts that they posses underneath.

The villain, Dr. Smith was given too many chances and should've been gotten rid off as early as possible. Dr. Smith as a character lacked depth (in terms of her backstory) as her only motivation is survival.

It's a properly shelled out piece of work which the entire family can enjoy - 7/10.

Jessica Jones Season 2 Review

Jessica Jones

Synopsis: This Netflix original chronicles the life of one of the darker Marvel characters, the mysterious Jessica Jones. When a tragedy puts an end to her short-lived career as a superhero, Jessica settles in New York City and opens her own detective agency, called Alias Investigations, which seems to be called into cases involving people who have special abilities. Suffering from post-traumatic stress syndrome, Jessica wants to do good, but her primary interest isn't in saving the world, it's saving her apartment and getting through each day. Based on a graphic novel intended for adults, this is not a superhero story for the kids.

Jessica Jones this season is about all the characters dealing with their individual traumas and how the little decisions they make affect everyone else. But mostly, it is about Jessica dealing with her past, particularly the loss of her family.

Shown in the usual, dark, gritty, standard Netflix MCU tone, Jessica faces a threat she cannot just punch away or rather snap it's neck. She comes to terms with the inability to give up on things that hold dear, regardless of their nature and tendency to always be on the other side of the law, family. It revolves around how she deals with family matters that refuse to stay buried.

The show in general, lacked the strength of a central villain, by presenting Alyssa as the villain, it robbed the show of some story telling potential. And how didn't Jessica recognise her mother's voice or habits, a question that almost drove me mad! Other questions like, what happened to IGH? and why there was no mention of the Defenders team-up? (I reckon it took place before this season, but what do I know?).

Easily a 6/10, could've been better with a stronger villain that could have really challenged on the mental or physical side, a good outing regardless.

Miscellaneous

The show ran too long to tell the story it did.

Kilgrave is somehow still alive in Jessica, still manifesting in her subconscious mind.

Trish Walker might have abilities in the next run.

Black Panther Review

T'Challa

Synopsis: After the death of his father, T'Challa returns home to the African nation of Wakanda to take his rightful place as king. When a powerful enemy suddenly reappears, T'Challa's mettle as king -- and as Black Panther -- gets tested when he's drawn into a conflict that puts the fate of Wakanda and the entire world at risk. Faced with treachery and danger, the young king must rally his allies and release the full power of Black Panther to defeat his foes and secure the safety of his people.

Taking place immediately after Captain America: Civil War, T'Challa (Black Panther) returns home to assume the mantle of king, after his father, T'Chaka dies, torn between being a good man and a good king to his people, sending him on a journey of discovery of himself and what it really means to be king of Wakanda.

Wakanda

First of all, the movie enchants with mind blowing visuals! Let that sink in, the cinematography is top notch stuff and that alone can have you running to see it for another time. Ryan Coogler showed us that the idea of the Black Panther possesses both religious and political symbolism. The story is well written as it is delivered by a host of talented actors. As characters go, the movie gave us an interesting feel in the shoes of its main villain, Killmonger.

Here Black Panther does not only give you a villain you can connect with, you instantly understand his frustration and motivations, it also breaks the curse of mirrored villains (villains that look exactly like the superhero involved), Killmonger has no special abilities but pushed his body to it's physical limits, he's smart; went to MIT and he's the first villain in the Marvel Cinematic Universe to have the main protagonist elevate form just being a superhero to having to deal with various issues e.g. insurgencies in his kingdom), in other words, he is hardly forgettable. And since his introduction, he changed the pace of the movie and eventually T'Challa's world view.

Unfortunately, it omits the amazing performances of the more subtle characters, enter M'baku, W'kabi and Nakia. I just think they are interesting pieces of the Black Panther mythos and weren't delved into enough. There's hardly anything to not like about the movie, even how "too good" T'Challa may appear.

Black Panther is not only just a well delivered adventure, it celebrates Africa the Black Culture in general and is a political statement. Easily a 9/10, Wakanda Forever!


Miscellaneous
Soundtrack Album is Fire!
MCU Easter Eggs
James Bond references
Another Stan Lee cameo
Stay in the Cinema though, it has TWO post-credit scenes!

Star Wars: The Last Jedi Review

Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Synopsis:

Rey develops her newly discovered abilities with the guidance of Luke Skywalker, who is unsettled by the strength of her powers. Meanwhile, the Resistance prepares to battle with the First Order.

The second instalment into the third trilogy of the Star Wars franchise, The Last Jedi steps away from the traditional setting (it is the most unique one yet), looking like Star Wars but feeling like something else. As you know, it is always about how everyone still has a choice regardless of Destiny's role in the Star Wars universe.

Rian Johnson finally gave us a proper look into the conflict of conscience Kylo Ren experiences (arguably better that what the prequel movies could have offered in showing the origins of Darth Vader/Anakin Skywalker). At times Kylo seemed like he was on his way back and then he's back on the dark side again, a broken man devoid of reason as he allows his rage and impulses to drive him and ultimately cloud his judgement. We get to see Rey, curious and inquisitive as ever, searching for answers, even if she will have to go to the dark side to get them, relentlessly seeking a mentor to help her "find her place" in the galaxy and get answers to questions about whatever has been awoken inside of her. Other great sights involve Luke showing his mastery of the force, Leia using the force, Finn and newcomer, Rose enjoy moments of brilliance.

The Last Jedi

There's much that the movie had to offer, however, certain arcs were missing. For example, we didn't get to see enough of Captain Phasma or even her backstory, the identity of Rey's parents hasn't still been revealed even if speculation suggests Iden Versio of Inferno Squad is her mother (entirely accurate if you check the timeline), what would happen to Leia (Carrie Fisher, Rest Her Soul) in the next movie. I'm guessing we will have to wait for answers in the next movie.

Easily a good watch for both old and newcomers to the franchise, even though there'd be a little head scratching to get around some of the events on screen - 8/10

Miscellaneous

New tech, new planets and new creatures e.g. Porgs

Showed what "light-speed" looked like in slow-motion

The Punisher Review

The Punisher.

Synopsis:

After exacting revenge on the people responsible for the deaths of his wife and children, Frank Castle uncovers a conspiracy that runs deeper than New York's criminal underworld. Now known as the Punisher, he must dig deep into the conspiracy to discover the truth about injustices that affect more than just him and his family. Assisting the vigilante in his quest to fight criminals are best friend Billy Russo, who runs private military corporation Anvil, and former NSA analyst Micro, who shares common enemies with Castle and helps him as part of a so-called marriage of convenience.

We continue Frank Castles story as he intends to live a normal life and then he is pulled back into a world of chaos he'd so desperately tried to leave behind, discovering that there was more to the killing of his family and the people behind it. The Punisher shines brighter, even more so than the  supposedly bigger street level superheroes in the Netflix shows (Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Iron Fist and Luke Cage). Jon Bernthals's performance is top-notch. Some beautifully executed events were the fight scene with the Jazz song in the background and the growing relationship between Frank Castle and David Lieberman. The show didn't make me feel like proper retribution took place, I mean The Punisher's mantra is "No Trials, No Bullshit." It  left so many questions, which would hopefully be answered if it were ever renewed for a second season 

Bottom line, it is so good that it's doing better than it should be, it was a decent telling of Frank Castle's story the previous movies never did well. 8/10

Thor Ragnarok Review

Thor Ragnarok

Synopsis:

Imprisoned on the other side of the universe, the mighty Thor finds himself in a deadly gladiatorial contest that pits him against the Hulk, his former ally and fellow Avenger. Thor's quest for survival leads him in a race against time to prevent the all-powerful Hela from destroying his home world and the Asgardian civilization.

Thor finds himself in a bind, now returning to Asgard after the events of Avengers 2: Age of Ultron, he comes home to find Asgard and the other realms in imbalance. He takes it upon himself to solve the issues and is surprised find how many secrets have been buried by the Odinson family.

Another addition to the MCU, blending in to the existing universe seamlessly, this time it took Thor, a not-so-interesting member of the Avengers, Earths mightiest heroes and finally made a movie worthy of him; his name wasn't on the title of the movie, he took centre-stage. Full of laughs and inside jokes (some you'd only understand if you've been along for the ride since the first Iron Man). Then again, Thor and The Hulk finally get to throw down! Let that sink in!

There wasn't a lot of Hela to get on with, the big baddie in the movie seemed to just appear even if her backstory was made known. It never described how Hulk came to Sakaar from Earth, and neither did they show The Enchantress, whom with Skurge have a very strong comic book relationship.

Ant-Man is supposedly the funniest guy in the MCU but Thor does a home run in this movie with quips and puns - 8/10

Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets Review

Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets

In the 28th century, special operatives Valerian (Dane DeHaan) and Laureline work together to maintain order throughout the human territories. Under assignment from the minister of defense, the duo embarks on a mission to Alpha, an ever-expanding metropolis where diverse species gather to share knowledge and culture. When a dark force threatens the peaceful city, Valerian and Laureline must race against time to identify the menace that also jeopardizes the future of the universe. The film is based on the French science fiction series Valérian and Laureline, written by Pierre Christin and illustrated by Jean-Claude Mézières, first published in 1967 in the Pilote magazine.

Valerian and Laureline

Visually captivating with beautifully done CGI, Luc Besson fleshes out the buried story of Valerian in a very unique way, with intricate detail and masterful art directory. Unfortunately, Valerian seems to be lacking something to set it apart from other Sci-Fi franchises despite making way for franchises like Star Trek and Star Wars. It doesn't learn the lesson that John Carter did, which is trying not so much to look or sound like the other franchises. However, the problem stems from the fact that it may look like a copy of already existing franchises, when in fact was one of the pioneers of the as Sci-Fi genre. 

The movie seemed rushed; it didn't give us, the watchers, enough to time to learn more about the main characters and even fall in with them, sometimes it was a bit dry with a lot of forced comedy and a cliché ending.It is a good watch either alone or with friends on a movie night - 6/10

Stranger Things 2 Review

Stranger Things 2

Stranger Things 2 does well to follow up the foundation already laid and as a sequel, it also surprisingly does well on its own not relying so much on the first entry; maintaining certain connections but going on its own path

Thrown back in to the 80's in the little town of Hawkins, Indiana, Stranger Things 2 continues with the story of the party of young friends consisting, Dustin Henderson, Lucas Sinclair, Mike Wheeler and Will Myers, who share a bond which is even much stronger after surviving previous events in Stranger Things. Even though Eleven is no longer with them, they navigate through their daily lives before more stranger events occur.

It is fluid continuation from the first season, solid follow-up story being assisted with a very well-picked 80's soundtrack to paint an ambient picture of the times, subtle references to the previous show without it preventing the new show from existing on its own.

The only few cons were the unanswered questions as well as the neglect of the story arcs that could not just connect, leaving us the watchers scratching our heads.

All-in-all it is worth the binge! There's no better way to experience it. 8/10.

Uncharted: The Lost Legacy Review

Uncharted: The Lost Legacy

Another look into the deep and unseen part of the Uncharted mythos, this time the story takes you to a war-torn India to find a treasure which has been deemed a myth, The Tusk of Ganesh.

Set within six to twelve months after the events of Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, The Lost Legacy explores the backstory of long time Uncharted femme fatale, Chloe Frazer. In search of The Tusk of Ganesh, she partners up with Nadine Ross, an antagonist from the previous game in a quest to finish what her father died trying to.

The narrative  reveals deeper sides to each character as they interact with one another, Chloe and Nadine begin to have an ever evolving relationship as they continue to work together overcoming obstacles and even their own egos. Starting out as a relationship founded strictly on a quick cash-grab, the ladies begin to  build a heartfelt bond with one another. Their differences also play a part in the story, Chloe being more improv and Nadine being more logical. The central theme of Uncharted has always been about the teamwork between two different characters and how they work together to achieve a singular goal, this title shells out well in showing how two very different women can also make the dream work.

Chloe and Nadine

There isn't much that was wrong about this title, just that it might have been too short for an Uncharted title, seemed like it was a DLC turned whole game (also has the same menu and features as Uncharted 4: A Thief's End bar the Story).

It was nice to play a female character for a change, it was refreshing and does not only succeed on the strength of its character and writing, it transcends the threshold of a performance already set in stone by the previous Uncharted 4: A Thief's End 10/10

The Defenders Review

Marvel's The Defenders puts together the Daredevil, Iron Fist, Jessica Jones and Luke Cage, a set of unlikely characters against a common enemy, The Hand, the criminal organisation responsible for different tragic events occurring in the life of the four main characters, forcing them to put their differences aside for the greater good of New York.

The Defenders.

Daredevil - "blinded as a child in a freak accident, Matt Murdock has learned to adapt and use his other senses to make him a powerful fighter as the vigilante Daredevil. When not in the streets he's a lawyer at his own firm."

Iron Fist - " A billionaire and a well-studied master of Chinese martial arts, Danny Rand holds the ability to summon the Iron Fist when he focuses his energy, granting him short-term superhuman abilities and powerful punch."

Jessica Jones - "Super-strong with a razor sharp attitude, Jessica is a retired superhero with a traumatic past. Since then she's turned to detective work as her main source of income, using her smarts to bring criminals to justice."

Luke Cage - "A man of few words, Luke Cage boasts incredible strength and unbreakable skin capable of withstanding everything from knives to bullets." (IGN)

Using a good flashback-flashforward format, the show does well to portray the connection between Matt Murdock, Jessica Jones, Danny Rand, Luke Cage and The Hand. The Hand, the criminal entity led by Alexandra (Sigourney Weaver), becoming ever present in New York, seeking to seize the city under the nose of the Avengers. Seizing the city seems to be their singular goal, until wanting only Danny Rand alive among the four raises questions.

The show succeeds in mixing all themes of the different individual shows of the four members that worked into one well balanced unit, giving the chance for every one of the characters to shine individually and as a team. As usual there are exciting and realistic combat scenes. The central plot is convincing all the way to the end. However, it is still very unclear about the history of The Hand; the members of The Hand and their different histories, if they've lived for quite a long time, although you could say that they kept those cards close to their chest to facilitate material they'd use in following season's to come. After watching, you will be left with some question about the show, that seem more like plot holes.

All in all, it is a decent watch, you get a deeper view into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Supes wrecking henchmen and some banter as well - 7/10.

Things we learnt from Marvel's The Defenders:

The Defenders don't know how to treat an Old Lady
The African Warlord cliché still reigns supreme in Hollywood

Danny Rand is still an idiot 

Luke Cage brings an arm to a sword fight

A cut from a Katana can get missing in a few days

Supes don't bathe for days

Iron Fist Review

Iron Fist

Iron Fist is not "Spectacular" or what core fans would deem MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) worthy, but it's a decent look into the origin story of one of Marvel's long-buried icons, fleshed out with a new way and with some reasonable changes (e.g the bro-mance between Danny Rand and Luke Cage). After surviving a fatal air plane crash, bar his family (Mom and Dad), Danny Rand, is found by monks from the non-existent place, K'un Lun, raised in the way of the Iron Fist to one day guard the gates against the treacherous threat of The Hand. The origin of Iron Fist the legendary defender of K'un Lun, blessed with the power of Shou-Loa the undying. Iron Fist is a mantle passed on from generation to generation, bestowed onto the only one who can pass the trial, enter Danny Rand, coming back to New York after being  presumable dead for 15 years.

Claire Temple again! Continuing to be the glue these Marvel-Netflix shows have, evidence of how tied together these individuals are, various references to the said individuals that will helm The Defenders TV show in the coming future. There's also some Easter eggs and homage paid to the original character and a subtle tip of the hat to Stan Lee himself. The show holds it own in storytelling, depicting the emotions of Danny Rand, a naive and by-the-book man who is looking for answers to the unexplained death of his parents.

Danny Rand/Finn Jones

I would've never backed Finn Jones to be the lead for Iron Fist, then again Charlie Cox (Daredevil) put critics/doubters to shame, in any case I'm still not convinced about Finn, let's blame it on the unbalanced nature and naiveté of the character his playing + it could be what the directors requested of him. Besides, the fact that Finn Jones was picked ahead of Lewis Tan (who ends up as Zhou Cheng in the same show) rings a bell in what they were looking for in the character; someone without little or not enough charisma and then going to have so much of it eventually. It felt rushed without detailed explanation to some events that occurred, like they wanted to get somewhere quick. The fighting choreography was shittier than Daredevil, The Hand enemies went down way too easy at times especially the ones in The Tournament who were supposedly meant to be difficult to eliminate, but make an excuse seeing as the Iron Fist actually has a para-human ability (and it was just one fist by the way).

It's a good watch for both Marvel and non-Marvel fans and newcomers alike. It's totally not a waste of time as the critics said it was - a hard 7/10.

Horizon Zero Dawn Review

Aloy, Tallneck, Horizon Zero Dawn

Horizon Zero Dawn is a very vivid and beautiful illustration of how the "3005" future meets the gathering and hunting civilisations of the past. Horizon Zero Dawn is the first effort from one Sony-owned, Guerrilla Games, outside the well-known Killzone franchise. A risky endeavour a first thought, but a risk worth the jump.

The events in the game take place a thousand years after a cataclysmic event that robs earth of everything and returns it to the most basic of civilisations, the hunting and gathering survivor. However, what is left of humanity is caught up in a world rid with animal-like machines roaming the earth. The game puts you in the shoes of a young and curious warrior, Aloy, who seeks to find out where she's from and why the world is the way it is.

The story telling sets it apart from other games in the same genre, every quest and or mission is tethered together in a beautiful web which has been carefully constructed in way that appeals to the explorer in you. It is a well made RPG based game, from the skill tree, looting, hunting and gathering and good old collectibles spread across the map. It's a complete balanced diet. At times it felt like a mix somewhere between Assassins Creed (Rappelling Down from high places) and Far Cry's open world (Far Cry III to be specific, the best Far Cry ever made in my own opinion). It wasn't repetitive as different bosses had unique ways to take them down, the world is massive with so many places to explore you forget there's a main story quest to do. 

The interaction between characters didn't make me want to care enough for them, the dialogue between characters was dry or better said, uninteresting. Although the cutscenes did well to makeup for this injustice, it just made me want to skip past the conversations and head straight ahead into the next mission. 

It is a must-buy for every PS4 owner, a title worth the experience - 9/10

Assassin's Creed: Syndicate Review

So I have put hours in to AC Syndicate in attempt to attain a 100% game completion rating.

The Frye Twins, Assassin's Creed Syndicate

Whilst doing this I saw more of Ubisoft's magnificent work, the game is art in the purest form period.

Assassin's Creed: Syndicate explores the life of the Frye twins who take it upon themselves to retake London from the clutches of the 1000-year dominant Templar presence led by Crawford Starrick.

Navigating has been redefined, particularly the controls, they seemed new and arguably an enhancement from the configuration of the previous generation of consoles, but climbing up building and trying to jump from them as easily as Ezio did is no more, at least climbing has been aided with the Grappling Hook, climbing down is glitchy and troublesome especially whilst trying to evade chasing enemies.

The combat it exciting and frantic, evidently revolutionary since the last entry, Unity.

Verdict: 8/10 it's a great game! Open world to explore with a vast array of mission types to get through and keep you clocking more hours. It was honestly satisfying.

Uncharted 4: A Thief's End Review

Uncharted 4: A Thief's End

Uncharted 4: A Thief's End is a befitting end to the story of the beloved adventurer and treasure seeker, Nathan Drake. Journeying one last time into the unknown to discover what has been long buried, never found or even considered myth.

Nathan Drake is drawn back into the world of treasure hunting when he discovers that his supposedly deceased brother has re-entered his life with one final request: to help him locate the lost treasure of Libertalia, a haven established by pirates, in exchange for his life, after promising a mob boss that he would find the aforementioned treasure worth $400 million.

Just like every new Naughty Dog game, the mechanics are adjusted and a few new things added, like the grapple hook, which enables easier manoeuvres over the wall and gets you to rooftops in an instant. Simply? Uncharted 4: A Thief's End is a combination of every single Naughty Dog project to date. Even Crash the Bandicoot has his own cameo.

Inevitably, you'd find yourself having glitchy issues with climbing and trying to take cover; this is the usual issue with previous Uncharted games, and it shouldn't really be a hindrance to the game in general. It is near perfect, but the last act was dragged on a bit too long.

Verdict: 9/10 It is a must-have for every PlayStation 4 owner, not simply because it's the best game for the console itself, but because it was made for the console, which ensures the optimum experience.

Deadpool Review

Deadpool

Deadpool, borne off the self destructive iteraion in the first installation of the Wolverine origin movies and has since transcended into a guideline for risk takers in the current superhero movie trend; Be Epic! Deadpool is a character that was coined from both +Marvel Entertainment 's Spider-Man and +DC Entertainment 's Deathstroke, mashed up together to give a hell; a mouthful and efficient assassin. Deadpool has undergone various iterations over the years, it's most definitive iteration is the one in the recent movie. It is true that Ryan Reynolds took a risk to put on this skin once more, he denounced himself playing any other superhero (After that awful outing as Green Lantern), and might I add, he did so eloquently. Firstly, they got rid of everything that didn't work with the first cinematic Deadpool and escalated what did, hence the origin story and leaving open wide a door in case +Marvel Entertainment / FOX intend to utilise his character again. Deadpool has shut critics up with it's success, doing well domestically and internationally and most especially dethroning "The Matrix Reloaded" as the highest R-rated movie in history with it's $745 Million Box Office success.

Deadpool is about an ex special forces agent, who after finding out he's ill with cancer, signs up to get treated by a special government division which specialize in aiding veterans in such conditions, promising them a new beginning.

As a result of +Marvel Entertainment 's complex deals on IP's with various studios, Deadpool exists in the same universe as the X-Men and its not surprising that there are characters shared across. Deadpool's jokes and puns are fun, easily understood and dirty. The flash back - forward sequences breathe life into a fragile story. However it is a breath of fresh air from the usual superhero shenanigans. Lots of easter eggs and references to Kevin Feige himself, Spider-Man, Green Lantern and even Wolverine.

Its resolve is quite weak with the cliche bad guy kidnap girlfriend/revenge storyline, the unclear depiction of fictional mutant genome (X-genes) and the power levels of the mutants. Sometimes it reared it's head like a low - medium budget movie as the CGI seemed conspicuous.

Verdict
it is unique and utterly refreshing, its a memorable movie 7/10

Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice Review

Batman V Supperman: Dawn of Justice

The second movie into the stretch of what would be a +DC Entertainment Comic Universe spanning about 10 movies ( one for each character and the Justice League Movie). Directed by Zack Snyder, a man who's mark is always left in destruction and chaos, referencing Man of Steel et al. He has been employed to guide the entire DCU in the right direction, although some may say he's not the man, but it might just be too early to judge him yet. The movie has done well in the Box Office so far despite having mixed reviews on release.

Following the chaos the Man of Steel; Superman, left Metropolis in, the world is shaken by the presence of a god-like figure, unsure of what he stands for, who he stands with and what his mission is on Earth. A world-torn Batman (one who isn't restricting himself from killing) is finding himself in more despair than ever before, taking it upon himself to stop what may become the force that might bring an end to the world. In the midst of all this, a vicious, unscrupulous and psychopathic entrepreneur seeks to use the confusion to his advantage and they all cross paths.

The continuity was evident, conjoining two movies together and maintaining one universe (giving hints to what may come in future DCU instalments), unlike +DC Entertainment's previous futile attempts to maintain one universe under the guise of trying to explore more stories and more continuities. The introduction of Wonder Woman, Flash, Cyborg and Aquaman were exciting and gave hope to what is coming. Certain themes and especially quotes from the Lex character were interesting.

Honestly it could have been better, the storyline was weak and forgettable, the action scenes were overly intense and could have been done with less mass destructive approach, not to mention the flashing lights which could give a normal person epilepsy. The casting picks may not have sat well all round with me as well as some poor acting performances. The movie was dry and bereft of humour, it seemed like we were in Bruce Wayne's head. The unnecessary death of Superman who is the centre of this iteration of the DCU, why would they even attempt to kill him off? Him, who would only come back again in one if not more of the next movies.

Verdict:
 Its is a cinema movie; has that bang in the cinema with all the action and special effects, but one you wouldn't necessarily be eager to see again, because it lacks palpable content. 5/10