Lofty ambitions, but plenty of time to soar...
Rating: ***
Creator: KingSangos (http://www.youtube.com/KingSangos)
Distributed by: Machinima.com (http://www.machinima.com/)
Watch it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgHXT0KHFDo
After a lengthy exposition-heavy opening episode to establish the wider canon of post-apocalyptic factions that form the backdrop for this ambitious series, the second follows this up with yet more talking, albeit slightly more interesting/varied. Our nameless hero (whose saviors call 'Martin') holds some significance in this shattered world dominated by three groups fighting for control; he finds himself recovering amongst a ragtag band of survivors in an abandoned hydroelectric plant while the Sangheili discuss the firefight that punctuated the previous episode.
It's clear from the strong musical cues and heroic cinematography that this series aims to be epic in both scope and execution, though it's heavy on talking and some of this dialogue is clunky, the characters are interesting and the slowly unravelling story could prove very satisfying. One to keep an eye on.
The Machinima Review
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