The Roundup with Jeff Stockton (Season 28 Round 8)

 

This round doesn't have a ton of highlights, but I've got to do a segment anyways. Here's The Roundup...

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2. Video Game Adaptations

Video game films have had some rocky seasons/years, but I think that LRF has been churning out some very good video game adaptations (and most have made money in recent seasons).

1. Gears of War 2

I enjoyed Gears of War 2. I didn't love it, but it is a good version of the type of film it is. The casting is still strong. And I must say, the poster the studio put out for the film is stellar.

3. Red Riding Blood

The opening scene was great, but nothing else was particularly exciting, scary or interesting after that. The characters, despite being played by talented actors, had no personality or life. The rest of the film never lived up to the promise of its opening.

2. Rock Paper Scissors

Rock Paper Scissors is another example of a failed novel adaptation. All the false narratives the plot uses works well in novel form, but a lot of work is required to make it work on film. Gone Girl pulled it off, but that was a film from a master filmmaker at the height of his powers with super talented lead actors. Charlie Cox and Alison Brie don't have the skill to make you care about them with how misleading their characters are.

1. Box Office

The box office has been decent this season, but this round was pretty rough aside from Gears of War 2.