Lights, camera, action!

Hi friends,

I stumbled across this fun gallery via Entertainment Weekly the other day on Twitter. EW is a big fan of numbered lists, and this time they've compiled 21 video games begging to be movies. I especially enjoy the fact that the writer included cast picks and details on possible Hollywood production.

Many of the picks are pretty obvious, such as Bioshock, Uncharted, Halo and Metal Gear Solid. I'll admit that I've considered some other ones on the list - Zelda and Grand Theft Auto, for instance - but I'm doubtful that these titles could translate to the silver screen.

I've always wondered why Hollywood hasn't touched Zelda. Honestly though, I think it would turn out really badly. Since Link doesn't have any real dialog in the series, some writer would have to come up with an entirely original script. I don't know that I can even imagine Link talking. I'd also be really nervous that Hollywood would transform Zelda into a cheesy experience as opposed to an epic one.

As far as Grand Theft Auto is concerned, I just don't buy it. EW claimed it would inspire an interesting storyline for a crime drama, but no one plays the GTA games for the plot. Hollywood could never translate GTA into a movie without losing all of the elements that make it fun (I was always a pretty big fan of running people over myself). I asked my boyfriend what he thought and what was his reply?

"I use as many cheats as possible to get the rocket launcher and blow sh*t up."

...my thoughts exactly :P

Here's the big question: which games would you choose for possible film adaptations? I had two initial ideas. First off, Chrono Trigger. If you've played the game, you know the storyline relies heavily on time travel. With a strong cast and solid director, we'd get quite the fantastical adventure.

Second, I'm a little surprised that Hollywood doesn't have a live-action Professor Layton series in the works. Sherlock Holmes has been an incredibly successful franchise (in film and on TV), and Layton could follow a similar path. It might even be a great movie for both kids and adults.

What do you think? With so many crappy adaptations, some of you may not even want to see your favorite games turned into movies, and I don't blame you. Either way, thoughts, comments and criticisms are appreciated :)

-The Girl Informer