From Slashfilm.com

…Hasbro’s Brian Goldner points to the success of toys Transformers and G.I. Joe, claiming that audiences have “shown a great desire for films that bring to life everything that has made these franchise properties stand the test of time. The strategic thinking and the tactical gambles that players must take in the game are what make RISK a classic, thoroughly engaging game. Those elements translated into an action-packed, thrilling story are what will make this a uniquely exciting movie.”

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Wow. It never ceases to amaze how risk-averse (no pun intended) Hollywood is becoming – at least in theory. In Lala-land it seems that anything whatsoever that can be connected to an “existing franchise” is worth a shot. I mean, making a movie about world domination might not attract audiences, but if you slap a “trusted” brand-name on it (i.e. Transformers, GI Joe) then surely they’ll come out in droves. So far it seems to it work well enough.

The most popular movies this year reached back into the 80s toy-chest with big results; so perhaps this is an attempt to go back even further into the collective geek consciousness by dusting off the oh-so compelling narratives of yesteryear’s board games. And if “Risk: the Movie” is successful can a Hungry, Hungry Hippos movie be far off? Operation could be adapted into something quite terrifying if you let the right people do it; and Ants in the Pants has comedy gold written all over it.

But anyone that’s played Risk knows that the real action isn’t on the board anyways –  it’s sitting around the table watching grown men act like rabid maniacs, occasionally breaking down in tears, exchanging blows, and strutting about like boastful cocks. Go ahead and try to remember that “its just a game” the next time you lose Europe those 5 extra armies.