Sep-19-2010, 01:24 PM (UTC)
Yeah, videogame-based movies aren't known for greatness. I've seen the Tomb Raider films, which I thought were okay and the Wing Commander film which I found to be dreadful.
I did have some hope for Prince of Persia because it was made by the people behind Pirates of the Caribbean, which was an entertaining movie based on a friggin' theme park ride. You know, when the film was over I realised that in the video games, I was more emotionally invested in the Prince, even though the games had a rather thin storyline...
If I had to name a really good videogame adaptation, I would actually point to Sonic the Hedgehog SatAM, one of four (!) tv series based on the titular blue hedgehog. I discovered it about a year ago and even though it's meant for children, I found a lot to like about it. (Never lose touch with your inner child!)
(Although to be honest, nothing in the entire series can beat the opening sequence for sheer coolness.)
I did have some hope for Prince of Persia because it was made by the people behind Pirates of the Caribbean, which was an entertaining movie based on a friggin' theme park ride. You know, when the film was over I realised that in the video games, I was more emotionally invested in the Prince, even though the games had a rather thin storyline...
If I had to name a really good videogame adaptation, I would actually point to Sonic the Hedgehog SatAM, one of four (!) tv series based on the titular blue hedgehog. I discovered it about a year ago and even though it's meant for children, I found a lot to like about it. (Never lose touch with your inner child!)
(Although to be honest, nothing in the entire series can beat the opening sequence for sheer coolness.)
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