Resident Evil director shocked by angry video game fans

Movie critics loved a new horror film. But the director learned something surprising: fans of the original video game did not all agree.

The movie is based on a popular video game. Millions of people have played this game for many years. They know the game very well. They have strong feelings about it.

The director made the movie for both fans and new viewers. He wanted to tell a good story on film. Critics gave the movie good reviews. Many people said it was very good.

But some fans were not happy. They wanted different things from the movie. They wanted to see certain characters or scenes. They wanted the story to follow the game more closely. The director did not expect this.

"I was not ready for this," he said. He thought fans would like the film. He did not think so many people would feel disappointed. Making a movie from a video game is very difficult. You must please two very different groups. Critics care about the story and the acting. Fans care about staying true to the game.

This is a common problem in the movie business. Many video game movies face the same issue. Fans are very loyal to the games they love. They often want exact copies on the big screen. But movie directors want to make something new and fresh.

The director's experience shows something important. Making art is hard. Making art from something people already love is even harder. You cannot please everyone. Sometimes your best work will surprise people — not always in the way you hoped.

Have you ever felt let down by a movie made from a story you loved? What would make it better for you?

Inspired by reporting from BBC News.