jackysh-64896 Reviews

Operation Napoleon (2023)

A decent conspiracy movie, but it could have been better

[6/10 · 4 February 2023]

I went to the theatre with pretty high hopes. With the trailer being interesting and me being a sucker for conspiracy movies. But as i left the theatre i was kind of split on what i thought. On one hand it was a well edited and filmed movie with good set pieces. And on the other hand the acting is often suppar, the protagonists motivation often doesint feel the same as they try and present it. And the antagonist could also have been better written and more intimidating.

But for me what put me the most off, was what Operation Napoleon actually was.

The movie clearly shows that whatever is on that nazi plane that crashed in vatnajökull is top tier secretive and anyone who even lays eyes on it without permission must be killed. This is showed throughout the entire movie. So eventually at the end of the movie when it's revealed what Operation Napoleon was. I was kind of disappointed. Not just in what it actually was but in how it was presented. In most conspiracy/mystery stories, the mystery is slowly revealed over time. But here its like we get to know who was involved in this operation and thats it. Until the end, where its all slam-dunked onto the viewers. What i would have found to make it better. If they simply increased the stake at the beginning when they find the plane. For example that one of the dead people being in that plane being... what the whole reason Operation Napoleon was. Then we'd also get more insight into this and we would also understand more to why its so secretive.

And also with what Operation Napoleon was. If this was real, america could have spun this so easily on everyones head like they have done before with these kind of things.

All Quiet on the Western Front (2022)

This movie broke me

[9/10 · 5 January 2023]

All quiet on the westren front is one of the most brutal and realistic war movies i have ever seen. And while the story is cohesive and the plot is alright, thats not what the movie is about. Its about the brutality of war, and it perfectly shows that. Every scene that was warfare and battle had me clenched to my seat. The scenes were brutal and really showed how unfair and futile the trench warfares really were. There is no enemy. Just people sent to die. All have similar lives, have a family and people who love them. Yet they have to suffer this much for a pointless battle. I wont get to spoilers but the ending of the movie really showed how these soldiers were not valued at all. They were promised glory and honor. But they get all but that.

Also watch the movie in german. Thanks.

Cyberpunk 2077 (2020 Video Game)

After about two years of fixing this game. It has gained its redemption

[10/10 · 8 November 2022]

Cyberpunk 2077 is without a doubt one of the best games i have played. From a writing perspective, this game is phenomenal. Cyberpunk managed to truly hook me and never let go. But that does not mean this game has no flaws. But they are few so lets get them outta the way first.

Con 1: yes there are still bugs in this game. For example things not rendering, stiff animations and animations failures (such as mouths not moving when people speak), things floating in mid air. But its not really something that will take you out of the game. I have a pretty mediocre PC yet the bugs were not game breaking at all.

Con 2: the streets feel empty and lifeless

now onto the pros.

Pro 1: the story is absolutely amazing. Throughout your entire run the main story never feels like its getting too slow, or tedious. And you get so immersed you can get lost on hours on end. And the side quest are the real icing on the cake. If you are going to play this game, do the side quest you want to finish first. Like finish quest relating to some characters, make a romance story, pay off your debts, things like that. Cus they will impact the way the story goes. And it will greatly enhance it as well.

Pro 2: the characters. They are probably one of the most well written characters i have seen in media for quite some time. And not just V and Johnny. Even side characters like Judy feel so real its almost you personally know them. Like they are there with you. I know, sounds cheezy but its true. I cannot stress how much i appreciate the character development in this game. They feel so human, and your mood will genuinely change for the better when that one character calls. (for me, that character was Judy)

pro 3: the gameplay feels nice. The gunplay feels real and the guns pack a punch with every bullet fired. The cars feel alright, personally i like motorcycles the most, and the cyberwear weapons, such as mantis claws and the projectile system feel powerful.

Pro 4: visuals are amazing. Sure you might need high end computers to get the full spectacle of it, but even at a low end pc i still could really appreciate it.

Now rapid fire.

Pro 4: secrets all over the game that can change everything or nothing

pro 5: the bosses feel (mostly) great

pro 6: the world all around is very good. Even tho its not dwelled too much upon

pro 7. Most iconic weapons actually feel iconic

pro 8: the ending (at least the one i got) was just amazing, and i wont shake that feeling away anytime soon.

All in all, Cyberpunk 2077 is a game that i highly recommend to anybody who wants to dive into a amazing story and let yourself experience a true master class in writing.

9.5/10.