Trying to cram a title that can take almost 20 hours to complete into a two hour movie can't be easy, but The Last of Us' big screen adaptation sounds like it's coming along quite nicely, according to the game's director and ever-present interviewee, Neil Druckmann.
Speaking to Game Informer, Druckmann reveals that he's "just finished a second draft" of the film's script. However, the Naughty Dog developer also mentions that some "big changes" have been made, as you might expect. We assume that the property's plot will have been shaved down considerably, but nevertheless, the writer goes on to say that the movie is "pretty faithful to the game" when it comes to tone, and "what the story's trying to say". Phew.
How does this sound to you? Are you willing to give the production a chance, or are you staying clear of it as if it was making disturbing clicking noises? Survive in the comments section below.
[source gameinformer.com, via uk.ign.com]
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I think this movie has potential, but they gotta be really careful. Like you said, this game takes almost 20 hours to complete, so the character progression and plot have to fit into that 2 hour timeframe. Video game movies have a bad track record but I hope they can pull it off
@Cowboysfan-22 I think the saving grace here could be that it's being worked on by people who were directly involved with the game. Still, I think we're right to be sceptical, I guess we'll just have to see how it turns out.
@ShogunRok you're right. At least it's not someone who wanted to just jump aboard now and try to write the script. Plus this game has such an amazing plot and setting.. I think it has real potential
@Cowboysfan-22 couldn't have said it better myself! I can only imagine what the clicker battles and nail bats are gonna be like (insert fan boy heart attack) But seriously I cannot wait!
I think that the movie could be pretty good! Yes, the game could take so long to complete BUT if we let aside the less important battles and the bits that don't advance the story then 20 hours can be seriously reduced!
i just wished they used Troy Baker cause...the voice, man, the voice
Call me jaded but I have very little faith in this. It stands more of a shot than most video game movies, but that really isn't saying all that much. I really do want it to be good, but I'm just not going to hold my breath...
Ill just compare it to the game itself and it will undoubtedly disappoint. Small chance Ill watch it
"Big changes to storyline"? Terrible idea.
Why cant people leave well enough alone?
You cannot tell the Last of Us' tale without certain key elements, Joel near death, Ellie losing her innocence when she shoots the hunter, Tess being bitten etc.
Without those areas it is no longer TLOU its "based on" TLOU.
If you cant tell the story properly within the time you have, then dont try.
I know the time frame is why they are going to have to shave some content and they want the biggest return in the fastest time hence a movie release but I would have preferred a very well produced mini series that could fit in all the story plus back story on the characters
@wobrussell This.
Absolutely brill idea, stops content needing to be cut and changed!
@AFCC - I'm a big Troy Baker fan but he doesn't look the part at all.
@Splat With a little makeup and things like that, he would be fine! It's like changing Snake's voice...it's dumb and it sounds bad and the character is not the same. It will hurt my feelings
@rockman29 That only works for triple A blockbuster theatrical movies sadly.
I believe there would have been no problem with having the same story for the film. Surely the most important thing is "how" the story is told: directing, character development, dialogue, cinematography, scene, timing, pace etc.
Thinking the story has to change to pull in the crowds is a real mistake.
Besides, I'd rather non-gamers and people who hadn't played TLOS would see the film and think "Now I know what people have been going on about. Man I wish I played that game/story."
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