Good For The Gamer: More Of A Game Supplement Than A Stand Alone Film
In the latest bit of synergistic marketing, "Dead Space: Aftermath" arrives on DVD shelves on the same day that the eagerly anticipated "Dead Space 2" arrives for gaming consoles. Sound familiar? It's the same strategy that brought the original "Dead Space" game forth in conjunction with its companion piece DVD "Dead Space: Downfall." Well, who's to look success in the face and not try to replicate it? I'm a bit torn in what to say about "Dead Space: Aftermath." A perfectly acceptable adventure, by all rights, if not particularly distinguished--this will obviously appeal (or not appeal) to different people for different reasons. If you are a "Dead Space" enthusiast, then--I might rank this production at four stars for a built-in audience. If, however, you're completely unconnected with the gaming experience--I'd probably put this at closer to two stars. I also think that if you were to watch this for free, you might think it a perfectly harmless entertainment--as a game extra,...
Fans of the game will be dissapointed
I was thoroughly upset with how this movie came out, especially when compared to the first movie. Without giving away and plot points the movie seems to focus on character interaction more so then horror or action. I found my self constantly being distracted by items that seemed to change within the movie.
I found it very distracting that each survivor gets their own art style. I give the movie props for breaking out of the ordinary but it just goes to the extreme. The Ex marine's daughter was white in some scenes then in others she appears as African American. The same can be said with the female Doctor who appears to change race as well. Don't get me started at the Male Doctor's final appearance which was just outrageous. I appreciate the risk, but this should have been shelved.
The next point I have it the lack of horror/action. The games started out as being atmosphere heavy with a side of action. When the second one was created it seemed to be about 50/50...
Whoa
This was an intense one, great video to watch to fill in some of the gaps from the video game and giving you more understanding of the first and second game
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