Video games have some of the best storytelling in all of media right now, and that's what makes them such valuable properties for adaptation into films. But as I am sure you know, a lot of these video game movies have a terrible reputation for sucking. At least they did for a while. It feels like, recently, Hollywood has a better handle on what these stories can be.And we've got some really fun movies because of that. Let's go over seven of the best video game movies.Let's dive in. 1. Sonic the Hedgehog 3Director: Jeff FowlerWriters: Pat Casey, Josh Miller, John WhittingtonCast: Ben Schwartz (Sonic, voice) Jim Carrey (Dr. Robotnik) Idris Elba (Knuckles) Keanu Reeves (Shadow the Hedgehog)I really like this trilogy of movies. They're sort of the perfect blend of what makes the games fun, but they have solid stories and laughs that make them feel like movies first and not just marketing materials. However, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is by far the best in the franchise, as you can see from its rating on Rotten Tomatoes.2. The Super Mario Bros. MovieDirectors: Aaron Horvath, Michael JelenicWriter: Matthew FogelCast: Chris Pratt (Mario, voice) Anya Taylor-Joy (Princess Peach, voice) Charlie Day (Luigi, voice) Jack Black (Bowser, voice)I think turning these movies into animated films works best because it really preserves the characters from the games and also there's a lot of room for the fantastical elements to translate to screen. This is a charming movie that understands paying homage to the...
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