Backtracking on his initial harsh words, 3D Realms founder and Max Payne producer Scott Miller says he is “proud of this film” and believes that it is one of “the best game-to-film efforts we’ve seen in the industry.”

"Along with the first Tomb Raider, I think it’s hard to argue that Max Payne isn’t one of the best two adaptations yet," he said. "This kind of opening brings us a lot closer to the reality of a sequel."

Miller noted that Rockstar Games, which now owns the property, had attempted to stop the film from happening.

"After they bought the IP, [Rockstar] made serious attempts, including legal, to try to prevent this movie from being made, and were non-cooperative in providing materials that would help with pre-production," he revealed. "It’s a miracle it ever reached the big screen, and a testament to the committed efforts of Scott Faye and Julie Yorn, the two lead producers."