Sunday, September 29, 2013

Critics Consensus:Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs 2

Hi! We are Critics Consensus.  We post the regular critics opinion for video games and movies! Today it is the sequel to Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs!
When Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs and Despicable Me came out in 2010 they were clearly respectable movies that showed how Sony Pictures Animation was trying to be the next PIXAR. 1. They can't because they have a generic name but whatever. Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs was a box office smash and with any movie close to that margin of money gets a sequel! How suprising.
Thankfully Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs 2 is not the fly in the soup most critics and moviegoers expected it to be as it has a 58 on Metacritic as well on RottenTomatoes. It's not a fantastic movie by any means but it certainly is not going to leave a bad taste in your mouth. It's funny and certainly to give some laughs for the kids.
Overall only see this if you have kids.
Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs 2 is rated PG.

Critics Consensus:Don Jon

Hi! We are Critics Consensus.  We post the regular critics opinion for video games and movies! Today it is the new Joseph Gordon Levvit director debut Don Jon!
Joseph Gordon Levvit has grown to much acclaimed fame in the last few years and has not appeared in a really bad film too. From 50\50,The Dark Knight Rises,Premium Rush and Lincoln none of his recent movies have flopped critically or commercially. Now he has a new directorial debut. A comedy about a ladie's man and his pron addiction. Now while that may sound weird and off putting Don Jon surprisingly is not.
Don Jon currently holds a 65 on Metacritic and a 81% on RottenTomatoes with critics all across the board like Detroit News,Kaplan vs Kaplan, and Rolling Stone calling it funny,pleasantly entertaining, and showcases the incredible amount of talent Joseph Gordon Levvit has at his fingertips.
All in all see this movie.
Don Jon is rated R.

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Critics Consensus:Lone Survivor-Director's Cut

Hi! We are Critics Consensus.  We post the regular critics opinion for video games and movies! Today it is the remastered version of Lone Survivor!
When Lone Survivor came out it was an indie sensation for it being super creepy as a survival horror when it took place in a 2-D plane. It was creepy,intense and interesting. And that was all the reasons it became such a hit. Now it's being ported to Vita and PS3. But does it deliver the same brand of quality? Let's find out.
While Lone Survivor is repetitive as PocketGamer UK stated it is still a great game with a great atmosphere and aesthetic. It's unique as Kotaku praised and nothing comes close to the experience with this. If you are not a PC gamer but own a Playstation Vita or PS3 this is a must buy.
Overall get this game. 
Lone Survivor is rated T.

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Critics Consensus Special:Critics Consensus Versus- FIFA 14 VS. PES 2014 Round 2

Hi! We are Critics Consensus.  We post the regular critics opinion for video games and movies! Today it is the latest FIFA!
In the last round Konami's Pro Evolution Soccer 2014 somewhat lost it's footing just having enough pros to have a justifiable score. But the FIFA games are known for bigger budgets,and bigger sales. Though sometimes that is not what matters. Let's see who wins.
Pros:
  • Packed with content +1
  • Robust modes and careers +1
  • Great Physics +1
  • Intense Enriching Gameplay +1
  • Solid Multiplayer +1
Cons:
  • 3DS version is a complete ripoff containing no new improvements whatsoever -1
  • Less innovative -1
  • AI oddities and glitches -1
  • Could have better graphics -1
  • Poor Interface -1
(Cited:VideoGamerTV,IGN, IGN Italia)
FIFA overall gets a 0. While this is not bad, it certainly is not the excellent pedigree EA Sports is known for. So for now get PES but if you are a diehard FIFA fan you should certainly stick with that. However if you want a portable version the 3DS version is a total ripoff.
PES 2014 wins.
PES 2014 and FIFA 14 are both rated E.

Critics Consensus Special:Critics Consensus Versus- FIFA 14 VS. PES 2014 Round 1

Hi! We are Critics Consensus.  We post the regular critics opinion for video games and movies! Today it is the latest Pro Evolution Soccer!
Every year PES and FIFA duke it out. Both soccer games,both releasing in the same week. FIFA scores amazingly well sales but there are some people that prefer the PES route. However if you are wanting to try out these games for the first time which one do you take? Let's outweigh the pro's and cons of each game and see who has the best score.
Pros:
  • The game is developed with the Fox Engine +1
  • Challenging and rewarding +1
  • Good realism +1
Cons:
  • Lack of proper licenses -1
  • Little to none well licensed teams and stadiums -1
(Cited:Gamespot,Official Xbox Magazine UK,Eurogamer,Spazio Games)
So that means PES's total score is a 1. Let's see how FIFA compares in the next round.