Thanks to Peter Jackson and some intense amounts of creativity, Neil Blomkamp has become well-known for his critical sci-fi darling District 9. Already believed to be one of the best science-fiction films in recent memory, Blomkamp revealed some interest in expanding the license into other mediums – namely video games – in a recent interview with the LA Times.
“I play a lot of video games,” said Blomkamp. “The idea of District 9 as a video game stresses me out a little bit because games based on movies rarely work. And movies based on games don’t work — I don’t know what’s up with that.”
When asked whether he attached himself to the now-defunct Halo film to reverse the idea of video game films, Blomkamp responded, “Yeah, totally, that’s exactly why. But anyway, District 9 as a game would be fascinating. And I don’t want to see it happen for any sort of corporate reason or profit thing. I used to be involved in computer graphics and I love virtual environments. That’s why I like video games, really. And I think a virtual environment of the slums of Soweto is an appealing idea to me. The weapons are cool, too. I photographed the film in a way that isn’t that different than video-game perspective in some parts. So a game would be interesting to me. There’s nothing happening with it though.”
Would any Elder-Geeks pick up a District 9? Has Blomkamp’s comments change your mindset on the Halo movie? Give us your comments below!
The Halo movie could have been good, but it would have to work hard to make it work.
I really can’t see District 9 as a game though, it is a great movie, but I can’t see it as a game, it would be too generic.
I totally agree, it would end up a second hand video game, and probably would be a bit like Terminator Salvation The Game.