The top 5 favorites list: Movies based on video games
In no particular order:
Hitman
I loved this adaption of the classic shooter. Timothy Olyphant was perfectly cast as assassin 47 while the movie had some fine action and explosive stunt scenes.
Mortal Kombat
This was one of the few adaptations that genuinely looked like a video game. Released in 1995, the tale centered around a tournament where the sinister forces of Darkworld slug it out against the good guys of Earth Realm, not much at stake except..erm.. the universe! Great fun that had some well executed fight scenes.
Angelina Jolie was perfectly cast to play Lara Croft. Unfortunately the film was average but it never took itself too serious and certainly had its moments.
Mila Jovavich went on to star in another two more Resident Evil's and this series has been the genre's most successful ever. The movie posters caption read - ' A Secret Experience, A Deadly Virus, A Fatal Mistake...' That pretty much sums up this gore fest that has plenty of thrills and excitement to keep the adrenaline flowing.
Prince Of Persia
Jerry Bruckheimer's adaption of the much loved platformer has it all - sand, sorcery and swordplay. A visual feast featuring some beautiful locations, while Jake Gylennhall does a top job as the Prince. Awesome action and and enjoyable story to go with the fun.
