"Uncharted: Not on the cards": What is interesting to know before watching?

Already now, we can safely say that 2022 will be very fruitful for moviegoers of all stripes. The premiere of the film "Uncharted: Not on the cards" will be one of the first gifts to the viewer in the new calendar cycle. There is already a lot of expectation from the film, because the stellar cast and dynamic plot are sure to attract the audience.

It's time to talk about what we can expect from this tape. Will it live up to expectations or will it be a resounding failure? Now the adventure genre has been pushed a little on the shelf, but fashion, as you know, is cyclical and what seems inappropriate today will definitely receive recognition tomorrow.

Gaming boom

One cannot ignore the fact that Uncharted is based on the famous action-adventure video game series. The plot will largely repeat the events that are already known to gamers, but the matter will not do without lyrical digressions. It's a good idea to make movies based on games these days, but this approach requires special skill from the film crew.

Few pieces of electronic products released for the amusement of gamers can boast a sane plot, so the adaptation of the story is invariably difficult. Luckily, Uncharted is a welcome exception to the rule, the game has a really strong storytelling, and the director had a lot to build on.

Gaming community outrage

While the audience is waiting with bated breath for the premiere of the film, a wave of protest rises among gamers. The main reason for dissatisfaction is the choice of an actor for the role of Drake. According to the game, the main character, Nathan, must be an adult and physically strong man. Of course, the type of Tom Holland completely contradicts this image. The actor has such an appearance that it is very problematic to age him.

On the other hand, the director of the picture assured that he took into the requirements of the fans of the game and the film will be great entertainment for them. However, the average viewer, according to Ruben Fleischer, should also not worry - the adaptation is not so tied to the original source that the public has difficulty perceiving events.

Holland's gambling addiction

When Tom Holland got acquainted with the game "Uncharted", he was so carried away by its age that he spent all his free time at the console. Everything would be fine, but the actor was just on the set of the film "Spider-Man: Homecoming" and he needed to stay in character in order to do his job well.

According to the technicians, it took a lot of effort to smoke Holland out of his trailer. The young man was absorbed in the game process and simply could not tear himself away from it. It was probably then that Tom became convinced that shooting at Uncharted was the right decision.

Star cast

What attracts us to blockbusters? Far from the last factor is the participation of stars of the first magnitude in such films. Before viewing, the viewer is in anticipation, preparing to see long-familiar faces, and knows that they will definitely turn out to be pleasant. Good acting is already half the success of the film, so we always pay attention to who starred in the next film.

"Uncharted" will not disappoint us, because there is just an amazing cast. The idol of youth, Tom Holland, known to many as Spider-Man, will certainly draw attention to himself. More experienced viewers will appreciate the participation of representatives in the project "old guard": Mark Wahlberg and Antonio Banderas. However, keep your eyes open - perhaps future movie stars will also star in Uncharted, who will delight us with their images for a long time to come.

production hell

Few of us know that the creation of the Uncharted tape was not at all easy for Sony. The development of the picture began back in 2008, when Tom Holland was barely 11 years old. Of course, the actor could not physically play Nathan Drake then, but there were already enough applicants for the role.

However, directors appointed in turn quickly lost interest in a complex and large-scale project. With the advent of new specialists, the script was constantly rewritten, and the situation became so confused that no one wanted to shoot Uncharted. The premiere date was invariably pushed back, and only Ruben Fleischer and his team of screenwriters were able to finish filming. During the production hell that the film found itself in, the studio managed to change 7 directors.

Casting difficulties

Now that we know the travails of the film's birth, it's time to talk about casting. Various candidates for major and minor roles were considered. For example, Mark Wahlberg was originally supposed to play Nathan Drake in the film. However, after many years of waiting, the actor got the role of an associate of the protagonist, Sullivan.

Also in "Uncharted" could be such stars of the first magnitudelike Robert De Niro, Chris Pratt, Jensen Ackles, Matthew McConaughey and even Chris Hemsworth. Nathan Fillion went one step further and expressed his desire to land the lead role on social media in hopes of fan , but was not heard. However, even without these mastodons of the acting department, the tape promises to be quite spectacular and rich in vivid images.

Shooting in the midst of a pandemic

Of course, it is difficult to underestimate the impact of the virus on all areas of human life. Literally everything has stopped and the film industry is no exception. Many credit Tom Cruise with the credit that he rocked the production of films with the next part of the Mission Impossible franchise, however, Holland is ready to argue with him.

In one of the numerous interviews, the performer of the role of Spider-Man noted that The filming of Uncharted, unlike The Mission, didn't even have to be stopped., since they started 4 months earlier than the Tom Cruise project. Probably, it is the team of Ruben Fleischer who owns the title of the most desperate workers of the Dream Factory.

When do events take place?

It was immediately decided that the events of the picture "Ancharted" will be a kind of prehistory to the plot of the original game. This step freed the screenwriters' hands, because now they do not have to follow the established canons - they can turn around to the fullest. Moreover, the age of the protagonist does not allow him to correlate with the console Nathan Drake.

This step also shows the groundwork for a full-fledged franchise, and it is this format that is now the goal of every self-respecting Western project. If the tape collects a good box office, we will instantly hear about the development of a sequel. Moreover, Tom Holland has already betrayed Sony's plans with one awkward phrase that the adventures of Drake and Sullivan are just beginning.

Is the action worth the wait?

There is only one adequate answer to this question - yes. We have already mentioned that the genre of the game based on which the film was made is “adventure action”. This obliges the creators of the picture to a lot, because they need not only to attract the usual audience, but also to satisfy gamers. That is why we can safely say that events will develop as dynamically as possible.

What is only worth an interview with Tom Holland, who noted that the scene with the plane was the most difficult for him in his entire career. According to the actor, the stress level was extremely high, and there is no doubt about the authenticity of his emotions. Such information should set up a positive mood for action fans.

hard training

In the end, we left a fun fact that is designed to slightly defuse the situation before watching the movie. Holland is no stranger to playing with top stars on the same set. It is unlikely that Tom was particularly impressed by the appointment of Mark Wahlberg as the partner of the protagonist. But Tom was really puzzled by the physical form of a more experienced actor..

Holland is far from being an athlete, so he was reasonably afraid that he would look pathetic against the background of an older comrade. To remedy the situation, Tom immediately began to increase his diet and began to visit the gym regularly. Did Holland manage to gain muscle mass? Watch in the cinema, the premiere of "Uncharted" will take place very soon.

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