3 Video Game Screen Adaptations That Could Easily Outshine The Last of Us
Movies based on video games have consistently failed at the box office.
For audiences and critics alike, such adaptations have often been a disaster. But when the screenwriter of the acclaimed Chernobyl series took on the post-apocalyptic, zombie-filled world of The Last of Us, all that changed.
What can another talented filmmaker do with equally legendary video game titles?
Red Dead Redemption 2
The game tells the unique story of the end of the Wild West and the beginning of the Age of Law. The breathtaking adventure takes the player through the amazing landscapes of the American frontier.
With an unparalleled Cormac McCarthy-esque narrative and fully developed characters, Red Dead Redemption 2 is a perfect candidate for a big screen adaptation.
The game follows the Van der Linde gang as they try to survive in a harsh world that no longer tolerates outlaws. The protagonist, Arthur Morgan, first tries to help the people who have become like family to him, but then he is faced with betrayal and a terrible disease.
The Coen Brothers, for example, could not only direct this incredible adventure, but also introduce Red Dead Redemption 2 to a new audience.
2. L.A. Noire
Another game from the legendary Rockstar. The story of Cole Phelps, who rises from a lowly policeman to a detective and investigates the most difficult cases.
One of the main characters of the game is breathtaking Los Angeles — the indescribable atmosphere of the city still fascinates players. The exciting plot, in which the main character searches for various killers and maniacs, often based on real people, will not leave anyone indifferent.
L.A. Noire has the potential to become not only a great movie of the genre, but also a true classic like Vertigo or The Maltese Falcon.
3. Dragon Age
A compelling series of games about the epic confrontation between the Grey Wardens and the Darkspawn. In this unique world of mages, elves, dwarves and dragons, the fantasy component has as much to do with political intrigue as anything else.
With the right direction and writing, the game could make an excellent television series, easily outshining the world of Game of Thrones.
The political machinations in Orlais, the struggle for the throne in Ferelden, and the confrontation between the Templar Order and the wizards in the detailed world of Thedas could keep viewers hooked for seasons.