Uncharted Revives Genre Last Seen With National Treasure, Says Director
Uncharted director Ruben Fleischer recently discussed how the new film is reviving the globe-trotting adventure film genre. The highly anticipated adaptation releases February 18 and hopes to be full of the kind of light-hearted fun and big action set-pieces that bring people to theaters. With Uncharted, Fleischer is bringing back the type of film that arguably hasn't been made since the National Treasure movies.
An adaptation of the mega-popular video game series, Uncharted stars Spider-Man's Tom Holland as Nathan Drake, a bartender-turned-adventurer who embarks on a quest with Victor «Sully» Sullivan (Mark Wahlberg) to find the world's greatest lost treasure and uncover clues about his lost brother. The film has had a lengthy, decade-long development process, with the directorial reins changing multiple times before landing on Fleischer, who has directed Zombieland and Venom. The Uncharted movie is a prequel that takes place years before the events of the game, when Nathan Drake is just starting his adventures.
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In his interview with Uproxx, Fleischer elaborated on his vision for the Uncharted film, saying it's a return to the specific genre that was last seen with National Treasure. While the film's plot may differ, it looks to build upon the original game's sense of humor and adventure, and promises some amazing big action set-pieces and stunts. He's approaching it from the point-of-view of audiences unfamiliar with the source material, but who would still be entertained by the film's globe-trotting adventure spirit. Check out the full statement below:
«Well, my point being is that it’s a genre that they just don’t make that much anymore. So, I
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