Episode 69: Video Games to Movies and Vice Versa - What Goes Wrong?

Since the early 90s, video games have been fodder for movie studios, but few of those adaptations seem to be successful.  Why is that?  Kurt goes over some of the possible reasons for that, as well as looking the other direction, and why few video games based around movies have been well-received.

I usually try to keep positive on the show, but you can’t improve until you confront your mistakes, so hopefully this can steer future video game adapters away from some of the pitfalls, and help make upcoming movies better!

Well, the costumes are on point, except for those boots…

Well, the costumes are on point, except for those boots…

A lesson in listening to the audience.

A lesson in listening to the audience.

Ryan Reynolds just doesn’t want people to see his face anymore, does he?

Ryan Reynolds just doesn’t want people to see his face anymore, does he?

Help!  We’re trapped in an Uwe Boll movie, and can’t get out!

Help! We’re trapped in an Uwe Boll movie, and can’t get out!