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Movies that are a lot like GTA


Deagle Dave
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Deagle Dave

Hello, does anyone know some movies that are similar to GTA? And I really mean in the Scarface direction, with the lowlife guy growing higher and higher in the criminal circuit by making deals and taking over.

 

Scarface was a lot like Vice City (or rather vica versa), but I have yet to find a movie that displays GTA's mood so good as Scarface.

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Russian movie called ''Brat 2 (english: Brother 2)'', pretty cool movie, about Russian immigrant in USA (NYC) if I remember right.

Really reminds me Niko's story, he also buys guns from his friend.

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Ever heard of The Godfather?

Despite it's popularity, I've never watched it (even if I played a small part of the videogame). I don't think I'd like it much, I'm really not a fan of the big maffia and families setting.

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Movies that remind me of Grand Theft Auto 4? Hmm...

 

Heat (1995)

Blow (2001)

Layer Cake (2004)

 

There are others, just can't remember at the moment. cool.gif

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LordDastardly

Not quite what you are looking for but Natural Born Killers was a big inspiration for the original GTA's I think. You should definitely check it out.

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Ever heard of The Godfather?

Not similar at all!!! icon13.gif So don't try to be sarcastic man, that ain't cool

 

Can't actually think of a movie myslef but the game mafia 2 sounds a lot like IV, to guys who try to find sucess in America and live the American dream...

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For some reason, a film called Walking Tall starring Dwayne Johnson has always reminded me of GTA SA. Even if it's not that similar.

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drugsgunsmoney

you all need to check out "LEON : THE PROFESSIONAL" (aka "the professional")

 

i highly recommend it to any GTA IV fan

Niko reminds me a lot of Leon and its a great story biggrin.gif

 

sorry this isn't anything like scarface but i thought it rates a mention as it has a lot similarities to gta 4 (more than scarface, i don't remember Niko having a drug problem tounge2.gif )

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For some reason, a film called Walking Tall starring Dwayne Johnson has always reminded me of GTA SA. Even if it's not that similar.

I think GTA is so successful that you can't compare it to one kind of film, There's comedy, action and drama.

 

Scarface of course, the inspiration behind VC. Maybe LCS and III could be inspired by the godfather, i don't know having never sat through the whole film! tounge.gif

That has Johnny Knoxville in don't it?

Something bout toppling a crocked Casino?

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For some reason, a film called Walking Tall starring Dwayne Johnson has always reminded me of GTA SA. Even if it's not that similar.

I think GTA is so successful that you can't compare it to one kind of film, There's comedy, action and drama.

 

Scarface of course, the inspiration behind VC. Maybe LCS and III could be inspired by the godfather, i don't know having never sat through the whole film! tounge.gif

That has Johnny Knoxville in don't it?

Something bout toppling a crocked Casino?

Yup, it's that one.

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There are alot of movies simmilar to GTA or follow the same kind of trend but really you cant compare the video game with a film, Films about the mafia and crime are must more realistic and teach you more than video games.

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Russian movie called ''Brat 2 (english: Brother 2)'', pretty cool movie, about Russian immigrant in USA (NYC) if I remember right.

Really reminds me Niko's story, he also buys guns from his friend.

Не иммигрант, а 'турист'.

и не NY а Чикаго smile.gif

 

Я этот фильм смотрел раз 15..

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Ever heard of The Godfather?

Not similar at all!!! icon13.gif So don't try to be sarcastic man, that ain't cool

Actually, GTA III was based on The Godfather.

 

And I wasn't being sarcastic you little cretin.

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CryptReaperDorian

GTA SA is said to be influenced from a movie called Boyz N The Hood. Also, on TV once I saw a movie called Dirty which I guess was influenced by GTA SA.

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TonyClifton
you all need to check out "LEON : THE PROFESSIONAL" (aka "the professional")

 

i highly recommend it to any GTA IV fan

Niko reminds me a lot of Leon and its a great story biggrin.gif

 

sorry this isn't anything like scarface but i thought it rates a mention as it has a lot similarities to gta 4 (more than scarface, i don't remember Niko having a drug problem tounge2.gif )

Good call. Leon was a terrific film (starring Jean Reno). "No women - no kids...." cool.gif

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TheIncredibleMrGQ
Ever heard of The Godfather?

Despite it's popularity, I've never watched it (even if I played a small part of the videogame). I don't think I'd like it much, I'm really not a fan of the big maffia and families setting.

You hafta see it. I hadn't seen it until about a year and a half ago when I bought the box set for my gf (she love its) but I was very impressed, by both 1 & 2 (still haven't watched 3). Trust me, if you like GTA for it's story you'll love the Godfather for the same reason.

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SeraphimSoldier
Ever heard of The Godfather?

Not similar at all!!! icon13.gif So don't try to be sarcastic man, that ain't cool

Actually, GTA III was based on The Godfather.

 

And I wasn't being sarcastic you little cretin.

I thought it was Vice City?

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Ever heard of The Godfather?

Not similar at all!!! icon13.gif So don't try to be sarcastic man, that ain't cool

Actually, GTA III was based on The Godfather.

 

And I wasn't being sarcastic you little cretin.

I thought it was Vice City?

That game too, but only slightly. Most of Vice City is based on Scarface.

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i just can't believe you guys didn't mention GOODFELLAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! now that's your "gta-like movie".....it's the best! watch it if you haven't already!

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SeraphimSoldier
i just can't believe you guys didn't mention GOODFELLAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! now that's your "gta-like movie".....it's the best! watch it if you haven't already!

I was gonna mention that.

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GTA SA is said to be influenced from a movie called Boyz N The Hood. Also, on TV once I saw a movie called Dirty which I guess was influenced by GTA SA.

Wrong, GTA SA had very little in common with Boyz N The hood, only the city where it took place. Hell GTA SA took place in gangton(aka compton) and Boyz n the hood took place in crenshaw(westside southcentral)

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GTA SA is said to be influenced from a movie called Boyz N The Hood.  Also, on TV once I saw a movie called Dirty which I guess was influenced by GTA SA.

Wrong, GTA SA had very little in common with Boyz N The hood, only the city where it took place. Hell GTA SA took place in gangton(aka compton) and Boyz n the hood took place in crenshaw(westside southcentral)

You have to admit the theme was similar, black south central la youths and hip hop.

 

Story no but the first half draws the themes inspiration from boyz n the hood and menace 2 society.

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GTA SA is said to be influenced from a movie called Boyz N The Hood.  Also, on TV once I saw a movie called Dirty which I guess was influenced by GTA SA.

Wrong, GTA SA had very little in common with Boyz N The hood, only the city where it took place. Hell GTA SA took place in gangton(aka compton) and Boyz n the hood took place in crenshaw(westside southcentral)

You have to admit the theme was similar, black south central la youths and hip hop.

 

Story no but the first half draws the themes inspiration from boyz n the hood and menace 2 society.

Umm no, Like I said only the CITY is the same, they dont even take place in the same part of south central(Boyz n the hood is westside south central and SA is eastside south central)

There was really nothing in common with either movie. In all honesty, SA prolly had more in common with the movie 'Colors' and the movie 'South Central' than any of those movies.

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