(Halo series screenshot)
Halo is so important in players' minds that most players think that the poor restoration and reproduction of most film and television companies can't show the real charm of this work. Paramount, as a Hollywood tycoon who has made classic movies such as Forrest Gump and Transformers, will definitely not lack money and technology.
(Paramount's classic LOGO)
However, the reputation of the American drama Halo seems to have been declining from the early announcement of shooting, to the editing preview, and then to the official broadcast. As a big fan of Halo, I'd like to discuss it with you. Is it the job that everyone wants?
First, advance announcement: the casting of fans and "not based on the original"
When Paramount announced that it would shoot the American TV series Halo, many players were already worried: because of its grand world view and plot, as well as spectacular scenes, it was difficult to recover. More importantly, many western film and television works will have the problem of "political correctness", and everyone is worried that the characters in the plot and game will "magic", just like the outrageous phenomenon that the Queen is black in the previous TV series "anne boleyn".
(anne boleyn's Black Queen of England. Ironically, it was taken away by the British. . )
Sure enough, with the release of the casting of Halo series, we found many "slots", not only the problem of "magic change", but also the problem of "disloyalty to the original". First of all, of course, everyone is most concerned about the casting of John in Chief Sergeant. Even before the show was broadcast, players were still teasing whether there would be a "blackened version" of Master Sergeant. Although the cast of Halo is not luxurious and the actors are not particularly famous, at least in this respect, Paramount has not touched on the issue of principle. In the game, the 2-meter-high sergeant is composed of the white actor "Pablo? Shrebo "script.
(the actor who plays the master sergeant)
As for other actors, there are some problems. For example, Captain Gith and his daughter, Miranda with brown and white skin, died heroically in the original work, and they did not escape the fate of "blackening". In addition, Staff Sergeant Kotana and Dr. halsey's "AI girlfriends" received more criticism.
(Chance's father and daughter, who became black in the play, were recognized as men by Windows pictures? )
Dr. halsey has beautiful blonde hair in the game. She is a calm woman who focuses on her career. Natasha, who plays Dr. halsey in the play, has recovered her image as a doctor, but when Kotana's image was announced, the players were not calm.
(Above: Cotana, below: halsey)
Why talk about them together? Because Kotana is a clone of Dr. halsey, a younger and more beautiful doctor. But Kotana in the play even looks older than the doctor and has more wrinkles. Are these two really not engaged in rebellion? The cast of this series has been disappointing.
Second, the official notice: vulgarization and "popcorn flavor" editing
The first official preview of Halo series was released in February, 20021,12, but this preview is also a long story: although Halo is a game work, its derivative novel ranks among the world-famous science fiction novels with solemn, grand and profound plot tone. In the original work, the tragic plot of Sparta risking his life and being buried by a horse has drawn a clear line with most "cool films" and "popcorn works".
(Halo world in the game)
The above-mentioned "Halo" preview not only failed to arouse players' interest, but also disappointed many fans who were loyal to the original: although the game focused on depicting the image of the sergeant, the original also showed us the spirit of sacrifice and dedication of many warriors in the face of human crisis. This is an ode to everyone's inner courage and heroic image.
(The aura of almost all employees' sacrifice: Zhiyuan)
However, the trailer of this series seems to tell us that this is a beautiful old-school character work, which highlights personal heroism and occasionally brings a little Marvel comic spit and humor, which is no longer inspiring. I think, as an adaptation of the game, gamers are the main audience of the play. If the adaptation can't capture the essence and charm of the game itself, what can we do to please the audience?
Third, the preview of the premiere: the famous director who burns money and visits at home.
Before the show went online, there were three main topics that attracted the most attention: First, the shooting cost of the show was as high as $65.438+million per episode, which was the same as that of all friends. Second, the crew claimed that they didn't know the original and didn't consider the original game. Third, Spielberg's father participated in the whole play, and he was the godfather of the series.
(Take interstellar as an example. People like it not because of special effects, but because of sincere feelings. )
First of all, the author wants to say that it is impossible for science fiction movies to attract people with visual effects in this film industry where special effects are becoming more and more exquisite and common. Therefore, the capital investment of the series can't make the audience buy it. Secondly, the crew's "no consideration" is a bit confusing, not to mention the main audience of the game adaptation works is the players. The crew used the IP of the game but didn't understand the game. Is there any suspicion of "selling dog meat by hanging sheep's head"?
(Spielberg's Ready Player One)
Finally, Spielberg's "Participation in Production". The old man is a frequent visitor to Oscar. He enjoys a high reputation in the film and television industry. I believe everyone has heard of him. He once made a movie called "Game Player's Feast" like "Ready Player No.1", which contained the staff sergeant's eggs. Old people are also fans of games.
(Sergeant Major and Spartan prepared by No.1)
Unfortunately, we all know what producer means: high emotional intelligence-"the old man makes the producer himself" and low emotional intelligence-"the old man comes to visit our crew". Even if his name is removed, it won't change the fact that the play started badly. Perhaps there will be another famous scene like Keanu Reeves: "I haven't seen this play."
Fourth, the first episode is online: the slot is full.
The crew has stated that they are not filming the story of the game, so the TV series did not involve the most important "halo ring" in the game at first, but focused on the "pastoral star", a colony that resisted UNSC. The following story is like chewing wax: the troops of the alien force "Star Alliance" launched an attack here, and then Sparta, including the sergeant, belonging to UNSC, fell from the sky, repelled aliens, wiped out some rebels, and rescued the female customs of the rebel leader, which is suspected to be one of the protagonists of the play.
(From appearance to people's design, it's an unpleasant "off")
Not to mention this old-fashioned opening of "superheroes falling from the sky to save the weak", how can this girl who looks a little "neither male nor female" in the drama "Guan" make the audience feel sympathy or feel good with such a cynical, unlovable and unlovable image?
The embarrassing performance and affectation of her and her father's "Never Leave" are also difficult to arouse sympathy: without any foreshadowing, the scene of "Where are you going" is particularly thin from the beginning. The image of women can be tough, independent and determined, but the image of Guan, who is entrusted by people and looks angry, will only make people feel disgusted.
Then there is the performance of Sparta. It can only be said that the investment in the play at least restored the props and equipment in the game: Raytheon hammer armor, plasma pistol and acupuncture gun, all of which restored the image of the game well. However, the strange place came again. In the 26th century, the rebels used special-shaped armor that AK47 and gatling couldn't penetrate, but the sergeant picked it up and could easily kill the special-shaped. I am a halo fan, but I have never heard that Sparta can "enchant" weapons.
The machine gun the sergeant took was picked up at random from the rebel base. )
Then, the motives of most people in this drama are "inexplicable": first, they were saved by the master sergeant, and then they clamored for the girl who demanded independence and even wanted to kill the master sergeant to "turn off her phone". Is it because she insisted on following the sergeant first, and then Miranda started fooling around with her in a friendly way?
Followed by UNSC, which has been seriously discredited in the play. First they tried to kill the girl to shut her up, and then they didn't understand the motive of the chief sergeant, and even he had to be buried with him? How could UNSC's decision be so hasty?
Finally, the action of the master sergeant in the play is also unclear and empty. In the plot, he even said that "it was only because of alien technology that he saw a family in his illusion", and then he became the Virgin Mary, inexplicably trying to protect the safety of the girl he just met, even at the expense of disobeying his superiors and abandoning his comrades?
(The crew themselves realize that the motives of the characters don't make sense. . )
The trust and interdependence between people is based on mutual understanding and familiarity, just like the love between Kotana and the sergeant in the game, which makes the sergeant resist the orders of his superiors for Kotana. But what is this inexplicable rebellion in the play? Is the screenwriter trying to tell us that "the sergeant fell in love with this girl at first sight"?
(Sergeant Major and Cotana)
The most disappointing thing is that the sergeant took off his helmet for the girl openly. You know, in the game, the sergeant major almost never takes off his helmet because of his functional needs and some defects in his personality. Players have long admired and fantasized about this image, so that no face can match his image.
Can I say that I have collapsed?
Not to mention not showing people the true colors, because the developers want to tell us that every player can be as brave as a sergeant, and he is every one of us. Therefore, the author thinks that this drama is far from the original in connotation; Even outside the game, the level of this work is worrying.
(For the reduction of plasma pistols, it is still remarkable. )
In short, the author thinks that this is a politically correct game IP drama that lacks polishing itself. Halo fans can find some game feelings from its costume props and story setting, but don't expect too much from it.
This article only represents the author's point of view and has nothing to do with the deep space network!