Through a revolutionary technology that unlocks his genetic memories, Callum Lynch (Michael Fassbender) experiences the adventures of his ancestor, Aguilar, in 15th Century Spain. Callum discovers he is descended from a mysterious secret society, the Assassins, and amasses incredible knowledge and skills to take on the oppressive and powerful Templar organization in the present day.
The popularity of the new HBO show The Last of Us, based on a video game of the same name, has us thinking about what makes a good video game-inspired movie or show. Here we explore this decidedly mixed bag with some of the big hits and misses within the genre.