The best video game movies to watch at home

Banner Week for live-action video game adaptation. A new show titled “Resident Evil” resident evilDrop on Netflix, unknownStarring Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg.

Since 1993, there is a long history of video game adaptation. Super mario bros. This year’s unknown When Sonic the Hedgehog 2..There is also a series of upcoming video game-based film projects, including planned adaptations. [deep breath] Borderlands, 5 nights at Freddie’s, Gears of War, Tsushima ghost, Mine Craft, Metal Gear Solid, Space InvadersWhen Just dance.

But which of the things that are already there and you can see at home are worth your time? Polygons will help.

This includes movie and television adaptations, but many readers will probably notice the abbreviation for Netflix. The witcher.. It’s not a little for the show, but it’s not qualified. This series probably wouldn’t exist without a video game franchise, but it’s an adaptation of Andrey Sapkovsky’s book.

Mortal Kombat (1995)

Director Paul W. Anderson grew up playing Mortal Kombat It was, of course, in the 1995s that in the arcade, and his first video game adaptations turned out to be quite a few. Mortal Kombat.. Unlike recent adaptations of this property, this movie actually features a title combat tournament. The effect certainly looks outdated at times, Mortal Kombat Is a colorful, fun and cheesy tournament movie that incorporates its source material (title theme Needle Drops!) And puts a lot of effort into recreating the atmosphere of a bloody game. — —Pete Volk

Mortal Kombat You can watch it on HBO Max or for free with Hoopla’s library card.

Resident Evil movie

Image: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

Image: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

Image: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

Image: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

Anderson’s most ambitious and extensive video game adaptation work is the six-part Resident Evil series. Four of those six are directed by Anderson, all six are written by him and starring his collaborator and wife Milla Jovovich. Game fans have long complained that the series deviates from the source material (at the time). Anderson said “The tie-ups of poorly performing movies are so common that, in every game, Resident Evil deserves a good celluloid expression”), the movie itself is absolutely dominated. Resident Evil films are not only an outstanding exhibition of Jovovich’s action stars in good faith, but also a great study of the genre and the ongoing sophistication of his unique style of filmmakers.

First movie, 2002 resident evilIs closest to the franchise’s straight horror and features some truly unforgettable moments (like a laser grid trap-if you know, you know). Second movie, Resident Evil: ApocalypseFamous second unit director Alexander Witt (Skyfall, Avengers: Infinity WarBut in my view, it’s the most forgotten franchise.

Things really start in 2007 Resident Evil: ExtinctDirector Russell Mulcay (Highlander) Most often described as “Zombie Western”. Anderson returned to the director’s chair for the last three entries, all of which Anderson refined his enthusiastic shooting style, infused chaotic energy, and Jovovich’s unmistakable. A smasher who sees being supported by vices. — —PV

The first five movies in the Resident Evil series are available for free with ads on Hulu or Tubi. Resident Evil: Final Chapter You can watch it for free on Tubi with ads.

silent hill

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Like most great video game adaptations, silent hill Get inspiration from the game without trying to translate. The movie follows Rose (Radha Mitchell) looking for her daughter in a horrifying and haunted ghost town known as Silent Hill. It seems that her town itself is taking her to another world full of monsters trying to chase and kill her. Meanwhile, her husband, Christopher (Sean Bean), chases his wife into town, but encounters nothing when he arrives. A half-expanded metaphor about the differences in how men and women experience the world, and half-horrible realizations of some of the scariest monsters in the video game franchise. silent hill Not only is it an adaptation of a good video game movie, it is also one of the best and most underrated horror movies of the 2000s. -Austingo Sulin

silent hill You can watch it on Starz through Prime Video, or buy it digitally or from a VOD vendor.

DOA: Dead or Alive

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Let’s start with the disclaimer. This is an adaptation of a fighting game franchise that can be described as “hot people in limited clothing made it public.” The movie is very faithful to this idea, Damn good I can see. The colors pop out, the actors shine, and the battle scene dominates. You just have to be willing to properly navigate the stilt video game dialogue.

It helps it Dead or alive The legendary Corey Yuen was behind the camera as a director.Hong Kong filmmaker and choreographer directed several great films in his home country, including Michelle Yeoh’s star-making rides. Yes wifeAnd is best known in the United States for being Jet Li’s personal action director in his Hollywood movie (and X-Men). — —PV

DOA: Dead or Alive Watch for free on Tubi, Vudu, The Roku Channel, Freevee, Pluto TV and Plex ads.

Like a dragon

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Legendary director Takashi Miike (audition) Has made quite a few video game adaptations, including this fun take of the Yakuza franchise. Miike will try out the rich comedy material of video games and take full advantage of the opportunities available when recreating the rules of the video game world in live-action settings. — —PV

Like a dragon You can watch it completely on YouTube.

Ace Attorney

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Miike follow-up Like a dragon In this fun and loyal version of the Ace Attorney franchise.Properly over the top Exactly Hairstyles and style clues you would expect from a franchise, this is a fun and very different kind of legal drama. — —PV

Ace Attorney You can rent or buy digitally on Amazon, Google Play, and Apple.

Brave Marksman / BiuBiuBiu

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This 2021 Mandarin movie Kindness It’s a video game adaptation, but it’s noteworthy and worth mentioning in either way. This is a sports drama set in the world of esports, following a young man who was once an esports genius and is now struggling to raise children. When a huge tournament with a big prize pool was held, he decided to put the team together for his once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Sports drama element BiuBiuBiu (By the way, it’s a great title) It works well, but this movie really shines when it comes to portraying game sequences. In addition to showing that the protagonist is playing the game on a mobile phone, directors Hu Guohan and Zhou Siyao take you to the game world in a surprisingly immersive way, marveling at the jerky movements of mobile games. It will be reproduced as accurately as possible.

Here is the taste:

The result is an exciting action movie that is ahead of its time. — —PV

Brave marksman (Also BiuBiuBiu) You can watch it completely on YouTube.

Monster hunter

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Anderson has grown even bigger with the latest video game adaptations as Jovovich, Tony Jaa and Rapper TI take on huge monsters with very large weapons. Accepting the scale of video games, both in opponents and combat style, Monster hunter It’s a fun popcorn cinema and a rare modern blockbuster that uses CG effectively to create reliable set pieces. It features the synergistic effect of Jovovich and Jaa’s action comedy buddy and a huge set piece. Monster hunter Big and stupid in all the best ways. — —PV

Monster hunter You can watch it on Starz through Prime Video or buy it digitally from a VOD vendor.

Arcane

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Riot Games League of Legends Anime Series, ArcaneAbout the early life of league of legends Champions Vi, Jinx, Caitlyn, Jayce, Viktor. The story focuses on two connected stories. One story follows Jinx’s descent into madness after a tragic accident and Vi’s journey to save his sister from himself, while another story is Jace and Victor’s fusion of magic and technology. It shows that he invented Hextech, a new creation that made him.Aside from its great character and writing, the first season of Arcane It is also one of the most visually striking and uniquely gorgeous anime series in recent memory. -AG

Arcane You can watch it on Netflix.

Werewolf game crazy at night

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2021 horror comedy by Josh Ruben and writer Mishna Wolf Werewolf game crazy at night Is one of the best video game adaptations that gives you an accurate picture of how much freedom you need in your source material. Ruben and Wolf movie star Sam Richardson (roughly inspired by the 2016 VR game of the same name)I think you should leaveAs Finn, an unfortunate Forestry Corps moving to a small town in Beaverfield in search of a new start. Unfortunately, he will tap in the midst of a crisis when the townspeople suspect that a malicious lycanthropic murderer is lurking in the midst of them. It’s full of quick dialogue between Richardson and co-star Millana Weintrub, a thrilling twist, and charismatic comedy chemistry. Werewolf game crazy at night Is a video game movie that goes beyond its inspiration and becomes a fun horror movie in itself. —Toussaint Egan

Werewolf game crazy at night You can watch it at Showtime through Prime Video or buy it digitally from a VOD vendor.