Assassin's Creed is one of the most popular games. Although I have only played and yet to beat the first game, it's not hard to see why this is so popular and people want a feature film for this product. It has an intruiging, strong story and if done right could turn into an epic trilogy. Ubisoft wasn't happy with Prince of Persia and didn't like the lack of creative control, so they went an made their own independent studio (similar to Marvel). The products they are currently in pre-production on are the following: Ghost Recon, Splinter Cell and of course, Assassin's Creed. Mainly working on AC and it's again, not hard to see why. They plan on making it in 3-D (ugh! the millionth movie in 3-D!) but they also have Michael Fassbender. Not only is this extremely talented actor starring as Desmond Miles, whom is a descendent of the Assassin's but also Michael Fassbender is producing the film. I feel that Fassbender is an odd choice though. Even though the character he is playing is Desmond Miles, I feel he is more suited for Altair, the main Assassin in the first film. Here are my thoughts and ideas for Assassin's Creed.
Director
I initially had David Fincher as the director of choice, but after seeing a fancast for Splinter Cell (I'd give you props man but I can't remember your name) they had David Fincher as the director and he seems like a more fit choice. Here is my new director I feel can make a (at the very least) solid Assassin's Creed film. I was thinking someone with great potential who has recently came out with a film that's winning over critics.
Rian Johnson
He is winning over critics with Looper and because of that film alone, it shows his potential in the film industry and I think he can do Assassin's Creed well. Assassin's Creed is more less a science fiction, period piece. It's a good fit.
Budget
Don't over do it. If you over do it, you might not make your budget. Especially seeing that Ubisoft Motion Pictures is doing this alone with Michael Fassbender producing, I'm gonna suggest a 150 million dollar budget. Even if it's R rated, with AC's popularity and them going 3-D on this. It should be fairly easy for them to make it's reasonable budget.
Rating
I feel from experience with the first game, it should be an R rated film but just at the R rating. It's not bad for a hard R but not weak enough for a PG-13 film.
Cinematography
I feel John Toll should be the cinematographer. Watching The Last Samurai is what convinced me that he is the man for the job. The look and feel of the film had the epic and foreign feel to it, that's what Assassin's Creed needs.
These are my thoughts and ideas. What do you think? Comment below
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Fan of comic books with dreams to become a writer and director for film one day. Spider-Man, Ghost Rider and Captain America are my favorite superheroes. While Dr. Doom, Thanos, The Lizard and Ultron rank among my all time favorite super villains.