5 video game live-action adaptations that were substandard at best (and 5 that were absolutely deplorable)
Video game adaptations are a mixed bag, especially the live-action ones. While once in a blue moon, people might be treated to rare gems such as Mortal Kombat (1995), Detective Pikachu, and Sonic the Hedgehog, more often than not, it's the opposite experience.
Most adaptations of this sort either fail to meet the expectations set by the games or are okay to watch once and then forgotten. Some don't even pass the vibe check.
Yet, this entertainment genre keeps churning out releases every so often, with a host of future movies and TV series greenlit for the coming years.
Before these new releases arrive, though, here are some that have already hit the silver screen, five of which were substandard experiences and five utterly unacceptable.
Note: This article reflects the writer's opinion.
With all the action and story already present in the Uncharted video games, it's a wonder why it took so long for a live-action adaptation. Distributed by Sony and produced under Playstation Productions, this movie starring Tom Holland in the role of a young Nathan Drake was released in February.
Mixing in elements and plot points of various games throughout the story, the Uncharted movie follows Nathan Drake as he teams up with professional fortune hunter Victor "Sully" Sullivan (Mark Wahlberg) to find a hidden pirate treasure. Along with Sully, the film also introduces series mainstay Chloe Frazer (Sophia Taylor Ali) as a fellow treasure hunter.
The overall story is fun to watch and has decent writing along with a few twists here and there. While Holland is a good actor, he never quite manages to capture the same level of charisma as Nathan Drake from the games.
Of course, when compared to voice actor Nolan North, many will fall short. The
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