Film studios and production companies simply bring the screenplay of a successful video game to the big screen. Others let their employees and collaborators push their thinking further. From these ideas come different and sometimes surprising works… Here are five of them.
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If there’s one thing moviegoers know, it’s that Adam Sandler isn’t afraid of ridicule to make people laugh. Surrounded by a group of friends his character grew up with and has played countless video games with, he battles aliens with a familiar face. How will they defeat these formidable opponents? Use what they’ve learned from their video consoles… Another Hollywood comedy to enjoy to the fullest and leave your brain behind.
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High score: The golden age of video games
(You high score)
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Several video game developers were visionaries. The industry they helped improve now dominates the world of entertainment and the planet of consumption. In this documentary, we’ll focus on these popular titles that have generated a lot of buzz and poked fun at the times. This documentary obviously focuses on Nintendo, but also on its competitors. There are numerous interviews with the big names in the video game industry. A journey into the minds of those who changed many ways of having fun, thinking and acting.
> Six episodes to watch on Netflix
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Placing pieces of different shapes and colors in the best possible way can be incredibly addicting. The famous game Tetris is proof of this. Henk Rogers (played by Taron Egerton in this film), a perceptive promoter, had recognized the enormous potential of this title that was taking over the world. For him, Tetris was much more than a game and he was willing to take many risks to market it. The developer’s resolve was tested many times as he witnessed lies and corruption.
> Available for Apple TV+ subscribers
The free man
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Some say the history of all video games leaves no room for true imagination. To prove these people wrong is Guy, a Free City bank teller who has completely deviated from his sequential, linear path by taking his destiny into his own hands. As a violent video game character that cannot be chosen by any user, he gives up his tidy and repetitive life to embark on a grand adventure. In the title role of this feature film, Ryan Reynolds is having a big day.
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Ralph’s worlds
(You Destroy it Ralph)
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Some characters are mean and hateful but wouldn’t change for the world. However, this is far from the case with Ralph, this powerful guy who is tired of being the biggest enemy of the video game in which he lives. His dream: to become a hero. Although he is determined to change, the universe around him is not ready for such a big change. The animated film received great acclaim from critics and audiences alike. To the original starting point, we add a humor that hits the mark and a visual style that seduces.
> On Disney+