The Legend of Zelda Movie: A High-Risk, High-Reward Bet
The argument that video game movies are doomed due to the “video game movie curse” has been invalid for some time now. While it’s true that current video game adaptations have shown improvement, there have always been quality films in the mix that often get overlooked. The issue lies in the fact that many of these top-tier movies are animated, which causes a significant number of viewers to dismiss them entirely.
Decades ago, we had great movies like “Pokémon” and “Street Fighter,” but they didn’t receive much attention because their posters lacked famous actors. This bias towards live-action adaptations as being inherently superior has led many films to face undeserved fates, partly due to the format in which they were presented.