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GRAN TURISMO Doesn’t Reach the Winner’s Podium, But Makes a Respectable Showing
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GRAN TURISMO Doesn’t Reach the Winner’s Podium, But Makes a Respectable Showing

Running Time: 134 minutes This film from Sony Pictures opens exclusively at cinemas on August 25th. While most video game-to-film …Read the Rest

UNCHARTED is a Watchable, But Glitchy Video Game Adaptation
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UNCHARTED is a Watchable, But Glitchy Video Game Adaptation

This film from Sony Pictures opens exclusively in cinemas on Friday, February 18th. These days, it seems like Hollywood is …Read the Rest

WEREWOLVES WITHIN is an Unexpectedly Entertaining Video Game Adaptation
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WEREWOLVES WITHIN is an Unexpectedly Entertaining Video Game Adaptation

This film will open in theaters across the country on June 25th and then be available on all streaming rental …Read the Rest

POKEMON DETECTIVE PIKACHU Benefits from a Great Voice Performance
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POKEMON DETECTIVE PIKACHU Benefits from a Great Voice Performance

Unfortunately, movie adaptations of video games tend to have pretty poor reputations. In the past, we’ve been dealt the less-than-stellar …Read the Rest

RAMPAGE Can’t Find the Right Tone
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RAMPAGE Can’t Find the Right Tone

It appears that adapting video games to feature film may be one of the trickiest tasks there is. After decades …Read the Rest

WARCRAFT is Both Baffling and Beautiful
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WARCRAFT is Both Baffling and Beautiful

Well, at least it isn’t a sequel. In a summer full of follow-ups, the latest Hollywood blockbuster takes a different …Read the Rest

HITMAN: AGENT 47 Is Dead On Arrival
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HITMAN: AGENT 47 Is Dead On Arrival

Video games always make difficult transitions to film. The Hitman character was already adapted back in 2007 to poor notices. …Read the Rest