A legendary bounty hunter returns to the chaotic planet of her youth, Pandora, and forges an unlikely alliance with a band of outcasts to locate the missing daughter of the galaxy's most influential figure.
"The Tekken video game saga doesn't enjoy the same success as other more well-known franchises like Street Fighter or Mortal Kombat, and although it also has many fantastical elements - and even some ridiculous ones, aligned with Japanese sensibilities - it's perceived as a more realistic story about revenge, fights, and a bit of corporate intrigue mixed in. The 2010 Tekken adaptation is competent in rescuing most of these elements: the story continues to be about Jin, a young fighter who enters the tournament to avenge his mother's death, blaming the Mishima Zaibatsu corporation and its president, Heihachi Mishima - his grandfather. There are fights and an intriguing plot that seems to mix elements of sagas like The Hunger Games. If you're a fan of the original games and their extravagant stories, but also seek entertainment without great pretensions, you'll like it."
There’s a sort of curse hanging over Hollywood when studios decide to put video game adaptations on the big screen. The past, marked by titles like ‘Assassin’s Creed,’ ‘Those Who Wish Me Dead’). It is an above-average video game adaptation, primarily due to the exciting fantasy element. But, once again, given the quality of the game and the possibilities on the horizon, it could have been a much better film. It’s best to forget the original product and approach the story as if it were an epic emerging from scratch.
Riding the wave of successful video games, 'Uncharted' gets its film adaptation. The movie, subtitled 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'. That's why we have a very fun adventure that has the potential to become a successful franchise in cinemas as well. As soon as the movie ends, you want to Wahlberg and Holland on another journey.
"The Super Mario Bros. Movie" marks the definitive leap of Nintendo's mascot onto the big screen (after a disastrous first attempt in 1993). Produced in partnership with Illumination Animation Studio (responsible for franchises such as 'Minions' and 'The Secret Life of Pets'), the film follows the basic premise of all Mario games: the evil Bowser (voiced by Jack Black) invades the Mushroom Kingdom and it's up to the plumber (voiced by Chris Pratt) to embark on an epic journey to defeat him. The animation is beautiful and there are some very good script decisions (like making Mario's brother, Luigi, the "damsel in distress" and giving Princess Peach a more active role), despite this, for the most part, it's a film that opts for a very clichéd humor - the music choices being one of the main offenses. For some, it may be too frenetic and is not as memorable as it should be, considering it's one of the most enduring characters in pop culture. However, it is very fun, suitable for all audiences, and keeps the essence of joy of the franchise intact. Discover more in our full review of 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie'.