The Tetris movie seems like Hollywood's unimaginative point. After series, remakes and movie adaptations based on every type of toy on the market, a movie based on a video game where you arrange blocks like a bridge seems too far-fetched. He must be stupid. And really, this Tetris is going to be a little silly, even if it's great.
Combining the horror story of its original novel with gameplay aesthetics and contemporary nostalgia, Tetris is an incredibly clever, witty and satisfying adventure.
I walked in and walked out smiling like an idiot.
Tetris is the true story of Henk Rogers and Alexei Pajitnov.
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Noah Pink's Tetris introduces Dutch video game designer Henk Rogers (Taron Egerton) demonstrating Tetris at a convention in Las Vegas in 1988; He will realize that he has nothing to do with the future of the British company and Nintendo. But when it turns out that the Russian government has a game and doesn't want to play fair, his hard work and life are on the line.
Soviet computer engineer Alexei Pajitnov (Nikita Yefremov), creator of Tetris , is caught in the Cold War of trade, politics and hostile relations. What started as a hobby has become a viral sensation, and that's in the age of floppy disks! Although Tetris may make a lot of money for the Soviet Union, Pajitnov does not decide who distributes the puzzle game. It is a sinking and staring corrupt government.
Between political intrigue, not-so-subtle threats from the KGB, and harassment from famous British billionaires, Henk and Alexi form a friendship that cannot be tested as the future of Tetris is decided.
Tarron Egerton is the only star Tetris wanted .
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Since most of the film is spent with Hank going from one business meeting to another contract negotiation, Tetris director John S. Baird faces a major hurdle in keeping this seemingly mundane series of events entertaining. The Welsh actor's secret weapon against the dangerous ennui of business, business, business is Kingsman's working-class super-spy, the underdog Eddie the Eagle and Elton's blind charisma in John Rocketman .
Right from the start, Tetris greets us with a warm smile from Egerton's scruffy '80s beard. Playing a man born in Denmark but raised in New York, he adopts a hearty American accent that reflects the capitalist belief that everything is for sale and the relentless optimism that drives American business today. This is where the apparent delusion of Egerton's character becomes important. Despite the opportunistic business environment about the creator, Henk's passion for Tetris comes not only from his belief in success, but also from his true passion for the game. Greed is not good for Hank; the games are good .
His enthusiasm is infectious, bringing the viewer back to the first-hand experience of the puzzle game and its intriguing and immersive wonders. That scream follows Hank on his journey around the world, from his family's cramped apartment in Tokyo to Nintendo's secret R&D offices in Seattle, major media offices in London, and government buildings in Moscow. As the tension mounts and life and death hang in the balance, Egerton's charisma shifts from delirious weapon to living weapon, ensuring a glimmer of hope reaches his eyes.
Tetris comes to life with game elements.
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Another key tool that keeps Tetris moving and fun, even when it's mired in business and corruption, is the way Baird intervenes with the game's elements. The beauty The chapter titles include "Players", an 8-bit cast of Henk, Alexei and their friends and enemies. When a new "Chapter" title card is introduced, standard location designs such as the Convention Center or Hank's house will be replaced with 8-bit graphics. Elsewhere, the subtitles use a font reminiscent of the sharp lines of 1980s video games, playing music in an underground club that captures the fear and passion of contemporary Western culture. I dare not when Henk releases The Final Countdown in Europe.
In the soundscape, old-school game sound effects replace real sounds like tracks, giving simple actions an extra edge. As Henk waxes poetic about the magic of the Tetris game, the animation of the falling blocks comes as a dreamy overlay. It's a stark contrast to the gray, cold, down-to-earth world of Moscow, where everything is dark and devoid of the colorful graphics and lively soundtrack of Tetris .
This terrifying feat culminates in a car rescue scene set to the music of the Tetris game. It's so much fun! It's stupid! It's wonderful! The car itself is stripped of its metal and becomes an 8-bit car. Rather than downplaying the possibilities of this escape attempt, Baird's playfulness reminds the audience of what Henk and Alexei are up to. Se n'est pas only a game, but the dream to share their vision creation with the world, to tear down the barriers of what is and what could be, and the overwhelming ennui of our daily life, eight pieces à la now!
Style and star power can't smooth out all of Tetris' rough edges, however. Despite Baird's efforts, II. the act is somewhat hidden from our two heroes in the distant scenes. These sequences distinguish the film's heroes, the dreamers, and the greedy and ruthless opponents of their businesses. These criminals are annoying. Although these characters are another element of the 80s, they take these characters too far and confront the vices of the decade. However, Baird still has a long way to go, which means repeating the same strokes and sitting down over and over again.
However, Tetris is a much better movie than I expected. As expected from the Gameboy generation, I loved the game growing up. The trailer definitely hit a nerve with the confident spirit of playing this Cold War thriller as a goofy comedy. However, I was skeptical that a movie based on Tetris seemed absurd at first. Despite my reservations, I can't deny that this biography is enjoyable.
At times, Baird struggles to balance Henk's wild enthusiasm with the true power of Soviet espionage. All in all, Tetris is a fun adventure filled with humor, heart, and a kinetic message of hope.
Tetris also had its world premiere at the SXSW Film Festival. The film will premiere on March 31 on Apple TV+.
