Watch Dogs movie begins filming, and we hope it continues the streak of good video game adaptations

The past few years have completely changed our perception of video game adaptations. Once seen as cynical cash grabs or inevitable disasters, video game movies and shows have started to reach the same level of mainstream success as comic book adaptations. Despite the notable sea change, we still have yet to see a live-action video game movie receive any critical acclaim. Could the upcoming Watch Dogs movie be the first to reach that peak?

Watch Dogs is an open-world video game series about...