10 Movies That Inspired Hideo Kojimas Metal Gear Solid Series
10 Movies That Inspired Hideo Kojima’s Metal Gear Solid Series
Hideo Kojima listed the movies that served as his inspiration while making the classic and beloved Metal Gear Solid games. Find out what they are.
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Hideo Kojima has long been one of the biggest names in the video game industry, creating the classic Metal Gear Solid franchise in 1987, which went on to include 19 titles. The main games, starting with Metal Gear and ending with 2015’s Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, are described by the tagline “Tactical Espionage Action,” meaning that MGS requires its players to think carefully about how to complete each mission, using distractions and stealth.
Throughout the series, there have been numerous nods to action movies, and according to Slash Film, Hideo Kojima once listed the movies that served as huge inspiration while making these classic and beloved games.
The Great Escape (1963)
This movie tells the true, albeit fictionalized, story of a group of soldiers who are held in a German prisoner of war camp during World War 2. The main characters, led by Steve McQueen, come up with a genius plan to escape by digging numerous tunnels out of the compound.
The Great Escape was met with acclaim and continues to hold its place in popular culture, with shows like The Simpsons, Monty Python, and Seinfeld all parodying it in one way or another. Hideo Kojima has said that this movie, in particular, served as inspiration for Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, with numerous nods to the movie in its gameplay and cutscenes.
Full Metal Jacket (1987)
Stanley Kubrick’s 1987 war drama is shown in two parts: the first follows a group of new recruits as they train to fight in Vietnam, led by a terrifying drill sergeant who gets under one man’s skin, in particular, eventually pushing him over the edge. The second part follows the successful recruits as they make their way through war-torn Vietnam.
Full Metal Jacket was praised upon its release and has only garnered more attention and praise since. Considered by many to be one of the best war movies ever made, it’s no surprise that it inspired Hideo Kojima’s games, which are equal parts hellish and anti-war.
Predator (1987)
Predator, much like the Metal Gear Solid games, blends science fiction, action and horror, and features both a terrifying creature and all-out action sequences, led superbly by Arnold Schwarzenegger in one of his best movies.
Predator follows a paramilitary group as they venture into the jungle to save a group of hostages, only to come across an alien creature that can not only turn itself invisible but also wields weapons far more advanced than theirs. Although it did not do very well upon its release, Predator has become a fan favorite and has spawned numerous sequels and spin-offs.
Die Hard (1988)
Whether you think it’s a Christmas movie or not, there is no denying that Die Hard is one of the most well-known and beloved action movies ever made. Die Hard follows John McClane (Bruce Willis), a New York City detective who, while visiting his wife in Los Angeles, unknowingly becomes involved in a terrorist plot to destroy a skyscraper.
The movie features some fantastic action sequences, quotable dialogue and a truly stellar performance from Alan Rickman as the villain.
The Deer Hunter (1978)
Featuring a star-studded cast that includes Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken, and Meryl Streep, The Deer Hunter is an epic war drama that follows three steelworkers who are deeply affected by their time as soldiers in Vietnam and are struggling to reintegrate into normal life.
The Deer Hunter was the first movie about the Vietnam war to be filmed on location in Thailand, and this clearly assists the movie in its realistic depiction of the war, thrusting viewers into the terrible atrocities the characters endured, making it all the more heart wrenching when they are shown being unable to forget these dark times and resume their normal lives back home.
Children Of Men (2006)
Based on the 1992 novel of the same name, Children Of Men is a dystopian science-fiction movie that is set in 2027, a time where all women are infertile and humanity is on the brink of extinction. The main character, played by Clive Owen, is a civil servant who puts himself in danger to protect a refugee who has, against all odds, become pregnant.
Also featuring Michael Caine and Charlie Hunnam, Children Of Men is a dark, philosophical, sometimes scary depiction of a world faced with the unthinkable, and because of its subject matter it is more than just sci-fi, it is a movie that asks deep questions and doesn’t shy away from attempting to answer them.
Black Hawk Down (2001)
Ridley Scott’s 2001 war drama tells the true story of the U.S. military’s raid in Mogadishu in 1993. Black Hawk Down is a dark, unsettling portrait of those who are willing to put their lives in danger for the right cause, and also tells the often ignored side of these same men when they return home from war.
Featuring Josh Hartnett, Eric Bana, Ewan McGregor, Sam Shepard, and even Tom Hardy in his first movie role, Black Hawk Down is a superb example of how a war movie doesn’t always have to show the exciting, action-packed side that audiences have come to expect.
Goldfinger (1964)
This famous spy movie is the third installment in the James Bond franchise and features Sean Connery as 007. Goldfinger follows James Bond as he investigates what he believes is a gold smuggling operation led by Goldfinger, the movie’s villain, only to discover later on that his plans are much more sinister.
Goldfinger was received well by audiences and critics and was the movie that started some of the biggest tropes in James Bond movies, such as his use of technology, his tongue-in-cheek wit, and the use of a longer, more detailed credits scene.
Heat (1995)
1995’s Heat tells the story of an LAPD detective (Robert De Niro) who crosses paths and wages war with a professional thief (Al Pacino). It’s a gritty crime drama that was incredibly successful when it was released and considered by many to be one of the best movies of its genre.
Along with superb performances by De Niro, Pacino, and Val Kilmer, Heat has some dazzling action sequences that are directed superbly by Michael Mann, creating a dark, moody, violent movie that fans keep coming back to all these years later.
Planet Of The Apes (1968)
This classic science-fiction movie follows a crew of astronauts who crash their ship on a strange, seemingly empty and desolate planet. When the astronauts venture further and begin to explore the planet they come across a civilization of intelligent apes who keep humans as slaves.
Now classed as a classic and lauded upon its release for its imagination, special effects, and social commentary, Planet of the Apes is a one-of-a-kind movie experience that stands up after many years.
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