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Shepard's story?

[rallyfan]

1upD wrote...

IsaacShep wrote...

kill_switch_423 wrote...

Some news, finally? Maybe we'll finally find out if it's going to be Shepard-centric or not. Maybe.

It's basically granted it's gonna depict First Contact War.

That was never officially announced. Am I the only one who really thinks the First Contact War was too short and involved too little of the Mass Effect universe to become an entire movie?

I don't believe that the first contact war was to short, but I do believe that it invloved too little of the Mass Effect universe.  I want to see more species than just the Humans and Turians.

[Ninjapino]

Fidget6 wrote...

lazuli wrote...

MarchWaltz wrote...

Whoever Del Toro is, should change his last name to taco.

Heh.

Racism?

I kinda thought so too, either that or I'm missing something. 

I think the thinks "Del" is the guys first name, so it'd be Del Taco, which is delicious.

As far as making it a Shep trilogy thing goes, I can't ever think that as a good idea.  One of the main things that makes the series great, is that the decisions made are your own.  With the exception of one or two small examples (Udina being counicilor, for instance) the other media so far as been able to keep from messing with it.  I think this is a good thing.  Shepard isn't what makes the universe great.  S/he is just the character that makes THOSE games great.  If you ever make a canon Shep with a canon "fight the reapers" storyline, people will complain that it wasn't a good version of Shepard and the plot more then will compliment it.  There are so many more stories to tell and majority of movie goers won't even know the main plot of the games in the first place.  It would be a great opportunity to expand the lore and introduce it to new people without ruining the games in anyway. 

Again, the games plot is too intracite.  You would have to shorten it greatly and take out many plotlines to get the first game alone into a two hour film.  People would complain about that, too.  Some peoples favorite points would be completely gone and others would be done "wrong" in the eyes of the majority.  On top of that, how often have you seen a good "video game movie", really?  Just concentrate on making it a good movie, with a good story and good elements while just following the "rules" of the Mass Effect universe.  Don't try to make movie versions of characters and stories we already know and love. 

Użytkownik Ninjapino edytował ten post 07 lipiec 2011 - 12:52

[Victia]

Cool, good to hear something ! Hopefully will not have shepherd in it, but if it was about the first contact war has great potential

[1upD]

 I guess regardless of the premise they choose for the movie, it's quality will be based on the execution.  The First Contact War really doesn't seem movie-worthy, but they probably could make something really epic out of it. (Although I'd hate to see no species other than humans and Turians...or Humans and Turian ships, at least)  On the other hand, a Shepard story could be really good. A lot of people are really bothered by the idea of a Shepard movie because they feel like it would 'invalidate' their canon. I would see it more as a remake or a reboot.  When a novel is remade into a movie, it isn't 'no longer canon'.  The source material is the game. Therefore, my Shepard is more canon than canon movie Shepard. [smilie]http://social.bioware.com/images/forum/emoticons/cool.png[/smilie]  I think the best premise would be to, as someone else said, make a pivotal Mass Effect story close to the time of the games involving new characters that we haven't heard from before.

[echo352]

While I agree with all that's been said about making it Shepard's story, I'm not entirely sure I like the idea of a movie on the First Contact War. I feel like that would end up with yet another heavy-action type alien invasion flick, something that would do the ME series a grave injustice. It's always been a series about story AND scale - half the fun is jetting around exploring new worlds and beings, with good characterization.

Thus, my thought is that Captain Anderson's story might be a really good idea. How he made it to the point of being considered for the Spectres, as well as his mission with Saren, perhaps ending right where the games begin - that way you get a nod in towards the fans of the video game with a few recognizable faces, and you get to explore something new with the potential for a compelling story much more in the spirit of the series.

Thoughts?

[1upD]

echo352 wrote...

While I agree with all that's been said about making it Shepard's story, I'm not entirely sure I like the idea of a movie on the First Contact War. I feel like that would end up with yet another heavy-action type alien invasion flick, something that would do the ME series a grave injustice. It's always been a series about story AND scale - half the fun is jetting around exploring new worlds and beings, with good characterization.

That's sort of what I was worried about. The First Contact War was pretty much just armed conflict between Turians and Humans with no actual 'contact' whatsoever. A huge part of Mass Effect is all of the unique alien cultures and characterization.

Thus, my thought is that Captain Anderson's story might be a really good idea. How he made it to the point of being considered for the Spectres, as well as his mission with Saren, perhaps ending right where the games begin - that way you get a nod in towards the fans of the video game with a few recognizable faces, and you get to explore something new with the potential for a compelling story much more in the spirit of the series.

Thoughts?

Well, they already had a bookseries about that. It wouldn't be a bad movie, though. It just still doesn't quite live up to the scale of Mass Effect.

[RogueWriter3201]

Have to admit, that's pretty darn exciting. I mean, I'd be willing to bet we're not likely to get all that much information other then some concept art, much in the same vein as the "announcement" of the World of Warcraft movie that was basically just a concept shot of the World Tree.

In this case, we'll see some shots of Shanxi colony (if the story does, in fact, focus on the First Contact War) maybe how the armor for the Alliance will look, ships, things of that nature. I mean, a Teaser Trailer similar to the one shown for the Star Trek reboot would be mind shattering, but that seems, at this point, unlikely.

Honestly, I'll simply be happy with Casey clarifying where the story will center and on whom; will it be TFCW or will it be *truly* Mass Effect by being a film version of Shepard's story. In truth, I'd be rather giddy over the reveal that it's going to be Shepard's story, if only for the fact that it means there's a good chance we'll see a live action Tali Zorah. I know, seems like a poor reason to be excited, but it's not the only one, just at the top of the list. 

[Kaiser Shepard]

Of all the announced movie adaptions of all the videogame franchises, this one didn't stay in development hell.

Whether it's for the best or not, time will teach us...

[1upD]

glenboy24 wrote...In this case, we'll see some shots of Shanxi colony (if the story does, in fact, focus on the First Contact War) maybe how the armor for the Alliance will look, ships, things of that nature. I mean, a Teaser Trailer similar to the one shown for the Star Trek reboot would be mind shattering, but that seems, at this point, unlikely.

The more I think about that, the more I think a TPS spinoff based on the First Contact War would be a better fit. Ooh, maybe with space combat!

Honestly, I'll simply be happy with Casey clarifying where the story will center and on whom; will it be TFCW or will it be *truly* Mass Effect by being a film version of Shepard's story. In truth, I'd be rather giddy over the reveal that it's going to be Shepard's story, if only for the fact that it means there's a good chance we'll see a live action Tali Zorah. I know, seems like a poor reason to be excited, but it's not the only one, just at the top of the list. 

I feel the same way. Seeing the characters in live action would be great. On the other hand, I understand the concern about keeping the movie canon and maintaining the ambiguity of Shepard's personal timeline.

[Costigan_n7]

I believe the " Del Taco ". Remark is a joke about Del Toro being quite heavy.

[Fdingo]

But let's say it is Shepard's story. I do not know if I could handle characters looking and sounding different. I have a hard time with movie adaptations of books as it is. It's gonna be 100x times worse because I have already seen and heard all the characters in the games. I have a feeling that I might end up not liking the movie even if it is well-executed. Plus, I'm a fan of Femshep and they will surely use male Shepard (and he/she would be different as well).

I really hope that they will create new original characters for the movie(s).

[Kilshrek]

A damn shame Del Toro's Lovecraft movie will never be filmed. But I'm in the "No Movie Shepard" camp. Also since ME was inspired by the FF movie, hopefully they can do a better job of the whole thing. I don't know why the movie bombed like it did, I rather liked it, but then again I devour sci-fi things.

[InvaderErl]

The First Contact War is an awful setting for a movie (much less a game).

A short brush fire in which all the major engagements were decisively won and ended with the war being called off by the Council ...

They should just set a new story in the ME universe and go from there. No Shepard and no fan service like the FCW.

[Ninjapino]

I could definitely see a movie focusing on the "beginning" of the humans entering the greater universe. The main conflict that is focused on would be the FCW because of that, but much of the movie could easily involve the discovering on Mars, Pluto's moon being a Mass Relay, opening of other found Mass Relays, first contact/conflict with the turians, climax with Shanxi, end with humanity being excepted by the other council races and brought to the Citadel. Personally, I think it would work better as a TV show then a movie, though. Let it focus as much on the politics and drama as you do the action, it could easily be akin to Battlestar Galactica or Star Trek if done well. The entire synopsis I just gave for First Contact could easily fill season one. Technically, FCW was small, but it still did last several months.

[Fdingo]

The problem with a Tv series is that the budget would be huuugggeee. Most of the alien characters would have to be part CG (faces, limbs or maybe even all the way). It would just be impossible.

[CuseGirl]

I'm trying to remember the last good movie that came from a video game and I'm drawing a blank. The budgets are never big enuff, the actors are always B-rated or worse and the target audience would be people who never played ME 1, 2 or 3. Even worse, a good number of the moviegoers would be PS3 users (like me) who have never played ME 1 and would be completely confused as to what this first movie is about......just leave a good virtual story alone.....

[Ninjapino]

CuseGirl wrote...

I'm trying to remember the last good
movie that came from a video game and I'm drawing a blank. The budgets
are never big enuff, the actors are always B-rated or worse and the
target audience would be people who never played ME 1, 2 or 3. Even
worse, a good number of the moviegoers would be PS3 users (like me) who
have never played ME 1 and would be completely confused as to what this
first movie is about......just leave a good virtual story
alone.....

Exactly.  Which is another very good reason why they should leave the game stories and characters out of it, IMO.  Again, focus on making a good movie with a good plot while working around the ME universe.  You have to follow the rules of that universe, but don't tell a story that's already been told.  

Fdingo wrote...

The problem with a Tv series is that the budget would be huuugggeee. Most of the alien characters would have to be part CG (faces, limbs or maybe even all the way). It would just be impossible.

We've seen it before.  BSG, Star Trek, Farscape, Stargate, etc....

[InvaderErl]

CuseGirl wrote...

I'm trying to remember the last good
movie that came from a video game and I'm drawing a blank. The budgets
are never big enuff, the actors are always B-rated or worse and the
target audience would be people who never played ME 1, 2 or 3. Even
worse, a good number of the moviegoers would be PS3 users (like me) who
have never played ME 1 and would be completely confused as to what this
first movie is about......just leave a good virtual story
alone.....

The best VG movies we've gotten so far are Silent Hill, Mortal Kombat and Tomb Raider and I wouldn't call any of those movies particularly "good", though MK is fun in a mindless sort of way and SH nails the atmosphere if not a decent script.

Użytkownik InvaderErl edytował ten post 07 lipiec 2011 - 04:01

[CuseGirl]

Outside of Tomb Raider, which only was good because they secured Angelina Jolie, all the other ones were mediocre at best. And Mortal Kombat was VERY campy, especially for a game that recognizable, even prissy girls who don't play video games know what Mortal Kombat is. It's like the Super Mario Bros Movie, arguably the most popular game of all time and you're 2nd lead is John Legiuzamo BEFORE he got famous?

[Confused-Shepard]

Yeah baby! Directed by Micheal Bay, featuring Dwane Johnson as Commander Shepard who romances the incredibly hot, tough and sexy Ashley Williams played by Rosie Huntington Whitely who keeps showing off her ******. Massive explosions, cool aliens voiced by black guys with stereotypical dialog that only appear for a few seconds and an absolute butchering of everything Mass Effect, the equivalent of grabbing Casey Hudson and flushing him down a toilet.

These are MY expectations for the movie.

Or First Contact War movie made by Jerry Bruckhemier/Christopher Nolan starring A List actors with special effects by ILM.

[SheppardJohn]

Why they just dont make a first contact war 2h movie then start wokring on mass effect triology as a tv series and show everything what we saw in the game like seasons 1-3 maybe xd

[Fredvdp]

lazuli wrote...

MarchWaltz wrote...

Whoever Del Toro is, should change his last name to taco.

Heh.

Racism?

I'd say this failed attempt at humour was about culture, not race. People draw the racism card way too quickly.

[Terror_K]

I hope the rumours about it being about humanity discovering the Prothean ruins and the Charon relay and then the First Contact War are accurate. Making it about Shepard as a rehash of the trilogy would be a pathetic waste of time.

Also, put somebody on as director who will actually respect the franchise and not retcon and reboot everything just for the sake of it and to try and make it their own. I want a nice piece of cinematic canon that ties perfectly into the Mass Effect universe, and not some twisted piece of Modern Hollywood trash aimed at Michael Bay fans where half the species are redesigned and half the stuff contradicts established lore.

Casey being aboard and the aforementioned rumours give me hope, but the general trend of modern Hollywood and game-based films in general do not.

[MrDizazta]

I would like to point something out to everyone crying about the film being a possible Shepard Trilogy. Is the only reason why you don't want a Shepard Trilogy is because it might "canonize" Shepard? Frankly that is just selfish. It is like saying that you don't like somebody else Shepard because it is a different canon from your own. Or is because you don't want to explain the differences between the movie and the game? Seriously that is shallow to say the least. I would love to see a film version of Shepard like the same way I like seeing other people's Shepards.