Will Rampage Sidestep The Video Game Film Flop?

Films adapted from video games have notoriously poor performances. From Tomb Raider to Mortal Kombat to Super Mario Bros., Hollywood's ability to successfully transform a video game series into a watchable, action-packed, narrative-driven film has been stymied. However, this still does not stop the industry from making more – and more expensive – attempts. The most recent attempt comes this April in the form of Rampage, a popular 1980s video game, starring Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson.