Max Payne (2008) is a neo-noir action film based on the popular video game series of the same name. Directed by John Moore, the movie stars Mark Wahlberg as the titular character, Max Payne, a troubled and vengeful New York City detective.

The film follows Max Payne, a former NYPD detective whose life spirals out of control after the brutal murder of his wife and child. Consumed by grief and seeking justice, Max delves into a dark underworld of corruption, crime, and supernatural elements. As he hunts down those responsible for the murders, he uncovers a conspiracy involving a powerful pharmaceutical company and a mysterious drug called Valkyr.

Max is aided by a former escort named Mona Sax (played by Mila Kunis), whose sister was also a victim of the same drug, Valkyr. Together, they uncover a deeper plot behind the drug and its connection to the dark forces in the city.

Max Payne was met with mixed reviews. While some praised its visual style and action sequences, others criticized its thin plot and lack of character development. Fans of the video game series may have been disappointed with the film’s departure from certain game elements, though it did capture the game’s grim tone and the sense of loss that defines Max Payne’s character.