VIDEO: Why Half-Life Doesn't Need Hollywood
Because InfectiousDesigner will do it better, and has done so for years. The new short film Half-Life: Origins even proves that point.
There's nothing more depressing than to see an awesome gaming franchise being torn apart by horrible writing, horrible acting and a lack of proper vision in an embarrassing Hollywood translation. It's as if producers, directors, story writers and screenplay writers have absolutely no idea what a gaming console does, and has no desire to do the proper research so that the resulting film is just as genuine as the source material.
That said, what Hollywood needs is writers, directors and producers that actually live and breathe games. A prime example would be InfectiousDesigner who have been creating Half-Life live-action clips for years. They're not half-baked fan-based clips made in the backyard either, but full-blown short films combining live action and CG environments and elements.
The latest short film from InfectiousDesigner is a remake of the original Half-Life's opening sequence. "After 10+ years since it's release, if you ever go back and replay the original Half-Life, it doesn't look anything like you remember," the director explains. "The graphics are horrible compared to present day games, but years ago it blew my mind. This video plays with that contrast. I incorporated a fusion of live action and CG environments that give it a semi-realistic look, but also not realistic at the same time."
Valve, you seriously need to let this team create a full-blown theatrical release...
There were rumors about an MK movie also, and except for a few clips nothing else was heard of.
Disappointment.
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As for this trailer, I am completely speechless....
I WANT THIS IS A FULL MOVIE NOW!!!
Maybe the writers and directors for this movie can do a proper Max Payne movie? We could only hope.
For anyone interested, here are two links. One is a fan made short film called "Max Payne: Hero" and the second is for an independent film called "Max Payne: Payne & Redemption"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXCp_s0FNvY
http://www.payneandredemption.com/blog/
I want an edit button Toms
I agree that a halflife movie needs to get made. I would actually prefer to see a Diablo movie. They have so much material to draw from including the Sin War, the discovery of Sanctuary, the chases through the desert (I would love to see the scene where they bind Tal Rasha to the stone.), etc. It could be a great movie.
Lets not forget however that video game movies suck for a reason. Games are great because YOU get to do things. Why do you think Gordon Freeman doesn't talk? Or see Master Chief's face? When you watch a video game movie YOU aren't doing it anymore. The best video game movies I've seen have to be the Resident Evil movies and perhaps Doom. (they BUTCHERED the Doom story, but it was still a great action flick.) Pure action movies would be fine, pure action movies that follow the story of the game might be good but we've never seen one.
Why Half Life doesn't need Hollywood:
Cause Hollywood will most likely pick dumbasses to write scripts for a legendary franchise.
I see what you did there...
Holy damn, this really gave me a nerdgasm, BTW.
Cheers!
Well done
Give us Half Life 3 already!