20th Century Fox’s movie adaptation of Max Payne has proven to be a success among film goers across the pond, with the film grossing $18 million USD during its opening weekend, topping the U.S. Box Office in the process.
Based on Rockstar’s highly successful videogame series, Max Payne stars Mark Wahlberg as the eponymous maverick police officer as he embarks on a quest for revenge following the brutal murders of his wife and daughter.
Venturing in to the criminal underground in search of the perpetrators, Payne is soon forced to confront enemies beyond that of the natural world, as he comes to terms with an unthinkable betrayal.
Despite its initial success, the film has been panned by critics, with the Los Angeles Times commenting, "Turning videogames into movies may be one way for studios to coax teenagers away from their laptops, but this time around, the results are miserable, in every sense of the word.”
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