Video Game movies

**simonj** · 11-03-2008, 07:05 PM

Originally Posted by Sion

before i get crucified for saying this, let me just say that Halo has AMAZING potential to be a fucking epic movie if done the right way.
It's just such a good excuse for an epic story and tons and tons of ultraviolence and gore with a PG-13 rating.
With the CG at the level it is, can anyone say that a Halo movie would be anything less then phenomenal?

Yes, everyone can because, let's face it, it would suck.

Unless you literally just want your movies to have lot's of guns and nice shiny explosions in which case you shouldn't be allowed to use the word phenomenal in regards to cinema.

On a serious note, someone could make a decent job out of a Grand Theft Auto film if it was done as a gritty, serious, semi-arthouse film about life on the streets.

**djwolford** · 11-03-2008, 07:59 PM

Originally Posted by simonj

Yes, everyone can because, let's face it, it would suck.

Unless you literally just want your movies to have lot's of guns and nice shiny explosions in which case you shouldn't be allowed to use the word phenomenal in regards to cinema.

I disagree. It would be an great movie if it were centered around the actual storyline of the games with a healthy amount of guns and explosions thrown in to keep things interesting.

**raghead** · 11-03-2008, 07:59 PM

Originally Posted by simonj

On a serious note, someone could make a decent job out of a Grand Theft Auto film if it was done as a gritty, serious, semi-arthouse film about life on the streets.

Grand theft auto 4 would make a ridiculously good crime movie.
Also we need more Mortal Kombat movies.

**Anonymous D** · 11-03-2008, 08:01 PM

Yea, Ive always wanted to see a good GTA movie. Maybe get someone like Tarintino on it.

**Cool Runnings** · 11-03-2008, 08:58 PM

Originally Posted by Anonymous d

Yea, Ive always wanted to see a good GTA movie. Maybe get someone like Tarintino on it.

Just look at all the Guy Ritchie Films, same shit.

**llFidoll** · 11-03-2008, 09:08 PM

Originally Posted by Cool Runnings

Just look at all the Guy Ritchie Films, same shit.

those too, except revolver

**TheOriginalGrumpySpy** · 11-04-2008, 02:12 AM

Originally Posted by simonj

Yes, everyone can because, let's face it, it would suck.

From what I understand. Garland's script was very very good, and it did not revolve around explosions but more about how characters around Master Chief perceived him.

Anyway:

Mass Effect will be a pretty cool movie.
Half Life 2 would be pretty cool.

**Derekrm72** · 11-04-2008, 06:42 AM

Originally Posted by TheOriginalGrumpySpy

From what I understand. Garland's script was very very good, and it did not revolve around explosions but more about how characters around Master Chief perceived him.

Anyway:

Mass Effect will be a pretty cool movie.
Half Life 2 would be pretty cool.

Mass Effect's storyline was phenominal!
That would make an awesome movie.