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Great news for fans of the post-apocalyptic thriller series – first review of fall out has arrived and critics agree that audiences are in for a treat.
This new eight-part action series is an adaptation of the video game of the same name and is set in an alternate universe, imagining a post-World War II world.in fall outNuclear war has created a retro-futuristic society where people take refuge in underground bunkers and compete for resources.
The cast includes Ella Purnell, who plays the series' protagonist Lucy, as well as Walton Goggins, Kyle MacLachlan, Sarita Chaudhry, Aaron Moten, Moises Arias, and Zelia Mendez-Jones.
independent personCritic Nick Hilton praised the performances of Goggins and Parnell, stating that they “handle the dual roles of menacing antagonist and apocalyptic yet deeply human character”.
His three-star review noted some problems with the narrative structure, but ultimately praised the energy and excitement shown on screen.
Hilton writes: fall out What it lacks in narrative coherence, it makes up for in sheer cyberpunk ridiculousness. Non-gamers may find it a little confusing, but those who have already invested in Atomic Dust Bowl will find it to be a satisfying, if not sensational, expansion of the series — more than a whimper. In fact, the shock would be stronger. ”
Lucy Mangan guardian She was even more enthusiastic about the series, calling it “a masterpiece” and giving it a five-star review.
“This is a perfectly paced story that is at once funny and self-helping without ever winking at the camera, with characters who reveal themselves layer by layer and sometimes bring about unexpected redemption.” “It's ruining our emotional investment in it,” she wrote.
fall out There's another fan inside telegraph paper' reviewer Ed Power gave the series four stars. This series was co-produced by westworldbrother Jonathan Nolan oppenheimer Directors Christopher and Power noted that the project contrasts the theme of nuclear disaster.
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“This tone will not be for everyone. As Prime Video has demonstrated, the boysviolence played for laughs is always an acquired taste,” the review reads.
“But if you are tired of darkness and storms, oppenheimer I would rather look on the bright side of nuclear annihilation. fall out It offers the perfect payload of OTT action and childish humor. It's hard to think of another video game that better conveys the pure, giddy hedonism of a top-notch shooter. ”
In the United States, reviewers were equally pleased with the adaptation. variety' critic Aramide Tinubu described the show as “perversely entertaining”, adding: fall out It's like nothing I've ever seen before. For that reason alone, you can't turn away. ”
Elsewhere, there are glowing reviews such as IGN “A bright and funny apocalypse filled with dark punchlines and explosions of ultra-violence. fall out stand there the last of us It's one of the best game adaptations ever made. ”
fall out is currently streaming on Prime Video.
