Nah, I wouldn't even bother asking him anything, honestly—I’m just not really his biggest fan. Though, I guess I could flip the script and see if he has any burning questions for me instead? 🤣
All jokes aside, nothing is jumping out at me right this second, but I’m sure I could dig up some juicy, interesting question to throw his way if I really tried... I mean, you gotta learn something new from a guy who’s actually a professional film director, right?
Get ready, because a The Last of Us movie is actually happening!
According to the screenwriter, the movie is going to stick pretty close to the game's actual story.
The Last of Us didn't just blow the minds of gamers, it totally wowed Hollywood too, and they’re already deep into production alongside the heavy hitters from Naughty Dog.
Neil Druckmann is officially on board to handle the script, and he's working with Ghost House Pictures, which is owned by the legendary director Sam Raimi. “Once I saw how incredible this story was, it became obvious that the audience for this project goes way beyond just the gaming community, and that Neil Druckmann absolutely has to be the one writing the screenplay,” says Clint Culpepper, the president over at Screen Gems. “I'm just happy that Sony convinced Naughty Dog to sit down and talk with me.
Sam and his crew at Ghost House make for the perfect team to help bring Neil's vision to life.” The folks at Naughty Dog seem just as stoked about it, saying everything is lining up perfectly. “Our game came out last June, and while we've talked to plenty of studios about a film, these are hands-down the best partners to pull off this creative vision and meet such high standards,” the dev team shared.
The man behind the story, Neil Druckmann, confirmed that the game's narrative will be translated to the big screen, even if there are some tweaks along the way.
“This is an adaptation of the story from The Last of Us,” he told IGN. “As for how we’ll actually fit all of that into a movie and how it meshes with the setting... we aren't quite sure yet. We've barely even scratched the surface.” Druckmann also mentioned that they are currently working on multiplayer DLC for the game, though he's still in the dark about any potential sequels. “Honestly, we really don't know yet. We're trying to figure out the best way to move forward. We'll just have to see where things go.”
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The first poster of the movie adaptation of The Last of Us. (Sony)
I just finally caught this yesterday, and honestly? It’s a solid action flick and a really strong sequel. 👍
The plot is straightforward and actually works. That high-speed chase featuring a Mercedes-Benz E-Class was just... 🙏 Man, I absolutely live for car chases involving Mercedes, and this might be one of the best ones I've seen in a while. I'm especially stoked they went with an older model. I used to own an E-Class back in the day, and even a 190, so seeing them tearing up the asphalt in these action movies just hits different.
goldenscout14 said:I’d say the second installment falls a few notches short of the first, which really felt more like a gritty, dark action flick. Look, I get it—it’s a movie, and it doesn't need to be a documentary—but there were moments where the lack of realism was so blatant it actually made my head spin. You hit all the usual marks, sure; you've got the bomb blasts tearing through New York City, but then you have these car chases where this girl somehow drives better than a seasoned stunt driver, despite having barely passed her driving test—if she even passed it at all, honestly, I can't quite remember.
Actually, she totally bombed her first driving test because she didn't even care about passing—she mentioned that to her dad during a chat in the car.
But hey, by the end of the movie, she proves she actually knows what she's doing when she passes with flying colors and gets that license. Sure, she drives a little *too* well for a beginner, but let's be real—this isn't some heavy, serious drama, it's an action movie! A little over-the-top driving is kind of the whole point, right?
I mean, obviously I'm gonna check it out once it hits the screen, especially since it's based on that King book. I actually really dig how they're using mobile phones to trigger all that chaos—it's such a clever way to modernize the whole concept, don't you think?
Man, what an incredible movie. It’s got this vibe where it feels so simple and slow-paced, yet somehow stays incredibly intense and packed with substance at the same time? I actually watched it about five or six days ago, and honestly, I’m already thinking about giving it another spin soon because it just stuck with me so much. The cinematography is just next level, you know? Even though we’re mostly focused on just one character while everyone else is basically just a voice in the background, my head was spinning with all these vivid mental images of what else was happening. Like, that scene where the guy from the construction site starts running? In my mind, I was picturing him sprinting down some dark, gritty alleyway or a shadowy street—man, that imagery is just powerful.
Hardy absolutely crushed it, no joke, he totally killed that performance.
The whole concept is just brilliant; I mean, we basically get to experience one single night—well, a specific chunk of one night—in this guy's life, and it was just fantastic.
Noah Roberts46 said:This might actually be Crowe's best performance—he really carried this entire movie on his back. Personally, I find these types of films pretty tedious most of the time, but I have to admit, this one was actually quite good. 👍
I don't know, man, I think he was absolutely killer in both movies!
I’m actually right in the middle of bingeing this series—just started the second season—and man, I am absolutely loving it! The vibes are just spot on, and honestly, I can't wait for that movie coming out this summer.
Peter Thompson4 said:🙏 🙏 I seriously can't wait for this, man! Does anyone actually know if there's a release date yet?
wiredraven82 said:Look, I don't care about the first part. The concept itself is original, and the fact that they turned that original idea into garbage in the first film doesn't bother me—I couldn't care less about a single bad entry. That idea finally found its true expression in this second movie, so... technically, it's original. 😁
Man, wiredraven82, you're being totally unrealistic here. It really doesn't matter which movie hits harder or who executed the concept better—the person who brought the idea to the table first is the one who's being original, right?
I get where you're coming from emotionally, I really do, but you just can't ignore the fact that the first film exists and introduced that whole new concept to us in the first place. If a third movie comes out down the road and you end up liking it way more than the second one, would you suddenly claim the third one is the "original" idea? Come on, 😁
wiredraven82 said:Look, it didn't bug me nearly as much because the movie is trying to make a point—specifically, that we might not truly understand the darker nature of humanity, or how a legal framework like this might actually appeal to the masses and the government alike.🙂
It’s brutal. You have the lead—Frank Grillo—who isn't strictly a hero or a villain; he’s a decent guy who’s been pushed so close to the edge by life that he’s flirting with the dark side🙂—but he still tilts toward doing the right thing, stepping up to protect the innocent amidst all that literal Anarchy...
The concept itself feels fresh. I thought the first one was garbage, but this one was a super film...
But hey, what do I know? I respect everyone's individual take.🙂
The only reason I landed on a 7.5/10 instead of an 8/10 is that I really feel like Grillo should have just finished off that piece of trash at the end.
Nah, it really isn't. I mean, sure, maybe for the first one, but you can't claim the exact same idea is "original" twice, haha—you actually made me laugh there! 😁
I mean, even the first one had potential; they just totally dropped the ball on fleshing out the story and the characters. It’s such a shame, really, because they had this killer premise but then completely botched the execution. It’s like being handed a shiny new Mercedes-Benz, but instead of finishing it properly, you just slap some cheap finger paints from a kindergarten kit on the body and try to bolt on some wheels without actually tightening the bolts... so what happens? The wheels just fly off after driving a few feet, right?
But hey, fair enough. Much respect for your opinion though! 😉
@wiredraven82, did it bug you that those masked creeps were basically just wasted potential?
Honestly, it kind of ruined the whole vibe for me because I was expecting these guys to be absolute motherfuckers who actually strike fear into people's hearts, but instead, they were just... there. It felt like watching Alien and waiting for the Xenomorph to show up and absolutely wreck everyone, only to have some tiny little facehuggers scurry around instead. You know what I mean?
Solid movie, honestly. Tom Hardy was absolutely killing it, and man, that character he played was just so incredibly well-written and layered. I’d give it a solid 7/10.
I absolutely live and breathe movies and TV series, man, but honestly? If I’m forced to make a choice, I’m going with a movie every single time without even blinking. Is there anything else that hits quite like a solid feature film? Not really!
Honestly, let's just be real about this for a second—TV series just don't hold a candle to movies, right? I mean, is there even a debate to be had here? It's pretty much a settled matter in my book!
Honestly, I just can't wrap my head around how people try to put TV shows on the same level as true cinematic masterpieces. Like, don't get me wrong, I love a good binge session, but even a legendary TV series like The Sopranos doesn't even come close to touching the greatness of The Godfather parts one and two. How can you even attempt to compare them? It’s just not in the same league, right?
Honestly, there’s just no contest when you look at the sheer weight and impact of those legendary movies—no TV series, no matter how much hype it gets, can even come close to touching them. I mean, think about it: how do you even begin to compare a modern binge-watch to masterpieces like One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, Ben-Hur, 12 Angry Men, or The Good, the Bad and the Ugly? It’s almost laughable, isn't it? Trying to put any TV series on the same level as those absolute titans just feels ridiculous.
The whole point of a TV series is that it's designed to drag things out, right? It’s built to stretch the narrative thin over a bunch of episodes, which is exactly why I think the cinematic approach fails right out of the gate. I mean, how can a movie possibly compete when it's trying to cram an entire saga into two, three, or maybe even four hours, while a series just takes its sweet time unfolding the story?
I mean, don't get me wrong, I absolutely live for shows like The Sopranos, Dexter, Breaking Bad, and The Wire—they are seriously top-tier, masterpiece-level TV series, right? But if I’m being totally honest with myself here, does anyone else feel like there's just no real reason to drag out the dialogue for dozens upon dozens of hours? Like, why all the endless talking and constant filler? Most of those intense storylines could honestly be tightened up and packed into a killer movie that runs maybe two or three hours and still hits just as hard, don't you think? I mean, look, there are plenty of mini-series out there—take something like the Dollars Trilogy, for instance—where the whole thing wraps up in maybe six or seven hours. Honestly, isn't that enough? You can tell a complete, gripping story in that kind of timeframe without all the extra fluff. Why on earth do we need to drag things out for fifty hours over five different seasons like they did with Breaking Bad? It feels like way too much, don't you think?
Wait, why is the thread title set to 2013 when this movie actually came out in 2011?
Just another solid horror gem from the 2010s. It's a slasher that actually makes sense from start to finish—super consistent vibes all around. The story is well-conceived and the execution is spot on; I really loved how the hunter becomes the hunted, which was such a smooth and unexpected twist. The characters are interesting and the acting is totally satisfying, especially the lead actress who absolutely crushed it and carried her character through the whole thing. There’s even a little bit of humor sprinkled in, and I found myself chuckling a few times, but it’s handled so perfectly that it doesn't ruin the balance or turn a pure horror flick into some cheesy horror-comedy.
The soundtrack is killer, too, from the song choice at the beginning that keeps popping up in that house to everything else later on. The music fits every single scene perfectly. And man, the camerawork is great—those angles during specific scenes, like when the "rabbit" first enters the house or that part where the cat gets swung, really nail the tension and make the danger feel so real. Generally, the cinematography is strong, but it really shines during those heavy moments. The kills are executed well, you know? And the ending is just awesome, especially that final scene.
At its core, this slasher isn't breaking any new ground, but having a good, above-average movie like this is still worth it, and it's definitely one I'd rewatch in a few years.
My rating: 6/10
Tyler Clark86 said:It reminds me a bit of No One Lives, specifically because of the traps, that feeling of being watched, and the constant suspense. If you've seen it, you'll know exactly what I mean. It's about average, I guess.
I agree it has some similarities, but they're pretty mild. Honestly, I thought that movie was weaker than this one.
Since the third installment is officially wrapping things up and making this a full-blown Museum trilogy, I honestly think it makes way more sense to just have one massive thread where we can geek out over all three movies at once, right? That way, we can also run a poll to vote on which one ends up being our absolute favorite from the whole series.
Personally, I thought the first two were such a blast, and I’m really crossing my fingers that the third one hits just as hard. I actually have a screening coming up in a few days, and I’m totally planning on catching it on the big screen at the local AMC to get the full experience.
So, we've got Lara, this total dreamer who—despite having the worst luck imaginable—is convinced he’s destined for greatness, right? Well, turns out his luck is pretty much non-existent even when he lands a job as a night guard at the museum.
But then things get absolutely wild during his shift! We're talking Roman gladiators and cowboys coming to life and picking up their historical beefs right there in the halls, plus you've got Rex the T-Rex, who basically serves as a terrifying reminder of why he's considered one of the most bloodthirsty beasts to ever walk the earth. In all this madness, the only guy Lara can actually turn to is Roosevelt (Robin Williams), who steps up to help him save the whole museum from falling apart.
R. P. was fine, but honestly, based on how people were talking about it, I expected way more,
Just your typical Fincher thriller, and man, I love those kinds of movies! I mean, I pretty much called it early on that she was the psycho, and honestly, that moment when they got robbed—right before she killed him—that felt like the absolute peak of the film. I really didn't see that twist coming where she circles back to him again; I mean, goodness, she's a total psycho 🤣 , but hey, you just sweep everything under the rug and keep moving, right? They both have money now, and let's be real, they both did some pretty stupid stuff (though one definitely went further than the other), so life goes on. ☕
8/10
It’s just okay and then boom! 8/10 🤔 But wait, an 8 should be "very good," a 9 should be "excellent," and a 10 is a "masterpiece," so "okay" doesn't quite fit, does it?
Man, what more could you even ask for? It couldn't have been done better; R. P. was absolutely stellar in her role. The character was written so well and acted so perfectly that I truly don't see how the ending could have played out any differently. But maybe you were hoping her character would have been even deeper or more developed? ...or was there something about her acting that didn't sit right with you?
Ugh, I am totally obsessed with thrillers like this! I totally agree, it's such a great look at how society functions these days. People are basically like sheep; you just point them in a certain direction and they'll follow blindly. It's wild how much TV can actually shape what people think and believe.
To me, it seems like both of them are actually kind of digging the new situation and will probably just adapt and stay together.
Richard Wilson4 said:I mean, how much time does it actually take for an idea—whether we're talking about a superhero like Spider-Man or Superman, or even a franchise like Conan the Barbarian, RoboCop, or The Terminator—to go from square one back to being ready again?
Like, enough time to just recycle the first movie entirely, maybe just with better CGI and some younger actors?
If you ask me, four years tops.
Give it like 15 to 20 years.
Four? 😲 So you're seriously saying we should be doing remakes or reboots just four years after the original? 😲 That's way too soon, man.
Honestly, this thing barely scrapes by as an average movie, and even then, I’m mostly just giving it credit because Anne Hathaway is in it. Don't get me wrong, I'm actually worried it's even lower than average, but let's say it's right on the edge. The biggest letdown? It tries so hard to be this intense thriller, but it ends up feeling totally goofy and way too predictable for my taste. On the bright side, you really have to hand it to them for the atmosphere and the lead actors' performances—they actually made it work.
