10 Video Game Movies That Wouldn’t Definitely Suck

Following its release in 2010, Red Dead Redemption received widespread acclaim from gamers, soon becoming known as one of the best open world games ever made. The game saw John Marston, a former outlaw, seeking redemption (get it?) for his past crimes in the dying Wild West, and appealed to gamers with its interesting characters, mature story and addictive gameplay, which was filled with unique and dynamic moments that made the world feel truly alive.

With the Western genre making a comeback in recent years thanks to films like Django Unchained and the Magnificent Seven remake, a Red Dead Redemption movie would have a wider market appeal than just the gamer crowd. Also, the plot of the game is fairly grounded for the most part, which would make it easy to adapt for film and realistic enough for the audience to engage with (compared to stealing jetpacks and raiding army bases like in another famous Rockstar title).

The themes seen throughout the game, like the parallel between the lifestyle of the Old West dying out with the dawn of automobiles and industry and Marston’s path to redemption, would transfer well to film and would help Red Dead Redemption become more than just a video game movie; it could become as well respected as films like The Revenant and True Grit.