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THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE Has Some Moments, But Isn’t an Essential Adaptation
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THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE Has Some Moments, But Isn’t an Essential Adaptation

Running Time: 92 minutes This feature from Universal Pictures debuts exclusively at theaters on April 5th. The history of movies …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

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG Spins Its Wheels, Yet Fails to Make a Lasting Impression
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SONIC THE HEDGEHOG Spins Its Wheels, Yet Fails to Make a Lasting Impression

Movies based around video games are a risky proposition. When Pokemon: Detective Pikachu serves as the most critic-friendly highlight in …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

HARDCORE HENRY Is All Chaos and No Character
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HARDCORE HENRY Is All Chaos and No Character

A strange thing happened during the preview screening of the first-person action flick, Hardcore Harry. While some members of the …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