They really did Max justice with this one! Unlike the 2008 one.

So, what's next? Will there be more? I really thought Mark Wahlberg starred in this one too, but apparantely it's a look-alike? Paolo Salvadeo?! I was thinking since it seems Mark was willing to go on with unofficial sequels like this, hopefully there would be, but maybe not. Maybe it's a one time one. But a good one. I'm alright that that too.

They kept it authentic here. The action was heavy. The characters pretty much exactly like their in-game counterparts. The filming creative, with a red thread to the finish, albeit often a wobbly one. Just like it was with the games!

I just miss a bit of the narrative. The verbal poetry that came with the style, and provided welcome pauses in an otherwise ferocious mix.

This feels a little sped up in that regard. You skip from scene to scene. From action to presentation to a little bit of mutual dialog. Never that monologue that was so characteristic of the games. It's not all that Noir without it.

Compared to the earlier movie with the same name I appreciate that they didn't focus so heavily on the slow-mo with this one, and the style of filming's different. Equally gritty, but clearer; more authentic.

If you liked the games you'll probably like this too.

It's not exactly the same, but impressively close.

A homage that keeps it true whilst still making a movie out of it, not as much straight up first-person game perspective as the blockbuster one was.

 rated 4/5: fo shizzle