Reviews

Seriously? What a waste of talent. What a waste of 80 minutes. Black Mirror usually has a sense of urgency and a sense of fear, which this does come into play here. But there is always the 'oh' moment. The 'twist' if you will. This is just a run of the mill story. And what's worse, is that they included a major character, in the likes of Rory Culkin, that gets zero attention or follow through.

The story itself is sound, you see it coming from a mile away. The fact of the matter is that it's boring. There is no one to root for here. Every character is unlikable. To the shelved wife, the annoying son, the distant father, and even the tragic killer.

The only real fun this could have been is if he used the vessel to somehow avenge his family. Instead we get 80 minutes of boredom.

Shane on whoever thought this was a good story. And shame on whoever thought this would make a good Black Mirror.

Terrible episode and to tell the truth, terrible season.

What a waste.

This game is wonderful. Once it begins, you are in the world and the characters are excellent. Every character is developed and has obvious traits.

The twists, the turns, and the fact you can choose your story is excellent.

The first time through is a 10/10

However.

As you hear about the 186 different endings, you might want to play it again. And you should think so because the decisions do matter... well, at least a few do.

This game becomes VERY boring. There is no 'skip scene' button or a fast forward aspect. (Chapter select doesn't count-It deletes your previous game)

So if you want to get that perfect ending, go ahead, but you will always have to make sure you have 2 hours to watch a police station scene that doesn't matter at all. You have to just sit and watch. It will ruin your day because not only have you seen it, but you know that any decision you make has zero effect on the game.

There is almost zero replay value because of it.

This game CAN be amazing, but it's just not.

Amazing story, actors, technology, and paths! Play it!

But just once. Once you try to play it again, you will understand that it is boring and annoying.

Alright. So the initial play-through is great. You get a great story and what seems like, a lot of options. I played again, and killed off everyone... which, spoiler, will lead to the good ending, pending on if you get the gun. And that leaves you with 4 different endings.

And that's it. Which is very disappointing. I've played through 8 times. Don't think of saving anyone during the witch trials except the girl. The rest will die and It's just a waste of time and repetitive cutscenes. And if you think it matters if you pick up the doll or do really anything with any evidentiary stuff, it doesn't. None of it matters. Again, it is fantastic for the first couple play-throughs until you realize that no matter what you do, the outcome will most likely be the same as one you've got before. Even with the terrible acting, the different deaths are fun to see, but going through the slog of another game just for those 15 seconds isn't worth it.

Man of Medan is 1000% better. This is ok.

Ok. If you liked the first one. This is an exaggerated version. But I will say this. Looking back on it, I had a lot of fun. Almost along the lines of 'Kung Fury'. It's just mindless, pointless, and fun.

The ending however was the best. Having those two main characters back together was something special. Absolutely made the movie, as dumb and exaggerated as it is, a great time.

I enjoyed this movie to a certain extent. It's actually a pretty good little movie. Until you start poking holes, and looking at the characters, and then the ending... well, then it starts to unravel. This movie hits the points of a standard horror/thriller very well. From the music to the downright genius photography. That being said, they have a major issue of how they are getting there. This movie needs some exposition and a little more backstory of the main antagonist and really, just to what is going on in this world.

Then... the daughter. Casting, set dec, and character is key. In real life she was the age she was 'portraying(17)'. However, she gets a college schalorship, but still sleeps in kid pajamas with toys in her room? Sometimes she reacts as if she is 22 and a young adult, other times she is a 12 year old just learning things. Very awkward that they are sleeping together. When she is introduced, you almost think she is 35 and the wife or best friend. You'll understand when you see it. It's off putting.

Overall it is worth the rental. Tons of horror tropes including the usual attic scene and the ol' sheets pulled off a sleeping person.

Would be a 6 out of 10. But Moss ramps up the pace and emotion. And also, big shout out to Aldis Hodge. He was great.

7/10

It is not a bad show by any means. But it is just that, a 'show'. This is not a reality show, nor a documentary show. It is actors, doing scenes, and reacting to magic tricks. Every trick (scene) is rehearsed before they shoot. It's a fun take on a magic show. But it isn't trying to fool anyone as being real.