The storytelling in this game for me is superb. If the Max Payne movie use this style and story it would be cool. Yup the movie is crap. On the game itself its totally different frm MP 1 and 2. I think this is the best one. The game is not perfect and have many flaws but i think its one of the best third person shooter on the market. The story, bullet time, detailed graphics, covers its flaws. Plus the multiplayer is quite fun.