Video game movies

An illustration of Ellie from The Last of Us 2

Could ‘The Last of Us’ Finally Break the Video Game Movie Curse?

Jordan Oulela, University of Texas at San Antonio

Poor adaptations have become the norm, but HBO brings the production value that could make the upcoming series a success.…

March 12, 2022

‘Uncharted’ Isn’t a Faithful Film Adaptation, but It Succeeds Nonetheless

Janey Schmidt, Columbia College Chicago

The movie doesn't follow the plot of any one game in the series, but fans are still thrilled.…

March 3, 2022

Illustration of character from Resident Evil

‘Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City’ Perfectly Portrays the Classic Game

Megan Heenan, Nevada State College

Finally, fans of the video game franchise get a true cinematic adaptation that brings many of its most iconic moments to the silver screen.…

December 13, 2021

Chris Pratt as Mario jumps in the environment of a Super Mario Bros. video game.

Is Chris Pratt the Best Mario for the Upcoming Super Mario Bros. Film?

Virginia Laurie, Washington and Lee University

The 'Guardians of the Galaxy' star is slated to voice the iconic Italian video game protagonist, but people are worried that the movie will focus on star power over quality.…

October 18, 2021

A character from the new Mortal Kombat movie for a review article of the film. (Image via Google Images)

How Did ‘Mortal Kombat’ Transition To the Big Screen?

Justin Spencer, University of Texas at San Antonio

The 2021 film has its faults, but overall it does a great job of showing viewers what their favorite otherworldly fighters would be like in real life.…

May 6, 2021