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[JayPlays]

Blueprotoss wrote...

JayPlays wrote...

Paragon Lost, the story of James Vega before ME3, that I can deal with, its something new! But the Mass Effect movie said to be developed by Legendary Pictures upsets me. Here are a few reasons why:

• Fans already know how the story begins and ends.
• Its pointless going to watch Mass Effect in movie form when instead you could just play the game!
• The plot decisions made by the director (eg, who dies on Virmire, who becomes Shepards LI, and the status of Wrex) have the potential to upset a lot of fans.
• Content explored in the movie that wasnt explored in game will leave us confused.
• The script has the potential to contradict certain in game events.
• It will take time out of possible game development (I would prefer a game to a film).
• Portrayal of either a male of female Commander Shepard could lead to accusations that you favour one over the other.
• You're not appealing to your target audience (gamers).
• Movies based on games tend to be unsuccesful, it's risky.
• Characters being played by people other than their in game voice actor may annoy some fans.

To put it simply, I think a movie based on the events of ME1 will be really bad and could let down the series to people that haven't experienced the games. Is anybody else feeling this?

Vote in this poll:
http://social.biowar...07/polls/36074/ 

If most of the fans didn't want a live action movie then why does Hollywood keep making video game based movies.  Btw the whole "we already know the ending" is a straw-mann because you could say that about comics, novels, and remakes.  If you were really opposed then you wouldn't be here talking about video game based movies whether they're Hollywood or Idependent films.

Hollywood doesn't make that many video game movies, for good reasons! The adaptation of Mass Effect into a movie will completetly go against the "your decisions effect the galaxy" style that makes the series so attractive!

Modifié par JayPlays, 30 juin 2012 - 04:44 .

[Han Shot First]

I wouldn't say I'm opposed to it. I just think the likelihood of the film actually turning out to be good is rather small. The film industry has a really poor track record with video game to film adaptations. The film industry tends to view the stories as just quick ways to make money from an already established fanbase. They all tend to be made on the cheap (relatively speaking) with a C-list cast, writers, and director. There is no reason to suspect that Mass Effect would be any different.

If a Mass Effect flm were made I'd expect a film with special effects of the same quality as that seen in the first Clash of the Titans or the new Conan the Barbarian movie, and a film written by hack writers and acted and directed by Hollywood's C-list.

No thanks.

[Dusen]

Han Shot First wrote...

I wouldn't say I'm opposed to it. I just think the likelihood of the film actually turning out to be good is rather small. The film industry has a really poor track record with video game to film adaptations. The film industry tends to view the stories as just quick ways to make money from an already established fanbase. They all tend to be made on the cheap (relatively speaking) with a C-list cast, writers, and director. There is no reason to suspect that Mass Effect would be any different.

If a Mass Effect flm were made I'd expect a film with special effects of the same quality as that seen in the first Clash of the Titans or the new Conan the Barbarian movie, and a film written by hack writers and acted and directed by Hollywood's C-list.

No thanks.

Of course you can't forget first-class direction by everyone's favorite director M. Night Shyamalan.

I picture it being about as good as the Avatar: The Last Airbender movie.

[FoxholeHunter]

JayPlays wrote...

Bhaal___Spawn wrote...

Look at every single video game movie ever made. Nuff said.

I can't name a single video game movie that has been a blockbuster. Developers should just stick to what they do best!

The same was said of comic book charcaters once, but eventually things change, a director with the right vision and talent and money can make it happen. It may not have happened yet but one day...............

[AlienSpaceBats]

I'm not opposed to it, but I doubt I'll be going to see it if/when it's made. Films made using games source material never, ever work.

[Abraham_uk]

Why is everyone so opposed to the film?

It's PROBABLY going to be a dumb action flick with loads of amazing special effects, poorly written dialogue, few nods to the games and a really dumb plot to cap it off.

So I'm not at all opposed to the film. I love my big dumb explosions. Sometimes when I go to watch a film, I just want to watch fancy explosions. Sometimes I want to leave my bran back at home and enjoy a special effects extravaganza.

I put the word "PROBABLY" in capitals because I am emphasising the fact that I don't know what the film is going to be like. I am making it clear that I am not claiming any knowledge that I don't have.

[SinnSly]

I am opposeed to it =l

I know it'll most likely fail so why bother wasting time in making it.

[Silent Rogue]

Yeah, I'm kinda opposed to it as well. I really hope Shep's choices aren't based on the default Shep (canon?), cause he makes some really ****** poor choices. I think the LI thing you mentioned may be the most upsetting for people who's LI differed from the one in the movie. Talking of which, what can be considered the canon LI for Shep? Liara? Also, they're using actors right (as opposed to just voice actors)? I'd prefered if they did CGI or something for this one.  

Modifié par Silent Rogue, 30 juin 2012 - 05:51 .

[Skullheart]

If the bw writers screwed ME3 I don't wanna know how a hollywood writer would screw ME.

[JayPlays]

Silent Rogue wrote...

Yeah, I'm kinda opposed to it as well. I really hope Shep's choices aren't based on the default Shep (canon?), cause he makes some really ****** poor choices. I think the LI thing you mentioned may be the most upsetting for people who's LI differed from the one in the movie. Talking of which, what can be considered the canon LI for Shep? Liara? Also, they're using actors right (as opposed to just voice actors)? I'd prefered if they did CGI or something.

I suppose the director will have whoever he/she prefers to be Sheps LI. Although I'm a Liaramancer, I've got a strange feeling that the director will probably choose Ash as Shepards LI. Primarily because film fans that havent necessarily played Mass Effect might be a little creeped out by the HumanxAlien relationship, also I remember a few governments got offended over Liara and Shepards sex scene in ME1.

[Silent Rogue]

JayPlays wrote...

Silent Rogue wrote...

Yeah, I'm kinda opposed to it as well. I really hope Shep's choices aren't based on the default Shep (canon?), cause he makes some really ****** poor choices. I think the LI thing you mentioned may be the most upsetting for people who's LI differed from the one in the movie. Talking of which, what can be considered the canon LI for Shep? Liara? Also, they're using actors right (as opposed to just voice actors)? I'd prefered if they did CGI or something.

I suppose the director will have whoever he/she prefers to be Sheps LI. Although I'm a Liaramancer, I've got a strange feeling that the director will probably choose Ash as Shepards LI. Primarily because film fans that havent necessarily played Mass Effect might be a little creeped out by the HumanxAlien relationship, also I remember a few governments got offended over Liara and Shepards sex scene in ME1.

Liara seems to have the most controversial sex scenes, doesn't she?

[JayPlays]

Silent Rogue wrote...

JayPlays wrote...

Silent Rogue wrote...

Yeah, I'm kinda opposed to it as well. I really hope Shep's choices aren't based on the default Shep (canon?), cause he makes some really ****** poor choices. I think the LI thing you mentioned may be the most upsetting for people who's LI differed from the one in the movie. Talking of which, what can be considered the canon LI for Shep? Liara? Also, they're using actors right (as opposed to just voice actors)? I'd prefered if they did CGI or something.

I suppose the director will have whoever he/she prefers to be Sheps LI. Although I'm a Liaramancer, I've got a strange feeling that the director will probably choose Ash as Shepards LI. Primarily because film fans that havent necessarily played Mass Effect might be a little creeped out by the HumanxAlien relationship, also I remember a few governments got offended over Liara and Shepards sex scene in ME1.

Liara seems to have the most controversial sex scenes, doesn't she?

Indeed she does, I know it caused a storm of controversy in Singapore, and it's exactly for that reason I think Ash will be Shepards LI in the ME movie. The studios want the film to reach as many audiences as possible, but they won't be able to do that if LiaraxShepard is offending some people :L

[Silent Rogue]

JayPlays wrote...

Silent Rogue wrote...

JayPlays wrote...

Silent Rogue wrote...

Yeah, I'm kinda opposed to it as well. I really hope Shep's choices aren't based on the default Shep (canon?), cause he makes some really ****** poor choices. I think the LI thing you mentioned may be the most upsetting for people who's LI differed from the one in the movie. Talking of which, what can be considered the canon LI for Shep? Liara? Also, they're using actors right (as opposed to just voice actors)? I'd prefered if they did CGI or something.

I suppose the director will have whoever he/she prefers to be Sheps LI. Although I'm a Liaramancer, I've got a strange feeling that the director will probably choose Ash as Shepards LI. Primarily because film fans that havent necessarily played Mass Effect might be a little creeped out by the HumanxAlien relationship, also I remember a few governments got offended over Liara and Shepards sex scene in ME1.

Liara seems to have the most controversial sex scenes, doesn't she?

Indeed she does, I know it caused a storm of controversy in Singapore, and it's exactly for that reason I think Ash will be Shepards LI in the ME movie. The studios want the film to reach as many audiences as possible, but they won't be able to do that if LiaraxShepard is offending some people :L

But Ash is so... Butch? I dunno. I've never romanced her so I shouldn't judge, but she doesn't seem to be a popular LI so maybe for that reason she won't Shep's LI in the ME movie.

[Rft552]

More then likely it's going to be a prequel movie, maybe something to do with the First Contact Wars? I highly doubt they'll be doing anything that has to do with the games.

[JayPlays]

Silent Rogue wrote...

JayPlays wrote...

Silent Rogue wrote...

JayPlays wrote...

Silent Rogue wrote...

Yeah, I'm kinda opposed to it as well. I really hope Shep's choices aren't based on the default Shep (canon?), cause he makes some really ****** poor choices. I think the LI thing you mentioned may be the most upsetting for people who's LI differed from the one in the movie. Talking of which, what can be considered the canon LI for Shep? Liara? Also, they're using actors right (as opposed to just voice actors)? I'd prefered if they did CGI or something.

I suppose the director will have whoever he/she prefers to be Sheps LI. Although I'm a Liaramancer, I've got a strange feeling that the director will probably choose Ash as Shepards LI. Primarily because film fans that havent necessarily played Mass Effect might be a little creeped out by the HumanxAlien relationship, also I remember a few governments got offended over Liara and Shepards sex scene in ME1.

Liara seems to have the most controversial sex scenes, doesn't she?

Indeed she does, I know it caused a storm of controversy in Singapore, and it's exactly for that reason I think Ash will be Shepards LI in the ME movie. The studios want the film to reach as many audiences as possible, but they won't be able to do that if LiaraxShepard is offending some people :L

But Ash is so... Butch? I dunno. I've never romanced her so I shouldn't judge, but she doesn't seem to be a popular LI so maybe for that reason she won't Shep's LI in the ME movie.

Who knows, maybe Shep will stay neutral and "focus on the mission".

[JayPlays]

Rft552 wrote...

More then likely it's going to be a prequel movie, maybe something to do with the First Contact Wars? I highly doubt they'll be doing anything that has to do with the games.

This is what a lot of us were hoping, but accoriding to a Q&A session with Legendary, the film will be based on ME1 :L

[Selene Moonsong]

Not particularly interested in a ME movie.

My reasoning is simple; If it is about Shepard, it then establishes what will be canon and invalidates the game decisions made by players for their characters, including gender.

If it isn't about Shepard, however, then I might be interested.

Modifié par Selene Moonsong, 30 juin 2012 - 07:28 .

[NatOreN]

JayPlays wrote...
Fans already know how the story begins and ends.

Fans will not be the only ones seeing this movie, I'm sure. Admittedly, this would be ignoring the fans in a way, but I still don't think that should be a big issue. I mean, you still watch movies you've already seen, right? I don't see much of a difference.

Its pointless going to watch Mass Effect in movie form when instead you could just play the game!

Then don't watch it and play the game. Not an issue.

The plot decisions made by the director (eg, who dies on Virmire, who becomes Shepards LI, and the status of Wrex) have the potential to upset a lot of fans.

You've still got the game, right? If you don't like the movie's choice of plot, play the game and make your own choices.

Content explored in the movie that wasnt explored in game will leave us confused.

Depending on the way it is handled, this may be a valid point, but I don't see much chance of this happening.

The script has the potential to contradict certain in game events.

It's not like every single movie has to follow the original plot to the letter. Based on a game or not, it's still a seperate product, and there will most likely be some changes made to accommodate the general mindset of the audience.

It will take time out of possible game development (I would prefer a game to a film).

I respect your opinion, but I find this to be simply absurd.

Portrayal of either a male of female Commander Shepard could lead to accusations that you favour one over the other.

You can never please everybody. A choice has to be made one way or the other, and no matter which, it will ****** someone off. It's the same for deciding the movie's setup, be it pre-ME, post-ME or during ME. If you don't like it, you still have, again, the game. Play it.

You're not appealing to your target audience (gamers).

What makes you so sure gamers are their target audience? Granted, gamers will likely be a large number of those who see it, but is it possible that a movie based on ME is not meant to target existing fans, but instead draw in new ones?

Movies based on games tend to be unsuccesful, it's risky.

This point I somewhat agree with, but I don't think that should be a deterrent. No pain, no gain.

Characters being played by people other than their in game voice actor may annoy some fans.

Yet again, just play the game if you don't like it. Not an issue.

Modifié par Saivar, 30 juin 2012 - 07:28 .

[JayPlays]

Selene Moonsong wrote...

Not particularly interested in a ME movie.

My reasoning is simple; If it is about Shepard, it then establishes what will be canon and invalidates the game decisions made by players for their characters, including gender.

If it isn't about Shepard, however, then I might be interested.

This is pretty much the way I feel.

[MrDavid]

I am opposed to video game movies in general. Games simply do not transfer over the medium of films the way books do. Video Games are interactive, if you take it away all you're left with is cliched plots and poorly adapted characters. That never makes a good movie. The "best" video game movies have little to do with the games themselves (ie: Resident Evil) but that begs the question. Why even adapt the game to begin with?
That being said, it would have been nice to see Halo made into a movie (it had potential) but I'm fine without it.
I'm starting to think that our industry should make ****ty game adaptations of classic movies to show Hollywood how it feels to have their medium butchered.

[ENorman94]

Im opposed to it because theyll try to stuff 30 hours into 2 1/2 hours and itll be horribly paced.

If on the off chance its a success and they continue with ME2, I cant fathom how awful that would be. Who lives? Who dies? Are they really going to have 12 characters?

[GarrusIsMyBro]

Some people can't or aren't good at video games. With a movie, everyone can experience Mass Effect. I think it will do fine, as long as they hire the video game actors for the alien characters.

[GarrusIsMyBro]

Also, they could split the movie into 2 parts, much like Harry Potter did for the Deatly Hallows. That way, they can do the full story justice, and they can make more money by dragging it out.

[AxeloftheKey]

I think it's a bad idea.

[devSin]

If by opposed you mean that there's no chance I will ever see this movie, then yes, I'm opposed.