Top 10 Movies based on Video Games
Video game movies are becoming more and more popular day by day. Although the current generation video games are not less than any feature film, but movies based on video games has different flavor and the sound as well has a different ring to it.
With the current generation film-makers, who have grown up playing video games have a major inclination towards the stories told in these video games, therefore making them aspirational towards making movies on such videos games. Besides, it also makes things easier for movie studios to not invest their time and money to hire writers to write a new script from scratch, they could just simply adapt a video game which is already well made.
We’ve have got 10 of the best movies based on video games. Have fun !
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10. Silent Hill
Honestly, Silent Hill as a video game was surely a below average pick, however, the movie adaptation was more then expected. Carrying a decent cast and with some jump scares, Silent Hill may not come close to its contemporaries, but it’s definitely more than just good enough. Bonus points for including Pyramid Head; just as terrifying (perhaps more so) than its video game counterpart and a sight that will be sure to have you hiding behind the sofa long after the credits roll.
9. Sonic the Hedgehog
Initially, Sonic the Hedgehog movie did not appeal to the audience. The initial designs of the movie were also heavily criticized for the blue blur. However, when the movie was finally released, people absolutely loved the film, especially Ben Schwartz’s enthusiastic and Jim Carrey in the film. The movie follows Sonic and a Montana sheriff as they try to evade Robotnik and track down Sonic’s iconic rings. Sequels are already planned.
8. Werewolves Within
Is WareWolves Within entertaining ? Heal Yeah ! It is a horror comedy film loosely based on Ubisoft’s 2016 VR game. The theme of the film revolves around a small group where is suspected to be a monster in disguise. The director is Josh Ruben, who wrote and lead Shudder’s equally smart Scare Me, and he’s a perfect fit. Star Sam Richardson – from Veep and The Tomorrow War – makes Finn (the protagonist) equally funny and likeable, and What We Do In The Shadows fans will be happy to see Harvey Guillén thriving as one half of a tech millionaire couple.
7. Mortal Kombat (2021)
If there is one thing for which this film should be well appreciated is its well choreographed fight sequences. Characters like Sub Zero and Soniya Blade were well presented in the film. The dialogues could be a bit of an annoyance in the film but if you’re a fan of the fighting series or just want to disconnect your brain and relax in front of some brutal fatalities, this is the movie for you. It is surely one of the finest video game movies.
6. Uncharted
If there is one video game in the list which is the most popular among fans, it has to be this one. Uncharted, one of the most anticipated video game movies ever was finally released in 2022 after years and years and years of production delays and rumors. Frankly speaking, the cast of the film was not impressive at all. Tom Holland somehow was just not going well as our beloved Nathan Drake. The characters of Chloe Frazer and Victor Sullivan were absolutely destroyed in the film. If you compare the film with Uncharted video game series, then surely not have nice things to say about the film. But as a stand alone film, it does dawns a status of a popcorn entertainer.
5. Resident Evil
Since, 2002 Resident Evil has had 7 movies. Resident Evil movies are probably some of the oldest video game movies ever. However, the title and concept of the movie series has always been the same as the video game series. However, there have ben certain inconsistencies both in the movies and video games. The latest Resident Evil movie is available on Netflix, do check it out.
4. Warcraft
World of Warcraft was just ripe for being picked up by Hollywood. Being brushed aside as Lord of the Rings-lite, Blizzard’s jewel in the crown is packed with lore in abundance and it’s all guided under the steady hand of indie darling Duncan Jones. It’s not only the best-performing video game adaptation of all-time grossing $433m, it also gives the world of Warcraft the acknowledgement it deserved.
The film does fall down by over-egging the pudding under the creaking weight of its ensemble but it’s still an outlier in the video game movies world: a movie that isn’t scared to take a chance, chuck a massive budget at an acclaimed director and just letting him run riot with the world. More of that, please.
3. Tomb Raider (2018)
Based on the 2013 rebooted game, Tomb Raider returns to the big-screen by giving us a newly-vulnerable Lara Croft. Although there is no doubt this movie does lack action packed sequences that we usually expect from such video game movies, but this movie does succeed in giving homage to the popular video game series.
Tomb Raider certainly marks a watershed moment for video game movies: no longer content with being kept to the shadows, this is a forceful entry filled with star talent that might open up the door for even more video game treasures down the line, particularly in the forthcoming Ben Wheatley-directed sequel.
2. Assassin’s Creed
Assassin’s Creed felt like the moment video game movies stepped into the spotlight for the very first time. Where others were dismissed as oddities or only for a certain audience, Assassin’s Creed attempted to put that all to bed with a compelling take on the eternal struggle between the Creed and the Templar Order.
Starring Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard, and Michael K. Williams, Assassin’s Creed is a movie that doesn’t lack for stars. It gives the movie a real legitimacy and it is flanked by an impressive-looking Animus adventure in 15th Century Spain and a parkour-heavy style that pays homage to the series without – as some movies do – going too far on the fan-service. It may have disappointed some fans and filmgoers but give it another go. It soars higher than you might think.
1. Detective Pikachu
If we have to pick the best of best video game movies all time, then it has to be Pokemon: Detective Pikachu. The most perfectly engaging, entertaining, and exciting video game movie adaptations. After seeing a beloved Pokemons, it wasn’t to hard to like this film. If there is a perfect example to learn from how to adapt a feature movie from a video game or cartoon or anime , then this film definitely sets the bar.