Assassin's Creed (2016)

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  thegeniuslizard

  3 / 10

  Another video game has been adapted to a blockbuster. And speaking of these, they have an awful track record from a filmmaking standpoint. I mean, I do not have the credibility to judge whether a film adequately depicts the game, since I'm not a gamer.
  
  Believe me, there's so many chit chatting in "Assassin's Creed," you'd be asleep for the most exciting parts. Sure, there's remarkable stunt sequences and action scenes, but the substance behind its 'compelling' premise is nowhere near compelling. One of the film's biggest struggles is to balance the screenplay, especially with its numerous characters - whom are dull, soulless and paper-thin. This is sad, because the stars involved are vehicles for Academy Awards (Fassbender, Cottilard & Irons).
  
  The flashback depiction of the Spanish Inquisition is the highlight of Assassin's Creed. However, it suddenly returns to the present day. So imagine that, happening over and over again. After that, the entire third act is a complete mayhem of lazy resolution ideas and sequel set-ups, but who knows, maybe the second Assassin's Creed movie may be the answer for video game movies. But one thing's for sure, I'm tired of waiting.
  
  VERDICT: Assassin's Creed exactly pinpoints why video game movies are still continuing its curse: it's all about genetics.

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