Director Unprepared for Divided Fan Reaction to Game Film
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Vocabulary
adapt /əˈdæpt/ verb
to change something to suit a different purpose or situation
The studio decided to adapt the popular novel into a television series.
backlash /ˈbæklæʃ/ noun
a strong negative reaction or criticism from a group of people
The company faced significant backlash after announcing the price increase.
underestimate /ˌʌndərˈɛstəmeɪt/ verb
to think something is less important or powerful than it actually is
Managers often underestimate how much training new employees require.
Article
When filmmakers adapt video games into movies, they often face a challenging situation. Director Zach Cregger recently discovered this reality while working on a new Resident Evil film. Although professional critics gave the movie positive reviews, the game's longtime fans expressed disappointment and anger online. Cregger admits that he underestimated how strongly these fans would react to his creative choices.
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