These videos are often a frustrating reminder of the Halo movie that never was -- but we can't fault them for instilling the desire to crush some Grunts.
Halo: Reach 'Deliver Hope' live-action short released in full
by Ben Gilbert 
on Sep 8th 2010 11:00AM
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These videos are often a frustrating reminder of the Halo movie that never was -- but we can't fault them for instilling the desire to crush some Grunts.
Reader Comments (63)
Posted: Sep 8th 2010 2:03PM ll features ll said
@dv8withn8 You should really take Halo marketing with a pinch of salt, if its anything like Halo 3 where the belive advert tarnished the overall opinion of the campaign, due to the absense of that epic battle which never surfaced.
Halo CE's two betrayals level is actually the only level where a truelly epic battle occurs during gameplay throughout the series, disappointing but true. Hopefully Reach with its increased NPC count can deliver a similar experience.
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Halo CE's two betrayals level is actually the only level where a truelly epic battle occurs during gameplay throughout the series, disappointing but true. Hopefully Reach with its increased NPC count can deliver a similar experience.
Posted: Sep 8th 2010 3:41PM WiredKnight said
@ll features ll
I definitely agree with that. Halo has the same issue that Gears of War does. Their commercials are dramatic and deep, but then the games never present any corresponding exposition. Yea they're fun, but where is all that charisma we're expecting after seeing these awesome trailers?
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I definitely agree with that. Halo has the same issue that Gears of War does. Their commercials are dramatic and deep, but then the games never present any corresponding exposition. Yea they're fun, but where is all that charisma we're expecting after seeing these awesome trailers?
Posted: Sep 8th 2010 11:14AM Ballistic H said
@51O Andy
Neil Blomkamp started them as live action with Halo 3. Then the other directors stayed with live action on the following games.
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Neil Blomkamp started them as live action with Halo 3. Then the other directors stayed with live action on the following games.
Posted: Sep 8th 2010 12:57PM Emokitteh said
@51O Andy
We already know generally what to expect from a Halo game in terms of gamelplay though. With the exception of jetpacks and other perks, this makes it easier for me to appreciate the live action trailers (which have all been fantastic to begin with).
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We already know generally what to expect from a Halo game in terms of gamelplay though. With the exception of jetpacks and other perks, this makes it easier for me to appreciate the live action trailers (which have all been fantastic to begin with).
Posted: Sep 8th 2010 3:43PM WiredKnight said
@Emokitteh
So you're good with them making a trailer about what not to expect? Because I'm guessing the actual game won't be this impressive, judging by the difference between the previous games' and their trailers.
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So you're good with them making a trailer about what not to expect? Because I'm guessing the actual game won't be this impressive, judging by the difference between the previous games' and their trailers.
Posted: Sep 8th 2010 11:20AM F1 Basu Gasu Bakuhatsu said
So satisfying. It just really draws out the drama that these games are capable of.
BTW, anyone thought of the Believe ads while watching this?
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BTW, anyone thought of the Believe ads while watching this?
Posted: Sep 8th 2010 8:38PM TheBrainninja said
@F1 Basu Gasu Bakuhatsu
I cry every time I watch the Believe ads. And kinda choke up every time I see any Halo ads, really. Dunno why they make me *care* so much.
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I cry every time I watch the Believe ads. And kinda choke up every time I see any Halo ads, really. Dunno why they make me *care* so much.
Posted: Sep 8th 2010 11:26AM Ballistic H said
@DavidO
Blame Hollywood. Universal and 20th Century FOX didn't believe it's worth a budget of over $200 million.
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Blame Hollywood. Universal and 20th Century FOX didn't believe it's worth a budget of over $200 million.
Posted: Sep 8th 2010 11:34AM DavidO said
@Ballistic H
At that point, I could possibly see it. Since then we've had quite a few of these shorts, Halo ODST, and Halo Reach. Both these recent games introduced a lot of characters into the universe that you could have a movie revolve around. Master Chief would be an OK character in a movie, but I don't think it'd work out as well since he has tended to be more of the 'silent type' in the games, and we've never seen his face. That being said the fall of Reach would make for a great movie. You have ordinary civilians, several Spartans, and marines that you could build a good story off of, have dialogue, etc while still holding true to the Halo universe.
Not to mention most moviegoers could relate to a story about the destruction of humanity.
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At that point, I could possibly see it. Since then we've had quite a few of these shorts, Halo ODST, and Halo Reach. Both these recent games introduced a lot of characters into the universe that you could have a movie revolve around. Master Chief would be an OK character in a movie, but I don't think it'd work out as well since he has tended to be more of the 'silent type' in the games, and we've never seen his face. That being said the fall of Reach would make for a great movie. You have ordinary civilians, several Spartans, and marines that you could build a good story off of, have dialogue, etc while still holding true to the Halo universe.
Not to mention most moviegoers could relate to a story about the destruction of humanity.
Posted: Sep 8th 2010 2:01PM TheDarkWayne said
@PR0F3TA Are you crazy? Transformers in 2007 had a $150 million budget, and that movie was based on action figures! Just one Halo game makes more money than an average summer's blockbusters combined. Do you remember when Halo 3 came out and the movie industry complained how it took away their audience that week? How could it possibly be wasted money? Even if it was a shitty movie (i.e. Transformers) it would still make more than it's budget back
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Posted: Sep 8th 2010 3:12PM TheDarkWayne said
@PR0F3TA you seem to know that better than anybody. I mean ffs, look at transformers, I cannot think of one critic who didn't absolutely hate those movies, and they still made a shitload of money. People might be off in claiming it has the same decade defining quality that Star Wars did and does, but it certainly has the merchandising power.
Are you really so blind as to just pretend that Halo's immense profitability and sales records don't exist? That is EXACTLY the kind of license that gets turned into movie franchise. Maybe I wasnt fair enough with Transformers. Transformers of course did have the backing of years of cartoons, comic books, some games and of course action figures. But you know what it all started out as? Profitable action figures. If action figures can launch a franchise with a movie that is only financially bested by James Camerons avatar, why cant an immensely succesful video game do the same?
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Are you really so blind as to just pretend that Halo's immense profitability and sales records don't exist? That is EXACTLY the kind of license that gets turned into movie franchise. Maybe I wasnt fair enough with Transformers. Transformers of course did have the backing of years of cartoons, comic books, some games and of course action figures. But you know what it all started out as? Profitable action figures. If action figures can launch a franchise with a movie that is only financially bested by James Camerons avatar, why cant an immensely succesful video game do the same?
Posted: Sep 8th 2010 3:13PM DavidO said
@PR0F3TA
Apparently so....
Just because you don't like something doesn't mean the rest of the world doesn't or shouldn't.
I said it COULD become this generation's Star Wars, I never intended to say that it was better, because it isn't. However, the Halo universe creates a great base, and with the story of Reach, someone could produce a very good movie that appeals to more than just gamers.
As for Transformers, well, if Michael Bay can make millions off of a movie about action figures and a cartoon then how could a Halo movie (with enough financial backing) NOT do better?
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Apparently so....
Just because you don't like something doesn't mean the rest of the world doesn't or shouldn't.
I said it COULD become this generation's Star Wars, I never intended to say that it was better, because it isn't. However, the Halo universe creates a great base, and with the story of Reach, someone could produce a very good movie that appeals to more than just gamers.
As for Transformers, well, if Michael Bay can make millions off of a movie about action figures and a cartoon then how could a Halo movie (with enough financial backing) NOT do better?
Posted: Sep 8th 2010 3:41PM LaughingTarget said
@DavidO
Well, if you count the new trilogy, Halo does have a good chance of being better. Nothing like gungans and stilted acting to completely drag down a massive franchise.
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Well, if you count the new trilogy, Halo does have a good chance of being better. Nothing like gungans and stilted acting to completely drag down a massive franchise.
Posted: Sep 8th 2010 3:56PM Liquidfingers said
@LaughingTarget
I thought Star Wars was renown for having "stilted acting"? Even within the older trilogy the acting sucks...bad. What made those movies awesome certainly wasn't the acting though, it was the universe and the characters within it (and of course, the special effects). While George Lucas obviously lost his mind somewhere between The Return of the Jedi and The Phantom Menace, we don't really have to worry about that with the Halo universe, as the creative director is never really just one man but is instead a vast community of talented individuals.
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I thought Star Wars was renown for having "stilted acting"? Even within the older trilogy the acting sucks...bad. What made those movies awesome certainly wasn't the acting though, it was the universe and the characters within it (and of course, the special effects). While George Lucas obviously lost his mind somewhere between The Return of the Jedi and The Phantom Menace, we don't really have to worry about that with the Halo universe, as the creative director is never really just one man but is instead a vast community of talented individuals.
Posted: Sep 8th 2010 7:57PM PR0F3TA said
@Liquidfingers
you can argue any point you want but no studio has put money on a Halo movie for a reason don't you think, they all rather just buy rights to comics now a days.
and i still LOL @ you guys thinking Halo can be this gen's Star Wars... HAHA i mean c'mon...
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you can argue any point you want but no studio has put money on a Halo movie for a reason don't you think, they all rather just buy rights to comics now a days.
and i still LOL @ you guys thinking Halo can be this gen's Star Wars... HAHA i mean c'mon...
Posted: Sep 8th 2010 9:46PM ToTheMoon said
@Ballistic H
If you think about it, there are probably only about 5-10 million die hard Halo fans out there (and I'm being generous here so I don't upset anyone). I would only go see it if it rated well and if the studios had to spend $200 on creating yet another sci-fi shooter, well.. it had better be Avatar'ish in terms of what it would rake in or it would turn into a massive failure.
I think people fail to realize just how small the Halo fanbase is in terms of big budget movies. I realize Halo has the potential for a deep storyline but I'm guessing it would end up being a dumbed down sci-fi shooter movie ala Doom (what a disgrace of a movie that turned out to be).
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If you think about it, there are probably only about 5-10 million die hard Halo fans out there (and I'm being generous here so I don't upset anyone). I would only go see it if it rated well and if the studios had to spend $200 on creating yet another sci-fi shooter, well.. it had better be Avatar'ish in terms of what it would rake in or it would turn into a massive failure.
I think people fail to realize just how small the Halo fanbase is in terms of big budget movies. I realize Halo has the potential for a deep storyline but I'm guessing it would end up being a dumbed down sci-fi shooter movie ala Doom (what a disgrace of a movie that turned out to be).
Posted: Sep 8th 2010 12:04PM Spoof Meister said
Awesome...
but no matter how many time i watch it, at 1:01, when he jumps, it just looks plain awkward in that camera angle.
and what the hell is that at 0:54? a sniper scope?
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but no matter how many time i watch it, at 1:01, when he jumps, it just looks plain awkward in that camera angle.
and what the hell is that at 0:54? a sniper scope?
Posted: Sep 8th 2010 12:34PM Ballistic H said
@Spoof Meister
It's actually a "she": HUD says KAT as in LCDR Catherine. And yes it's a sniper: HUD says JUN, the sniper of Noble Team.
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It's actually a "she": HUD says KAT as in LCDR Catherine. And yes it's a sniper: HUD says JUN, the sniper of Noble Team.
Posted: Sep 8th 2010 12:50PM Spoof Meister said
@Ballistic H
Dammit now i have watch it all over again....
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Dammit your right, the eyelashes gave it away.
is there any males names that start with Kat?
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Dammit now i have watch it all over again....
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Dammit your right, the eyelashes gave it away.
is there any males names that start with Kat?
Posted: Sep 8th 2010 12:15PM aristokrat said
In both these shorts and the books, it always seems like the Spartans are playing on easy mode. I don't care that the new pistol is supposed to be the bee knee's, ain't no way it's good for consistent 1-shot use like they depict. They also routinely make the AR seem way more effective than it actually is.
Not that big a deal, just something that makes me chuckle.
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Not that big a deal, just something that makes me chuckle.
Posted: Sep 8th 2010 1:08PM aristokrat said
@MGTrey
I remember the old scoped magnum, but I'm pretty sure it was no 1-hit kill either. And that still doesn't explain the AR.
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I remember the old scoped magnum, but I'm pretty sure it was no 1-hit kill either. And that still doesn't explain the AR.
Posted: Sep 8th 2010 1:51PM TheDarkWayne said
@aristokrat it was a 1 hit headshot for grunts and jackals all the way up the Legendary difficulty
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Posted: Sep 8th 2010 3:58PM Liquidfingers said
@aristokrat
Actually, you could even kill a Hunter with one magnum shot if you placed it in that soft spot. What an awesome gun. Can't wait for Reach to (almost) bring it back to its former glory.
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Actually, you could even kill a Hunter with one magnum shot if you placed it in that soft spot. What an awesome gun. Can't wait for Reach to (almost) bring it back to its former glory.
Posted: Sep 8th 2010 1:04PM 343 Guilty Fart said
Hey, why don't you arm the bomb when you're a bit closer to the cruiser, eh?
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Posted: Sep 8th 2010 1:07PM IchigoKurosake said
All noble six if you pause the video
Kat through out the whole video plus 1:24 Kat real arm is busted
Jorge at 0:35 shooting
Emile at 0:36 is crouching on the left of the video
Jun at 0:54 with sniper about to snipe an elite
Carter at 1:01 stabbing an elite with his knife
i think that the first noble six at 1:31. not sure
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Kat through out the whole video plus 1:24 Kat real arm is busted
Jorge at 0:35 shooting
Emile at 0:36 is crouching on the left of the video
Jun at 0:54 with sniper about to snipe an elite
Carter at 1:01 stabbing an elite with his knife
i think that the first noble six at 1:31. not sure
Posted: Sep 8th 2010 3:03PM maveric101 said
@IchigoKurosake
yeah, that's the original noble six.
not sure why he stood there in the covy ship so long before tossing the bomb. maybe he would've had a better chance of making it out.
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yeah, that's the original noble six.
not sure why he stood there in the covy ship so long before tossing the bomb. maybe he would've had a better chance of making it out.
Posted: Sep 8th 2010 3:59PM ll features ll said
@maveric101 Theres a human moment for you. Noble Six knew he was going to die, at least allow the guy to have a moments reflection.....
Maybe if Kat didn't arm the bomb twenty years too early he'd have all the time in the world to stroll out...... stupid bitch lol
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Maybe if Kat didn't arm the bomb twenty years too early he'd have all the time in the world to stroll out...... stupid bitch lol
Posted: Sep 8th 2010 1:15PM Mouthsmasher said
I can't stop thinking about Reach's release, and the constant news and updates are driving me nuts.
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Posted: Sep 8th 2010 1:57PM TheDarkWayne said
@warmonk that's always been how i've felt as well. Particularly with the Believe ads for H3, they had such depth and resonance, and the game just felt like it didn't even try or want to be at that level
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Posted: Sep 8th 2010 3:47PM WiredKnight said
@warmonk
Agreed. I wish they would put the same effort into directing the game narratives.
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Agreed. I wish they would put the same effort into directing the game narratives.
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