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Because Godfather, Apocalypse Now, Of Human Bondage, The Iron Giant, Frankenstein and countless other book-to-films all sucked, right?
Sure, Uncharted might have been a better than average video game, storywise. But as it was basically just a riff on Indiana Jones, I don't see why you couldn't just make an adventure film that sticks with the spirit of the game (i.e. an Indy knockoff) while exploring new territory.
Films require an internal conflict and an external conflict. I would maintain that since video games are entirely based on physical actions, it is ostensibly impossible to build in an internal conflict for the characters. As such, the basic structure is incompatible with the needs of a film.
I'd prefer to see a cool action adventure film that is possibly loosely connected to Uncharted (since Hollywood doesn't make original properties anymore) than to see an actual adaptation of the game. Because, let's face, when Super Mario Brothers, Silent Hill, and Resident Evil 3 are some of the "best" films in your genre...you've got a serious problem.
V: David O. Russell leaves 'Uncharted: Drake's Fortune' May 26, 13:01
I think that's good news for fans! {nm} May 26, 13:14
His fans or the game's fans? Because this would have been the first time a real auteur took a shot at a video game film. May 26, 13:19
An auteur who sounded like he had never even played the game before. {nm} May 26, 13:20
Game's fans. His ideas had nothing to do with the actual game. {nm} May 26, 13:22
And this is a problem because...? May 26, 15:33
Because if you bastardize the film beyond reconition, you will lose the built in fanbase. {nm} May 26, 15:37
Because Godfather, Apocalypse Now, Of Human Bondage, The Iron Giant, Frankenstein and countless other book-to-films all sucked, right? May 26, 17:04
Yes, there are probably many book adaptations that sucked as that succeeded, so what. {nm} May 26, 17:24
Was there a fanbase for that? The videogame movies that've suceeded are those that its fans considered respectful May 26, 17:53
No one has EVER bought a video game for the story. It can be a bonus, but it is NEVER the deciding factor. May 26, 17:07
*correction* A video game has never been SUCCESSFUL because of the story. They live and die by gameplay. {nm} May 26, 17:08
Eh, fair enough. But Uncharted could never turn a profit by appealing to the game's fans. May 26, 17:30
I wonder if Mark Wahlberg will also leave the project. Alot of fans wanted to see Nathan Fillion. {nm} May 26, 13:33