In this episode of Movie Postmortem, we review Wreck-It Ralph (2012), the animated adventure that asks: what if the bad guy just… didn’t want to be the bad guy anymore? We share some memories from our time in arcades growing up, then dive into a fun discussion of the film.

We talk about the nostalgia of seeing classic video game characters share the screen, the clever rules that govern how arcade worlds connect, and the heartwarming message of the film that makes Ralph and Vanellope’s friendship so moving.

Tune in as we break down what worked, what didn't, and offer our Script Stitch-Ups for this film.

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In this episode of Movie Postmortem, we review Resident Evil (2002), the video game adaptation starring Milla Jovovich that kicked off a franchise that has lasted for almost 25 years and grossed over a billion dollars! We discuss the film’s early-2000s style, how the movie plot works in video game logic, and why we think Michelle Rodriguez's character (Rain) is the real star of the film.

Tune in to hear if we think the film captures the spirit of the games or if it needs a lot of Script Stitch-Up!

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In this episode of Movie Postmortem, we review Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001), the first video game adaptation of the popular video game franchise.

We discuss the misguided efforts to make Angelina Jolie match the physical dimensions of the game version of the character, the early CGI, and whether the movie captures what gamers actually enjoyed about Tomb Raider.

Is this film a Cause for Celebration as an early video game adaptation, or just another example of weak source material resulting in a weak film? Tune in!

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