--- title: "Uncharted: the reviews" canonical: "https://film.one/film/uncharted/reviews" title_page: "https://film.one/film/uncharted" critics_score: 48 critics_reviews: 26 licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # Uncharted (2022): what the critics said Critics' score 48 from 26 reviews: 2 positive, 12 mixed, 12 negative. Most critics find Uncharted a watchable but generic adventure, with the reviews split between qualified enjoyment and disappointment. Praise clusters around Tom Holland’s energy and charm, alongside action sequences that supply occasional excitement even for otherwise unpersuaded reviewers. Supporting performances also draw some approval, particularly Tati Gabrielle and Sophia Ali. The recurring complaint is that the thin characters, familiar plotting and weak jokes leave the spectacle with too much work to do. The sharpest disagreement concerns Holland’s partnership with Mark Wahlberg: Consequence enjoys their chemistry, while Total Film finds its absence a significant weakness. Holland himself is not universally endorsed; Radio Times considers him miscast. The action divides critics too, earning credit for invention and scale but criticism for muddy effects and poor clarity. Enthusiasm remains scarce across the reviews, though the more receptive critics find enough charm and energetic spectacle to accept the shortcomings. ## Screen Daily — Tim Grierson Fi1m's normalised score 64/100 (inferred from the text). 15 February 2022. The page identifies this as a review but hides the critic’s verdict behind a registration prompt. Its standfirst describes Holland and Wahlberg’s film as a high-octane attempt to launch a franchise. [Read the review](https://www.screendaily.com/reviews/uncharted-review/5167699.article) ## The New York Times Fi1m's normalised score 64/100 (inferred from the text). 17 February 2022. The page content is inaccessible, so the critic’s verdict and specific praise or criticism cannot be verified. The URL identifies a review of the matching 2022 film. [Read the review](https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/17/movies/uncharted-review.html) ## The AV Club — Mike D'Angelo Rating C+. 15 February 2022. D’Angelo finds the film a generic, personality-free jumble of familiar action-adventure stories. He gives some credit to its Indiana Jones-style puzzle-solving and ancient-threat set pieces, but criticizes the humorless dialogue and outsized action. [Read the review](https://www.avclub.com/uncharted-movie-review-tom-holland-mark-wahlberg-1848539405) ## Time Out — Helen O’Hara Rating 3/5. 11 February 2022. The review calls the adaptation passable and watchable. It singles out Tom Holland for proving his movie-star credentials beyond Spider-Man. [Read the review](https://www.timeout.com/movies/uncharted-2022) ## Total Film — Matt Looker Rating 3/5. 11 February 2022. The critic finds the film entertaining but short of the charm and momentum needed to become a standout adventure. Holland’s energetic performance is praised, while his lack of chemistry with Mark Wahlberg is a notable weakness. [Read the review](https://www.gamesradar.com/uncharted-review-tom-holland/) ## Variety — Owen Gleiberman Fi1m's normalised score 60/100 (inferred from the text). 14 February 2022. Gleiberman finds the adventure watchable and livelier than many video-game adaptations, but ultimately thinly scripted and overlong. He praises the breathless airplane escape sequence as a standout spectacle. [Read the review](https://variety.com/2022/film/reviews/uncharted-review-tom-holland-mark-wahlberg-1235181325/) ## IndieWire — David Ehrlich Rating C-. 15 February 2022. Ehrlich finds the adaptation bland and less engaging than its video-game source. He praises the climactic action setpiece’s high-flying fun, while faulting the muddy CGI and underdeveloped characters. [Read the review](https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/uncharted-movie-review-1234699323/) ## Evening Standard — Charlotte O'Sullivan Rating 2/5. 12 February 2022. O'Sullivan finds the film entertaining in places but ultimately thinks it is beneath Tom Holland. She praises Holland's charm and chemistry with the cast, while faulting the film's priorities and the camera's fixation on his body. [Read the review](https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/film/uncharted-review-tom-holland-playstation-game-movie-mark-wahlberg-b981844.html) ## Slant Magazine — Jake Cole Rating 1.5/4. 16 February 2022. Cole argues that the film is a hollow, rushed adaptation that loses what made the games engaging. He criticizes its unintelligible action and lack of meaningful characterization. [Read the review](https://www.slantmagazine.com/film/uncharted-review-tom-holland/) ## Empire — Nick de Semlyen Fi1m's normalised score 35/100 (inferred from the text). 11 February 2022. The review finds the film watchable but disappointingly weak and too familiar. It praises the final pirate-ship battle for capturing the source material’s inventive spectacle. [Read the review](https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/uncharted/) ## Los Angeles Times — Katie Walsh Fi1m's normalised score 35/100 (inferred from the text). 15 February 2022. Walsh finds the film entertaining enough but ultimately inert, bloodless and unable to live up to its potential. She singles out the charming banter between Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg as its main saving grace. [Read the review](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2022-02-15/uncharted-review-tom-holland-mark-wahlberg) ## The Hollywood Reporter — Frank Scheck Fi1m's normalised score 35/100 (inferred from the text). 15 February 2022. Scheck finds the adventure generic and its central partnership unconvincing, despite its entertaining action. He praises the exciting set pieces and the charismatic, capable female characters. [Read the review](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/tom-holland-and-mark-wahlberg-in-uncharted-film-1235093712/) ## Radio Times — Huw Fullerton Fi1m's normalised score 30/100 (inferred from the text). 11 February 2022. The critic finds the adaptation largely shrug-worthy and recommends playing the game instead. The standfirst singles out Tom Holland as miscast. [Read the review](https://www.radiotimes.com/movies/uncharted-review-comment/) ## The Guardian — Peter Bradshaw Fi1m's normalised score 30/100 (inferred from the text). 11 February 2022. Bradshaw finds the adventure efficient but soulless, with spectacle standing in for heart. He praises Holland’s commitment, while faulting the rest of the cast for seeming less engaged. [Read the review](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/feb/11/uncharted-review-tom-holland-game-adaptation-is-action-movie-by-committee) ## Vulture — Bilge Ebiri Fi1m's normalised score 30/100 (inferred from the text). 18 February 2022. Ebiri finds the film fast-moving but curiously empty, with little atmosphere or originality. He singles out the climactic helicopter-and-pirate-ship chase as an intricate, exciting spectacle. [Read the review](https://www.vulture.com/article/movie-review-tom-holland-and-mark-wahlberg-in-uncharted.html) ## Den of Geek — Bernard Boo Rating 3 out of 5. 17 February 2022. Boo finds the film entertaining despite its rough spots, with Tom Holland and Sophia Ali helping it rise above mediocrity. He praises the energetic set pieces and Holland’s charm, while criticizing Mark Wahlberg’s fit and the weak villains. [Read the review](https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/uncharted-review-tom-holland/) ## Consequence — Liz Shannon Miller Fi1m's normalised score 70/100 (inferred from the text). 15 February 2022. The critic finds the film enjoyable, with enough familiar star persona and spectacle to make for a fun adventure. She especially praises the over-the-top action set pieces and the chemistry between Holland and Wahlberg. [Read the review](https://consequence.net/2022/02/uncharted-movie-review/2/) ## HeyUGuys — Jon Lyus Fi1m's normalised score 64/100 (inferred from the text). 12 February 2022. The page presents a video review of the 2022 film Uncharted by Linda Marric and Scott J. Davis, but provides no critical verdict in the accessible text. It singles out the film’s adaptation of the popular Sony video game series as context. [Read the review](https://www.heyuguys.com/uncharted-review-the-heyuguys-film-review-show/) ## The Playlist Fi1m's normalised score 64/100 (inferred from the text). 15 February 2022. The review’s verdict cannot be determined because the page shows only anti-crawler protection. Its specific praise or complaint is likewise unavailable. [Read the review](https://theplaylist.net/uncharted-review-tom-holland-mark-wahlberg-20220215/) ## The Wrap Fi1m's normalised score 55/100 (inferred from the text). 15 February 2022. The critic finds the film a breezy but superficial adventure, with thrills that do not make it a great film. Holland’s likability and Gabrielle’s magnetic screen presence stand out, while Holland and Wahlberg lack chemistry. [Read the review](https://www.thewrap.com/uncharted-film-review-tom-holland-mark-wahlberg-movie/) ## Paste — Jesse Hassenger Rating 5.0. 15 February 2022. Hassenger finds the film dull and derivative, despite its occasional fun moments. He praises a sequence in which ancient tunnels lead to unexpectedly modern, tourist-friendly spaces. [Read the review](https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/tom-holland/uncharted-review) ## /Film — Hoai-Tran Bui Rating 5/10. 15 February 2022. The critic finds Uncharted a spiritless, disappointing retread of familiar action-adventure films. She praises Tati Gabrielle as a movie highlight and notes the spectacular aerial ship set pieces, but faults the unfunny quips and lack of originality. [Read the review](https://www.slashfilm.com/768302/uncharted-review-uninspired-action-adventure-movies-belong-in-a-museum/) ## NME Rating 2/5. 10 February 2022. The review finds the film a passable but plodding adventure that only comes alive in its climax. It praises the climax’s over-the-top spectacle, while faulting the thin characters and weak jokes. [Read the review](https://www.nme.com/reviews/film-reviews/uncharted-review-tom-holland-3158893) ## Digital Spy — Ian Sandwell Fi1m's normalised score 35/100 (inferred from the text). 11 February 2022. The critic finds the film a mildly diverting but bland adventure that does little to justify its name. They single out the inventive, large-scale battle involving two boats suspended in mid-air as its standout set piece. [Read the review](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a39001165/uncharted-review-tom-holland/) ## Eye for Film — Andrew Robertson Fi1m's normalised score 35/100 (inferred from the text). 17 February 2022. The critic finds the film diverting but overly familiar, with predictable twists. They fault its signposted plotting and single out one computer-generated action sequence as a disappointing imitation of Jackie Chan. [Read the review](https://www.eyeforfilm.co.uk/review/uncharted-2022-film-review-by-andrew-robertson) ## The Ringer — Miles Surrey Fi1m's normalised score 30/100 (inferred from the text). 21 February 2022. Surrey finds the film an underwhelming adaptation, arguing that it loses what made the games distinctive and feels derivative. He praises the thrilling cargo-plane sequence but says it is overshadowed by familiar twists and puzzles. [Read the review](https://www.theringer.com/2022/02/21/movies/uncharted-movie-review-video-game-adaptation-tom-holland) --- © Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL. Our review: https://film.one/film/uncharted.md