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Have you heard? Nintendo is getting back into the movie-making business!
President of Nintendo Tatsumi Kimishima announced Monday that Nintendo is looking to partner with production companies to create films out of some of its most popular franchises.
The announcement got us thinking: which Nintendo franchises are best suited for an adaptation on the big screen? What would they look like?
"The Legend of Zelda" is one of the most famous Nintendo franchises, which makes it the most obvious candidate for a movie adaptation, but it's also probably one of the most difficult to get right.
That's because Link, the main character, never speaks. He's not really a person so much as an idea.
While the new game coming out in 2017 looks great, my personal pick for a movie adaptation would be the GameCube game "The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker." This sea-faring adventure seamlessly blends fantasy, magic, and pirates — and the art direction is absolutely gorgeous.
A movie adaptation of "Metroid," the long-running sci-fi action series starring heroine Samus Aran, could go a bit darker and more violent in its tone than other Nintendo properties. It's one of the best fits for a more adult-oriented film.
For some ideas about what a "Metroid" movie could look like, think "Alien" mixed with "Edge of Tomorrow."
Picture this: a big and beautiful kids' action movie that's one part "Powerpuff Girls," one part "Big Hero 6," and one part "Dope."
What sets "Splatoon" apart from other Nintendo series is that it has a quirky, spunky sensibility to it that would allow for a perfect combination of action and comedy. There's no defined plot to the game, per se, and that leaves it open to creative experimentation without alienating existing fans.
And there's no denying those giant paint splatters would be gorgeous on a big 3D movie screen.
