I’ve watched a lot of fan-made live action films during my time at Kotaku, but this might be up there with some of the best I’ve ever seen. It’s called ‘Alone’ and it’s based in The Last Of Us universe.
There are a few main things I like about it. To begin with: the performances. They’re believeable and combined with the high production values, this film feels legit.
Another thing I like: I don’t need to suspend my disbelief. I find with most fan films there has to be a certain acceptance. This is not a high level production. The acting won’t quite be as good. A lot of it won’t make sense. With ‘Alone’ I was properly engaged. It was actually heart wrenching and terrifying.
Then there’s its commitment to the source material. ‘Alone’ really feels like a story from The Last Of Us. The writing is good, so it doesn’t feel derivative. The sound design is fantastic, the direction is pitch perfect, the tone is accurate. I also love love love how much detail has gone into the costumes of the Clickers.
It’s well worth watching. Actually, it might be a must watch.
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