The Legend of Zelda: "Movie"

[Senator Amory]

<span style="color:darkgreen"> * * This is a post for all of you Zelda fans who would either like to see a Zelda-movie made, or not. It is also a post for us to discuss what we would like to see in it, or what we would like to see left out of it.(If one were to be made.)

* *And if one is already in the making, what do think will be in it, and do you think it will be any good?


Senator Amory

* *PS: Mods, this is a completely different thread from my "The Legend of Zelda" thread. That was for the discussion of the games and what-not, and this one is for the discussion on a possible Zelda-movie. Please do not lock it.</span>

[Senator Amory]

<span style="color:darkblue"> And I have cast the first vote, "Yes", because I would realy love to see a good Zelda-Movie come out.</span>

[Obi-Wan]

<span style="color:blue">I voted for Yes. I have always liked Zelda. Cool, you have finally become a Member II. What are you going to do now?</span>

[Teek]

Polls have their own area now, moved.

[Mann]

I would like to see them adapt a zelda Movie, but it will probably be nothing like the game. The games are too long and complicated to be made into a movie. I'll say yes, cause i would go and see it anyway.

But who would you cast in the film? As young link the prime contender is (gulp) Jake Lloyd! Maybe Hayden could be older link?

[Senator Amory]

<span style="color:darkred"> Cool,

I have always wanted to write a book based on Zelda, and then after I got it published, submit it to a production company, preferably WarnerBros., and have them adapt it to screen. but I have been stopped many times on the thought that I could be sued for doing so. That is why I have been trying to find some way to contact Mr. Miyamoto. To see if he would give me the right to do so. Just so I would be sued. Then I would give him the manuscript to see if he liked it, and if he did, I would have it published. But then, in my Zelda thread, it was said that he didn't speak english, so that stopped me dead in my tracks as well. So I guess there's no hope of me doing that, huh?

Anywho,

I would most defenatly want to cast either Natalie Portman or Mandy Moore as Zelda. Mandy Moore because she has has blonde hair before. And also because she is a great actress. You would understand if you've ever seen A Walk to Remember. But Natalie Portman because she is just so "dang" hot. I would cast Jamie Lee Curtise as Impa, Zelda's nanny, since she is one bad a$$ chick! And I don't know who I would cast as "grown-up" Link. There is a possibility of Hayden Christensen because he is also bad-a$$, and he would look the part very well, but there is also this blonde dude on a Soap-Opera that I was watching out of boredom one day, and the first thing that went through my mind was, "He would make a great link in a Zelda-Movie!" Mainly because of his looks, but he could probably act the part too. If he hasn't gone too dramatic from acting in a soap. I got more, but I don't want to make this too long.</span>

[Senator Amory]

<span style="color:darkred"> PS:

If I had any say-so in it, I would, without a doubt, try and have Industrial Light & Magic do the special effects for the movie. So it would have the best f/x in the buis.

And also, the movie would be "kick-butt" if I wrote the screen-play. I know what we all like, since I am a hard-core fantasy/sci.fi teenager, and I also would know what, or what not, to put in the movie.(Since I have this poll to work from.) style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif</span>

[tunafishman]

I'm sorry, but video games generally make horrendously bad movies. And what's worse, the cream of the terrible, maggot-ridden crop is Super Mario Bros., another Nintendo and Miyamoto product. In fact, Mr. Miyamoto should be happy he doesn't know english so that he never has to see that movie and kill himself for what they did to his glorious plumber.

That said, I would still go and see it if it was a movie, I would just rather not see it cause I like my video games to be video games.

[Mann]

No the worst in Resident Evil.
Maybe even Tomb Raider which didn't have an ending!

[Mann]

Natalie would be cool, but she isn't a blonde. I would go with a girl with blonde hair and Blue eyes. Not sure yet. Many Moore? no way. No more singer actresses please! Not in Zelda. So here's my cast list:

Young Link: Jake Llyod (let's hope he's taken acting lessons)
Older Link: Hayden (just for fun, but he's good)
Zelda: Reese Witherspoon (hehe)
The bad guy (name escapes me): don't know
what do you guys think?

[BL-17]

I would like to see a movie. Perhaps they could make a series starting with the original Zelda and moving up to the most recent. I think the most visualistic one would probably be OOT, since it was one of the most visual games. Too bad they didn't do that for FF, but I didn't think The Spirits Within was all that bad. I did buy the DVD...

I stated somewhere else that I hope to become a director in the near future. This was also one of the projects which I had hoped to do, but copyright laws would probably have prohibited it and I may not be so lucky "in the near future".

I have, however, written a film-style script adapted from a PC game called "Half-Life".

Anyway, I hope there will be a movie that's original, but faithful to the game as well.

[BL-17]

You know who'd make a great Ganondorf (even though we really never hear their voices in the game)? That guy from "Sexy Beast". I can't remember his name...

Ganon would be CG, of course.

[tunafishman]

WHAT?!?!?!

Did you ever see Super Mario Bros. the movie? Can you even realize it's crappiness? Resident Evil and Tomb Raider at least stayed somewhat (although not very well) close to the story.

Super Mario Bros. had these 5 problems:
1. It did NOT take place in the Mushroom Kingdom. What the :censored: is that? How can a video game movie not take place where the game takes place?
2. Koopa was played by and looked like a human. No dinosaur or godzilla or whatever he is.
3. Luigi got the girl...meanwhile, Mario doesn't do anything
4. Yoshi is in the movie for no apparent reason other than for people to say, "Look, its Yoshi, cool." He doesn't even eat any koopas, which comes to our final reason (out of many) that Super Mario Bros. the Movie stunk bantha poo doo:
5. No goombas or koopas. These wouldn't have been necessary if Koopa wasn't the bad guy, but he was, so they needed to be there. And they were not. Sad, sad, sad.

If you need more, I could give you five more reasons Super Mario Bros. is the worst video game movie ever made.

[Obi-Wan]

<span style="color:blue">If they make a Zelda Movie I would like it to be a Cartoon Movie.</span>

[BL-17]

I agree, tunafishman, but it doesn't have to be that way. Remember Mortal Kombat? Possibly one of the best video game movies ever made. The second one sucked, though...

[Senator Amory]

<span style="color:orange"> Thank you, Weada.

Just because some "games-turned-movies" were bad, that doesn't mean that they are all going to be like that. If I could get rights to turn it into film, I would make sure that;

1) The actors would look their part.

2) The story would take place in a kingdom called "Hyrule", and they might somehow visit a land called "Termina" to tie up the games together. But, I might not do that since Termina is only accesable through a portal.

3) The enemy, Ganondorf, would be the bad guy. Including Ganon.

4) The species wouls stay the same, and I might even create more species to give the movie more stretch. but not too much.

5) And I would expand Hyrule's boundaries to give us more space and options. Since the game's Hyrule is very small and very bleek.

6) Sages would be mentioned and even have a role in the movie.

7) Temples and abandoned palaces would be key.

8) I would have mages and monks in the temples that are being used. I found it strange that there were no "holy-people" in the Temple of time. And maybe even the high monk help Link on his quest.(But probably leave that to the sages.)

9) I would expand the population of Hyrule.

10) I wouls expand Ganondorf's forces and influence. (I found it strange that the King of Hyrule had barely any forces, and Ganondorf had only himself, but he still conquered Hyrule. Maybe his mind power is that strong. Who knows.)

I could list even more changes, for the better, that I would do with the movie if I had rights. And I would make sure that the movie would stay true to the game.</span>

[Darth Darthy]

Being a big fan of Anime, I thought Final Fantasy: The Movie was completely underated. It was an Anime in CGI form. Some of the best CG animation I have ever seen and at the time far ahead of what ILM had to offer.
Imagine it: Fade in to The Ledgend of Zelda logo zooming slowly to the camera with that orchestral score, another fade to show Hyrule and a little bloke on a horse. Ooohh, all in CG. You may all join me in weeping openly.... :tears:

[Obi-Wan]

<span style="color:blue">I was thinking that too. I would like to see either a Zelda Cartoon Movie or a Zelda CG Movie. Real movies never really do good. Except for Tomb Raider. That was awesome. Super Mario Brothers was okay, but it had nothing to do with the game. Final Fantasy looked real. That was an awesome Movie.</span>

[tunafishman]

Final Fantasy doesn't count in my broad statement that "all video game movies suck."

The only reason it uses the name Final Fantasy is because the guy behind the Final Fantasy games wrote and directed it and it uses similar themes as found in the games. Otherwise, its really just a cool movie with some kick-butt CGI. I mean, it's nothing like the video games...it doesn't even have Chocobos for chrissake's

Mortal Kombat - bad. Good action movie. Somewhat mediocre martial arts film. bad movie

Let's see, can everyone name all the bad video game movies (i.e. all the video game movies):
1. Super Mario Bros.
2. Mortal Kombat 1 & 2
3. Street Fighter (that almost beats Super Mario for totally getting the game wrong)
4. Tomb Raider
5. Resident Evil
6. That movie that came out right before Mario 3 with the quiet kid that was awesome at video games and his brother and a girl and they go across the US and then at Universal Studios they have the video game competition and the stupid kid wins because he found the secret whistle, thereby ruining the chance to find the secret for anyone else that saw the movie and was going to play the game...I don't remember the name, but that movie was REALLY bad...but doesn't really count since its not about a specific video game
7. Any others? I can't think of them all

And on a totally off topic note - as much as I hate video game movies, I hate video games based on movies where all you do is follow the storyline. Talk about a lesson in futility :banghead:

[Senator Amory]

<span style="color:darkblue">* * But, like I'm saying.

* * If they let me get a hold to it, it would really stay as true as it can to the game.

* * But of course, some thing would have to change. Since they don't talk. The settings are few and far between. And the population is way under scored.

* * I would have to pick CG far before I picked Cartoon.

* * And, LoTR was, from what I've seen on previews and what not, great. But it was real, with CG sceens. But none the less, great.

* * The Legend of Zelda: "Movie" could be just as great. maybe even better.

* * PS: The "panning" in AoTC was a new thing for George to throw in at us. But it had awesome effects. So "panning" would definatly have to be in the Zelda movie.

* * * * *"Very inthusiastic! Two-thumbs up for Episode II!"</span>

[Darth Darthy]

Yeah but I don't want actors to be in it. Regardless of the actors fame or obscurity. It would just work better with CG characters and professional voice acting. I don't care who does the voice acting as long as it's good. FF had great acting - if it didn't have then it would have been a little bit of a failure as a film.

Oh, and you'll all be glad to know that their making Resident Evil: Nemisis the movie. YES! The sequel to RE, continuing the story.

Tomb Raider is worse than Mario Bros. if only because it tries so hard to be good. Mario was just cack and they couldn't be arsed.

[Senator Amory]

As you know, there is true, undescivered talent every where.

How would you feel about unknown, but fabulous actors coming in and acting the roles? If they fit the part perfectly. Their voices, looks, actions, and movements were just superb. What would you think about it?

Even though we all know that a group like that doesn't exist. There are even SW actors who some have wanted to get the boot. :0

[Senator Amory]

A CG movie would be a good idea. That way, every "actor" would look the part, and very good voice actors would have to sound the part as well. But you must admit, nothing beats the real life thing. If every action movie were fully CG, what would be the point of becoming an action actor? There would be no reason. Because some computer that doesn't even eat breath or sleep stole your part from you. If all movies get to be CG, that would be a real shame. In my opinion, nothing beats the real life protrayed in a movie.

[Darth Darthy]

Um, I didn't say all films should be CG, I just meant this one should be. If it were to be made. Which it's not.

[Mann]

the Actor that Bl-17 was thinking about, would it be Ben Kingsley? He would be okay, but he's above that kind of material. i would choose a taller and younger person. Maybe Colin Farrell(though he isn't that tall...) I'm just throwing out ideas.

But Final Fanstasy was cool, minus the nothing related to the games element. a CG game would be cool, but they aren't going to risk another flop like FF. Lord or the Rings did better, so they'll go wth that approach.

[Darth Darthy]

If they did go with that aproach it would end up looking like a LOTR wannbe made for TV or something. CG or nothing. Well, that's my view anyway.

[Mann]

We might as well say that all CGI and real life mixed films rip off Lord of the Rings then. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sly.gif

[Mann]

And just for fun, this is my four hundreth post!
:saber: :pacattack: :yoda: :joystick: :devil:

[Senator Amory]

<span style="color:blue">* * I agree with Mann.

* * Then, Darth Darthy, you mean to say that Harry Potter is a LotR rip off. And StarWars is a LotR rip off.

* * But that's not so. Plus, Zelda was a game way before the Lord of the Rings took flight into being transformed onto the silver screen. So Zelda would have as much of right, if not more, to be made into a live movie with CG sceenes and all out characters. I think, with the right people behind everything, it could work like a charm. Even do better in the box-office than LotR.

* * Because LotR didn't do as much as it was hyped up to make. Harry Potter did suprisingly better.</span>

[Mann]

Senator Amory,

The last time I checked, Lord of the Rings did alot better than anticipated. Harry POtter was always goning to make more money becasue it was an all ages movie. They predicted that in the US, Lord of the rings would make about 250 million, when it made 310 million here and became the 5th highest grossing film ever. Harry only made 318 million in the U.S. but did better in the International theatres.

What scares me is that Star Wars Episode II will do worse than Harry Potter did! And it had a better first four days!

Lord of the Rings had been around for 40 years! about 65 since the hobbit! Zelda hasn't had nearly as much exposure to the public. they need to commercialize the hell out of Zelda to get the kind of Box Office LotR or Harry Potter made.

[Senator Amory]

<span style="color:darkred"> I was using Lord of the Rings/Harry potter and the Sorcerer's Stone as an example.

And Harry Potter will continue to do better than any other film because there are seven planned books, and Warner Brothers has bought the film rights to all seven planned books.

And Zelda is commercialized in the gaming industry. And that is why it could do better than LotR in the box office because all you need is one commercial of the film to get the games' fans' attention. And they would more than likely go see it. Even if they didn't want a movie to be made about it, they would still probably go see it just for the heck of it, and to see how good it is. And with such a huge game coming to film, the production company would, without a doubt, commercialize the he** out of it.</span>

[Mann]

Yet, every time a game is made into a film, FF as an example has been around as long as Zelda and it attracted little attention. Believe me, LotR wasn't just fans but curious people. Besides, the gamers are not big portion of the ticket sales.

Harry Potter could do poorly when it comes to the fourth books, becasue people are gonna get bored. every franchise does this. Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Superman, etc.

[Darth Darthy]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Then, Darth Darthy, you mean to say that Harry Potter is a LotR rip off. And StarWars is a LotR rip off[/b][/quote]

No, The Legend of Zelda is set in a world very similar to that of LOTR. Link is a fairy child, he's small but old. A bit like a Hobbit. The world of Hyrule is like MiddleEarth in that Elves live in one forest, walking trees in another...

It's set in a fantasy realm of ye olde days with some modern undertones.

Star Wars is set in a Galaxy far, far away... not in a Fairy Land far, far away...

[Mann]

YEah, and wait the Star Wars environments are hmmm a forest world, a swampish world, a desert world, a Very populated City, there's a giant Palace where a Queen lives, a rocky planet with bolders, A water world. a young boy with blonde hair comes and saves the day and comes back when he's older and has a big sword to fight off bad guys...

hmm, they are absolutly nothing alike, even in a Galaxy far far away in a movie considerd to be a fantasy Film.

[Darth Darthy]

Your absolutely right Mann. They're the exact same films. I can't believe I didn't see it before...

[Senator Amory]

First and foremost,

let me correct you, Darth Darthy, on a point that you made;

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Link is a fairy child, he's small but old. A bit like a Hobbit.[/b][/quote]

That is wrong. Link is a Hylian. His mother was a Hylian who fled to the forest because of a great war that was raging in Hyrule. But she entered on pain of death. Only elfen persons could live in the forest. Meerly for protection against the outside world. But the Deku Tree was king enough to allow the little young baby to live among them until his time to svae the world against a future foe would come. And Link, after he grew to the right age, and the evil had finally come, he was then allowed to leave the forest to protect Hyrule. Link is not old in any sense.

And all fantasies are giong to be very similar to another. I have never even read or seen Lord of the Rings, but even if I were to write a fantasy book that takes place in a world all of my very own imagination, someone somewhere would count it as a Lord of the Ring's ripp off. I wouldn't even have to see or read LotR to get a good fantasy going. But as I aid, every fantasy is going to be very similar to another. The only problem is that LotR has been around much longer than any other. And that is why everybody counts every new fantasy movie or book as a LotR ripp-off. And the author very well may not have ever even heard of the Tolkein series before, during, or even after his/her book was written and published. You don't always have to count every fantasy, or any fantasy on a book or movie on another book or mive, just simply because that one has been aound longer.

And I can't even read the LotR books because the only book I can actually read and comprehend written in that old english tect is the King James Version Bible. And I will probably never read the Tolkein books. So, if I never see the movie, I will not know one thing that goes on in the series. But rest assured, when I get my fantasy novels finished and published, someone somewhere would simply see them as a LotR ripp-off...simply because LotR has been around around longer. But notice, I've never even read or seen LotR...so how could I have ripped off of the series, and used it for my books?

Not every fantasy movie or novel just has to be a knock-off of every body's favorite series. Because it very well might not be.

Fewww.

[BL-17]

You haven't seen The Fellowship of the Ring yet? You really should, it's an extraordinary film.

Perhaps you would try reading The Silmarillion by Tolkien? It's one of my favorites.

[tunafishman]

Originally posted by Senator Amory@Aug. 12 2002 - 23:09
And I can't even read the LotR books because the only book I can actually read and comprehend written in that old english text[sic] is the King James Version Bible. And I will probably never read the Tolkein books. So, if I never see the movie, I will not know one thing that goes on in the series.
Umm...are we talking about the same Lord of the Rings book here. I read it for the first time very recently (because of the movie), loved it, and I am glad I did. Now I see where other fantasy writers get their "inspiration" (not ripping off necessarily). And I certainly don't remember any old english text. Obviously you have some preconcieved notion about the books that you've failed to learn more about since you've never read them. They were written in the 20th century. Yes, Tolkein uses some very wordy and poetic language in order to bring you more into the world of Middle Earth, but it ain't no King James Bible old English. No way.

[Darth Darthy]

I have become annoyed at some of the comments made here. Who gives a rats arse whether link is a Hyrulian from the planet Hyrule 6. I don't care. The prinicples are the same. He is a child. He eventually grew up. The principles of FOTR is the same. It's an innocent seeing the world for what it truley is. Nothing more.

When I said fantasy, I meant fantasy. Horses, wizards, talking trees - that kind of s style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/censored.gif . Why point out pointlessness? :angry: <---Represents Sithy anger.

[Mann]

Horses: Those Banthas, Dwbacks, etc.
Wizards: Jedi
Talking trees: ????? can't think of one for that

[Senator Amory]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Talking trees: ?? can't think of one for that[/b][/quote]

<span style="color:green"> Um, maybe it could be like the trees on Degobah(sp?).

They are really spiders that actually plant their legs into the ground and grow into trees. i know, sounds weired and gross, but it's on the SW website. You have to read in the EU part of it though. I guess this kind of EU is alright. Like when it said that Padmé was elected in a world-wide electronic vote that lasted less than 5 minutes. Now that, I can handle. But when EU starts streching into Mara Skywalker and the Vongs and all that mess, not for me unless it's officially approved of by Mr. Lucas.</span>

[Senator Amory]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>It's an innocent seeing the world for what it truley is. Nothing more.[/b][/quote]

<span style="color:blue"> As much as you don't want o admit it, that sounds alot like StarWars to me.(ex. Anakin Skywalker...Padmé Neberrie when she got into politics, and so on and so forth.)

I also know that you hate to hear this, but it has to come from someone. If you classify fantasy and sci. fiction like that,m then yes, most fanatsy and scifi books and movies are going to be LoTR rip-offs...in your eyes. But, most of us other folk have the maturity to look over the similarities and see the individual film or book for it's own individuality and differences.</span>

[Krail]

It would have to be an epic like Lord of the Rings........

[Kapit]

i'd dig a zelda movie, so long as it's not anything like LOTR

[Streen]

I'd love one, but it have to be done right........

[MANVERU]

WHOA!

you've certainly done some digging around!!!
This topic is 3 years old!
HAHAHAHA


*Blows dust off of thread*

[Cimon]

^^ And it would have to have mandatory sequels to do it justice....

[Streen]

Nintendo should have thought of this a long time ago..... I hope someone tries it.....

[Krail]

^^ Who would you want for the cast of characters....

[Streen]

All unknowns.......

[Soontir Solo]

No because I hate movies about kids who are heroes. Now if it was an adult Link it could be cool.

[Galen]

Originally posted by Streen@Oct 30 2005, 12:48 AM
All unknowns.......
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That would be best.....

[BoHeDia]

depends on the cast whether i think it would be good or not, but i voted yes...

[Streen]

^Not only that, but nowadays Nintendo needs all the money they can get.

[Darth Darthy]

Because the GBA, DS and Pokemon franchises aren't enough revenue for one company?

[Filoviridae]

^ And like they won't make enough money off the add-ons for their half a controller on the Revo? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif


Edit: BTW definitely in favor of a Zelda movie. Peter Jackson is on a roll, get him.

[Streen]

^
^^ Because they're lagging behind Sony and Microsoft....again. And losing their 3rd party contracts.

[Master Magnus]

NO, we've seen how the movies based on video games have turned out.

[Streen]

^ It can be done, you just have to have the right kinda of directors, producers and actors........

[Zobb]

Originally posted by Streen@Nov 18 2005, 12:22 AM
^ It can be done, you just have to have the right kinda of directors, producers and actors........
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Yes.....but it always dosen't happen.

[Darth Darthy]

Guess they'll see if Halo will cut it and then have a go themselves.

Zelda Movie a possibility. (http://www.thehylia.com/news_11_16_05_2115.shtml)

[Miasmo]

Zelda might work as an animated feature. I think anything else would fail. They'll throw in characters and environments from the games in order to make it feel at least partially like the games, but it would take some creative minds and firm dedication to get it done right.

It has to instill the sense of wonder in us that all the best Zelda games did.

[Streen]

Originally posted by Miasmo@Dec 14 2005, 07:40 PM
Zelda might work as an animated feature. I think anything else would fail.
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Why is that, I think a live cast whould be more interesting....as long as the casting was excellent. And the directing of course...

[Miasmo]

Because I think animation stands a far better chance of replicating the feel of te Zelda games, particularly because there have been animated series, comic books, and cartoon manuals in the past.

I'm willing to turn a blind eye to many of the shortcomings in other video game transitions to film. I will have a very difficult time doing that for Zelda, though. Maybe I'm in the minority. Maybe people don't want to see what I want to see.

[Galen]

As long as it wasn't exactly like Lord of the Rings, I wouldn't mind Peter Jackson doing it. Live action would be better I think.

[MANVERU]

nup no way.

Live action would be lame.

If they were to do it.

It's have to be done seriously and have a full range of excellent actors.

One question, would you guys rather have a boy Link or adult one?

[Miasmo]

Shouldn't teenager be an option as well? Like in the new GC game?

I'd prefer an older Link who has already been in the thick of battle.

[Streen]

Depends on what storyline you'd want to use.....Ocarina of Time or the original Zelda or Twlight Princess. Since we're dealing with an orgin story, I'd pick a young Link.

[Lord Rocha]

A young Link based story has the potential of turning the entire project into once another generic "cookie cutter" kids movie. Still, I would support a really good adaptation from "Ocarina of Time."

[DarthAnakin]

Originally posted by Lord Rocha@Dec 25 2005, 09:23 PM
A young Link based story has the potential of turning the entire project into once another generic "cookie cutter" kids movie. Still, I would support a really good adaptation from "Ocarina of Time."
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Yeah I think the Ocarina of Time video game would make a pretty good movie

[Jay-Ton-Wan]

GOOD LORD! YES! they do need a The Legend of Zelda, even if it dose do poorly and they never make another Legend of Zelda game! THEY MUST MAKE THIS MOVIE!

IF NOT I'LL SUE THEM!

[Edgeomatic]

I'm sure you'll sue them......


IMHO,I don't think they should make a Zelda movie. The whole Zelda legacy is built around the video games. I don't think it will be very wise to make a movie. Look what happened to Tomb Raider, before that the games were awesome, after the movie they were pretty crappy. I'm not saying if they do make the movie, all the games after it will be crap, all I'm saying is that from previous tries, video game's turned into movies are not such a good idea.

[Miasmo]

Zelda has already lost some fans due to their cartoon move for the wind waker, and kiddie style for the minish cap.

And wind waker felt rushed for the last third of the game, enough to be ashamed of when it comes to zelda. I'm afraid that if they're willing to put out an average zelda game, which is what wind waker was, then they'll have no problem with a movie that's less than captivating.

[Darth Darthy]

Windwaker was excellent and any complaints made towards the style are purely juvenille and irrevlevent. This "too kiddie" crap is insulting - it's a bloody game about fairies for christ sake.

[Miasmo]

WW was great, but the fire and ice cave mini dungeons were a joke. I don't think think the cartoon style of WW was 'too kiddy', but many fans didn't want a cartoon kid.

MC is kiddy. Too kiddy? Well, not too kiddy to play, but plenty of the older zelda fans would like something that felt less like... a bowl of lucky charms? It's a slight exaggeration, and admittedly I haven't played much of the game, but hopefully you see my point.

The real problem is there are distinct differences within the zelda fanbase. Nintendo has to decide who they want to cater to. They can cater to everyone, but they have to be smart about it. I'm hoping they will be, I'm thinking they won't.

[Darth Darthy]

The music should sound a little like this style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif.

Zelda Title Theme - Hyrule Symphony Orchestrated OST (http://rapidshare.de/files/10402249/1-_Zelda_-_Main_Theme__arranged_.mp3.html)

[Streen]

Originally posted by Miasmo@Dec 31 2005, 03:57 PM
The real problem is there are distinct differences within the zelda fanbase. Nintendo has to decide who they want to cater to. They can cater to everyone, but they have to be smart about it. I'm hoping they will be, I'm thinking they won't.
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I suppose you're right......

[Recse]

With Nintendo shares on the rise, and the new Wii coming out, now might be the time for it. I would like a Young Link.

[Aayla Secura]

I love the Zelda games and I think that a Zelda movie would be AWESOME! :bigsmile:

Depends on what storyline you'd want to use.....Ocarina of Time or the original Zelda or Twlight Princess. Since we're dealing with an orgin story, I'd pick a young Link.

I also think that it would depend on the story - but I would probably prefer a young Link to an adult Link (however an adult would be fine). I also agree that Ocerina of Time would be a good story-line for the movie.
<span style="color:darkblue">* * But, like I'm saying.

* * If they let me get a hold to it, it would really stay as true as it can to the game.

* * But of course, some thing would have to change. Since they don't talk. The settings are few and far between. And the population is way under scored.

* * And, LoTR was, from what I've seen on previews and what not, great. But it was real, with CG sceens. But none the less, great.

* * The Legend of Zelda: "Movie" could be just as great. maybe even better.

* * * * *"Very inthusiastic! Two-thumbs up for Episode II!"</span>

I agree - I would like the movie to stay as true as it can to the games (even though some things would have to be changed). I also thought that Lord of the Rings was GREAT.