At The Movies

Uncharted Runtime: 116 minutes Studio: Columbia Pictures, PlayStation Productions, Atlas Entertainment Country of Origin: United States Franchise: Uncharted Franchise Position: N/A Based on: Uncharted video game series A young treasure hunter teams up with seasoned explorer Sully to uncover a legendary fortune lost centuries ago. Ratings: My Rating: 7.2/10 The Dove Foundation: Not Rated IMDb: 6.3/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 89% Audience / 41% Critics Metacritic: 4.5/10 TMDb: 6.8/10 Plot Summary: Orphaned brothers Sam and Nathan “Nate” Drake grow up separated after a failed heist. Fifteen years later, Nate is a bartender and small-time thief who encounters Victor “Sully” Sullivan, a seasoned treasure hunter. Sully recruits Nate to track down a long-lost treasure tied to Ferdinand Magellan and the Moncada family. The duo travels the world, facing mercenaries, treacherous traps, and high-stakes action while deciphering historical clues. Along the way, Nate confronts betrayal, tests alliances, and...

Rampage Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures Franchise: Rampage Franchise Position: 1 Based on a video game: Rampage Release Date: April 13, 2018 Runtime: 107 minutes Tagline: Big Meets Bigger Ratings: Critics Ratings: My Rating: 5.8/10 Dove Foundation Rating: 3/5 IMDb Rating: 6.1/10 Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 51% Metacritic Rating: 44% Plot Summary: In Rampage, primatologist Davis Okoye shares a close bond with George, an intelligent albino gorilla. When a genetic experiment goes wrong, George and other animals mutate into enormous, dangerous creatures. Okoye teams up with a geneticist to prevent the mutated animals from destroying Chicago while uncovering the corporation behind the experiment. The story highlights friendship, loyalty, and the struggle against greed and corruption. Critics Review: Critics praised the film’s action sequences, visual effects, and Dwayne Johnson's performance. However, some found the plot predictable and lacking depth. The movie delivers high-energy spectacle ...

Ready Player One Video Games Represented: Pac-Man, Joust, Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat, Space Invaders, Tetris, Adventure, Adventure Island, Duck Hunt, Pong, Centipede, Galaga, Frogger, Q*bert, Defender, Tempest, Breakout, Donkey Kong, Golden Axe, Asteroids, Pitfall!, Pole Position, Mario Bros., Sonic the Hedgehog, Mega Man, The Legend of Zelda, Halo, Minecraft, Resident Evil, Metal Gear, Tron, Tomb Raider, Lara Croft, Pac-Man, Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat, Mario, Sonic, Mega Man, Zelda Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures Based on a book: Ready Player One Release Date: March 29, 2018 Runtime: 140 min IMDb: 72% Rotten Tomatoes: 72% Metacritic: 64% My Rating: 7.6/10 Plot Summary: In a dystopian 2045, people escape their grim reality by immersing themselves in the OASIS, a vast virtual reality universe created by James Halliday. Upon Halliday's death, he leaves behind a series of challenges within the OASIS, leading to a hidden Easter egg that promises the finder unimaginable w...

Pixels Video games represented: Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, Space Invaders, Galaga, Centipede, Frogger, Q*bert, Arkanoid, Tetris, Pong, Missile Command, Defender, Joust, Tempest, Breakout Studio: Columbia Pictures Release Date: July 24, 2015 Runtime: 106 min IMDb: 58% Rotten Tomatoes: 18% Metacritic: 27% My Rating: 3.9/10 Plot Summary: In Pixels, aliens misinterpret classic arcade game footage as a declaration of war and retaliate by attacking Earth using the games as models. To combat this, President Will Cooper (Kevin James) enlists his childhood friend, former video game champion Sam Brenner (Adam Sandler), to lead a team of old-school arcade players and a military specialist (Michelle Monaghan) in an all-out battle to save the planet. Critics Review: The film received predominantly negative reviews from critics. Critics praised the nostalgic video game references but criticized the thin plot, weak humor, and overreliance on special effects. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds an approval rating...

The Angry Birds Movie Studio: Sony Pictures Animation Based on a video game: Angry Birds Release Date: May 20, 2016 Runtime: 97 min IMDb: 43% Rotten Tomatoes: 44% Metacritic: 43% My Rating: 5.3/10 Plot Summary: Red, a socially isolated and angry bird, struggles to fit in with the cheerful inhabitants of Bird Island. When the eggs of the birds are stolen by the scheming green pigs, Red must confront his anger, learn to trust others, and work as part of a team. Along with Chuck, the impulsive bird, and Bomb, who has explosive tendencies, Red faces challenges that test his courage, intelligence, and ability to collaborate. Through comedic mishaps and adventurous battles, the story emphasizes friendship, community, and self-discovery, delivering messages about responsibility, bravery, and problem-solving. The narrative encourages viewers to recognize the importance of working together, facing fears, and supporting one another in times of crisis. Critics Review: Critics praised the f...