Nintendo's announcement of a live-action movie based on the 'Legend of Zelda' franchise has sparked concerns and discussions among moviegoers and critics. The success of 'Barbie' and 'Super Mario' has highlighted the value of familiar properties in movies, but there are high expectations for the upcoming 'Legend of Zelda' movie to avoid disaster. The film is seen as a test of Nintendo's ability to tap into its intellectual property trove, and there is anticipation for the casting decisions in the movie.
Nintendo announced a new movie based on the beloved ‘Legend of Zelda’ franchise, and we’re stressed about it. https://t.co/1NouWbwifc
Vulture critic @nwquah and editors @e_vb_ and @imnicjuarez convened for an emergency discussion following the news that Nintendo is developing a live-action The Legend of Zelda movie https://t.co/UtWqi2ZqoT
Vulture critic @nwquah and editors @e_vb_ and @imnicjuarez convened for an emergency discussion following the news that Nintendo is developing a live-action The Legend of Zelda movie https://t.co/LTii27MboM
‘Zelda’ film tests Nintendo’s ability to tap intellectual property trove https://t.co/gyJijGs5cs
‘Zelda’ film tests Nintendo’s ability to tap intellectual property trove https://t.co/vBdNPcEHl2
Nintendo announced a new movie based on the beloved ‘Legend of Zelda’ franchise, and we’re stressed about it. https://t.co/M5kIL8HdXD
Movie audiences are tiring of overused franchises, but the blockbuster success of ‘Barbie’ and ‘Super Mario’ demonstrates the value of familiar properties, @djtgallagher writes https://t.co/BqNXbp0R2n https://t.co/BqNXbp0R2n
Due to high expectations, the upcoming live-action Legend of Zelda movie must get several major franchise aspects right to avoid disaster. https://t.co/OuHrrCJPNq
Who should star in Nintendo's live-action Legend of Zelda movie? We asked, and you voted! What do you think? 🎬🍿 https://t.co/9My7vNzntj