In a recent article, I went through some of the ways that comic book films have evolved from a cringe-worthy medium into the Hollywood blockbusters of today. As I described, comic books have come a long way from the 1970’s Captain America to The Avengers and The Dark Knight Rises. But another realm of intellectual properties has not seen the same Geek Renaissance that comic films have seen. I’m talking, of course, about the dreaded Video Game Movie. Overall, video game franchises that have been translated into films have fallen far short of bringing their rich universes to life, making many beg the question — is it even possible to make a great video game film?
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