I just finished watching Fallout (2024) and my freaking God!
I can't believe how good it was, especially as it's just a movie based on a game. Like the world and most of the premise was created for a game and the movie was just made to capitalize on the popularity of the game.
So it's really interesting how the story was so well made and profound as if it was a story from a bestselling book or some great story a writer had and tried to take to the mountain top.
For a show to be named one of the greatest shows of all time people usually wait to hear the critics say so and see some popularity first, but I'm already calling it!
The only problem is they just have one season and we don't know if they'd be able to do this well on the next seasons. Because I agree a show needs to have at least 3 or more great seasons for it to be one of the greatest of all time.
But judging from one season this is one of the greatest. Maybe for now I should say one of the greatest first seasons of all time. Definitely top 10 stuff.
Everything about this series was great. The plot, the world building, themes, acting, setting, everything!
This seems to me the most realistic looking post-apocalyptic America ever shown.
Also the real world issues/themes it explored was so profound and interesting. It was an interesting look at capitalism and what it can lead to when capitalism goes full capitalism.
The true danger of nuclear weapons was shown in such a chilling way.
It was so scary how there were good logical arguments for every side. The capitalists sure had a good argument for why they did what they did, and those who tried to stop them had good arguments too.
On watching this you get the chilling realization that our hands are really in the hands of the powers that be and we can only hope that they don't go full-on capitalists.
Genre Over-lap
It's crazy how this movie fused a lot of genres in one. It is a bonafidecomedy, the same way it's a bonafide horror movie, a post apocalyptic, Western, drama, sci-fi, action, thriller, alternate history, fantasy, adventure, dark comedy, conspiracy fiction, etc.
Guys!
And note that I'm not saying these were just part of the show, the show can pass for all of those equally well!
This is how it js described on Wikipedia:
No way they can list all I've listed, though 🌚.
Reception
I'm so happy the critics are giving this show it's flowers, 8.3 on IMDB and Prime Video's ratings, 94% on rotten tomatoes, and 17 Emmy nominations including Outstanding Drama Series.
I'm also happy one of the main characters Walton Goggins was nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, because this guy was terrific! Definitely one of the best performances ever done by an actor. His voice, accent and demeanor was pin point perfect for the role.
This show is a must watch, and the kinda show that should be studied, put in the archives, and placed up there with the greats.
The End
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Lol. I've never seen you gush this much about a movie. I was waiting for your infamous flaws, but there were surprisingly none. I'm hoping subsequent seasons do not disappoint. For your sake.😄
Hahahah. Now you know I'm not a hater but just a guy trying to be objective 🌚🌚. Thanks for hoping for that for me,Lol. That's thoughtful.
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I’m kind of curious to watch the movie especially after finding out that it has only one season yet it is really good.
It's a must-watch, you don't have an option but to watch it 😅