The video game movie genre has long been plagued by films that miss the mark, often spectacularly so. Classics in the wrong sense, like the 1993 "Super Mario Bros." and 1997's "Mortal Kombat: Annihilation," have become infamous for their failure to capture the essence and appeal of their source material. However, there's hope on the horizon as Hollywood has shown signs of improvement with recent successes like the "Sonic the Hedgehog" series and "The Super Mario Bros. Movie," which have set a new standard for video game adaptations. Yet, the industry still churns out its share of disappointments, with "Borderlands" serving as a recent example.
Hollywood's persistence in adapting video games to the big screen is commendable, but the bar for what constitutes a truly bad adaptation remains high. Here’s a look at some of the most notorious flops:
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