Comments on: A Film Called Halo http://blog.ascendantjustice.com/2008/10/31/a-film-called-halo/ Sat, 21 Aug 2010 11:29:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: keltic chicken http://blog.ascendantjustice.com/2008/10/31/a-film-called-halo/comment-page-1/#comment-6123 keltic chicken Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:45:11 +0000 http://blog.ascendantjustice.com/?p=978#comment-6123 I loved it. It was amazing.But i just don't think its faithful enough to the books and games. while it is faithful, and i understand the need to cut parts out, but things just don't happen the way bungie makes them happen. It is not at all a disgrace, but rather just incorrect in some ways, there by offending huge fans. i realize that some things must be changed other wise it just wouldnt work, but some things just shouldnt be changed. But otherwise, i loved it. I loved it. It was amazing.But i just don’t think its faithful enough to the books and games. while it is faithful, and i understand the need to cut parts out, but things just don’t happen the way bungie makes them happen. It is not at all a disgrace, but rather just incorrect in some ways, there by offending huge fans. i realize that some things must be changed other wise it just wouldnt work, but some things just shouldnt be changed. But otherwise, i loved it.

]]> By: Yay295 http://blog.ascendantjustice.com/2008/10/31/a-film-called-halo/comment-page-1/#comment-5980 Yay295 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 20:48:46 +0000 http://blog.ascendantjustice.com/?p=978#comment-5980 I though your script was good but I do not like your idea of not using the books for reference. I do agree that a Halo movie should be on the games not the books but I think it is okay if there are references and information from the books. I though your script was good but I do not like your idea of not using the books for reference. I do agree that a Halo movie should be on the games not the books but I think it is okay if there are references and information from the books.

]]> By: AWOL http://blog.ascendantjustice.com/2008/10/31/a-film-called-halo/comment-page-1/#comment-5953 AWOL Mon, 13 Apr 2009 22:38:09 +0000 http://blog.ascendantjustice.com/?p=978#comment-5953 The Idea I had was movie of combat evolved and depending on how long the combat evolved part is put in parts of first strike or just make the movie of first strike. Because I reckon people who havent read first strike but played the games would want to know how the chief and Johnson got home. Like in Halo 2: the armory the guy asked Johnson how he got home in one piece. There I've made my point. The Idea I had was movie of combat evolved and depending on how long the combat evolved part is put in parts of first strike or just make the movie of first strike. Because I reckon people who havent read first strike but played the games would want to know how the chief and Johnson got home. Like in Halo 2: the armory the guy asked Johnson how he got home in one piece. There I’ve made my point.

]]> By: the silver fox http://blog.ascendantjustice.com/2008/10/31/a-film-called-halo/comment-page-1/#comment-3355 the silver fox Fri, 07 Nov 2008 22:26:36 +0000 http://blog.ascendantjustice.com/?p=978#comment-3355 @ Marginis: The problem with a script for a "Halo 4" is that that falls strictly in the realm of fan fiction. While it may be fun to do, it doesn't get you anywhere in the series because all Bungie has to do is reveal contrary information and you're sunk. I'm not saying writing fan fiction is bad (I'm writing one now), but I am saying that writing a script for that detracts from the purpose of a Halo movie. Besides, I believe that it would be overly akward to make a movie that can only be understood in the context of a series of three video games and six novels that come before it, whereas Vociferous' script neatly deals with many of the major themes of Halo, even to those with little understanding of the series beforehand. @ Marginis: The problem with a script for a “Halo 4″ is that that falls strictly in the realm of fan fiction. While it may be fun to do, it doesn’t get you anywhere in the series because all Bungie has to do is reveal contrary information and you’re sunk. I’m not saying writing fan fiction is bad (I’m writing one now), but I am saying that writing a script for that detracts from the purpose of a Halo movie.

Besides, I believe that it would be overly akward to make a movie that can only be understood in the context of a series of three video games and six novels that come before it, whereas Vociferous’ script neatly deals with many of the major themes of Halo, even to those with little understanding of the series beforehand.

]]> By: Marginis http://blog.ascendantjustice.com/2008/10/31/a-film-called-halo/comment-page-1/#comment-3273 Marginis Wed, 05 Nov 2008 03:39:32 +0000 http://blog.ascendantjustice.com/?p=978#comment-3273 First off, I'd just like to say that this is an excellent script, and admire you for undertaking this, well, undertaking. Then though I have a few questions from the critic in me. Why do you follow the events of Halo:CE so closely? After that, why do you alter so many things (dialogue from Halo:CE in particular) from the games? Did you do it on purpose? Now lastly and less criticizing - have you considered a Halo 4 type of story for a script? These things aside, I loved the script but thought there were a ton of areas you could've done stuff better, added in something, or cut a scene. What would really be great now is if you made another one - and make it even better =P. First off, I’d just like to say that this is an excellent script, and admire you for undertaking this, well, undertaking. Then though I have a few questions from the critic in me. Why do you follow the events of Halo:CE so closely? After that, why do you alter so many things (dialogue from Halo:CE in particular) from the games? Did you do it on purpose? Now lastly and less criticizing – have you considered a Halo 4 type of story for a script? These things aside, I loved the script but thought there were a ton of areas you could’ve done stuff better, added in something, or cut a scene. What would really be great now is if you made another one – and make it even better =P.

]]> By: Lee_Jinn http://blog.ascendantjustice.com/2008/10/31/a-film-called-halo/comment-page-1/#comment-3259 Lee_Jinn Tue, 04 Nov 2008 04:06:21 +0000 http://blog.ascendantjustice.com/?p=978#comment-3259 Just incredible. everything is just so well adapted into a form that wont drag or seem like a disgrace to halo. nice. Just incredible. everything is just so well adapted into a form that wont drag or seem like a disgrace to halo. nice.

]]> By: Desert Rat http://blog.ascendantjustice.com/2008/10/31/a-film-called-halo/comment-page-1/#comment-3255 Desert Rat Mon, 03 Nov 2008 23:37:33 +0000 http://blog.ascendantjustice.com/?p=978#comment-3255 Hell, of a read Voc. That blows away Alex Garlands script. Absolution's execution was a highlight, as well was the fight between the Chief and Commander. I love your idea of the flood "in the shadows" so to speak. I could use some editing, like explaining how Keyes,Johnson, and the Chief got off the Truth and Reconciliation. Or how Johnson knew to go to the Autumn 'in the nick of time'. Overall, this could be a blockbuster in Hollywood, and especially if you made a second draft and submitted it. You might have a future in cinema writing, who knows? Hell, of a read Voc. That blows away Alex Garlands script. Absolution’s execution was a highlight, as well was the fight between the Chief and Commander. I love your idea of the flood “in the shadows” so to speak. I could use some editing, like explaining how Keyes,Johnson, and the Chief got off the Truth and Reconciliation. Or how Johnson knew to go to the Autumn ‘in the nick of time’. Overall, this could be a blockbuster in Hollywood, and especially if you made a second draft and submitted it. You might have a future in cinema writing, who knows?

]]> By: lordpratt http://blog.ascendantjustice.com/2008/10/31/a-film-called-halo/comment-page-1/#comment-3253 lordpratt Mon, 03 Nov 2008 23:10:56 +0000 http://blog.ascendantjustice.com/?p=978#comment-3253 the community now have a script... what if the community made the film... the community now have a script… what if the community made the film…

]]> By: SonofMacPhisto http://blog.ascendantjustice.com/2008/10/31/a-film-called-halo/comment-page-1/#comment-3213 SonofMacPhisto Sat, 01 Nov 2008 23:22:45 +0000 http://blog.ascendantjustice.com/?p=978#comment-3213 Excellent piece here guys. One thing that stands out to me the most is a lot of people talk about the Halo movie, what it should and shouldn't be. Vociferious said what he thought, then wrote a honest to gosh script. As the kids say nowadays, zOMG! That's pretty hardcore, good sir. I certainly appreciate it, and thank you for contributing to the discussion in such a significant way. :) Excellent piece here guys. One thing that stands out to me the most is a lot of people talk about the Halo movie, what it should and shouldn’t be. Vociferious said what he thought, then wrote a honest to gosh script. As the kids say nowadays, zOMG!

That’s pretty hardcore, good sir. I certainly appreciate it, and thank you for contributing to the discussion in such a significant way. :)

]]> By: Siliconmaster482 http://blog.ascendantjustice.com/2008/10/31/a-film-called-halo/comment-page-1/#comment-3209 Siliconmaster482 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 20:12:57 +0000 http://blog.ascendantjustice.com/?p=978#comment-3209 Very nice job. With a very few exceptions, I thought the script read well and would make a great movie. Amazing effort. Very nice job. With a very few exceptions, I thought the script read well and would make a great movie. Amazing effort.

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