Apart from novels, a film can be adapted from games. Some of the titles on this list are proof of that, from Angry Birds to Final Fantasy!
Watching movies is one of the hobbies enjoyed by the majority of mankind. Weekends are spent watching DVDs or streaming on Netflix.
The name of the film, the inspiration can come from everywhere, gang. Something from a novel best seller like Dilan or from comics like Marvel movies.
In addition, movies can also be inspired by a game, you know! This time Jaka wants to give you 9 best movie recommendations adapted from games.
9 Best Game Adapted Movies 2019
Actually there are many films adapted from several games. It's just that, some of these films are considered failures and are less able to lift the game into the big screen.
The example is Tekken, Assassin's Creed, until Super Mario Bros. The job of adapting a film from a game is not an easy job.
But it's not all bad, gang! The proof is the films below. It's not that great, but it's still worth watching!
1. The Angry Birds Movie
Photo source: Gamesradar First, there is The Angry Birds Movie adapted from one of the phenomenal games from Rovio, Angry Birds.
Maybe this film is targeting the small children market, but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy this one film, gang.
The characters in this film are characterized as closely as possible to the game. Moreover, there are many fresh jokes that will make us laugh throughout the film.
| Information | The Angry Birds Movie |
|---|---|
| Reviews (Number of Reviewers) | 6.3 (68.817) |
| Duration | 1h 37min |
| Release Date | May 20, 2016 |
| Genre | Animation
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| Director | Clay Kaytis
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| Player | Jason Sudeikis
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2. Hitman
Photo source: Variety Next is the movie Hitman based on the game of the same name. Released in 2007, this film is considered quite successful with a variety of entertaining actions.
The film itself tells the story of a murderer known only as Agent 47 and was hired by an organization called The Organization to complete a mission.
His mission is to seize power which makes him pursued by Interpol and agents from Russia.
| Information | Hitman |
|---|---|
| Reviews (Number of Reviewers) | 6.3 (153.375) |
| Duration | 1h 40min |
| Release Date | November 21, 2007 |
| Genre | Action
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| Director | Xavier Gens |
| Player | Timothy Olympian
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3. Tomb Raider
Photo source: Gamesradar Released on PS1 in 1996, Tomb Raider then made a big screen film in 2001 and played by Angeline Jolie.
However, between the two versions of the Tomb Raider film, Jaka chose the version that was just released in 2018.
Played by Alicia Vikander, we are treated to an action film that is quite exciting. Moreover, Alicia is able to play the character Lara Croft well.
| Information | Tomb Raider |
|---|---|
| Reviews (Number of Reviewers) | 6.3 (158.185) |
| Duration | 1h 59min |
| Release Date | March 16, 2018 |
| Genre | Action
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| Director | Roar Uthaug |
| Player | Alicia Vikander
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4. Dragon Nest: Warriors' Dawn
Photo source: IMDb Dragon Nest is one of the MMORPG games that is quite popular among lovers of this genre. Its popularity makes this game lifted to the big screen.
The film itself is set in Alteria, 50 years before the game. The place was divided between humans, elves, goblins, and dragons.
After successfully driving the goblins and dragons into the Black Mountains, it turns out that the humans and elves are at loggerheads with each other to the point that they don't realize a greater evil is lurking around them.
The success of this one film made them release a sequel entitled Throne of Elves under the same director, Yuefeng Song. Throne of Elves got rating 6.2 on IMDB.
| Information | Dragon Nest: Warriors' Dawn |
|---|---|
| Reviews (Number of Reviewers) | 6.4 (2.759) |
| Duration | 1h 28min |
| Release Date | 31 July 2014 |
| Genre | Animation
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| Director | Yuefeng Song |
| Player | Jiao Xu
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5. Silent Hill
Photo source: Gamesradar Ever played a horror game Silent Hill? This game is one of the most thrilling games ever.
What if this game was made into a horror film? Of course it will be just as scary when we play the game, or even more spooky?
Tells the story of a woman named Rose, she has an accident while traveling with her child and is trapped in a small town called 'Silent Hill'.
The city shrouded in fog seems to keep many mysterious things that are dangerous. The tension that this film gives is very gripping, gang!
| Information | Silent Hill |
|---|---|
| Reviews (Number of Reviewers) | 6.6 (201.413) |
| Duration | 2h 5min |
| Release Date | April 21, 2006 |
| Genre | Horror |
| Director | Christophe Gans |
| Player | Radha Mitchell
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6. Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
Photo source: Rotten Tomatoes Many viewers consider the election Jake Gyllenhaal to be a Persian is a mistake. Even so, in general this film is quite okay to watch.
Film Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time tells the story of a prince and princess who must be willing to become fugitives to stop the ambition of a criminal.
The villain does not realize that he can reverse time with a dagger and it can destroy the world.
| Information | Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time |
|---|---|
| Reviews (Number of Reviewers) | 6.6 (252.850) |
| Duration | 1h 56min |
| Release Date | May 28, 2010 |
| Genre | Action
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| Director | Mike Newell |
| Player | Jake Gyllenhaal
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7. Resident Evil
Photo source: Gamesradar Resident Evil is one of the games most often adapted into a film. At least, there are six films that have been shown in theaters.
Of all the films, one of the best is the 2002 version, where Milla Jovovich able to play the character as Alice well.
| Information | Resident Evil |
|---|---|
| Reviews (Number of Reviewers) | 6.7 (230.276) |
| Duration | 1h 40min |
| Release Date | March 15, 2002 |
| Genre | Action
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| Director | Paul W.S. Anderson |
| Player | Milla Jovovich
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8. Warcraft: The Beginning
Photo source: Gamesradar love to play Warcraft? Don't claim to be a fan of the game if you've never watched the film adaptation, gang!
Film Warcraft: The Beginning considered one of the best film adaptations of all time, with a total gross of $433.7 million or equivalent to 6 trillion rupiah.
| Information | Warcraft: The Beginning |
|---|---|
| Reviews (Number of Reviewers) | 6.9 (223.505) |
| Duration | 2h 3min |
| Release Date | 10 June 2016 |
| Genre | Action
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| Director | Duncan Jones |
| Player | Travis Fimmel
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9. Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children
Photo source: Square Enix Store Finally, at the same time, what Jaka considers the best of all the movie titles on this list, is Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children lifted from the RPG game Final Fantasy VII.
In this animated film, Cloud, want to avenge death Aerith who died at the hand Sephiroth, as well as stop the evil intentions of Sephiroth who want to eliminate mankind.
| Information | Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children |
|---|---|
| Reviews (Number of Reviewers) | 7.3 (53.064) |
| Duration | 1h 41min |
| Release Date | September 14, 2005 |
| Genre | Animation
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| Director | Tetsuya Nomura |
| Player | Takahiro Sakurai
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So that's the list best movies adapted from games, gang! Are there other films that Jaka hasn't mentioned yet? Write in the comments column, yes!
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