Where do I start?
I think this may have been one of the earliest and widely available game development documentaries at the time(2004). Going through multiple departments and processes not to mention the crunch often before massive trade shows. Showing us all the grit and hard work it takes. For a short documentary on what it takes to make a game I think this film has it.
It's also a great look into Bungie as a studio and as a…
It was fine. The humor seemed a little lower than low brow and joke delivery was all over the place. However, the visual effects and general art direction were refreshing. I wouldn't groan if a sequel was made.
Films featuring deafness and by exstention disabilities is terribly uncommon, especially as earnestly has Sound of Metal does. I think the concept is faithful and respectful throughout the film. It certainly felt like the concept was well stretched and avoided gimmick. Even the characters easily play off the theme instead of pulling too much from it and feeding off it. A lot of that kudos can be put towards the writing as well. I think my only gripe is a…
It's a good movie. I think it features one of Tom Hanks best performances and has some incredible production, especially for it's time. It's absent of any unnecessary spectacule and instead tells a quieter more subdued story, all to the films benefits. There are some later elements and themes I found to be a little cheesy but it overall has a good ending. The only other think I felt it needed was done small exposition on the main characters survival skills.
