With the galaxy on the brink of destruction, Master Chief John-117 leads his team of Spartans against the alien threat known as the Covenant.With the galaxy on the brink of destruction, Master Chief John-117 leads his team of Spartans against the alien threat known as the Covenant.With the galaxy on the brink of destruction, Master Chief John-117 leads his team of Spartans against the alien threat known as the Covenant.
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- TriviaNatascha McElhone was originally set to voice Cortana, until Jen Taylor, who voices the character in the Halo video game series, replaced her. McElhone plays the role of Dr. Halsey only.
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"Halo" wants to be understood as an independent narrative. Since I haven't played the game and am therefore unbiased, it worked. You get a decently made action series with special effects from the Pixomondo masters (e.g. House of Dragon, Game of Thrones) and a good man vs. Evil aliens storyline.
It may start a little slow for some as the world and characters are built up, but as I was unfamiliar with the content of the game, it was quite helpful. There's also a big battle in the first few minutes where the divisions get to show what they've got.
The decision to show that there is a flesh and blood person behind the helmet, how John thinks and feels, how vulnerable he is when he's not behind his armor, how broken a person he is, that's one of the strengths of the series. It makes the character emotionally accessible. Lead actor Pablo Schreiber as John fills this role perfectly. Many of the characters have depth that gradually unfolds. It is a pleasure to see how the divisions develop, which were only seen as mere machines and denied any independent feelings and thoughts. How the team spirit overrides the chain of command. There are several storylines in this series, all of which intertwine. Everything remains in flux and you always have to sort out who has bad and who has good intentions.
The second major strength of the series is the high production quality. Almost everything is just right here. (Except for tiny details that you can overlook and that don't bother you) The visual power is incredible. The dense atmosphere that is created draws the viewer deeper and deeper into the vastness of space. David Wiener knows how to build up tension, e.g. In dark, gloomy and narrow places - with the enemy breathing down your neck. The camera delivers high-gloss images and seems to be inspired by the video game style; for example, there are also shots from the perspective of the Master Chief - a clear homage to the first-person shooter look of the game. In short: after watching the "Halo" series, you'll want to play the game. Because the setting, the equipment, the armor, weapons, spaceships and the various "worlds" have also been worked out with so much attention to detail that it makes a sci-fi heart beat faster. The battles are fast-paced and fast-moving. Together with all the CGI, this is impressive. "Halo" at an extremely high level.
If you always stick exactly to the source material, whether books or games, you will always be disappointed and should always stick to the "original". You should always be open to changes and see it as a modified story, then you can usually enjoy it. This is a sci-fi series for a broad audience and not just a cinematic summary as pure "fan service".
-------------- Conclusion: Outstanding - The story is well written, the acting is good and there is plenty of quality action and drama. We enjoyed the series from start to finish and couldn't stop watching. We are very much hoping for a sequel.
It may start a little slow for some as the world and characters are built up, but as I was unfamiliar with the content of the game, it was quite helpful. There's also a big battle in the first few minutes where the divisions get to show what they've got.
The decision to show that there is a flesh and blood person behind the helmet, how John thinks and feels, how vulnerable he is when he's not behind his armor, how broken a person he is, that's one of the strengths of the series. It makes the character emotionally accessible. Lead actor Pablo Schreiber as John fills this role perfectly. Many of the characters have depth that gradually unfolds. It is a pleasure to see how the divisions develop, which were only seen as mere machines and denied any independent feelings and thoughts. How the team spirit overrides the chain of command. There are several storylines in this series, all of which intertwine. Everything remains in flux and you always have to sort out who has bad and who has good intentions.
The second major strength of the series is the high production quality. Almost everything is just right here. (Except for tiny details that you can overlook and that don't bother you) The visual power is incredible. The dense atmosphere that is created draws the viewer deeper and deeper into the vastness of space. David Wiener knows how to build up tension, e.g. In dark, gloomy and narrow places - with the enemy breathing down your neck. The camera delivers high-gloss images and seems to be inspired by the video game style; for example, there are also shots from the perspective of the Master Chief - a clear homage to the first-person shooter look of the game. In short: after watching the "Halo" series, you'll want to play the game. Because the setting, the equipment, the armor, weapons, spaceships and the various "worlds" have also been worked out with so much attention to detail that it makes a sci-fi heart beat faster. The battles are fast-paced and fast-moving. Together with all the CGI, this is impressive. "Halo" at an extremely high level.
If you always stick exactly to the source material, whether books or games, you will always be disappointed and should always stick to the "original". You should always be open to changes and see it as a modified story, then you can usually enjoy it. This is a sci-fi series for a broad audience and not just a cinematic summary as pure "fan service".
-------------- Conclusion: Outstanding - The story is well written, the acting is good and there is plenty of quality action and drama. We enjoyed the series from start to finish and couldn't stop watching. We are very much hoping for a sequel.
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- Apr 23, 2024
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