Another question before the holiday weekend hits. What video game would you like to see adapted into a film, and why? Would it be because of the story, great character acting, fun premise? As a bonus answer, what in that adaptation would you like to see changed?
I'll jump in with Red Dead Redemption 2. I love westerns. The story of Arthur Morgan is a classic redemption story (well, so is John's) but the writing of the game was wonderful. The acting was solid and it was pretty much like watching an interactive movie. Most of the drama and humor would translate well into a script.
What would I like to see different? Obliterate the character of Mary. Beyond providing choice points in the game she has little to add to the story. One could rewrite her role in the adaptation process, but I would write her out altogether. Why chew up screen time on a null character when you can use that time for some extra action scenes?
What say you folks?
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I've seen gameplay of "Red Dead Redemption 2," James Hoey. I think it'd be a fantastic movie. "Red Dead Redemption" could even be a movie franchise.
I'll like to see a lot of games adapted into films. "Bioshock," "Dino Crisis," "Time Crisis," "Syphon Filter," "Earthworm Jim," "Metal Gear Solid," etc. I think they'll look incredible on screen, they'd be fun as movies, and I think writers could come up with great stories for them. A "Bioshock" movie is in the works.
I was gonna try and get the rights to produce a "Bloody Roar" film way back (back when I was trying to produce movies). I wanted Neill Blomkamp or McG as the director. I also tried to get the rights to produce a "Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver" movie, but someone already bought the rights to turn the game into a movie.
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Deus Ex
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1igPBUebVPc
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I'd love to see an adaptation of Limbo. I think it could be artistic, deep, and moving if done right. The change I would make is for the boy to occasionally speak. In the game, he doesn't talk, none of the human characters do. For a game that's certainly interesting, but I think occasional dialogue is necessary for an adaptation.
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As for the bonus answer, James Hoey, I'm not sure what I'd change in the adaptations. It's been so long since I've played those games. I know who I'd cast as the lead character in a "Dino Crisis" movie. Karen Gillan.
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Pong The Movie.
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I would line up for that one Sam Sokolow
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The second screenplay I ever wrote was an adaptation of a game called 'The Mark of Kri'. I actually did try to get the movie rights, but SONY wouldn't even respond to my enquiries. I have shelved the script, but I still think that game would make a great fantasy action movie in the style of Apocalypto or Black Panther 2.
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