Similar to comic book-based films in the past (especially from 1980s), films based on video games tend to carry a reputation of lackluster quality and receive negative reaction from both film critics and fans of the source material. This is generally due to difficulties in adopting a story meant to be played interactively into a linear movie-going experience. Some, such as "Super Mario Bros.", were particularly negatively received and are considered among the worst films ever made. "Super Mario Bros." was criticized for being too dark, violent and unfaithful (in plot) to the popular video game series.