The video game adaptation Uncharted is one of the biggest box office hits of 2022. And that the blockbuster with Tom Holland actually made it to the big screen is almost a miracle. the origin story of the film is incomparably chaotic, but at least the result is impressive.
What is Uncharted about?
Uncharted – Trailer 3 (German) HD
Young Nathan Drake (Tom Holland) is amazed when Victor “Sully” Sullivan (Mark Wahlberg) shows up one day to hire him for a lucrative job: The experienced treasure hunter needs him to find the fortune that the Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan accumulated and then lost 500 years ago. An adventurous search for clues full of dangers and intrigues follows.
Why did Uncharted take so long?
Above all, the search for suitable candidates for the post of director turned out to be a challenge and stretched over a whole decade. the Uncharted Chaos Chronicles includes 6 burned directors. Until it finally became Venom maker Ruben Fleischer.
But the cast of the main character Nathan Drake was also complicated, as it was linked to high fan expectations. This results in the following curiosity: Mark Wahlberg was in the meantime discussed as the main actor, but over the years he switched to the supporting role of Sully. With Tom Holland, a younger actor took over the main part.
And was it worth the wait?
Like so many game adaptations, Uncharted is not a masterpiece. But those who can pull away from their expectations are in for a rock solid action-adventure in the Indiana Jones tradition. the Set pieces are expensive, although the CGI is a bit muddy at times. The story is full of twists, maybe it’s even one twist too many at the end, but that doesn’t hurt the entertainment factor. Also Mark Wahlberg has played livelier beforebut at least the chemistry is right with partner Tom Holland and there are a lot of gags.
Despite all the shortcomings, there is still an entertaining, classic summer blockbuster that you will particularly enjoy in the cold autumn/winter season.
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