Live Action Movies: Yes or No?

Live Action Movies:  Yes or No?

By Ashley Matthew

Animes and video games hold a dear place in the hearts of many fans worldwide. However, some fans are against Hollywood making live action films of video games and animes, claiming that it ruins the shows and games.  Mostly, I have to agree.

Hollywood has unfortunately ruined most animes and video games when making live action films of them. I personally believe this is due to the fact that Hollywood doesn’t really care about sticking to the original animes and video games without excessively changing everything to the point where the anime or video game represented in the film is barely recognizable. All Hollywood cares about is making quick cash with the films.

Because of this, many fans protest live action films being made and refuse to see the films when they are released in theatres.  As a fan, I still refuse to see the Dragonball Z live action film myself. I personally believe most people who watch the live action films are people who are not fans of the original anime or video game anyways or have most likely never heard of the anime or video game before the live action film was created.

I think if Hollywood live action films of games and animes continue to be made, they should be created by people who are true fans of the actual game or show. They should be made by people who will stick to the original game or show without making unnecessary changes. I also feel that when live action films are made, the original creators of the anime or game should be allowed to have much input with it like J.K. Rowling and Stephanie Meyer have with the movies based on their books. I think the films would have a better chance at success when they have people involved with the filming that actually care about the anime or game.