The Last of Us from HBO will be released in a few days and some professional critics have already had the opportunity to see it. Taking into account that it is a series based on a video game, there are many doubts about whether the adaptation is satisfactory, will it be the success of Arcane or will he go down the line Halo? Well, the critics have already spoken and they believe that it is an irreproachable adaptation.
In tomatoesa site that gathers the opinion of various film critics, The Last of Us has a 100% rating. What does this mean? That all reviews from all critics whose opinions are shared on the site recommend the series of The Last of Us.
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But what do the critics say about The Last of Us? There are several opinions, but they all agree that it is a faithful adaptation to the video game and proof that it is possible to tell gaming stories in other media. Some even call it a “great example” of how to make an adaptation work.
On the other hand, the performance of Pedro Pascal as Joel Miller and Bella Ramsey as Ellie have also earned applause. According to Vicky Jessop of Evening Standard the protagonists “steal every scene in which they appear” since their characters complement each other perfectly and their relationship evolves throughout the series.
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What does specialized criticism say about The Last of Us from HBO?
We leave you part of some of the criticisms of The Last of Us who shared tomatoes:
“The Last of Us it is as good as we wanted, as we wished, as we expected. The adaptation of the Naughty Dog video game is a triumph that shows that video games can transfer well between media. Of course, two things are needed, original material with a truly worthy narrative, and creators capable of being faithful to the material and not losing the essence, but without fear and with the talent to go further”, said Rafael Sáncehz Casademont de esquire.
“…it is an impeccable adaptation of the cult video game, but also a new example of what separates HBO productions from the rest when they are made with the right care and budget,” said Frankie Mb from extra life.
“The live action of The Last Of Us It’s a great example of how to make an adaptation work, how to retain the elements that worked while having the confidence to explore bold new paths, expand the universe, make something that stands on its own two feet,” said John Nugent. of Empire in his critique.
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“…it doesn’t feel remotely controversial to call it the best video game adaptation ever made. For fans of the game, it’s an adaptation with the utmost skill and reverence, but still capable of surprising; For people who have never used a game controller, it’s an encapsulation of the heart and soul of the game: its realistic characters, its well-cared plot, its mature themes of love and loss. It is, to finish Ellie’s joke, “outstanding in her field,” said Stephen Kelly of culture.
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