Max Payne, the character in the video games of the same title, went on a rampage of revenge in 2001 and 2003, but will these "bullet time" packed games translate to the silver screen?

Max Payne, the film, stars Mark Wahlberg as Max Payne, the anti-hero cop with a vendetta against those responsible for killing his family. The movie was set to be released nationwide today. Other performances include Chris "Ludacris" Bridges as Internal Affairs detective Jim Bravura and Mila Kunis as Mona Sax, a Russian mobster and assassin.

In a recent conference call the three actors discuss their roles, their motivations and one's reaction to a recent Saturday Night Live parody.

Q: What sets Max Payne apart from all the other video game movies like Tomb Raider, Doom and Hitman?

A: Wahlberg: I'm not really too familiar with those movies or those games. I didn't steer away because it was based on a video game. There was a bit of a red flag raised just because the video games I grew up playing had no story whatsoever. I mean, I played PacMan and like Asteroids. So, I'm not really familiar with other games that were made into movies, I just really liked the script. And then after realizing it was based on a video game, I obviously wanted to do a little investigating, but I was surprised at how elaborate the story was and how cinematic the game itself was.

Q: You've recently done a lot of cop films: The Departed, We Own the Night now Max Payne. What draws you to play these types of characters?

A: Wahlberg: Well, they're the only offers that I get. They're the only movies that they're offering me -- either a crook or a cop. That's why when I get offered to play like a science teacher or an astronaut, even though I'm not well suited for those roles, I jump at the opportunity.

Q: Mark, I was just wondering what your feelings were on the SNL sketch from last week "Mark Wahlberg Talks to Animals"?

A: Wahlberg: Well, it certainly wasn't as funny as Tina Fey doing Sarah Palin. I haven't really watched Saturday Night Live for a while. I was a big fan during the Eddie Murphy, Joe Piscopo days ... although I liked Will Ferrell on that show. It was OK. It was kind of funny. It was funnier than that movie he did, Hot Shots [Moderator's Note: Mark Wahlberg is referring to Hot Rod, a 2007 film starring Andy Samberg.]

Q: Chris, you've done voice-overs in some video games, and now you star in a movie based on a video game. Is that on purpose? Have you played the Max Payne game? If so, how close do you think the movie and the video game are?

A: Bridges: I definitely did get a chance to play the video game. I think that the whole storyline of the movie is loosely based off the video game, but it takes it to a whole other exciting and action-packed level. And as far as the other questions are concerned, I've done voice-over work. I used to work on the radio, so that's really where a lot of it came from. So, with that being said, I would love to continue doing more stuff. I auditioned for the role, and I got the part, and it was definitely written for a 60-year old white man at first. So, you know, it's very ironic.

Q: Mila, You've become really well known for your comedic work in Forgetting Sarah Marshall, and That '70s Show and, my personal favorite, Family Guy. What's with the switch to drama? Was that a calculated move? How is it different from the comedic work you've done and all that jazz?

A: Kunis: I mean, no. It's as calculated as anything is. It's one of those things where when you get the opportunity to do a movie like this, you jump at the chance. It was different. It was challenging. There's actually no reason as to why I shouldn't have done it. It's not like I did Sarah Marshall and thus made a conscious decision to be 'Oh, the next film I do is going to be an action movie starring Ludacris and Mark Wahlberg.' It doesn't quite work that way. I mean, yes, one day maybe, but at this very moment it just kind of happened, and I couldn't have been more excited when it did.