It’s well into the third act of “Uncharted,” during the airborne pirate ship battle, that I began to wonder: who on Earth are these people?
Of course, we know their names, and what they’re doing — Mark Wahlberg is Victor “Sully” Sullivan, Tom Holland is his young protégé, Nathan Drake, and they’re on a globe-trotting adventure to find a treasure trove of gold stashed by Magellan’s crew, and perhaps Nathan’s long-lost brother, but really, who are they? What do they actually want ? How did Sully’s profession become pillaging the...
We know how Nathan got here and what he wants, as the young pickpocket/flair bartender who has been recruited by Sully for his very specific set of skills, and his connection to his missing treasure hunting brother, Sam. Everyone else in this adventure seems to be there for nebulously greedy reasons that are never fully explained. Sully and Nathan’s partner, a vaguely Britishy Daria type, Chloe , claims a childhood betrayal as her driving force.
Familiarity with the lore of “Uncharted,” the video game, should not have to be a prerequisite to invest in the lore of “Uncharted,” the movie, though it’s likely that die-hard fans of the game might be a bit disappointed with this iteration. The journey of “Uncharted” from PlayStation console to screen is about as epic as the adventures the central characters undertake. The film has been in development since 2008, and various directors and actors have come and gone through the process.
If “Uncharted” survives on one thing, it’s the charming banter between Holland and Wahlberg. While Holland is a bit youthful for the role, he’s in a fun zone as a naughtier, zippier version of his Queens-born city kid Peter Parker. He’s matched by Wahlberg, who is locked in his signature high-pitched/rapid fire, “say hi to ya’ mother for me” cadence. The pair are so entertaining to watch that it’s a letdown when Holland interacts with anyone else.
[Most read] Chicago’s top doctor hints the city mask mandate could end when the state drops its rule on Feb. 28“Uncharted” is fine, and entertaining enough, but while some moments are inspired, others are completely inert. It’s oddly neutered and bloodless, the stakes negligible. It feels like a project with so much potential that never fully achieves liftoff, stumbling when it should soar.
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