Producer Scott Miller criticizes Mark Wahlberg’s film adaptation of the 2008 video game series Max Paynebut also expresses the hope for a better implementation of the story in the future. Considered one of the worst video game movies of all time, Max Payne is a loose adaptation of the game series of the same name by Remedy Entertainment and later Rockstar Studios. While both stories follow the titular Max as he hunts down those responsible for the murder of his family, the film was panned by critics, receiving 16% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Now Miller, who served as producer of the original video game series, has produced the Wahlberg-led adaptation of Max Paynebut also gave cause for hope that the film could become something better.

In the above article The producer explained that he sent many messages to FOX after the film’s releaseparticularly critical of the numerous changes to Max’s character in the film. He hopes that one day a remake can be produced with the right level of insight from those who worked on the games.

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In addition to his hopes for a possible future Remake of a film, Miller also announced that he would release scenes from the original script at some point in the future. This underlines his belief in a possible adaptation, while also providing scenes that prove that the film could be made correctly with the right level of accuracy to the source material. Given the rising popularity of video game adaptations, including successful films such as The Super Mario Bros. Movie and anticipated events such as the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 3it could be right for the Hollywood environment, Max Payne.

If a Max Payne Film should be shot today, The success of previous video game adaptations in recent years could lead to closer collaboration between Hollywood and video game producers. The result would likely be a film that is more in line with the character’s portrayal in the game, and a neo-noir story that maintains a similar presentation style to the early games. Since there is already a story in the games to use as a blueprint, taking it from the source material and bringing it to the big screen wouldn’t be out of the question.

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Since the Max Payne With the game being re-released by Remedy in the coming years, it would not be surprising if a film adaptation was also used to introduce the character to a wider audience. There would have to be a significant interest in the film being made despite the negative reviews for Wahlberg’s film. The film’s success would likely depend on whether it stays true to the original and uses a script that is more true to Miller’s vision than that of the original film.

Source: Scott Miller/Twitter

Max Payne

2.5

Based on the action game series of the same name, this neo-noir action thriller follows the titular detective Max Payne as he delves into New York City’s criminal underworld to solve and avenge the murders of his wife and child.

director

John Moore

Release date

17 October 2008

Studio(s)

20th century

Sales Partner

20th century

Authors

Beau Thorne

Pour

Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis, Beau Bridges, Ludacris, Olga Kurylenko

Duration

100 minutes

Franchise(s)

Max Payne

budget

35 million US dollars

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