As a long time fan of both The Last of Us Part 1 and Part 2, I found this show to be a step down from the feelings I experienced from playing the games. I felt more connected to the video games characters, partly because I felt the (voice) acting to be more convincing and engaging. The video game characters felt more real and I connected with Joel and Ellie a lot more.
The show did a lot right for sure as far as adaptions go, but ultimately a lot of the scenes from the game that were shown in the show were simply not as well acted or believable as the same scene in the video games. Frankly, the ones in the show felt a little forced.
I will watch season 2 when it comes out but ultimately, I don't think either show will ever be on my favorites list or on any list of shows I'd want to rewatch in the future due to it just being good, verging on mediocrity. I didn't have many emotions that veered away from "that was okay".
As always, NFL FIlms #1 goal is to show "the man behind the mask".
Of course, they've always been the best at displaying the pure action on the field in the coolest manner possible with mic'd up players, cinematic shots and so on for the past 50+ years, but their true calling card is connecting fans with NFL players.
Showing these men as what they are; human. Not just robots. They get hurt, they cry, they have wives and children, they like to have fun etc. and I'd say NFL Films has put out yet another great product.
I hope they never stop this until they eventually follow every NFL team over the course of an entire season. I'm also wondering when they'll finally follow an AFC team as all 5 seasons have followed NFC teams.
PS: Philly football radio is practically nails on chalkboard. Who on earth can listen to that drivel?
Such a fan of Andy, and fascinating to watch the highs and lows of his journey to get back on to the court. Highly recommend for anyone who's a Tennis fan!
I listened to the Hernandez podcast by the Boston Globe and found that it provided a more succinct (albeit more detailed in some ways) and linear account on the life of Aaron Hernandez. The podcast featured more stories and perspectives on Aaron's life than this documentary did with much more info surrounding his upbringing, early football career, how he was recruited by Urban Meyer, how he fit into the Patriots locker room and especially about Aaron's father. One of the issues with this documentary was that it kinda glossed over the physical and verbal abuse Aaron, his brother, and his mother suffered from the hands of Hernandez senior. It also glossed over the extent to which Urban Meyer and the Florida Gators got him out of highschool at the young age of 17.
The documentary did provide some good visuals, both theatrical and real, on the Hernandez case and also of Aaron's football career at Bristol High. Although, one of the major issues with this documentary that it jumped around far too much in the timeline which might be confusing to some viewers.
Overall, I wasn't too impressed with this documentary but it would be a sufficient overview on the tragedy of Aaron Hernandez.
Amazing show for any NFL fan. NFL Films doing what it always does...showing the faces behind the helmets, and their personal stories. Introducing us to their families, friends, inner struggles, hope and fears all in the midst of tumultuous seasons full of ups and downs on the field.
