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Subject: The Halo Movie Discussion Thread
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The only way a Halo movie could suceed is if Bungie where to be able to monitor it very closely. And bungie is tryin to put put what could be the best video game of all time, so for now i say forget any kind of movie. Bungie needs to focus on halo 2. Period.

  • 08.14.2004 8:55 PM PDT
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they should, jus base the movie on one of the books or sumthing, and your set.bungie should be there to keep it following the lines of halo

  • 08.14.2004 9:19 PM PDT
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Alright...I've read a fair number of the posts regarding this subject and I've seen some good points made in favor of making a movie. But I personally don't think that Halo would work well as a movie for several reasons. (1) In the books and particularly the game the main character really doesn't have that much dialog. MC is a great game hero and the books are entertaining but as a cinematic presence I don't think there's anywhere near enough depth to build a believable character. Basically he's been a soldier all his life...and that about sums it up. And we all know what hollywood does in those situations...they change the story and make up complete garbage. Resident evil is a fine ( or should I say lousy ) example of this. (2) I have yet to see a really good video game based movie. Some are passable, but that's all. It's as simple as that. (3) Everybody is saying that Bungie needs to write the script. If they do make a movie I'm all for Bungie having creative input/control, and while the good folks at bungie who are no doubt talented and very good at thier jobs...are not screen writers! Making a storyline for a game and writing a GOOD film script are two different things. I probably can't do either, but the point is they're not the same. (4) Again...game based movies suck! And this is just my opinion, but, Vin Deisel also sucks. You're welcome to your own appraisal of his acting ability. You just happen to be wrong if it differs from mine. Just kidding. No really, he sucks. (5) My final point is this...Aren't the games and books good enough on thier own to satisfy your halo cravings you jackals? Would you really want to take the risk of seeing your favorite game ( and mine ) crapped on by the cold money hungrey claws of the hollywood vultures? Even with Bungie in control something could go wrong, and people ( Bungie employees and the rest of us alike ) have a tendency to overlook the fact that they are making complete crap while we're in the middle of making it because it's something we want to do. Hollywood especially. I know this first hand. I was in a band and we wrote really bad songs, but we didn't think so at the time. We thought they were great because it was fun. We deny that what we're doing is awful simply because self critisism is against our nature as human beings. Not that I'm saying that everything everyone does is bad. That's obviously not true. The point that I've now wandered so unbeleivable far from is that even if Bungie were in control they could make bad decisions and not be aware of it until it was too late. IN SUMMARY!!! Game based movies suck...and Vin Deisel...and your mom. haha.

P.S. I accidentally put this post as a new topic initially since this was my first post so if you see it elsewhere sorry I wasted your time...though if you bother to read it once in each location then you probably have the time to spare

  • 08.14.2004 9:42 PM PDT
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I agree Dark Trance's CG idea for a halo movie. It would look much like the game. The really cool thing is that there would not be the task of finding actors to play live action roles. I cant think of any actor who could play master cheif or cortana, although just for grins pamela anderson The important thing is that it is done right. It would be horrible if it brought any bad reputations to bungie. Although I think it would be a great idea, and really cool for us halo fans (woot), its probably better left alone, because if it fails, bungie's goal of world domination is toast.

[Edited on 8/14/2004 10:04:22 PM]

  • 08.14.2004 10:01 PM PDT
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[color=red]Well here are my two bits: First of all there definately should be one. But as bungie has said all the video game movies have been dumb. What I think is number one it should be a major production. Number two, bungie should set the terms, and not just let them make the movie. All the lead story ppl and the bungie team should be very closely involved to make it like the game. Bungie should very heavily set the terms, not the filmakers. Finally maybe they should not quite follow the game or add some new twists, or follow the books, something to make it special. Microsoft has the money to make it big budget and makesure bungie sets the terms. They should also get advise from lots of ppl that knows what would make it good, like me. :p That is my two bits.[/color]

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  • 08.14.2004 10:17 PM PDT
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jerry bruckheimer is a producer not a director, if you're going to put messages about movies, at least be knowledgable about the subject. and second... george lucas is the worst director known to mankind... have you even seen stars wars episodes 1 and 2? he is good at making ideas... but bad at writing screenplays and directing...

  • 08.14.2004 11:49 PM PDT
Subject: The Halo Movie Discussion Thread
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Everyone on this site wants bungie to contact them and ask them about their ideas... like any of you know what it takes to make a movie or how or anything... and like bungie or the producers of the director really would care what any of you have to say, the director will use his own creative genious to bring the world of halo to life, and if they are going to do it, it should be based off the books by ERIC NYLUND beacuse he brought the world and backstory of halo to life

  • 08.14.2004 11:52 PM PDT
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Hey, Ma,n just to let you know Bunige does listen to the people. Bungie is perhaps the most diplomatic gaming company I've ever seen. I mean they only made Halo 2 when we, the poeple, in advance told Bungie how much we loved it--and I mean Bungie has sold over a million copies of Halo. That's enough to show bungie how much we really love Halo. And Hey Gamers and Directors do ask peoples' opinions and base it on that level of creativity. It's all about democracy. They hear the people out. WHY DO YOU THINK WE HAVE FORUMS? Come on man it's obvious that they listen to us. They listen to everything we have to say and IT"D BE A GREAT MOVIE IF IT WERE BASED ON THE GAME AND IT SHOULDN' T BE ANIME. I don't really want chinese or japanese looking characters on the set. The thought really just makes me want to jump of a cliff. BUNGIE AND MICROSOFT ARE INTO THIS TOGETHER AND MICROSOFT HAS IT'S OWN STUDIO. THEY MAKE THEIR OWN ADVERTISMENTS. It's not hard for bungie and microsoft to make a movie at all. The've come to far and it's obvious that the staff of Bungie and Microsoft are very well talented. Graphics and people combine to make realistic worlds and fantasies but not ANIME! I really would like to see BUngie and Microsoft to go really far and create the greatest movie the world has ever seen. And hey, if they ever have money problems theres a technique called gimicks. They could keep advertising the movie for 3 years (I know that's a really long time ) and gain so much out of it that people will hold it on reserve on retail stores. It's not very hard for bunige and Microsoft period! I doubt that they'll ever have money problems.

[Edited on 8/15/2004 12:17:17 AM]

  • 08.15.2004 12:11 AM PDT
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no the armor would NOT BE hard to make you can buy iy for three grand rite now.

  • 08.15.2004 2:01 AM PDT
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Personaly i think that a Halo movie would be great if the right ppl make it.
I have talked about this many times with my friends and for those of us that have read the books know that there is a hole stroy behind Master Chief and the other Spartans.
Now if someone who knew what they were doing when it came to the Halo background (and played it at least 30 hours a week like the rest of us) a movie could come along that is actually good.
I think that the reason why most ppl dont want a Halo movie to come along is cuz they r worried that it will be like other movies based on books, comicbooks, urban leadgens, etc. and will just completely ruin its good name and also bring out all the possers that think they know everything about Halo just cuz they beat the game on normal once (a lot like what happened when Spiderman 1 came out).
But if Bungie and Microsoft work together on it and are very careful about who they pick to direct it and fallow the storyline of either the first or second book (so as not to give anything away bout Halo 2) a Halo movie could be possibly the 2nd greatest thing ever the first of course being the game itself.
But of course this is just my opion and sadly major corpporations like Bungie and Microsoft dont care what we the consumer think just as long as we r buying what they sell but still the idea of a perfect Halo movie that actually surpasses the game is the greatest thought anyone could think of.

  • 08.15.2004 2:12 AM PDT
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ok if this is already on there dont bite my head off ok? i was just wondering what actor would best be the voice of master chief, or would it be the same as in the game (which would be cool) or would it go a whole different angle and actually show his facve and he talks a bit more. That would be even cooler BUT (big but) if it was done the right way, i think we all agree that if that was done wrong by the wrong people it could be a little scechy and ruin the whole halo thing.

[Edited on 8/15/2004 6:52:21 AM]

  • 08.15.2004 6:47 AM PDT
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There is no way there could be a movie that matches the game. For example Tomb Raider was the biggest pile of crap i have ever seen. Alien Versus Predator I have yet to see. Games and Movies just dont work together. Just stick with the game. Please. A movie would ruin the legacy of Halo.

Arrghh i need Halo 2.
Anyone going to gamestars live?

  • 08.15.2004 8:23 AM PDT
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Posted by: MasterChief420
I've already established my opinion on this topic but I'd like to add this;

There are two viable ways to make a good Halo movie. I agree with others; well done CG or anime. I really don't think any amount of live action would be possible (and still have a good movie, I mean). How would you make a live action in movie where a good part of it takes place in space or at least very un-Earth-like places?

And whoever suggested that Vin Diesel be in the movie....come to your senses, man! Unless it was a joke. Then I say, that was not very funny.


I don't believe an anime version would be that great. I mean, have you ever met the die hard fans of anime? Not just big fans, but the ones who worship the Japanese? The ones that think every movie is made better in Japanese with English subtitles because "Japanese is the language of the master race and everything they do is so totally awesome and everything we could ever possibly churn out as a human society is a big steaming pile of crap because we forgot to follow the utopia of existence that is the Japanese". HAI KAWAII TEE HEE HEE

No matter how good it was they would ruin it with their long greasy picket lines, screaming and chanting phrases in broken Japanese and English mixed together, stuffing jalapeno poppers down their gullets with a mozzarella stick chaser, because no matter how much they want to jump into bed with Japan they will never eat the healthy, wholesome goodness of fish. "This movie is in English!" they would scream with malice in their throats and fire in their doughy eyes. "Die! Die! Go to hell and burn you American swine, but please let me live in your country and take up your space and eat your fast food restauraunts out of business!" And then they would all go home and fap to some -blam!-, another wonderous gift from the bowels of Japan.

Worst case scenario? They would all shed tears in the theatres as their ears are assaulted with -gasp- the ENGLISH LANGUAGE!! Thereby drowning all who would apose the wrath of the vengeful anime Gods, as well as themselves. Then, from a constant lifelong diet of cheetos and mountain dew, gases would build up in their blubbery, useless human shells and they would explode, destroying entire city blocks and slaughtering countless innocent civilians of all races and creeds, as the wrath of a fat whiney fanboy knows no mercy.

That's why an anime film would not work for this particular endeavor. Wanna know why a live action film would suck like a high-end Hoover? Two words; "Mario Brothers". God rest its soul.

That leaves CG. W00t is what I say for CG, w00ts all around. The pinnacle of cinematography should definitely lead the pinnacle of console gaming. They could probably have their own artists do the movies, too, they did such a damn fine job last time around, I don't see why not. I think Bungie would have to be in complete control of it though because...

1. They actually seem to care what people think of their work.
and...
2. I honestly don't think they would have it any other way.

With that said, if Vin Diesel were to take any part in this movie other than financial support, I would be shocked, disgusted, and perhaps slightly aroused. Take in these words, friends. See you when your seen.

  • 08.15.2004 8:41 AM PDT
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Yeah man! A Halo movie would like, totally rock, maybe then my gf might actually be interested in playing it with me.

  • 08.15.2004 12:49 PM PDT
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I think it's a delicate thing, and you couldn't just turn it over to Hollywood to sodomize and then toss aside. You would need a producer and a director that are as much professionals as they are fans, and have a thorough understanding of the spirit of the story in order to do it any semblance of justice.
Which is pretty much why I think it would be a horrible idea, because I don't think anyone could do the story justice, which would effectively tarnish Halo's good name. And they'd probably get some dumbass to be the Chief like Vin Diesel, which would make baby Jesus cry.
I would, however, be interested in a collaboration. Say, Bungie, with Mainframe studios (creators of Reboot, Beast Wars, the new Spider Man series, etc.), to release a CG Movie or short series based on the Halo story, using the voice actors from the game.

  • 08.15.2004 1:48 PM PDT
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I think, being a big Halo fan, that if Bungie did decide to make a movie about Halo it would have to have the top of the line visual effects and story line or it would bring Halo to the ground. The movie would have to have really familiar actors and good ones. After having my head stuck in the Halo books the idea of a movie has crossed my mind many times. If the Halo movie is made right it could be a kick ass movie and like Halo a game of the year could be a movie of the year.......I know I and many others would definatly see it.

  • 08.15.2004 2:01 PM PDT
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there should only be a movie if it follows the exact plot. if it didnt it would ruin it. it should look like the final fantasy movie. it should use the game actors for voices. and the movie happens it better be good cuz i dont wanna sit through another "resident evil" and if it was live action it would just be one long special effect with the covenant plasma.

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  • 08.15.2004 2:15 PM PDT
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i would pay a rediculous amount of money to see any flick about Halo...or Carmen Electra...

  • 08.15.2004 2:15 PM PDT
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The third step is go to the store and buy a MACâ„¢. OH YEAH, MAC ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • 08.15.2004 2:20 PM PDT
Subject: The Halo Movie Discussion Thread
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First of, my vote made it as definatly but it was the 911th vote omg!!! They should make a halo movie. If bungie can use computers to make a game, it wouldnt be too hard to make a movie if it was cg. The concept of building characters would be similar and easy. they could just take the game and change it around a bit and ta da u got a movie. or they could create a new storyline. Bungie needs something after halo 2. they need something big, but they need something new. I love halo and want halo 2 but how many of us would risk the possibility of repeating Final Fantasy kinda an oxy moron if u think

  • 08.15.2004 2:37 PM PDT
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Just about all that I would have said has been said, so I'm not trying to pile on, but a Halo movie would have to be done by someone who knows what he/she is doing. I dont want another Super Mario Bros.

  • 08.15.2004 2:51 PM PDT
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My friends and I were discussing this the other day...

A Halo movie would be so awesome. They would have to have every aspect of the books in the movie, not like they did for LOTR, they left soe awesome parts of the books out of the movie...ugh.

Bungie would definitely have to have complete control over... everything. I mean come on Microsoft owns Bungie... think about it... the richest company in the world... I think it can deffinitely be possible.

CG would be awesome!!! That way it could be alot like the game and books together... leaves people... satisfied that are the ral HaloFreaks (like me)... but personally no one else would really care about the voices being the same and all that, as long as it is realistic, and extremely close to the game and books.

An actual Live Action film would just be sweet, I mean look at all the movies out now that are pretty dang awesome with their graphics like Alien Verses Predator, Matrix, LOTR... and alot more.

EVERYONE almost has already said... NO ROMANCE CRAP!!!!! Ya Keyes saw Halsey naked, who needs to show that crap! NO ROMANCE (a million times)... you know what master chief did when Linda died... not crying, and screaming he killed 500 covenant ships!!! Ya BABY!!! It was Linda right... I am not a freak like some people who will go up and look it back up in the books just to make sure... YA YOU... that memorized all of the spartans names and numbers!! FRUIT CAKES... So in short... NO ROMANCE. ACTION!! SHOOTING!!! DEAD COVENANT!!!! EXPLOSIONS!!!SHIPS BLOWING UP!!!!

Personally, I think it would be better as A LIVE ACTION movie... more realistic, as long as they did not screw it up you know? CG would still be awesome.

  • 08.15.2004 2:53 PM PDT
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i think halo the movie should be real action movie with the mc as a child and him grwoing up and dr halsey but who would play the roles. i mean most fighting scenes would be cg with covi and stuff like lotr with multiplying people but it should be made idnetical to the books

  • 08.15.2004 3:02 PM PDT
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I've loved Halo before Xbox even launched...when the FIRST Halo trailer of 'The Silent Cartographer' was out. Anyway, just the thought of having Halo for a DVD-Movie is kick-ass! A Halo movie would have a LOT of potential....

[Edited on 8/15/2004 3:09:33 PM]

  • 08.15.2004 3:08 PM PDT
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well its one of those questions........ its a good idea but it will flop in the end

  • 08.15.2004 3:29 PM PDT