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Shadow the Hedgehog (2005)
I could not believe people actually liked this game.
It was enough that game was too slow, and too long. But now, Sega has tarnished Sonic with Jason Griffith, a voice actor of who we all know from the most utter piece of crap I have ever seen, Sonic X.
But I do not even have to stress that.
Shadow the Hedgehog is a feeble attempt to get gamers to buy Shadow and think it's cool. The fact of the matter is that it's not cool. It is stupid, repetitive, and just torture to the ears.
This game is about Robotic Shadow (from Sonic Heroes), fifty years after the events on Ark (Shadows's past in SA2), in which he must find the Chaos Emeralds and restore his memory.
In this game, you basically run around and use the homing attack, or the gun if you choose, and "mowing" down enemies. Unfortunately, it's more complicated. Depending on what you do, you can only attack certain enemies, and because this, the game slows down, and gets aggravating quick.
Also, there are over 300 different things in this game to earn, but I doubt that people will have the patience. Even though there is replay value, it really does not make a difference.
The story is by far the corniest crap I have ever seen. We take a deeper look into "Shadow's past", and watch it unveil into something greater. However, I was not particularly interested. I wanted Sonic, not this all but dead character.
The graphics have not improved. Although the CG cut scenes are well rendered, they are far from entertaining. They will explain the storyline, but I did not find them enjoyable. In-game graphics are much like what you would see in Sonic Heroes, despite the fact that Sega claims that there is a new graphics engine.
As for the sound, the music will rock you if you are a fan of Crush 40 or sonic in general, but not so much for anyone else. As for the voice acting, don't stress me on that. It was awful, period. I suppose this is why Nintendo chose not to make Link talk.
Now, do not get me wrong, I am a Sonic fan, and I wish I could say better about this game.
But, I am disappointed to say, that I'm giving it 3/10.
Corpse Bride (2005)
When it's a good director, it's a crappy movie.
This movie is basically a Nightmare Before Christmas spin-off, and is no where near as good.
The songs are poorly sung, and the lyrics are written poorly. The characters are not as lovable, but I will say that the animation has improved.
But this still does not excuse the fact that it is just an okay movie. It's not worth buying on DVD when it comes out, but it IS worth renting.
Although it is not much more than a spin-off, it will entertain you and your family. It's just worth seeing, not buying.
Fainaru fantajî sebun adobento chirudoren (2005)
Not perfect, but still spectacular.
As a fan of Final Fantasy, I knew how bad Spirits Within was. However, Square Enix fixed all that with this masterpiece.
SPOILER ALERT!!!
This movie takes place two years after Final Fantasy VII. It apparently has Cloud, now secluded from everyone, and just getting on with life from living alone. He seems to feel guilty about Aris' death.
The movie features great CG, bone chilling action, and a very interesting storyline.
The only major flaw, is that anyone who is not a fan of the game, the license of FF, or even Japanese films, might not want to see this. There are points in the movie where it feels very "anime-ish", but it is and can be enjoyed anyone who enjoys what it has to offer.
All in all, buy this movie when it comes. But it's not worth buying early by purchasing a PSP. Just wait a couple more months and buy it on the DVD.
Doom (2005)
For a video game movie, pretty good...
As far as most video game movies, this one is by far the best. It is entertaining for movie lovers, but I doubt that fans of the game will not be disappointed by some aspects of the movie.
SPOILER WARNING: THIS REVIEW CONTAINS PLENTY OF SPOILERS!!! Basically the beginning starts off with a brief prologue where the scientists are running, then getting picked off one by one. The last one to survive sends a distress call, and then the big creature bursts through the door.
The team that goes to Mars is then talking about going on vacation, but the Rock gets an order, and they're off to Mars. Pretty straightforward.
Now, here's the first game to movie difference. The portal is supposed to lead from Mars to hell. Not Earth to Mars.
Now in the beginning, Reaper expresses fear of the place for some reason, and Sarge/the Rock is the only one who knows. Anyhow, once up there, the team is sent into the darker depths of the facility to neutralize the enemy, and keep them from harming the civilians. During most of the search and destroy scenes, it is mostly moving very slowly, peering around a corner, suspecting something to attack you, only to have it happen unexpectedly.
The movie features spectacular special effects, not-so-corny and sometimes funny dialogue, awesome fight scenes, and great acting
aside from the Rock saying, "I'm not supposed to die", before disappearing with the dead people.
Now, here is another problem. A large bit of the movie is talking about how people get "infected" by what changes people into these creatures. This leads to boring but interesting lectures, and confusing moments. For example, the monsters in Doom, demons from hell, but in the movie, mutated humans. Also, when people are killed by the monsters, they come back to life, making it your average everyday zombie scene. Others become freaky mutants.
However, this is mostly made up by the action and drama of the movie. So, really, as a movie, there are no really stupendous flaws.
The FPS perspective scene is very innovative for movies, and very, very entertaining. There was not a moment where I was not on the edge of my seat, begging for the next action packed kill.
The ending hand to hand fight scene kills the concept of shooting the enemy, but keeps the film from becoming boring and repetitive.
Over all, this film, being the best film adaptation of all time, definitely kicking Resident Evil in the ass, and throttling Super Mario Bros.
Basically, this film makes up for every of the few things it lacks, so if you love movies, or Doom, or both, do yourself a movie, and grab a few friends, and watch this movie at your local theatre.