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Halo Flick Might Be on the Way
Blamemyparents writes "Ain't It Cool News has a story that the ever so popular Halo might be making the jump to the big screen. It looks like Ridley Scott, director of Gladiator and Alien is doing it. Judging from IGN's take on the story, it looks like the story would pick up more on Halo 2 than on the original Halo, which he feels didn't have enough of a storyline going. Here's to hoping it doesn't go the way of that Final Fantasy flick."
I'm taking bets on how long we'll have to wait before we see Pong as a thrilling new attraction at local theaters.
I hope the hold true to the awesome storyline told in Halo 2. They could use the plant from Little Shop of Horrors, and the climax would be when the movie just abruptly ends 22 minutes into it!
Summary: "It looks like Ridley Scott, director of Gladiator and Alien is doing it."
... Don't know if Ridley's budged."
Article: "Now the tricky part is, apparently Ridley Scott has seen the materials before. And subsequently passed on doing it.
Tricky on the part of Warner Brothers. They know Halo 2 did well, so they "leak" some baseless information regarding Ridley Scott being attached to the project, hopefully get enough response to trade rags say things like "gaming fans around the globe have already begun wetting themselves with excitement" and then go back to Scott Free and say, "Hey, look, we've got all this support now!"
By the time the movie comes out, it will have 7 writers, star Paul Walker as Master Chief, and be directed by Tony Scott, he of "Top Gun" fame.
Small potatoes make the steak look bigger.
I used to think that way when I heard Wing Commander was going to be made into a movie. The story was all there, hell in WC, the game was basicly one big interactive movie anyway.
However that theory was proved wrong the moment the opening credits scrawled.
The Halo franchise is similar in the respect that it has two games and three mediocre books under its belt.
In the game, Master Chief throws out a few lines, but mostly he's stoic and generally devoid of personality. Really the story is told by the people (specificly Cortana) who prattle on while you focus on blasting shit. In between are a few cut scenes, much improved in the sequel, and then the same formula resumes.
The books (1 prequel, 1 following the first game, and one bridging the the two games) don't do much to fill in the gaps in character. Mostly its just the authors creating characters who will more than likely swiftly die within the next thumb full of pages. Don't look for much cinimatic assistance from there.
On the bright side, Ridley Scott did well by Alien(s) and the Flood is very reminicent (if not copied) from them. So long as the dialouge isn't too lame and the action is high, the movie could prove a painless adaptation.
Master Chief can be played by anyone. He's just a suit. Then you dub over his voice and you're set.
Cortana is supposed to be CGI anyways (in the game) so there is no problem there either. Again, get the voice from the game and you're set.
They should be able to get it "right" pretty easily. But if it comes to the screen, I'm just worried they will try to give Master Chief a romantic interest or something like that, or scenes without his armor on or something like that. They could make a good action/war flick that would be fun to watch, but they could easily make something that is as true to the game as the Super Mario Brothers move was.
Comment forecast: Bits of genius surrounded by a sea of mediocrity.
and let me guess its, supposed to come out february 9th
I'm holding out for "Burger Time: Final Blood Reckoning."
"Wow. Now THAT'S a lot of angry Indians." - Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer
(Opening Credits Roll)
Warner Bros. Pictures presents
A Film by Ridley Scott
Halo: The--
DISC READ ERROR
The Movie Projector could not read your disc. It may be dirty or damaged. Please remove the disc to continue.
You insensitive clod!
--- "End Of Line" - MCP
I don't think either Halo or the sequel have enough of a plot to shoot a half-decent movie around.
Marathon though, I'd give both kidneys to see a movie based off that.
karma: ouch!
Have a look over at Gamespot for a different take on the story.
http://www.gamespot.com/xbox/action/halo2/news_61
Heres a copy and paste of the article.
I can't speak for the validity of any of the sources, IGN, Ain't It Cool, Sci-Fi News or Gamespot but hopefully this will present the another side to the story.
Personally, I would like the story to be true however I must admit to being quite jaded after the fake February 9th story. I guess time will tell.
-- Enditallnow
Here's the transcript from the execs pitching the idea of Halo movie.
Exec 1: Have you heard of this halo game for playstation that made more money in pre orders alone than are latest movies.
Exec 2:Damn, and I thought that Bridget Jones 2 was gonna kill at the box office. Anyway, yes I believe my nephew was talking about it.
Exec 1: Well maybe we should ask the company who produced it for the rights to a movie.
Exec 2: Hmm that might be a good idea. Who should direct it?
Exec 1: Ridley Scott? Cameron?
Exec 2: No No No No. What we don't need is a intelligent R rated movie. This has to appeal strictly to the PG-13 crowd. Only kids play video games.
Exec 1: How about we get that guy who directed the Resident Evil movies for us.
Exec 2: Now I'm getting you. And how about casting the Rock as the lead character. Kids love wrestling!
Exec 1: Just what I was about to say. Brilliant! Get our guys to write up a rough draft and have it on my desk in a week. See if you can find any writers with young kids to give them some insight.
Exec 2: Wow, I wish I could come up with ideas like you.
Exec 1: What can I say, these ideas hit me like a bolt of lightning.
He grabbed that Elite's ass and rode it all the way home...
Best. Comment. Ever. Enjoy!