Where should the film start off in the canon? Halo itself? Reach? A Forerunner planet? Earth? An unknown destination, perhaps? And of course, my absolute favorite debate: the actor to fill in the shoes of humanitys greatest warrior himself, the Master Chief.
Start at "The Fall of Reach".
Daniel Cudmore as Master Chief (H4:FUD).
All these nagging questions have plagued the production of the film for years now, for we are nearly in the fourth quarter of 2013 (over 8 years later) and still havent the smallest molecule of information regarding anything about the nature or whereabouts of the film.
But one should wonder: is it really necessary to bring such a project to life, one that is overflowing with risk and dangers, both gaming and film-wise?
Im in the camp that thinks, with all due senses and logic, that a Halo film shouldnt happen. Seeing the series for what it is and just how deep it goes into its own mythos, pathos, and logos, it just seems way too gigantic a package to carry up the mountain. For a series that has thrived off its own universe and knowledge, just where honestly would one even begin to start in order to fulfill the wishes of the fans?
Take the risk and do the film. Ex. Forward Unto Dawn.
Start from the very beginning. Not the Forerunner Trilogy. Not Harvest, Halo Wars, or The Cole Protocol. Start from the Fall of Reach Novel.
1. Pretending other events prior havent happened, unless referenced cleverly to avoid plot holes and continuity errors.
2. Choosing to simply CG the hell out of the Covenant without going into practical effects territory.
3. Switching up the origins of characters, the Covenant, the Forerunners, or the war itself for the sake of trying something new, instead of staying dedicated to the source material.
4. Completely ignoring the calling of Bungies expert analysis, and not having them somehow involved with the project so that they can overlook it and make sure certain things are done right.
5. Switching the gender/ethical background of key characters if they are included.
6. Making the Flood anything but scary or worthy of their in-game origins, if they are included.
7. Not finding a clever way of molding a new musical theme while staying true to Martin ODonnell and Michael Salvatoris work.
The clever references in Past events can be added to a Special Extended Edition. No need to worry so much to put them into the main film. (We wouldn't want another Halo 4 attempt "Librarian" scene now do we?)
CG is sorta inevitable for the Covenant.
A few tiny changes to the original source material won't hurt.
Seriously? Please.. that's not even an issue.
343 seems like they know what they're doing in hiring the proper actors/actresses and following the original source material.
With the right prop made suits and CG effects it should be fine.
Halo 4 Soundtrack Volume 2 & Spartan Assault Soundtrack & Halo 4: FUD Soundtrack were Amazing! For a Cinematic Original Halo Theme for the Halo film shouldn't be an issue for 343 to compose.
Interesting article to say the least. More to read at the link:
http://whatculture.com/film/5-defin...tive-reasons-why-a-halo-movie-shouldnt-happen
