I’m not surprised the video game that the more I look at it, the more I think it’s better suited as a Movie/TV show than a video game is actually a decent TV show, judging by the response of critics and the public.
Television The Last of Us - TV Series HBO | NO GAME REFERENCES OR SPOILERS | Receives 24 Emmy nominations
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Good to know it's getting rave reviews. Going to watch it. Never played the games though.
Yep, this looks great.
Seems the budget has went to all the right places instead of filtering away into BS. This actually looks high budget.
Some of the camera angles are great, feels like the game, especially the driving scene.
Very promising.
What was the song on the radio at the end? What decade was it from?
Edit: not sure if the stream went weird, but the sound when the old woman turned was kinda off. Was my only noticeable complaint.
Seems the budget has went to all the right places instead of filtering away into BS. This actually looks high budget.
Some of the camera angles are great, feels like the game, especially the driving scene.
Very promising.
What was the song on the radio at the end? What decade was it from?
Edit: not sure if the stream went weird, but the sound when the old woman turned was kinda off. Was my only noticeable complaint.
Yep, this looks great.
Seems the budget has went to all the right places instead of filtering away into BS. This actually looks high budget.
Some of the camera angles are great, feels like the game, especially the driving scene.
Very promising.
What was the song on the radio at the end? What decade was it from?
Edit: not sure if the stream went weird, but the sound when the old woman turned was kinda off. Was my only noticeable complaint.
Depeche Mode - Never let me down, 80s
Sound was OK in that scene for me
Is this true? If it is, there must be a way to watch them.
I VPNd in and couldn't see three episodes, but there were two additional things to watch that I'm not seeing on HBO Max in Spain (I tihnk they are on YouTube). My lad had a look to download, ahem, and there was only the one episode. Also, on Tom's Guide 'how to watch', it doesn't mention that there are three.
Random question for those that watched
What was supposed to flip their car? If you pause it, the projectile just before the blackout is tiny.
I need one too
Yeah, I took that as just the tyre getting blown or a big hit which meant he lost control at speed.
That was excellent.
Is it as one-dimensional/boring as the g***?
You shut your bitch mouth
I really liked it. Was surprised to see bighead in the opening scene, he's a good actor but all I see when I see him now is a Big Gulp and a blank stare.
Yeah same
No. Otherwise they'd be online instantly.... so 10 hours ago, and they are not.
8 or so outta 10 for me. Plesantly surprised. Thought Bella was a bit weak at first but it was mostly the voice, by the end I was happy with it, but Torv and Pascal excellent. First 40 minutes was a proper kick in the feels, loved it.
Super optimistic going forward.
Super optimistic going forward.
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I guess I was wrong about that, was the missus who told me that, so it's all her fault
I don't think episode 2 and 3 have been released on any platform?
Video game spin offs normally make terrible TV and movies. Is this an exception?
Based on 1 episode yes. 99% from critics, 96% from audience on rotten tomatoes. No review bombing and only the occasional angry nerd.
At the moment as someone who hasn't played the games. It seems like a generic zombie/apocalypse show to me. It's well made but there is nothing there yet to make it stand out.
I thought his daughter was brilliant. she played her part well. I actually thought she carried the first half of the episode.
Reviews from those who hadn't played the game either suggest that show's high points are after the premier so this will be a case of a slow build. As others said the core of the show will be about the relationship between Joel and Ellie.
As I said it seems well made. I'm going to continue and hope that they do build on the piolet.
TLOU is probably one of my top 3 video games of all time so a bit hesitant of watching this. Reckon I’ll let a few eps come out and then binge.
No way am I watching 1 episode at a time like a caveman
No way am I watching 1 episode at a time like a caveman
Its not just the usual though. This was an incredible journey because these performances where so good. The last of us is the only game I ever finished and straight away started again. Over the 7 years between the OG and part 2, I replayed the game at least 20odd times. The story doesn't just depend on them, it is them. So when I say you are in for a treat, I don't mean a mars bar. I mean youre getting a full course gourmet meal. Savour this, as you will only get to experience it for the first time once.
Yeah, so, that was pretty great.
Found the opening chat show scene a bit odd but otherwise, just brilliant. The chase scene was superbly done.
Found the opening chat show scene a bit odd but otherwise, just brilliant. The chase scene was superbly done.
Were you dropped on your entire head?
Promising start. They’ve captured the tone/atmosphere from the game quite well.
Not a gamer, so came into this with little to no idea of the premise and I thought that was excellent.
Loved the opening act and how good the daughter was but could sense what was going to happen.
Really enjoyed the whole episode.
Loved the opening act and how good the daughter was but could sense what was going to happen.
Really enjoyed the whole episode.
Was going to let it air then binge it, think I'll watch them all then binge it as the first episode for me captured near enough everything perfectly
Also echo this
Think I will do the same. The good news is for those of us who have played the game we already know the guts of the story so if we see spoilers its harder to ruin it for us.
I’m honestly mostly looking forward to the meltdowns seasons 2/3 will cause
With that being said, I thought the first episode was pretty good overall.
With that being said, I thought the first episode was pretty good overall.
Especially by those who dont actually watch season 2/3 !!!I’m honestly mostly looking forward to the meltdowns seasons 2/3 will cause
It was an excellent start. Faultless. 10/10.
Damn, was not expecting that, but then I'd read nothing about it and didn't know it was HBO, got bless them.
Not played the games so gunna stay well clear of here.
Not played the games so gunna stay well clear of here.
Game spoilers or references aren’t allowed in here.