The world of games and cinema have always combined. Therefore, we have separated this list of films and series for game lovers
In the 21st century, the narratives of video games have been shown to be as complete and interactive as movie theater and television. When these two worlds meet, we have special results, which we separate here so that SKY subscribers can find the best content for films and series.
Scott Pilgrim Against the World
It is curious that the film that may have better adapted to the conventions of a game does not originate from a console. The comic book version of Scott Pilgrim it's a nerdy and surreal journey through the world of relationships, but including without explanation elements like boss battles, skill achievements and 8-bit graphics. The filming of Edgar Wright absolutely not to be missed.
The idea of ​​controlling a person within a video game has already yielded several good explorations in cinema. The 2008 steel film with Gerard Butler it takes this premise to extreme corners, yielding electrifying and technically impressive sequences; in a plot where prisoners and convicts are forced to become “avatars” of players in a virtual experience.
Tom Cruise by itself a figure that perhaps could only exist within a video game. In one of his best productions in recent years, the star joins Emily Blunt to fight aliens in a futuristic war – a concept that is already familiar to gamers. But what makes On the Edge of Tomorrow the fact that Cruise always goes back in time when dead, perfectly translating the effect of respawn to the screens.
There is no way to be more traditional in the gaming world than a good medieval fantasy, see the success of franchises like The Witcher and Elder Scrolls. On TV, nothing is fairer than the hype game of Thrones, series of HBO who narrated the Fire and Ice Chronicles spectacularly and full of mythology; elements that certainly made the experience of gamers even more profitable.
As Gamer, the underrated movie of Leigh Whannell it also explores the concept of control over a body. Here, the character of Logan Marshall-Green his body is improved thanks to an artificial intelligence, which can communicate with him, improve his reasoning and, in the words of the protagonist, transform him into a "fearless ninja" by guaranteeing him the impressive ability to fight like a superhero.
THE Warner Bros. nailed it with the first film live-action of the phenomenon Pokmonchoosing the game Detective Pikachu as a gateway to this colorful and diverse universe. The mystery comedy incorporates different elements of the oriental game, especially the structure of finding and fighting battles against different monsters throughout the story – which brings Ryan Reynolds in the role of cutest Pikachu.
One of the great heroes of games, Lara Croft won two different adaptations, the first being with Angelina Jolie. But it was only reboot of 2013 Tomb Raider: The Origin what Alicia Vikander lived the version that best understood the adventurer of the consoles, exploring a story of visceral and very realistic origin when placing Croft to unravel the mysteries of a remote island, which keeps a secret worthy of the franchise.
The children's and youth franchise Robert Rodriguez certainly touches many by the nostalgia factor, and it would not be fair to leave this list without Little Species 3: Game Over. The film fully embraces the structure of a game, by placing the protagonist Juni facing the different stages and challenge of a dangerous console game to find his lost sister. Surprisingly efficient and very diverse guaranteed.
The fascination with the concept of escape room (escape room) started in the last decade, and it makes sense: we are literally playing a strategy game that will test our reasoning and strategy skills. Nothing is more profitable than playing this premise in a horror film, something that Escape Room does with style and creativity, being much more than just a “recycled” franchise Deadly Games.
In many ways, Matrix it has always been a video game. a virtual world where humans are connected through a network, and who can then choose their appearance, clothes and, in the immortal words of Keanu Reeves, “weapons, many weapons“. The revolutionary science fiction of irms wachowski It is one of the best gaming experiences that can be found in cinema, both in the first film and in the sequences.
In the same way as Matrix, the science fiction adventure of Christopher Nolan it also has several remnants of console titles. The console itself of creating and projecting dreams in The origin (which are soon seen as different “levels” by the characters) something derived from a “Minecraft real life ”, or the freedom to obtain vehicles and face NPCs, which is derived from a Grand Theft Auto.
Perhaps the most successful, and certainly the most enduring, movie franchise based on a gaming title. resident Evil may have strayed far from the reasons for the survival horror, radically becoming a style of unbridled and even surreal action, but it still brings a lot of Capcom in eternal combat against zombies and other creatures of the Umbrella Corporation.
Speaking of zombies, we can't leave out the most popular TV series about the infamous pop-culture meat-eaters. For more than 10 years, The Walking Dead it has been deepening its survival stories and conflicts between living dead and tyrants who take advantage of society's decline in the face of the apocalypse. Deep with a The Last of Us, but still guarantees good entertainment.
Our latest addition of zombies to the list comes with an interesting mix. The production of J.J.Abrams puts a story of mad scientists and resurrection of the dead in the middle of World War II, mixing the terror of resident Evil with the action of a Medal of Honor or Call of Duty, and the result achieved by Overlord operation surprisingly efficient.
One of the most original and fun ideas in the gaming world has finally hit theaters in recent years, with the risky adaptation of Assassins Creed. The film starring Michael Fassbender had its mistakes, but got it right in the way of presenting the concept of Animus and the trips through the past in the narratives of macguffin and adventure, being particularly inspired by the action scenes.
Over the past few years, the franchise Fast and furious has been going through a curious phenomenon: abandoning realism to become something totally freaked out and cartoonish. In the scheme of things, Don Toretto's saga has become the equivalent of Grand Theft Auto the screens, but that version of the game Rockstar in which all cheats they are activated and the rules of gravity are broken. Fast 7 the best specimen.
Latest movie from James Cameron, I stay scientific Avatar, as the title itself suggests, an excellent exploration of the concept of “directing” another body. The former paraplegic marine of Sam Worthington gains a new life by transferring his consciousness to an alien body, and Cameron's conduct is strongly inspired by the language of action video games.
One of the most unexpected successes of recent years has been the revitalization of the classic Jumanji, which went from board games to video game consoles with the reboot starring Dwayne Johnson. Completely metalingustico, the new film adopts the elements of NPCs, energy bars and distinct abilities for the protagonist avatars – and the differences between its human characters guarantee a good mood.
Keanu Reeves returned to the stardom of action films with the praised and mind-blowing franchise John Wick. For fans of a good shooter, you don't need to look far beyond the elaborate and spectacular shootings of the Wick franchise, especially the explosive third film in the saga, dubbed Parabellum – that brings exchanges of shots in the desert, with bulletproof armor and even dogs disarming mercenaries.
One of the best action films ever made, the fourth film about the punisher wanderer Max Rockatansky was a great phenomenon, and with good reason. The electrifying film of George Miller features some of the best car chases of recent years, incorporating vehicle customization elements, post-apocalyptic settings and some of the most impressive feats of recent times. Mario Kart hallucinated!
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