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Subject: The Halo Movie Discussion Thread
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If the y make a Halo Movie, they need to do it right the first time. the directors/producers need to know what the hell halo is all about. It needs to be made to follow the game exactly, none of this extra bs. also, what do you all think about having it look like what you see in the game? 1st person? just a thought. also, i agree with echo 419 and everyone else who said the same thing. BUNGIE CONTROLLS EVERYTHING.

  • 08.06.2004 5:54 AM PDT
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Why consider a movie when the Halo franchise hasn't even peaked yet? If MS/Bungie know already that Halo 2 will be the last of the franchise, then yes, it *might* make sense to negotiate now with the studios and explore it's potential. But Hollywood generally doesn't want to make a movie (especially an effects-laden movie such as this which demands a budget of 100 million+) unless they've got a certain measure of control - that means casting, script, director, you name it. In this Hollywood game, the likes of Staten and Jones gets pushed to the sideline in a hurry. And that's the awful truth, because I do work in Hollywood and I see it happen all the time.

The truth is...

The Xbox is starting to deliver an experience that's bigger than the movies. If you're paying for Xbox live, shelling out $49 for every new release, and then spending all your free time playing your favorite game (Halo 2?) and not watching TV or going to the movies, then Microsoft has already won you over.

The question here is, can Microsoft use movies to appeal (and sell) to a wider audience?

If the movie is a stinker, then the $100 million+ plus enterprise will sabotage future potential of the franchise. End of story.

Then, secondarily, you've got to look at it from a creative standpoint - will the movie "story" step on the toes of the video game "story" - will it ruin the characters? If we come out of the movie thinking that Master Chief is a wimp, chances are, that will decrease our enjoyment of the game. We start looking at the game (and all future incarnations of the game) in terms of the movie - and if it's a bad movie, then it's bad for the franchise.

If it's a great movie (there's always THAT possibility, even WITH Vin Diesel) then you've got the problem where there will be enormous pressure on Bungie to make the next Halo game "just like the movie" - as a sequel to the movie, or with the celebrity voices of the movie - you name it. Trust me, the last thing Bungie wants is to be hamstrug to a creative direction dictated by a Movie that got hijacked a studio or big name producer or name actor.

So this is all a delicate balancing act. I honestly hope we don't see a movie anytime soon.

But I'd leave the door open in the future, when Halo 3 is being developed for Xbox 2, or Xbox 3 - or heck, by that time we'll be watching movies on the Xbox in Hi-Def, downloaded directly from MS on our big-ass plasma TVs.

  • 08.06.2004 11:15 AM PDT
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ur a crazy lunatic JAGraptor of course they are going to make a movie and yes covenent are religous who do u think the prophets are normal kings?they'll probaly make it a cartoon movie anyways so they can't make cortana a human because it would go against the whole storyline.

  • 08.06.2004 1:50 PM PDT
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in the words of napolean dynamite, "HECK YES!" there should be a halo movie.

  • 08.06.2004 2:32 PM PDT
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I say make a movie, it would be awesome!!!

  • 08.06.2004 2:49 PM PDT
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I could imagine a movie... yeah... the only problem is, it might look like that KISS movie... y'know--
soldier:"Hey Master Chief! If we dont destroy that electropulse something shooter thingy... We could be obliverated to a bunch of million obliverated pieces..."(blows out fire and sticks out tongue)
"C'mon yall!!!"

then later he takes off his helmet and his face is revealed and he turns out to be a vampire from outer space...

it could be called "Halo: Meets the Phantom of the Peanuts"

  • 08.06.2004 6:01 PM PDT
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actually, there could be a way to make a movie without messing around with any of the aspects of the story, characteristics, and still be somewhat less pricey...
just make an animated movie... If it was based on the "Fall of reach" then they could just use the same graphics that were used to make the CGIs in the game.... then the only thing that needs to be fixed is the detail of the faces... you could use the same voices... Dr. Hasley could probably have the same voice as Cortana anyways... y'know...

  • 08.06.2004 6:10 PM PDT
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I think there should be a Halo movie as long as they used the same voice for Cortana see The Some People Abuse The Game link below.

Check it out see the cast of characters and beginning of the script:

IMDB Game Forum

As much as I want a Halo movie I believe this person has it all wrong...

  • 08.06.2004 8:01 PM PDT
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If that guy comes out with a Halo movie he should be shot.

  • 08.06.2004 9:03 PM PDT
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With the right direction, I think there is more than enough material to make a decent movie from Halo. Keep in mind that most video games that are made into movies genuinley suck, though some are rather popular, which is why the franchise continues.

With the right direction, I think it could be a very successfull movie. I think Guillermo del Toro (Mimic, Blade II, Hellboy) would be good for the part, he has a certain sense of talent when it comes to making genre films. He doesn't make the material TOO serious, but keeps a certain bit of sensitivity in terms of character developement. Plus he really knows how to make memorable action sequences!

Halo is one of few on my list that I feel could be a decent movie. The other would be Max Payne. I think Ed Norton should get the title roll, and get John Woo to direct it!

  • 08.07.2004 2:18 AM PDT
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a halo film has already been made its called aliens

  • 08.07.2004 4:42 AM PDT
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Posted by: RIGGS
a halo film has already been made its called aliens


Are you joking!?
What the -blam!-!? Aliens was a different thing all together! First of all, no Master Chief, no Cortana, Aliens was a good movie but Halo and the franchise of Aliens was alot different. Did you know that there were Four alien movies?

  • 08.07.2004 1:48 PM PDT
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I've played the game ever since it came out and just finished reading The Fall of Reach. Hell yes there better be a movie.There so much more STORYYYY than in the game even though in the game u dont have to read. I think if there was a movie people would wanna play the game 2 so it would be good for advertisment. But a good director would be pivotal so that the story doesnt turn out cheesy. Maybe the guy who did Starship Troopers....?

  • 08.07.2004 2:54 PM PDT
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Posted by: cmc058
I've played the game ever since it came out and just finished reading The Fall of Reach. Hell yes there better be a movie.There so much more STORYYYY than in the game even though in the game u dont have to read. I think if there was a movie people would wanna play the game 2 so it would be good for advertisment. But a good director would be pivotal so that the story doesnt turn out cheesy. Maybe the guy who did Starship Troopers....?


Paul Verhoven?

He also did Robocop, and Basic Instinct. He might do it some justice, but be prepared for graphic violence and gratuitous nudity, He never makes a film without the two.

  • 08.09.2004 3:04 AM PDT
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Exactly, but i just cant picture master chief anime... it would look kinda silly

  • 08.09.2004 7:19 AM PDT
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so i dont know does anyone know do we win or do we lose, i think there should be a movie i know i would go and see it what about yall?

  • 08.09.2004 1:12 PM PDT
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well if the picture would look kinda like the game video when they are telling the story line that would be ok i think

  • 08.09.2004 1:13 PM PDT
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the story line n alien isent even close to halo. b/c there isent even a main hero

  • 08.09.2004 1:17 PM PDT
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a movie is awsome...if they make one they need to do it off the books...none of this game stuff...u have so many options in a game wear as in the book it TELLS what mc does...they would also need to do it in order with "the fall of reach" frist. if they do it with "the flood" frist they will end up with a star wars thing with going back and doing he beggining last,besides if some poor soul has not played halo and has no idea about it then how will they know who mc is,the covenit are and the intire prelud to the game
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  • 08.09.2004 1:21 PM PDT
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I think a movie would be a phenominaly bad idea. (idid spell that right didnt i?)
That is unless Hollywood had absolutely bugger all to do with it, i mean they would have to follow the Bungie philosophy of 'its done when its done' and Hollywood just doesnt do that, usually. Not just this but they'd more than likely want to fill it with cliches (love interests etc.) or change it to be 'more 'dramatic'
Quite frankly Halo doesnt need some Hollywood director to ruin it, but loooking further afield may be a safer bet.....say to the un-celebrified masses with no concern for cliches and/or pleasing the majority of people who have never played Halo but just want a cheap action film.

9:40 pm over here, in good ol' blighty, nighty, night dearys


[Edited on 8/9/2004 1:34:26 PM]

  • 08.09.2004 1:30 PM PDT
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Posted by: Im2tuf4u
the story line n alien isent even close to halo. b/c there isent even a main hero


It seems to me that you people need to watch a few alien movies, no link? Let me draw a list of similarities....

1) Aliens (the creatures) sorta resemble elites
2)The marines look alike
3)Parasitic alien lifeforms
4)Derilict planets
5)Similiar level of human development
6) The parasites are found on an extinct but advanced races ship
7)Even bungie has said there are connections
and finally, 8) Aliens has no main hero? So what the hell is Ripley?

So thank you and goodnight, and maybe get some glasses and a aliens movie?



[Edited on 8/9/2004 1:56:37 PM]

  • 08.09.2004 1:54 PM PDT
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I've always thought that if a Halo Movie were to come out, the best way to create it would be to do it "CG" style, just like Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within. I think it would not only look great, but also hold to Bungie's high standards.

--Alexis

  • 08.09.2004 2:56 PM PDT
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"Paul Verhoven?

He also did Robocop, and Basic Instinct. He might do it some justice, but be prepared for graphic violence and gratuitous nudity, He never makes a film without the two."


I overlooked that fact...The sad part is there really arent many people who could do halo the true justice it deserves. O and i hope the movie isnt a cartoon (or anime i think they r the same...) cuz i'd be dissapointed.

[Edited on 8/9/2004 3:04:38 PM]

  • 08.09.2004 3:02 PM PDT
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Yes i would like Bungie/MS to make a halo movie but only if:

1. It was in high quality CGI (such as the halo2 theatre trailer)

2. It had actors that arnt well known (they tend to be better suited)

3. If it was to be made completely by Bungie/MS with no hollywood -blam!- involved in anyway.

4. Finally it should only be a dvd-release on Bungie.net this way bungie knows what market they are making the film for and wouldnt need to miss any of the complex story out.

Thats my opinion anyway guys.

  • 08.09.2004 3:22 PM PDT
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I think it should be a 3D movie, that would make more sence

  • 08.09.2004 3:28 PM PDT