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Cyberpunk 2077
(2020)

A savage reception that needs a fairer perspective - credit where it's due
Its a crying shame that the release of this game was faced with so many bugs, problems, issues and mess ups that detract from the sheer brilliance of this game. I've been blown away by Cyberpunk 2077. I was fortunate not to experience many of the issues that other users have had, only minor, comical on occasion, mishaps, but despite this I was enthralled by its virtues throughout. I didn't get too bogged damn in the usually monogamy of the filler content standard in games such as this, delving instead into the storyline and was hooked immediately. Got to say, this was written like nothing I've seen on TV, games or many of the movies that get so much hype today - exceeding them all, truly masterful. Acting by the cast is spot on. I'm not exaggerating at all, the story, characters and script of the main story line (and associated side quests) are phenomenal. What a reward to see the less bleak storyline finales play out because the bad, twisted and quite frankly horrifying epilogues chilled me to the bone. I'm gutted that the developers (and co) were pushed for completion so recklessly, resulting in commitments that didn't allow for the end user experience promised. Gutted mainly because the subsequent reception generally ignore or detract from the amazing wonders Cyberpunk has achieved. I was fortunate; my experience was epic. The gameplay, sound, the pace superb, the depth of character development, the investment of the numerous people that cohabitate the rich world of night city really left me moved and satisfied with the experience. The things they did get right are incredible. I spent hours marvelling at the intricacy and sheer ambition of the cityscape, the raunchy ads that give a disturbing possibility of the status quo to come, the dystopian savagery of one very possible future the next generation may experience. I'm blown away by this title. What an experience. I truly hope all the hardship the development team has faced eases and is replaced with the respect and credit they deserve.

Oz the Great and Powerful
(2013)

Nicely done
Surprising, thankfully.

After watching countless films over the past year or so, I've come to the conclusion that most firm can be surprisingly good if not predictable. However, during the first five minutes I was bugged with the predictable assumption that this was going to be another pathetic niche attempt at film. After seeing The Wolverine, Despicable Me 2, and several others, my hopefuls for this year, Hollywood was over for me. And then this film proved no different, at least at first.

I was mortified that Disney, the very essence of innocence's could cast a chauvinistic, narcissistic, womanizing conster as the main character in this film.Disney, what were you thinking? I was horrified that this portrayal was what they were dishing out to the next generation. And then, about 15 minutes in, the monkey said a line that summed up the whole movie. Congratulations, Disney, that was a line that had me in stitches. Nice surprise, all forgiven. From then on in a superb film, a true sign that a d*ckhead can overcome his nature (I presume that was the message). Very well done. I'd recommend this film to anyone. Well cast, animated, acted and executed. I've yet to come across a Disney film that doesn't create a lasting and fulfilling glimpse of an illusion as this oen, bravo on that count. Great entertainment.

Enjoy it for what it is :)

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