By GR Staff Published May 19, 2015.
As mentor and protector to Atreus, a son determined to earn his respect, he is forced to deal with and control the rage that has long defined him while out in a very dangerous world with his son.Andrew Weymes of The Nightly Gamer writes: The recent God of War III trailer hit PSN a few days ago and its absolutely disgusting. The latest trailer for God of War strikes a balance between story and combat, opening with the discovery of a Soul Eater, which Kratos’ son Atreus reveals is a creature that is capable of taking away a person’s afterlife if killed by one. As the creature moves on, multiple smaller enemies attack Kratos, which lets him show off a few of his new combat tricks. Kratos is able to unleash a.
After his previous success against such 'pirates', it befalls the renowned General Qi (Wenzhuo Zhao) to finish the siege and purge this great force from China for good. A Japanese invasion force made up of trained samurai and bloodthirsty mercenaries have taken the Chinese coastal town of Cengang. Unfortunately, God of War has similar pitfalls to other films of this genre and blockbuster Chinese films in general a distinct lack of human engagement. Fortunately, they come together to pull off some of the most impressive battle sequences seen this decade.
An early element of the plot is a Japanese general imprisoned on the Chinese mainland this isn't followed up on as the plot progresses. God of War is attentive to a fault when it comes to historical authenticity, a middle section bloated by talk of an internal Chinese politics that never impacts the narrative at large. The respect of the filmmakers passes down to the leads, the rivalry of Qi and Commander Kumasawa (Yasuaki Kurata) reminiscent of Jack Aubrey (Russell Crowe) and his French adversary in Master and Commander.
Where the film really stands out is not in character development but in its set-pieces. While at first her subplot feels as if it is going through the motions to justify a female lead, as the film progresses and she becomes more integral she is a joy to watch, asserting herself both against her husband and the Japanese invaders. The most enjoyment I had with any of the characters was Lady Qi (Regina Wan). Great effort is made to mourn characters thinly established. The audience never really feels his irritation at the Chinese higher command, nor at the sacrifices he and his men must make for victory.
The film makes a success of its martial arts sequences, hand to hand combat deftly interwoven with the clashing of armies. A minor point is that the definition of the Japanese army is 'pirates', which makes me wish there had been a little bit more plundering and naval warfare. Even in the heat of battle, director Gordon Chan can focus on visual flourishes as tiny as the twist of a spear. Gunpowder (a Chinese invention) explodes across the screen.
The wait for Chinese films that can combine Sixth-Generation character study with state-approved high production budgets continues. Alas, God of War stands as more a film of spectacle than substance, and while enjoyable at times may not linger in the memory. It's also far more watchable and authentic than this year's mess, The Great Wall. God of War is the sort of film the Politburo loves to see, a spectacular and historic representation of an ascendant China.
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