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Tom Yossarian Joad

(19,231 posts) Thu Apr 11, 2024, 10:18 AM Apr 11

Fallout dropped today on Amazon to good reviews and a 92 RT

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Looks fun,

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Fallout dropped today on Amazon to good reviews and a 92 RT (Original Post) Tom Yossarian Joad Apr 11 OP

I'm enjoying it AZSkiffyGeek Apr 11 #1

Not typically my genre, but Walton Goggins might just have me watching... hlthe2b Apr 11 #3

Word of warning - it is VERY violent AZSkiffyGeek Apr 11 #4

The trailer gave me an anxiety attack. ariadne0614 Apr 11 #2

LOL, the film makers would probably say yes. Tom Yossarian Joad Apr 11 #5

I may give it a shot, but looks kind'a weak, based on the trailer. 3Hotdogs Apr 11 #6

Bethesda plays and creates in a strangely punk universe that not all will grok, Tom Yossarian Joad Apr 11 #7

Just binged the entire series Zorro Apr 12 #8

AZSkiffyGeek

(11,081 posts)

1. I'm enjoying it

Reply to Tom Yossarian Joad (Original post)

Thu Apr 11, 2024, 10:23 AM

Apr 11

Two episodes in - it captures the feel of the game, even the combat mechanics, and has this "Unbreakable Kimmie Schmidt: Fury Road" quality.
Walton Goggins is chewing up the scenery so far.

hlthe2b

(102,387 posts)

3. Not typically my genre, but Walton Goggins might just have me watching...

Reply to AZSkiffyGeek (Reply #1)

Thu Apr 11, 2024, 11:02 AM

Apr 11

He really steals the screen from nearly anyone else. If you saw him on Justified, you know how much he was missed in the series sequel last year and how excited fans of the original show were when he showed up in the last episode.
I won't say he stole the show from its star, Timothy Olyphant, but boy does he know how to steal scenes.

I might just have to watch this Amazon Prime show--especially since it is "free to me."

AZSkiffyGeek

(11,081 posts)

4. Word of warning - it is VERY violent

Reply to hlthe2b (Reply #3)

Thu Apr 11, 2024, 11:07 AM

Apr 11

Heads getting popped and limbs blown off. And there is a scene of offscreen animal cruelty (the dog survives otherwise I would’ve tapped out)

ariadne0614

(1,737 posts)

2. The trailer gave me an anxiety attack.

Reply to Tom Yossarian Joad (Original post)

Thu Apr 11, 2024, 10:28 AM

Apr 11

Is that supposed to be a good thing?

Tom Yossarian Joad

(19,231 posts)

5. LOL, the film makers would probably say yes.

Reply to ariadne0614 (Reply #2)

Thu Apr 11, 2024, 11:16 AM

Apr 11

3Hotdogs

(12,429 posts)

6. I may give it a shot, but looks kind'a weak, based on the trailer.

Reply to Tom Yossarian Joad (Original post)

Thu Apr 11, 2024, 02:28 PM

Apr 11

Tom Yossarian Joad

(19,231 posts)

7. Bethesda plays and creates in a strangely punk universe that not all will grok,

Reply to 3Hotdogs (Reply #6)

Thu Apr 11, 2024, 03:40 PM

Apr 11

I'm 5 eps in and will most likely finish the series in a single binge. I'm quite sure it is not for everyone.

Zorro

(15,749 posts)

8. Just binged the entire series

Reply to Tom Yossarian Joad (Original post)

Fri Apr 12, 2024, 12:51 AM

Apr 12

The production accurately captures the variety of Fallout environments in found in 3, 4, and NV.

It's certainly watchable, especially for fans of the game. It has its full share of cults, assorted weirdos, and offbeat encounters that are features of the games. The storyline is OK if not overly compelling.

There's obviously going to be a New Vegas followup.

Walton Goggins maintains the same presence displayed in both Justified and The Shield.

4 (maybe 4 1/2) thumbs up for me.

BTW, if you haven't seen Shogun on Hulu, you're missing an excellent story. That one is *****.

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