Max Payne

Max Payne was a game that was born of Film Noir and John Woo. This movie? Voice overs = 1 or two. (There was hope in the opening but then nothing) Action scenes = minimal. (Not too bad other than being... Read more at imdb.com

When a film is based from another form of media, it is always wise to go in with low expectations. It is especially so, if that form is a video game. However, in the case of "Max Payne," even exceedingly low... Read more at imdb.com

We know that Mark Wahlberg refused to play Rockstar's "Max Payne" game before performing in this film, but, in addition, I must assume that neither the director nor the screenwriter ever played this game before, either. If there weren't so many... Read more at imdb.com

...which is intended to be qualified praise. Having played both 'Max Payne' games, I really enjoyed the small touches in the film that are intentionally added to please the 'fanboys' like myself, such as bullet time (albeit too brief)and the flashings... Read more at imdb.com

I've had the pleasure of beating both Max Payne 1 and 2, so let us start this off by saying I like the games a great deal. At the very least I expected a dumb, entertaining action film. What I was... Read more at imdb.com

I have never played the Max Payne games, so I have no idea if the movie was faithful to its origins. I've heard some people say that it was and others say it wasn't. But in any case, this really wasn't... Read more at imdb.com

"I don't believe in angels, but I believe in pain..." Those opening lines of the movie can only mean one thing, trite bull****. I don't know what the people over at Fox Studios were doing when the subject of making a... Read more at imdb.com

I am completely surprised by the negative comments made by some of the fans. Those who actually ask the question "Did anyone who made this film even play the game?" What kind of stupid question is that? Obviously they have, do... Read more at imdb.com

Oh, my dreams have sort of come true. Max Payne, on film. I had prayed for months that it wouldn't stink to the high heavens like every other video game adaptation. Thankfully, Max Payne does not stink as a standalone film... Read more at imdb.com

There's three kind of people going to see this movie. 1--People that have no idea about the game that think they're just going to watch some kind shoot-em-up mixed with a Constantine/Sin-City feel. 2--Those that have played the game and enjoyed... Read more at imdb.com

As the mystery deepens, Max is forced to battle enemies beyond the natural world and face an unthinkable betrayal. Production Stills: View here Maverick cop Max Payne (Wahlberg) is hell-bent on revenge against those responsible for the brutal murder of his family and partner. ... Full Review

The film gets more bizarre as it goes on (which for all I know is how the game progresses) and gets harder to believe. well, as the film moves on it gets pretty ridiculous, and for some reason even the action scenes suffer. ... Full Review

This was Mila Kundis' first turn in an action film and she said she was excited to learn how to use the guns and batons her character employed. Wahlberg confessed he did not do many of the stunts in the film, laughingly referring to the 'three guys that look just like him' eager to get in there. ... Full Review

The movie was surprisingly good. I would say the best thriller I have seen all year but I am not sure that is saying much since I have seen alot of crap this year and tend to forget the good stuff. ... Full Review

Based on a video game, there's plenty happening on screen, but it's hard to feel much for any of the characters, even Mark Wahlberg's brooding Max, who is obsessed to avenge the senseless murder of his wife and child. To me, the most striking element is the production design in which perpetual snow falls, gusts whirl over a snowy backdrop and torrential rain teems down soaking volatile characters at vulnerable moments. ... Full Review

Mark Wahlberg fractured his knuckle shooting new action movie 'Max Payne'. The actor - who stars as the title character who attempts to avenge the murder of his wife and daughter in the film - was left with the painful... ... Full Article

October 29, 2008 9:11 a.m.EST Anne Lu - Celebrity News Service News Writer Los Angeles, CA (BANG) - Mark Wahlberg fractured his knuckle while shooting the new action movie "Max Payne." ... Full Article

Many film critics are under the impression video games can't be made into good movies, and given Hollywood's track record - Super Mario Bros., Street Fighter, Doom - it's not hard to understand their perspective. ... Full Article

"High School Musical 3: Senior Year" ($42 million) #2 "Saw V" ($30.5 million) #3 "Max Payne" ($7.6 million) #4 "Beverly Hills Chihuahua" ($6.9 million) #5 "Pride and Glory" ($6.3 million) "High School Musical 3: Senior Year" was voted Most Likely... ... Full Article

LOS ANGELES-Mark Wahlberg's action tale "Max Payne" outgunned the competition to lead Hollywood's weekend with a $17.6 million opening.Oliver Stone's "W." debuted at No. 4 with $10.5 million. ... Full Article