An underrated Tom Holland movie from 2022 is now a hit on streaming, as fans continue to wait for a sequel. Holland has established himself as a box office draw in recent years. He has taken a few years away from the big-screen, but he already has a big return queued up with Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Odyssey in 2026.
Although Holland is most famous for playing Peter Parker in the MCU, he has branched out into many different genres. Cherry, Onward and Chaos Walking show an actor trying out new things, and he could have his own big franchise away from the MCU if his 2022 hit can be brought back to life.
Uncharted Is Now In Prime Video’s Top 10 Movies
The Video Game Adaptation Could Be The Start Of A New Franchise
Uncharted is now a streaming hit, climbing into Prime Video’s top 10 list. (via FlixPatrol) Tom Holland plays the explorer Nathan Drake, who gets caught up in a globe-trotting adventure alongside Mark Wahlberg’s Sully. Uncharted is based on the popular series of PlayStation games, borrowing various ideas and action set pieces from different entries.
Uncharted was met with mixed reviews back in 2022, with some fans of the video games especially harsh on the adaptation. The decision to cast Holland and Wahlberg, who are much younger than their video game counterparts, was immediately controversial, and it shows that the movie is keen to forge its own path.
Despite the uproar over the casting, Uncharted made $407.1 million at the box office. Holland isn’t quite like the Nathan Drake that fans of the games are used to, but his laidback charms make him a fun companion for Uncharted‘s grand adventure. Audiences have been waiting for an Uncharted sequel ever since, although progress has been frustratingly slow.
Why You Should Watch Uncharted
Holland’s Action-Adventure Movie Offers A Lot To Love
Uncharted scored just 41% on Rotten Tomatoes, but its 89% audience score proves that it was much more popular with fans than it was with critics. It’s the kind of movie that strings together some eye-catching action sequences with plenty of cheeky humor. Critics may have been skeptical of the plot, but it seems as though audiences were much more forgiving.
Uncharted has clear sequel potential, and not just because it ends by setting up another fun adventure with Nathan and Sully. Fans of Indiana Jones or Tomb Raider will see plenty of familiar elements in Uncharted, although the video game adaptation has its own quirks that give it a distinct personality.
Uncharted offers something to admire for fans of the video games and total newcomers. Its commitment to blockbuster spectacle reflects the most memorable scenes from the games, but they work just as well on the big screen. Uncharted isn’t the most faithful adaptation, but it retains the same sense of adventure, and that’s what’s most important.
Source: FlixPatrol
