Far Cry

Theres one real inherent problem with this film.

Its not the action, thats mediocre,

its not the comedy (although it is a bit forced and awkward)

its not even the lack of any real sense in the plot.

It is of course the title. 'Far Cry' anyone who has heard of the game will instantly think ahh this must be a film about that...

Those that might not have heard of the game but do a small bit of research will also come to that conclusion...

And thats the real problem, like most game-film movies this just doesnt hit all the buttons. But thats because of the stigma that comes with films named after/based on games.

If this film was titled 'Military Island' or 'Hugo Stiglitz from Inglorious Basterds does a film to show he has action in his blood' then you'd know what to expect and maybe enjoy the film slightly, as it does have some good choreographed scenes but its not. its called 'Far Cry' and well suffers as a result.

However what you get is this instantly raised expectation and are left wanting more, or not understanding how they didnt do more with what they had.

Overall the film is a mediocre action film. Whilst not awful its not very good either. It falls into the pit-hole of 'an explosion for explosion sake' and generic baddie fights etc...

No real originality and it suffers for this. Solid acting, with forced & awkward attempts at comedy, just make this a shell of the film it should have been.

It's worth a watch if you want to kill some time, but not if you want to take it as a serious film.

1/5 stars in my opinion.