MOVIE DETAILS
In theaters: February 18, 2024
Cast: Tom Holland, Mark Wahlberg, Sophia Ali
Director: Ruben Fleischer
Studio: Columbia Pictures
Genre: Action/Adventure
Topics: Adventures
Run time: 116 minutes
MPAA rating: PG-13
MPAA explanation: violence/action and language
Last updated: February 20, 2024
STORY:
UNCHARTED is based on the iconic action-adventure video game series that began with Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune and follows Nathan Drake, a treasure hunter.
Nathan is hired by seasoned treasure-hunter Victor “Sully” Sullivan, along with his long-lost brother Sam, to seek the buried treasures of Ferdinand Magellan, with the reluctant assistance of their companion Chloe.
But Nathan and Sully aren’t the only ones on the hunt: the vicious and well-funded Moncada and his hired gun, Braddock, are hard on their heels.
REVIEW:
- A love Tom Holland is having a great run right now. The beloved Spiderman, at 25 years old, is quickly becoming the sole cause for our return to theatres, giving us the most fun we’ve had at the movies in recent memory.
- He returns with another fantastic adventure — Uncharted — after his blockbuster ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home,’ which produced a box office Tsunami.
- And, we have to admit, the web-slinger is up to the task. His skills as an action hero, particularly his immersive Parkour acrobatics and sharp wisecracks, make him an excellent fit for this franchise.
- Holland, like Ryan Reynolds, has a sensitive and eccentric nature that flows over into his movie personas, providing him an advantage over the competition.
- The thrilling adventure by Ruben Fleischer is based on a video game series of the same name.
- As a prequel to the games, his film depicts a younger Nate, his emotional past, and his love-hate connection with a much older Sully.
- Don’t worry, you don’t have to be a gamer to enjoy this treasure-hunting adventure. Aside from the exploration and great action set pieces, it’s a traditional buddy relationship film that’s a lot of fun.
- The chemistry between Holland and Wahlberg is fantastic, and their friendship makes this action-comedy a thrilling journey from beginning to end.
- The film does not sacrifice conversation or emotions in favor of action. It achieves a great balance, making it a well-rounded entertainment.
