Assassin's Creed

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masamunerikuDec 22, 2016

Assassin's Creed doesn't offer a solid, well written plot. Fortunately the core of the movie is not about the plot and doesn't overexert in trying to explain itself. It focuses and makes the most out of what the AC franchise is known for:Assassin's Creed doesn't offer a solid, well written plot. Fortunately the core of the movie is not about the plot and doesn't overexert in trying to explain itself. It focuses and makes the most out of what the AC franchise is known for: amazing acrobatic moves and combat, exotic setting and the mystery surrounding the assassins. In addition, with the movie played by excellent actors (Fassbender and Cotillard) who take their role seriously, Assassin's Creed the movie holds its ground against any other box office movies.… Expand

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thelastdovahducDec 22, 2016

It isn't the best movie out there, but it's actually pretty decent and is the best video game movie out there, but at the same time, there isn't really much competition.

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DavidV293Dec 22, 2016

Like every movie based on a video game. They don't stick with the story, I mean sure they did that but if you expect more, you will surely be disappointed. Michael Fassbender does a good job in everything but please get better supportingLike every movie based on a video game. They don't stick with the story, I mean sure they did that but if you expect more, you will surely be disappointed. Michael Fassbender does a good job in everything but please get better supporting actors because it was just lazy and sometimes awkward. Action sequences were pretty okay but the rest is just garbage.… Expand

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MaxsonDec 22, 2016

Is it really that hard to make a video game movie?? If you're a big fan of the series, you will be disappointed with this film. This movie was a big disappointment. I seriously thought this movie was going to break the video game movie curse,Is it really that hard to make a video game movie?? If you're a big fan of the series, you will be disappointed with this film. This movie was a big disappointment. I seriously thought this movie was going to break the video game movie curse, but it didn't. They hired a brilliant actor,Michael Fassbender,and decided to put him in a sloppy and boring story.… Expand

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cristaneDec 22, 2016

Seeing this through the eyes of a gamer who has played almost all of the AC games, I have to say, this checks so many of the boxes I wanted it to check. It's a love letter to the source material, and a treat for the fans, but, I can onlySeeing this through the eyes of a gamer who has played almost all of the AC games, I have to say, this checks so many of the boxes I wanted it to check. It's a love letter to the source material, and a treat for the fans, but, I can only assume, a confusing mess for others.
Me? I found it difficult to wipe the big fat smile off my face while Callum / Aguilar is racing through buildings, on rooftops, killing guards left and right before doing a Leap of Faith. All of the action is so well done and shot, full of practical effects and stunts, and a spectacular, fast paced style, reminiscent of the games themselves.
Now, I am not an idiot. This is a flawed movie, especially when it comes to its convoluted, disappointing story. There's no real stakes, there's no real enemy, just a very silly chase for an "apple", and characters - whether Templars or Assassins - you never end up caring about. And it's a shame - the games provide a great framework in which thousands of different stories can be told. I wish they crafted a better one.
But, in the end, what got me was everything else. The breathtaking action. The incredible cinematography. All the winks to fans. The weirdness of it all, an expensive weirdness the likes Hollywood has never seen before. (Seriously, name me another movie with a budget as high as this one that is so unconcerned with being mainstream).
Also, props to Justin Kurzel and his DP, Adam Arkapaw. After crafting the most beautiful "Macbeth" ever put on film, here they go again, proving they are among the most interesting visual filmmakers of these recent years.… Expand

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allthingsnerdyDec 22, 2016

So, just got done watching "Assassin's Creed" and I went into this film hoping for the best as this was a video game to silver screen film. First I'll start off by saying, when you have a winning formula, why change it? Sure we have playedSo, just got done watching "Assassin's Creed" and I went into this film hoping for the best as this was a video game to silver screen film. First I'll start off by saying, when you have a winning formula, why change it? Sure we have played the games, we know the stories, but that doesn't mean we wouldn't have loved to see a live action adaptation of the first game. Michael Fassbender, did a great job playing his character, sure it's a little strange to see him speaking Spanish but hey whatever, the guy has depth. The film is set during the Spanish Inquisition and Fassbender plays Aguilar de Nerha a man who has lost his entire family and has pledged his life to the brotherhood of Assassin's to protect free will against the Templars. The graphics were superb and the locations were beautifully designed with high amounts of detail. Choreography was horrific in most scenes and the acting skills of the no name, could care less about them, extra would be assassins was also laughable. They try to be intense and just come off as trying to hard. Jeremy Irons plays the opposite part of our hero as Abstergo C.E.O., Dr. Rikken who is hell bent on pushing the limits of our hero to find "the Apple of Eden" a relic from the Garden of Eden that contains the seed of the first act of disobedience against God in the Animus a machine designed by Dr. Rikken's daughter Sofia, played by the beautiful Marion Cotillard, who in this film seemed rather stiff in her role, a role and character that we don't get much information on, other than the fact that she has designed the animus and that she is trying to help rid the world of violence. If you are looking for any semblance of the Assassin's creed games that you enjoy, you will only find it in the, the armblades, the disappear into the crowd moves, the leap of faiths, the running on rooftops and the eagles that point out view points. Be prepared to be leaving this movie thinking, "Wow, Mortal Kombat was better than this movie". They couldn't even get the Animus right.

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akura1903Dec 22, 2016

If you played and liked the video games, the movie will provide you with a pleasant experience. Nice action, nice visuals, and in general feels like a Assassin's Creed. I would say it is the best adaptation of a video game that I've seen.

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ZepoxxiDec 22, 2016

This movie isn't just bad, it's horrible. No story, no character development. For some reason the director decided to make a few clips, slapped together with some overused CGI and half the time nobody really knows what is happening.

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NarekeDec 22, 2016

Michael Fassbender is a good actor who can carry a franchise, and the film serves as a compelling origin story for Sophia Rikkin, as well as Callum Lynch. Clumsy exposition doesn’t ruin a film that has a strong visual identity, fantasticMichael Fassbender is a good actor who can carry a franchise, and the film serves as a compelling origin story for Sophia Rikkin, as well as Callum Lynch. Clumsy exposition doesn’t ruin a film that has a strong visual identity, fantastic action sequences and characters that I’m ready to spend more time with already.… Expand

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crazayman123Dec 21, 2016

Don't listen to the critics. This movie isn't as bad as they are saying it is. It still has some problems and if you played the games, you will already know the plot twists and see them coming from a mile away. However if you didn't play theDon't listen to the critics. This movie isn't as bad as they are saying it is. It still has some problems and if you played the games, you will already know the plot twists and see them coming from a mile away. However if you didn't play the games, then you will probably get lots of enjoyment out of it as well. I went and saw it with a person who never heard of the games and they still understood it and enjoyed it a lot. And while this movie shares a similar plot to the games, it is not accurate to the games at all. This movie is it's own thing, and I appreciate that. They made the game's main plot points and ideas work in movie form, but they didn't go all out and copy the games. As a result this will feel different to the games, but I still enjoyed it. Overall, it was a pretty decent movie.… Expand

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tensa2341Dec 21, 2016

I thought this movie was a fine made film for Assassin's Creed fans and audiences that want a decent action flick. There were a few problems with it but I believe my money was well spent.

Story - The movie is set in the same world of theI thought this movie was a fine made film for Assassin's Creed fans and audiences that want a decent action flick. There were a few problems with it but I believe my money was well spent.

Story - The movie is set in the same world of the video games on 2016. The main Protagonist is Callum Lynch that has connections with the Assassin Order that has been at war with the Templar's throughout centuries. Callum is forced to go onto the Animus, a machine that is programmed to relieve the subject ancestors memories through Genetic DNA. The lead of this project is Sophia Rikkin, a scientist that will lead Callum to one of the pieces of Eden known as the Apple of Eden for her order the Templars. One my person note I thought the story was thought out real well as it helped us connect Callums understanding of his purpose and the issues Sophia Rikkin was going through. The few problems with the story though is that the side characters introduced didn't have enough screen time to care and that the memories visited during the Spanish Inquisition weren't long enough to care for the Assassin Agulair. Setting- One of the few best things of the film was that it recreated the lore of the Assassin's Creed into perfection. Everything I saw felt natural as if it was nostalgia. The color of the film too created a atmosphere basing on the scenes that were shown. Acting- The acting was done well enough to help the viewer be entertained though there were some flat acting from the few associates of Callums and the Abstergo employees.

Overall the film was made well enough to make me entertained. It's not a film for everyone but I do recommend watching it to see for yourself if you like it or not. Some films don't deserve to be seen like After Earth but some other like this is deserved to be seen at least once.… Expand

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Linzo48Dec 21, 2016

This is a film adaptation that is aimed towards those who have a significant amount of knowledge of Assassin's Creed. Those who haven't played the games won't understand what this movie is all about and what it's going for.

Also, to thoseThis is a film adaptation that is aimed towards those who have a significant amount of knowledge of Assassin's Creed. Those who haven't played the games won't understand what this movie is all about and what it's going for.

Also, to those saying that most of it should be set in the past and not the present, do you really think making 99% of the film in the Spanish Inquisition and just having short five minute scenes in Abstergo would translate well into a movie? After all, it wouldn't be Assassin's Creed without the Animus and First Civilization lore, that's what make up Assassin's Creed, it's not just the hoods and hidden blades. I'm glad this stays true to its source material. It didn't shy away from the games deep and complex story.… Expand

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GlitchhawkDec 21, 2016

I found this movie to be a very enjoyable experience. I found the characters interesting, the fighting had a flow to it, and the lore was true to the games. I went in with high expectations, and was not disappointed. Considering seeing itI found this movie to be a very enjoyable experience. I found the characters interesting, the fighting had a flow to it, and the lore was true to the games. I went in with high expectations, and was not disappointed. Considering seeing it again in theaters.… Expand

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cheis10Dec 21, 2016

Best videogame adaptation that has been made, if you like the games, you'll like this movie. Some elements are diferents from the game but its necesary. Maybe for next film more time in S.XV and less on S.XXI

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CriticsAreAJokeDec 21, 2016

If you like the games, you'll like the movie. If you don't like them, you'll probably not like this movie either. It's as simple as that. I for one really enjoyed it.

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DreizehnDec 21, 2016

Currently the best videogame adaptation that has been made. A great film for the fans and excellent entertainment for everybody. Good job with this one Ubisoft!

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metalcritiqueDec 21, 2016

Very enjoyable action movie, true to the series. Spectacular action scenes, good acting and incredible environments. And the seed for a sequel, of course...

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Mangel1988Dec 21, 2016

This movie was so disappointing! I'm a huge Assassin's Creed gamer, i've played all the games, I read the books, and I even have a AC tattoo. This movie is for teens that's why its PG13. AC is violent and bloody and in the movie guys areThis movie was so disappointing! I'm a huge Assassin's Creed gamer, i've played all the games, I read the books, and I even have a AC tattoo. This movie is for teens that's why its PG13. AC is violent and bloody and in the movie guys are getting there throats cut with no blood to show. The game is all about stealth where the movie was like 5 on 20 combat. The movie was more about Abstergo then actual Assassins. Especially disappointed because Michael Fassbender is awesome.… Expand

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AngusBarbudezDec 21, 2016

Hace tiempo que no me encontraba una basura TAN HEDIONDA, desde El destino de Júpiter y Mortdecai, si es que ya con los trailers y la fuente de donde procede, me auguraba un buen ñordo, pero no semejante montaña de excrementos malolientes,Hace tiempo que no me encontraba una basura TAN HEDIONDA, desde El destino de Júpiter y Mortdecai, si es que ya con los trailers y la fuente de donde procede, me auguraba un buen ñordo, pero no semejante montaña de excrementos malolientes, una pelicula que podría calificarse el anticristo del cine, un film que se cachondea tanto del espectador como del fan, que carece de cualquier rigor tanto narrativo, como de calidad visual, donde un simio o un enfermo mental podría haber hecho un guión en condiciones, y también que los señores de Ubisoft, asimilen de una puta vez que la historia del presente de los Assasins Creed, a los jugadores, NOS IMPORTA UN PUTO CARAJO. Y es lamentable, que la pelicula solo salga el pasado en 3 ocasiones y el resto en el presente cosa que en el videojuego es a la inversa. Un puto desperdicio qie se merece que todas las infames copias sean quemadas.… Expand

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EpicLadySpongeDec 21, 2016

If you can't agree that video game movies are (at least) bad in general, then you have to seriously look up a ton of reasons why they are expected to fail in critical reception. Assassin's Creed is no exception to the list of failed videoIf you can't agree that video game movies are (at least) bad in general, then you have to seriously look up a ton of reasons why they are expected to fail in critical reception. Assassin's Creed is no exception to the list of failed video game movies. Why can't people leave video games as they are and not make them movies? They just don't listen nowadays... sigh.… Expand

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