Sunday, January 19, 2014

Critics Consensus:Devil's Due

Hi! We are Critics Consensus.  We post the regular critics opinion for video games and movies! Today it is the all new Devil's Due!
You may have heard of Devil's Due after the insanely viral video that triggered 20 million+ views in a couple of days of a viral animatronic demon baby in New York City. That video was actually for the movie Devil's Due and you mine as well think that with a great advertising campaign like that the movie would be pretty rock solid. Not so much.
It's only gotten one positive review (from The Playlist) who gave it an underwhelmingly low score with a 67. They stated that there were a lot of things that ruined the scares such as crappy character development. It's also got a nobody cast and The Guardian called it an Exorcist on Snapchat. Ow that hurts.
Overall do not see this movie.
Devil's Due is rated R.

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Critics Consensus:Wii Fit U

Hi! We are Critics Consensus.  We post the regular critics opinion for video games and movies! Today it is the all new Wii Fit U!
Wii Fit was necessarily a hit because of the all new Balance Board gimmick and the Wii selling like hotcakes at the time but it feels like no one really wants a new Wii Fit. It's not like Nintendo can never knock anything out of the park but Wii Party U was also a sequel and received lukewarmly so let's check it out.
A lot of people (critics and Nintendo fans alike) find it weird that Nintendo is putting resources into a Wii Fit instead of a new WiiU IP. Wii U Fit is not a bad game in any point or means and there are some enjoyable parts but overall it's more of the same as critics such as GamesRadar and MetroGameCentral have said. You also have to buy a Balance Board so it's 90 bucks. Now I know why Polygon gave it a 4.5\10.
Overall only get this if you really want to.
Wii Fit U is rated E.

Critics Consensus:Don't Starve Console Edition

Hi! We are Critics Consensus.  We post the regular critics opinion for video games and movies! Today it is the Tim Burton esque Minecraft like game Don't Starve and now it's on the PS4!
Don't Starve was a fun little quirky inventive Minecraft clone that garnered decent attention back in April. Many praised it for being a fun hard but innovative roguelike with more and more features to keep you going. When those quotes were said the game was still in Alpha. Now it's finally done and available on the PS4 but let's see if it will collapse like Takedown:Red Sabre was and is pushed out the door.
Thankfully not. While the PS4 version of Don't Starve doesn't add that many new features it does have fitting controls and it's also free. Such critics as Vandal Online and IGN have praised the tone the game sets and how the game throws things up the notch in a matter of seconds expecting you to catch up they also downsized the game saying it could be more rewarding as there really is no sense of accomplishment.
Overall pick this one up. It's not the killer app for the PS4 and you shouldn't get one just for this but it's a nice addition to an impressive library.
Don't Starve is rated E10+.

Monday, January 13, 2014

Critics Consensus:Lone Survivor

Hi! We are Critics Consensus.  We post the regular critics opinion for video games and movies! Today it is Lone Survivor a new action movie based off of an epic Navy Seal story!
Lone Survivor was one of the new more aspiring movies of 2014. It's about Marcus Lutrell's Navy Seal story in which he had to hunt down a wanted terrorist with 3 other seals. He was the Lone Survivor as the movie says. A helicopter was even sent after him with 16 people but was shot down. Now a new movie is coming out based off of his story. However it's made from the guy who directed Battleship even though it has actors such as Mark Wahlberg and Taylor Kitsch. Let's check if it butchers the story.
It doesn't thankfully but it's not a Full Metal Jacket or even a Saving Private Ryan. It's not generic and has enough to keep you going but it's a little bit shallow. The movie is gripping but some scenes are loose and confusing which might affect your viewpoint of the movie. However its still an exasperating story none the less.
Overall see this if you want to.
Lone Survivor is rated R.


One Of The Worst:The Legend Of Hercules

Hi! We are Critics Consensus.  We post the regular critics opinion for video games and movies! Today it is a new Hercules movie that no-one cares about.
The Legend Of Hercules came out of nowhere and it wasn't generally received well. It felt like a little bit of deja-vu after Ryse:Son Of Rome and no-one thought it was going to be good in anyway. Well news flash. They were right.
Just like last year started off with a stinker with Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3D this year has another. Legend Of Hercules is pale and tedious in every way possible from the script to the generic acting and even the setting. And if you don't believe me see the horrid reviews and a 4%. Yep. That's right.
Overall stay away from this one.
The Legend Of Hercules is rated R.