Niche Horror film is exciting on paper, but woefully mediocre in execution
Netflix’s latest release, “The Game,” is a mess. The premise- which is to outsmart an 80s classic video game- is exciting, but the writing and directing seem to settle for the mundane. This makes for a forgettable experience that may not be worth your time.
This film is full of new ideas and innovations, but the writing is poor. The film has a lot of new ideas, but it doesn’t seem to be well-written.
The game uses many unique aspects of future technology to create a tense and emotional experience. The game’s retro vibes are balanced by its use of emotions such as suffering, trauma, and fear to create a truly unique experience.
The game is a curse that was created by Beck and his team as a way to get close to the metaverse. It resembles the impending future and Musk’s ambitious “Neurolink” project, which has yet to be completed. The game can be connected to episodes of “Black Mirror” in various ways.
The futuristic tendencies in Choose or Die are too hasty. The runtime indicates that but more importantly, many levels that Kayla plays are also wrapped up without too much of a buildup. Beck’s introduction to the plot also suffers from any efforts to integrate it with the hitherto tone of the film. It comes across as too abrupt and convenient when seamlessness is the name of the game.
The weak character development in this series is a major issue. The one-note characterization of the characters makes it difficult for viewers to care about them and invest themselves in their stories.
The film does not work because the performers are not good together. The film must be judged on its own terms, without regard to the quality of the performers.
The biggest problem with “Choose or Die” is that it’s predictable. The mystery it tries so hard to maintain doesn’t have enough punch to carry the film through its entire runtime. Even when the big reveal is let out, the result is underwhelming. ..
The film’s lack of thought or emotion leaves it feeling like a one-dimensional game. For those looking to recapture the nostalgia of arcade games and pixelated screens, ‘Choose or Die’ has some vim. For others – like this reviewer – the dreary offering is an easy miss.
