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Subject: Alex Garland's Halo movie script.

http://www.freewebs.com/mlpiette/Halo_Garland_Alex_020605.pdf

This is the script written for the Halo movie by Alex Garland who was hired by Microsoft to write in 2005. Sorry if it is old.

If you want more information, here is the Halopedia article for the film.

What do you think?

[Edited on 04.28.2011 2:03 AM PDT]

  • 04.28.2011 12:46 AM PDT

Wow, just read through the whole thing and wow.
Best. Movie. EVER!

  • 04.28.2011 4:41 AM PDT

I'm actually glad they're not doing it based on The Flood novel anymore like they were here--yet.

They shouldn't start with the Flood, they should start with TFoR. Besides, from what I've heard of the script (without having read it myself) Johnson's not in it, and its way to action heavy for my tastes.

Though if by action, he meant war battles, then I'd be fine. Hardcore action I can do without.

But yeah, from what I've heard of this scripte, a lot of people are happy they did District 9 instead.

[Edited on 04.28.2011 4:48 AM PDT]

  • 04.28.2011 4:47 AM PDT

http://www.halo-forum.com

I actually would prefer if they started with The Flood. It has all the elements needed for a good introductory film for the series; Master Chief, the Covenant, Halo, Forerunner mystery, the Flood. It is the exact same way gamers were introduced and drawn into the story. It would adapt very nicely to film. Remember the feeling of wonder when you first step out of your life boat? And the completely shock of the Flood. Nobody saw it coming, a great twist.

  • 04.28.2011 5:16 AM PDT

50 Spartan Warriors? Where did they come from. lol.

  • 04.28.2011 5:48 AM PDT

Sangheili Major: "Brute ships. Staggered line! Shipmaster, they outnumber us, three-to-one!"

Rtas 'Vadum: "Then it is an even fight. All Cruisers, fire at will! Burn their mongrel hides!"

I just read through it, and I'm actually glad that it wasn't turned into a movie.
I honestly didn't like it at all, really.
It contradicts the ending of both the book and the game, for one thing. Another is that an Elite had blue blood.
And several other things irked me, but I'm going to stop before I start rambling.

  • 04.28.2011 5:56 AM PDT

http://www.halo-forum.com

Posted by: Thugzz Deluxxxe
50 Spartan Warriors? Where did they come from. lol.

I don't think it is meant to be that exact. It's more to give an idea of the shots he wants. 50 is just a number to signify that when the camera snaps out there should be a large group of Spartans with the Chief.

  • 04.28.2011 5:57 AM PDT

I also don't like that when the chief puts cortana in, it's like the first time he's done so.

  • 04.28.2011 6:05 AM PDT
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I have only read to page 50 for now. What I have to say is that I understand the movie is directed towards wider audience than just Halo fans but at some parts I was like "Wait that didn't happen in Halo CE or The Flood".

That's not a bad script at least to the point where I read it. If the movie was made using that script and they didn't screw up the filmimg process, it could actually be worth of watching. But I say it wouldn't be Oscar worthy.

  • 04.28.2011 6:18 AM PDT
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Posted by: Levian Nher
Another is that an Elite had blue blood.
In the first games Elites had indigo blood. Indigo is almost blue.

[Edited on 04.28.2011 7:59 AM PDT]

  • 04.28.2011 7:59 AM PDT

Sangheili Major: "Brute ships. Staggered line! Shipmaster, they outnumber us, three-to-one!"

Rtas 'Vadum: "Then it is an even fight. All Cruisers, fire at will! Burn their mongrel hides!"

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Posted by: Levian Nher
Another is that an Elite had blue blood.
In the first games Elites had indigo blood. Indigo is almost blue.

Almost, yes. Still irked me. I'm easily irked by things such as this. :D...-/shot-

  • 04.28.2011 8:00 AM PDT

It doesn't seem like it'd be bad so far, but it's disappointing that he used Silva instead of Johnson and his men for the shot in that hanger or whatever it was >_< You can't just not include Johnson, I mean he doesn't have to give the exact line from the Legendary difficulty, but they can't just not have him and his hilarious lines! D:

I've only just started reading through the script, but it doesn't seem like it'd be all that bad.

  • 04.28.2011 8:15 AM PDT

i cant read it i have to watch it

  • 04.28.2011 8:21 AM PDT


Posted by: Thugzz Deluxxxe
I also don't like that when the chief puts cortana in, it's like the first time he's done so.


Yeah, it's kinda sad that this script doesn't have that whole dynamic Chief and Cortana have in the game, I think the script would also be better earlier on (when on the Autumn) if the lines were either direct takes from the game, or at least more closely built around them than they are.

  • 04.28.2011 8:28 AM PDT
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Posted by: Thugzz Deluxxxe
I also don't like that when the chief puts cortana in, it's like the first time he's done so.
Exactly! What is up with that?

[Edited on 04.28.2011 8:33 AM PDT]

  • 04.28.2011 8:29 AM PDT

Wouldnt reading this ruin the whole movie.

  • 04.28.2011 9:12 AM PDT
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Posted by: DecepticonCobra

We are all going to get banned aren't we?

To be honest i feel like they should kinda do a reverse start wars and start with the Ancient humanity and forerunners. this way we know that the beginning will be accurate as possible since that is the area that would be messed up the most.

  • 04.28.2011 9:17 AM PDT

Wake me when the jews are gone.

i think they should do a 4 movie trilogy (i know this does't exist and that a trilogy only have 3 movies)telling the history of jonson the first on Harvest and the other 3 on inatalation 04,05 and finaly 00

  • 04.28.2011 9:53 AM PDT


Posted by: fsabran
i think they should do a 4 movie trilogy (i know this does't exist and that a trilogy only have 3 movies)telling the history of jonson the first on Harvest and the other 3 on inatalation 04,05 and finaly 00


I think there is some word for that 4 movie "trilogy" but that would be awesome.

  • 04.28.2011 10:15 AM PDT

Don't worry, you're still your mom's favorite Bnet member.

I think it was okay. There were some things I didn't like (WTF is the Autumn doing in the snow?) but overall it was good. But there are some things you just shouldn't mess with.

  • 04.28.2011 10:25 AM PDT

so is this the actual movie or just fan made i like it its not bad but they should use some lines form the game and add in Johnson he is awesome he help makes the games and makes u feel the chief is human.

  • 04.28.2011 11:07 AM PDT
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"Time was your ally human. But now it has abandoned you. The Forerunners....have returned. And this tomb... is now yours". - The Didact


Posted by: grey101
To be honest i feel like they should kinda do a reverse start wars and start with the Ancient humanity and forerunners. this way we know that the beginning will be accurate as possible since that is the area that would be messed up the most.


I was worried i was the only one with that thought.Glad someone else has the same idea.

Imagine a Halo trilogy movie based on the FR trilogy.

  • 04.28.2011 11:07 AM PDT
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They really shouldn't make a Halo movie. It'll end up being a dumbed-down action movie, because that is what the main demographic wants.

  • 04.28.2011 11:14 AM PDT

"A LIE is a LIE"


- Truly intelligent and deep Black ops trailer

Its brilliant. Loved the bit where MC picked up the M6D from jenkins, looks at the words "Nothing Personal" carved onto the weapon before shooting a round in a grunt.


Flawless.

  • 04.28.2011 11:45 AM PDT

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Posted by: fsabran
i think they should do a 4 movie trilogy (i know this does't exist and that a trilogy only have 3 movies)telling the history of jonson the first on Harvest and the other 3 on inatalation 04,05 and finaly 00


I think there is some word for that 4 movie "trilogy" but that would be awesome.


"quadrilogy"?

  • 04.28.2011 11:56 AM PDT

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