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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Prime Video just added this action movie starring Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg — but critics and fans disagree strongly on whether it's good
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Prime Video just added one of the most divisive video game adaptations ever to its deep library of movies. I'm, of course, talking about "Uncharted," the action movie starring Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg, based on the Naughty Dog video game series of the same name. But while Naughty Dog's most famous video game adaptation — "The Last of Us" — would arrive a year later to near-universal acclaim, this 2022 film was derided by critics, earning a putrid 41% on the review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes. However, audiences strongly disagreed with the critics, rating it a "Verified Hot" 89% on the site. They also drove the film to an impressive $407.1 million at the box office. Having seen it in theaters myself, I have to say I side with the fans on this one. Here's what you need to know about 2022's "Uncharted" and why it's worth watching now that it's on Prime Video. What is 'Uncharted' about? "Uncharted" stars Holland as Nathan "Nate" Drake, a kleptomaniac bartender in New York whose brother, Sam (Rudy Pankow), left him behind in an orphanage as a kid and became a professional treasure hunter. But despite that abandonment, the two still stayed in contact via postcards Sam would send, until one day, they stopped. At the same time that is happening, one of Sam's associates, Victor "Sully" Sullivan (Wahlberg), comes to Nate with an offer to help him find the lost treasure of Ferdinand Magellan's crew, which Sam had been helping Sully hunt down. 30-day free trial for Amazon Prime! Why pay for Prime Video when it's included with Amazon Prime? Try it free for 30 Deal Wanting to find out what happened to Sam, Nate agrees to team up with Sully. That leads them to an auction where they cross paths with the dangerous Santiago Moncada (Antonio Banderas) and his chief lieutenant Braddock (Tati Gabrielle), and they only just manage to escape. So they head to Barcelona to recruit another one of Sully's contacts, fortune hunter Chloe Frazer (Sophia Ali). This movie is divisive — but I found it fun to watch Just from that synopsis, you can already tell that "Uncharted" isn't lacking for star power on its call sheet. The movie's cast is loaded with it. It's also pulling from some beloved source material. Like with "The Last of Us," fans really love the world that Naughty Dog built in the "Uncharted" game series and were definitely excited to see it on the big screen. I'm not sure this movie delivered on that last front, certainly not to the level that "The Last of Us" season 1 would the following year. But this movie is fun to watch, copying the template set by numerous fun action-adventure movies before it — the same movies the "Uncharted" games frankly ripped off for their premise. In their review for Variety, Owen Gleiberman called the movie "Raiders of the Lost National Treasure of the Fast & Furious Caribbean." While they meant that derogatorily, I think it's a spot-on assessment of why you'd want to watch this movie. Sure, it's a pale imitation of something like "Raiders of the Lost Ark" (though I'm not sure it's that far off "National Treasure"), but not every movie can be "Raiders," something that every subsequent "Indiana Jones" movie has proven multiple times over. Sometimes, you just need a fun, dumb action movie with some stars. On that front, "Uncharted" delivers, and most fans who have seen it clearly agree. Stream "Uncharted" on Prime Video now I interviewed the cast of 'Foundation' season 3 — here's my 10 biggest takeaways for the upcoming season 'Murderbot' star David Dastmalchian talks about that season 1 twist and his hopes for season 2 I was worried about 'The Sandman' season 2 — but the first episode proved me wrong Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button. Solve the daily Crossword
Metro
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Games Inbox: Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Commodore Amiga
The Thursday letters page asks whether the PS6 will see Sony making more exclusive games, as one reader hopes for a new Uncharted game. To join in with the discussions yourself email gamecentral@ Many happy returns Just wanted to shout out the 40th anniversary of the Commodore Amiga. The Centre for Computing History in Cambridge put on an event at the weekend which was brilliant. There was a talk from David Pleasance, former Commodore UK managing director, who shed light on some of the (mis-)management goings on between Europe and the US in the 90s, and a panel featuring composer Andrew Barnabas. Sensible Software legends Jon Hare and Stoo Cambridge, Worms creator Andy Davidson, and Revolution Software co-founder Tony Warriner were also there. I have only kept one eye on the Amiga scene since having my A1200 in the 90s, but it really is incredible just what a thriving community it is. David Pleasance said it's bigger than it's ever been. This was borne out by attendance at the event, which was very busy. Overall, it's great to see these communities alive and kicking and that the era of the bedroom coders and demo parties isn't quite dead yet. Thank you Centre for Computing History. Owen Pile Uncharted future I've recently been playing the Uncharted collection of the first three games. Even though they are now regarded as old games, they really have been a pleasure to revisit. Sign up to the GameCentral newsletter for a unique take on the week in gaming, alongside the latest reviews and more. Delivered to your inbox every Saturday morning. I'm maybe forlornly hoping that Naughty Dog will allow Nathan Drake to don his underarm holster for another action-packed adventure. Here's hoping. Gaz69 GC: Naughty Dog are very unlikely to have anything to do with the series again but it's inevitable that Sony will have someone else take over. In fact, it's surprising it hasn't happened already, with recent rumours only pointing at a remake. If they're doing a second movie though that must surely increase the chances of an entirely new game. Double Kong RE: Onibee. Donkey Kong Bananza couldn't be done on previous generation Switch at all. Physics involved would be causing CPU meltdown in the original console. And, similarly, Cyberpunk 2077 just wouldn't be even a slight possibility either. It brought PlayStation 4 and Xbox One to their knees, not least because of their lack of SSD. I'm sure we can expect more out the Switch 2 as people get more familiar with its hardware, but this isn't a case of cross generation gaming with Double Kong. Kiran GC: Nintendo has said the game was originally designed for the Switch 1. Although what it became probably couldn't run on Switch 1 it would've retained some of those original limitations, like the horrible dithering effect we hate so much. Email your comments to: gamecentral@ Etrian legacy As big fans of Etrian Odyssey I wonder if you guys have seen/heard about Shujinkou? Very similar vibes yet it also attempts to teach players Japanese as well. At first, I assumed, as it had this language gimmick, it wouldn't be a good game but reviews seem to be quite favourable, any thoughts? Liam GC: We have not heard of it before, but it looks very interesting. Thank you for bringing it to our attention. We see there's a Switch version due this autumn, so we'll try and review it then. Do remind us nearer the time, in case we forget. Too little, too late I dug out my old PlayStation 3 to play a few older games and have been playing Resistance 3. I remember the first two being average but 3 feels like a HD version of Half-Life, with inventive guns and great set-pieces. I'm not that far in but I'm really enjoying going through this again. I'd love to see a Resistance 4 but Sony don't seem to make games anymore. Simon GC: Resistance 3 was by far the best of the three. Insomniac did apparently have some interest in making a fourth, but unfortunately their Marvel games are too successful now. No problem Would it be possible for companies to offer a pressed disc instead of just stopping the servers hosting said game? Obviously, it wouldn't work for online games but any single-player games about to end its digital life cycle. Ask for a fee and send out a disc but only a pressing fee or something as the consumer already paid for the game. This would save games from becoming extinct if they're of a certain age and satisfy the people that like to keep their games. Bobwallett GC: Single-player games don't tend to have any servers to turn off, unless there's a specific title you're thinking of? A hot summer I'm enjoying My Friendly Neighborhood, as it's just been added to Game Pass but has also released on PlayStation 4 and 5, having released on PC two years ago now. It's a Resident Evil style game with a novel setting. A once popular but now forgotten children's Saturday morning puppet show has suddenly started transmitting again and you're sent to shut it down. Being a Resident Evil style game, the main pitfall is not knowing where to go or find items and using up all your ammo and health finding out. So, I've adopted my usual tactic for these games of saving before a section, using up all my stuff to find a good route then reloading the save for a much smoother second run. Although the normal mode seems pretty generous with those things so far, so maybe no need to go into Resi mode. But with this, Wheel World, Grounded 2 early access, and Wuchang: Fallen Feathers also on Game Pass this week, along with Donkey Kong Bananza on Switch and the System Shock 2 Remaster, it's a good month for games in my book. Simundo Sensible decisionI think Donkey Kong Bananza would have been the better launch title on the Switch 2. It can be played as a single-player game. Mario Kart World is a racing game which is best enjoyed when racing with others. What do you think? Which would you have preferred as the launch title? Henry GC: There was only a month between them, so it hardly seems to matter. But Mario Kart is by far the biggest franchise and will inevitably sell more copies – and consoles – than any other game that's likely to appear on the Switch 2. PlayStation questions I completely agree with the Reader's Feature arguing that the PlayStation 6 should be less powerful than the current generation but, let's face it, that's never going to happen. No one's doing anything about the higher cost of making games and nobody has ever gone backwards in a generation, not even Nintendo (the Wii was still a little more powerful than the GameCube). Sony is going to make the PlayStation 6 more powerful than the current gen and they're going to market it and push it exactly the same way they always have, with absolutely no acknowledgement of how much has changed. That's my prediction anyway. Maybe I'll be proven wrong, but I don't think so when it comes to the power question. No one wants it to be less powerful. It'd be great if it was a huge step forward in graphics but how is anybody going to have the time and money to make games for that kind of console? Unless you want everything to take 10 years or to be AI slop there just isn't another option. The only thing we can hope for at this point is that Sony reverses its approach this gen and starts putting out multiple games again. I'd want to see a whole bunch of interesting, high quality single-player games at launch or otherwise I just don't think I'll bite. If the PlayStation 6 ends up being super powerful, very expensive, and with very few exclusives – most of which are live service games – I think PlayStation may be over for me. Taylor Moon Inbox also-ransI wish video games would make it more obvious when they're saving. I get that it's supposed to be more immersive but I really miss the reassurance of a manual save in a lot of games. Blink I see Ubisoft are trying to blame the failure of Star Wars Outlaws on Star Wars not being popular anymore. I guess that explains why Battlefront 2 has suddenly become so big on Steam, after everyone came off the Andor buzz from Disney+. Draven More Trending Email your comments to: gamecentral@ The small print New Inbox updates appear every weekday morning, with special Hot Topic Inboxes at the weekend. Readers' letters are used on merit and may be edited for length and content. 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Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
I went to one of Europe's biggest theme parks with more than 40 attractions and record-breaking rollercoasters
Hurtling through darkness on rollercoasters adds an electrifying twist IN FOR A RIDE I went to one of Europe's biggest theme parks with more than 40 attractions and record-breaking rollercoasters Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WITH my eyes screwed tightly shut, I brace myself for the plummet. Suddenly, I'm being hurled an agonising 76 metres down a sheer drop, approaching terrifying speeds of 83mph before being thrown through a helix loop. 4 Go head over heels on the Dragon Khan ride which has eight loops Credit: Supplied 4 The park has the tallest coaster in Europe Credit: Supplied When it's all over, I can barely recall what had just happened. This is Shambhala, one of Europe's best hypercoasters, found at PortAventura World on Spain's sizzling Costa Dorada. The theme park is celebrating its 30th birthday this year but, judging from the spine-tingling ride I'd just been on, the park is far from slowing down. In fact, it is positively thirty and thriving. Boasting some of Europe's fastest and most exciting thrill rides, top-class waterpark Caribe Aquatic, Ferrari Land, and five on-site 4H and 5H hotels, this was a birthday party invite I couldn't turn down. With GCSEs done and dusted and school out for summer, teens Poppy and Charlie were raring to let their hair down. Armed with our Unlimited Express Passes (an essential extra if you want to hit every one of the park's biggest rides, among more than 40 attractions), we literally hit the ground running. And it was the best £54(ish) we could have spent. In under an hour we had been left rattled racing each other on wooden coaster Stampida, cooled off in the Grand Canyon Rapids and been blown away by multi-dimensional dark ride Uncharted and eight-loop coaster Dragon Khan. Luckily the park is not just bold, it's also beautiful, with lush landscaping across the six themed lands of Mexico, Polynesia, China, Far West, Mediterranea and SesamoAventura, where we could recover from the adrenaline rush and soaring temperatures. Martin Lewis warns about strict passport rule that could see you board your flight - only to get sent home on arrival My favourite was the Far West, where I could live out some of the Westerns I spent my childhood watching with my dad, moseying like outlaws through town and shooting targets, before picking out costumes in the Saloon Bar for a hilarious photo memento. Even the teens threw themselves into the dressing-up box, donning petticoats as saloon girls. Their adrenaline highlights were Shambhala and Red Force. After happily watching them ride the former three times in succession, they finally persuaded me to strap my creaky, menopausal bones in. I think I was actually transported out of my body and into the mythical kingdom of Shambhala for the duration of the ride. So when it came to visiting Ferrari Land, a must-see for petrolheads and F1 fans, I decided to get my kicks on terra firma by speeding round the Maranello Grand Race track in a mini toy race car, while the girls tackled the legendary Red Force alone. 4 The Red Force roller coaster Credit: Supplied 4 Have fun in Ferrari Land Credit: Supplied As the tallest and fastest rollercoaster in Europe, it did not disappoint. Carts climb 112 metres before plummeting at a 90- degree angle, with an incredible launch system that reaches 111mph. For the first time in two days, my hyper-excited giggling girls were left absolutely speechless. All this adrenaline-fuelled fun can build up quite the appetite, and thankfully — unlike many UK theme parks — the dining options are varied and excellent. We enjoyed a leisurely lunch overlooking the Mediterranean harbour at Raco de Mar — feasting on melon and parma ham, burrata, truffle cannelloni, crispy calamari and mussels served in a delicious sauce. Electrifying twist The park has plenty of quality fast food, too, if you're keen to maximise ride time, but we were more than happy to have a break from the heat and adrenaline. Another great lunch and dinner spot can be found in the Far West, at The Iron Horse restaurant. There's a special 30th Anniversary burger on the menu that completely steals the show. The excellent grub wasn't limited to the theme park either. We'd opted for half-board at the 4H Wild West-themed Gold River Hotel and took full advantage of the vast buffet breakfast each morning. Dinner was also excellent, with fresh seafood and grill options. The dining hall can get quite busy, but we managed to find a lovely, quiet spot to eat outside each night. Aside from the food, the hotel itself is a non-stop Wild West adventure from the breathtaking atrium to the surrounding cabin accommodation brilliantly disguised as a frontier town. Anyone staying at one of the theme park hotels also gets private early access to the park and tickets to the main park and Ferrari Land are included in the price of your stay. You may not need early access, though, thanks to PortAventura's extended opening hours for the anniversary, which means the park remains accessible until 11.30pm. I'd barely finished my dinner before the girls were dragging me back to hit the rides again. The park is totally transformed after dark, with each world glowing against the night sky. Hurtling through darkness on rollercoasters adds an electrifying twist. Of course, it wouldn't be a 30th birthday bash without fireworks, either. And the nightly spectacular Fiesta Aventura is guaranteed to wow, featuring a fabulous illuminated parade, a spectacular drone display and fireworks extravaganza. It was the perfect end to one hell of a wild ride.
Tom's Guide
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
Prime Video just added this action movie starring Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg — but critics and fans disagree strongly on whether it's good
Prime Video just added one of the most divisive video game adaptations ever to its deep library of movies. I'm, of course, talking about "Uncharted," the action movie starring Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg, based on the Naughty Dog video game series of the same name. But while Naughty Dog's most famous video game adaptation — "The Last of Us" — would arrive a year later to near-universal acclaim, this 2022 film was derided by critics, earning a putrid 41% on the review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes. However, audiences strongly disagreed with the critics, rating it a "Verified Hot" 89% on the site. They also drove the film to an impressive $407.1 million at the box office. Having seen it in theaters myself, I have to say I side with the fans on this one. Here's what you need to know about 2022's "Uncharted" and why it's worth watching now that it's on Prime Video. "Uncharted" stars Holland as Nathan "Nate" Drake, a kleptomaniac bartender in New York whose brother, Sam (Rudy Pankow), left him behind in an orphanage as a kid and became a professional treasure hunter. But despite that abandonment, the two still stayed in contact via postcards Sam would send, until one day, they stopped. At the same time that is happening, one of Sam's associates, Victor "Sully" Sullivan (Wahlberg), comes to Nate with an offer to help him find the lost treasure of Ferdinand Magellan's crew, which Sam had been helping Sully hunt down. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. 30-day free trial for Amazon Prime! Why pay for Prime Video when it's included with Amazon Prime? Try it free for 30 days. Wanting to find out what happened to Sam, Nate agrees to team up with Sully. That leads them to an auction where they cross paths with the dangerous Santiago Moncada (Antonio Banderas) and his chief lieutenant Braddock (Tati Gabrielle), and they only just manage to escape. So they head to Barcelona to recruit another one of Sully's contacts, fortune hunter Chloe Frazer (Sophia Ali). Just from that synopsis, you can already tell that "Uncharted" isn't lacking for star power on its call sheet. The movie's cast is loaded with it. It's also pulling from some beloved source material. Like with "The Last of Us," fans really love the world that Naughty Dog built in the "Uncharted" game series and were definitely excited to see it on the big screen. I'm not sure this movie delivered on that last front, certainly not to the level that "The Last of Us" season 1 would the following year. But this movie is fun to watch, copying the template set by numerous fun action-adventure movies before it — the same movies the "Uncharted" games frankly ripped off for their premise. In their review for Variety, Owen Gleiberman called the movie "Raiders of the Lost National Treasure of the Fast & Furious Caribbean." While they meant that derogatorily, I think it's a spot-on assessment of why you'd want to watch this movie. Sure, it's a pale imitation of something like "Raiders of the Lost Ark" (though I'm not sure it's that far off "National Treasure"), but not every movie can be "Raiders," something that every subsequent "Indiana Jones" movie has proven multiple times over. Sometimes, you just need a fun, dumb action movie with some stars. On that front, "Uncharted" delivers, and most fans who have seen it clearly agree. Stream "Uncharted" on Prime Video now Malcolm has been with Tom's Guide since 2022, and has been covering the latest in streaming shows and movies since 2023. He's not one to shy away from a hot take, including that "John Wick" is one of the four greatest films ever made. Here's what he's been watching lately: Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button.
Miami Herald
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Subaru Launches Its Uncharted EV With a 290-Mile Range, Should Hyundai and Kia Worry?
Subaru has revealed its new Uncharted electric vehicle (EV) in person for the first time, and the compact SUV is bound to put some pressure on the electric variants of the Hyundai Kona and Kia Niro. The all-new Uncharted Sport and GT trims offer up to 338 horsepower, translating to a 0-60 mph time of less than 5 seconds, and an estimated 290-mile range. This horsepower stems from dual electric motors on the front and rear axles, and standard all-wheel drive (AWD) on two of the three variants. The Uncharted's complete trim lineup includes Premium FWD, Sport, and GT levels. Drivers receive over 300 miles of range on the front-wheel drive (FWD) trim, but lower horsepower at 221. Fast-charging each grade's 74.7-kWh, high-capacity lithium-ion battery from 0% to 80% takes about thirty minutes, and selectable drive modes include Snow, Mud, and Dirt. Off-roading is enhanced by the model's lightweight and rigid high-strength steel, structural support from its underfloor batteries, aerodynamic enhancements, and specifically tuned suspension components. While this compact model is almost seven inches shorter than Subaru's new Solterra electric SUV, it features 1.2 cubic feet of additional storage behind the second row for a total of 25 cubic feet. There's seating for up to five passengers, and design touches, such as orange accents and soft-touch materials, characterize the cabin. Subaru StarTex interior upholstery is available on the Uncharted GT and Sport, and the GT trim also receives standard heated outboard rear seats. On the technology front, drivers receive a 14-inch touchscreen, dual wireless smartphone chargers, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Dual USB-C chargers are present in the rear, and a battery preconditioning system helps achieve the 30-minute charge time from 0% to 80%, even under challenging conditions such as cold weather. The digital gauge cluster is positioned above the dashboard, which contains a sleek LED ambient lighting strip. A panoramic glass roof paired with two-tone coloring helps form the Uncharted's contemporary appearance, and trims like the GT feature ventilated front seats and 20-inch wheels. The other wheel option measures 18 inches, and AWD models contain low-profile roof rails. The Subaru Uncharted beats both the Hyundai Kona Electric and Kia Niro EV in both power and range. The 2026 Hyundai Kona Electric boasts between 133 and 215 horsepower, while the Kia Niro EV offers 201 horsepower. The Kona Electric can take drivers between 200 and 260 miles on a single charge, versus the Niro EV's 253-mile range. The Uncharted is also more off-road focused than its Hyundai and Kia counterparts, and features more cargo space behind its second row than the Niro, while falling short of the Kona Electric by just 0.5 cubic feet. The 2026 Subaru Uncharted will give the Hyundai Kona Electric and Kia Niro EV a run for their money with its sharp exterior styling, impressive range, off-road capability, and interior that doesn't cut corners on tech. During the global in-person reveal of the Uncharted in New York, I noticed several standout elements that distinguished this Subaru from its competition, including rear door handles on the C-pillar, a striking headlight signature, and an interior that felt clean and straightforward, yet not dull. The 2026 Subaru Uncharted is expected to go on sale in early 2026, with pricing to be announced closer to its release. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
