Ok this isn't quite a big screen production or movie (yet ... I hope) ... but it is still a flick (defined : A form of entertainment that enacts a story by a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement).
The God of War video games series is often hailed to have more production value, depth of story and connection with the audience than most films out there even now have. I have to agree. This is all besides being one of the best games (series) of all time.
It is simply (actually "simply" is an understatement ... but only for comparison's sake to movies) a video game with very very cool in game cut scenes, either 3D rendered or full motion and a magnificently compelling story behind it. Also, I so very very dig it. So it's here :)
Kratos is a warring Spartan (that's him up there ... he don't look like King Leonidas or Gerard Butler) who, in a shocking defeat had to pledge loyalty to the Greek God of War, Ares ... in order to save his life, and gain superior power over his enemies. Thus opens a plot filled with inner-struggle, revenge, Greek myths, legends, conspiracy and more.
Like I said, there's no real movie out yet, and since I've never owned a PS2 console or played the game enough to have seen every movie in game, I had to rely on the folks from Speed Demos Archives who recorded the entire game in one of their speed runs.
Let's run that Flick-o-metre.
Rating :
8.0 out of 10 flicks (I'll throw in another flick if they make the movie)
Best Part :
Boss fights!! Every boss fight is a work of art that could match Hollywood's freakiest fantasy or sci-fi works. To add to that, the whole story of a renegade mortal against a Greek God is appealing.
Worst Part :
Long ... but what do you expect from a video game ? You do pay more than a movie ticket for it, y'know. But truth be said, the length is not a complaint.
Should Have :
More hero characters, instead of being centred on just one guy.
For Keeps :
Like I said, it's not a movie, but I know I'll be keeping my copy of the speed run, until something better comes along (refer next point).
Sequel :
Bring it on! The game has span up to 3 sequels, prequels and spin-offs to date, with God of War 3 video game rumoured to be next. However, let's talk Hollywood ; it has been indicated that Universal would be behind the big screen adaptation of God of War, where possibly Kratos is played by Djimon Hounsou (Constantine, Blood Diamond).
Now THAT is a movie to look out for. If any video-game-to-big-screen adaptation is to make it big and "gangsta", it would be this one.
The God of War video games series is often hailed to have more production value, depth of story and connection with the audience than most films out there even now have. I have to agree. This is all besides being one of the best games (series) of all time.
It is simply (actually "simply" is an understatement ... but only for comparison's sake to movies) a video game with very very cool in game cut scenes, either 3D rendered or full motion and a magnificently compelling story behind it. Also, I so very very dig it. So it's here :)
Kratos is a warring Spartan (that's him up there ... he don't look like King Leonidas or Gerard Butler) who, in a shocking defeat had to pledge loyalty to the Greek God of War, Ares ... in order to save his life, and gain superior power over his enemies. Thus opens a plot filled with inner-struggle, revenge, Greek myths, legends, conspiracy and more.
Like I said, there's no real movie out yet, and since I've never owned a PS2 console or played the game enough to have seen every movie in game, I had to rely on the folks from Speed Demos Archives who recorded the entire game in one of their speed runs.
Let's run that Flick-o-metre.
Rating :
8.0 out of 10 flicks (I'll throw in another flick if they make the movie)
Best Part :
Boss fights!! Every boss fight is a work of art that could match Hollywood's freakiest fantasy or sci-fi works. To add to that, the whole story of a renegade mortal against a Greek God is appealing.
Worst Part :
Long ... but what do you expect from a video game ? You do pay more than a movie ticket for it, y'know. But truth be said, the length is not a complaint.
Should Have :
More hero characters, instead of being centred on just one guy.
For Keeps :
Like I said, it's not a movie, but I know I'll be keeping my copy of the speed run, until something better comes along (refer next point).
Sequel :
Bring it on! The game has span up to 3 sequels, prequels and spin-offs to date, with God of War 3 video game rumoured to be next. However, let's talk Hollywood ; it has been indicated that Universal would be behind the big screen adaptation of God of War, where possibly Kratos is played by Djimon Hounsou (Constantine, Blood Diamond).
Now THAT is a movie to look out for. If any video-game-to-big-screen adaptation is to make it big and "gangsta", it would be this one.
