There are a few video game adaptations, but arcade games are rarely among them. But with Rampage, Warner Bros. has turned to a Classic slot machines from the 80s in which monsters destroy cities. None other than action megastar Dwayne Johnson is in the lead role and he used his fame to have the script significantly rewritten. The blockbuster giant is available tonight on TV to see.
Sci-Fi action: Genetically modified wild animals destroy cities in today’s TV tip Rampage
The plot of the original is very simple: You play one of three gigantic monsters and razes huge cities to the ground in 766 levels. For the adaptation, the four-person team of authors A lot of storyline was added, which director Brad Peyton skillfully staged with CGI effects.
Primatologist Davis Okoye (Johnson) can do more with animals than with humans, especially with the tame silverback gorilla GeorgeBut after an illegal genetic experiment, George becomes oversized and becomes a wild beastwho is seized by an immense rage for destruction.
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Giant gorilla George in Rampage
He is not the only one. A gigantic alligator and a wolf were also created by the villain Claire Wyden (Malin Akerman). To save George and the whole countryDavis teams up with a disgraced genetic engineer (Naomie Harris) to find an antidote.
Rampage on TV: Dwayne Johnsen forced producers to rewrite the ending
Attention, following massive spoilers about the end of the filmwhich are not really surprising.
In the original ending, the giant ape George was supposed to be seriously injured in a fight with another monster and eventually succumb to his injuries. Johnson discussed for two months with the producers about the ending and finally threatened to pull out of the film if they kept the sad finale.
There is already enough shit in life – I don’t want that in my films either. When the credits roll, I want to feel good.
Johnson told Rolling Stone in 2018, explaining that he has built a relationship with his audience that relies on to leave the cinema with a good feelingSad endings are legitimate, but not in a Dwayne Johnson film. So there will probably be no surprises in Johnson’s film selection in the future and we can rest assured action-packed feel-good cinema go.
Rampage is real popcorn cinema for all those who want to switch off their brain and enjoy visually powerful destructive rage The film review on FILMSTARTS states:
With his Rampage, Peyton delivers a classic action star one-liner vehicle with as little story ballast as possible, but at least achieved such a strong level in terms of tricksthat the CGI destruction orgy, despite various logical holes and disaster movie clichés, is still puts you in a good moodWhen will the video game adaptation Rampage be on TV?
On Pro7 Rampage with Dwayne Johnson is running on today, Sunday 14 July at 20:15The channel will show a repeat on the night of July 15th at 00:50. Regardless of the TV schedule, you can stream Rampage on Netflix.