Video game tie-in movies have a long and storied history, and unfortunately, a lot of them have been pretty bad. From terrible acting and writing to nonsensical plots and ridiculous special effects, there have been a lot of video game movies that have left fans disappointed.
Here are some of the worst video game tie-in movies ever made:
Super Mario Bros. (1993)
This movie was a critical and commercial failure, and it's often cited as an example of how not to adapt a video game into a movie. The movie was directed by Rocky Morton and Annabel Jankel, who had previously directed the cult classic film Max Headroom. However, their vision for Super Mario Bros. was a far cry from the lighthearted and whimsical world of the video game. The movie was set in a post-apocalyptic world ruled by dinosaurs, and it featured a dark and gritty tone that was completely different from the source material.
The movie was also criticized for its poor acting and writing. Bob Hoskins and John Leguizamo were miscast as Mario and Luigi, respectively, and the dialogue was often cringeworthy. The movie's special effects were also subpar, and they looked dated even when the movie was first released.
Street Fighter (1994)
This movie was based on the popular fighting game series of the same name. It starred Jean-Claude Van Damme as Guile, Raul Julia as M. Bison, and Kylie Minogue as Cammy. The movie was a box office success, but it was widely panned by critics for its poor acting, writing, and special effects.
Jean-Claude Van Damme was miscast as Guile, and he delivered his lines in a wooden and monotone voice. Raul Julia was the only bright spot in the movie, and he gave a memorable performance as M. Bison. However, even Julia's performance couldn't save the movie from its many flaws. The movie's writing was also poor, and the plot was full of holes. The special effects were also subpar, and they looked dated even when the movie was first released.
Mortal Kombat (1995)
This movie was based on the popular fighting game series of the same name. It starred Robin Shou as Liu Kang, Christopher Lambert as Raiden, and Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa as Shang Tsung. The movie was a box office success, but it was also criticized for its violence and its over-the-top special effects.
The movie was full of gratuitous violence, and it featured some of the most over-the-top special effects ever seen in a movie. The acting was also subpar, and the dialogue was often cheesy. However, the movie did have some redeeming qualities. The fight scenes were well-choreographed, and the movie featured some iconic moments, such as the battle between Liu Kang and Shang Tsung.
Doom (2005)
This movie was based on the popular first-person shooter game of the same name. It starred Karl Urban as John "Reaper" Carmack, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as Sarge, and Rosamund Pike as Samantha Grimm. The movie was a critical and commercial failure, and it was criticized for its poor acting, writing, and special effects.
The movie was a poor adaptation of the video game, and it failed to capture the excitement and intensity of the source material. The acting was also subpar, and the dialogue was often cringeworthy. The special effects were also subpar, and they looked dated even when the movie was first released.
Resident Evil (2002)
This movie was based on the popular survival horror game series of the same name. It stars Milla Jovovich as Alice, Michelle Rodriguez as Rain Ocampo, and Sienna Guillory as Jill Valentine. The movie was a box office success, but it was also criticized for its poor acting, writing, and special effects.
The movie was a poor adaptation of the video game, and it failed to capture the horror and suspense of the source material. The acting was also subpar, and the dialogue was often cringeworthy. The special effects were also subpar, and they looked dated even when the movie was first released. Despite its flaws, Resident Evil was a box office success, and it spawned a series of sequels. However, the sequels were even worse than the original movie, and they quickly became a laughingstock among fans of the video game series.
These are just a few of the many terrible video game tie-in movies that have been made over the years. While there have been a few exceptions, such as the first two Resident Evil movies and Sonic the Hedgehog, for the most part, video game tie-in movies are best avoided. What are your most disliked video game tie-in movies? Let us know in the comments!
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