FFVIII movie . . . ?

[seiyuimore]

I was wondering, why Square Enix make FFVII Advent Children movie instead of FFVIII Movie?

Does it mean that FFVII is better than FFVIII in Square Enix point of view?

[TheAbominatrix]

Where would the go from VIII? Everything was wrapped up at the end, there was no more story. VII was open-ended.

Plus, yes VII is better from SE's point of view, because VII sold an enormous amount of copies.

[G SpOtZ]

i agree with the abominatrix. everything she said was right. i personally enjoyed ffvii more than ffviii and i would imagine it would be easier to make a movie out of ffvii rather than ffviii for many reasons.

[SammieBabe]

I agree... While I really enjoyed FFVIII ... a sequel to VII is much more interesting... even with DoC, Vincent was tons cooler than Zell, Irvine or Seifer.....

[Jessweeee♪]

ffviii might be more of a political movie.

[seiyuimore]

Wouldn't it be good if FFVIII was made into the movie? No need for sequel, just the game into the movie?

[Mercen-X]

Well then, imo, the same could be said of any FF in the series.

[Vyk]

I got the same feeling from FF:TSW that I did from FF8. I think the makers were of the same mindset. It seemed more... political isn't really the word, but it was more about the powers that be I suppose. I can't really explain it. But to me, TSW seemed like a movie with the same mindset as 8. So I already got that. But yeah, 7 was more critically acclaimed and open-ended. And despite the amount it sold or the reviews it got, the fans are being heard and I think that's the biggest part. I honestly don't know if they were doing anything before they got started on X-2. If they weren't, then the outcry that came when word of X-2 spread was enough motive. People wanted FF7-2. That's what they're trying to give them. There's just not a demand for anything more from any of the others.

[MoonLight-Selphie]

I really think they should make a final fantasy VIII movie[B]

[Xaven]

FFVIII wasn't nearly as successful as FFVII. Again, 7's ending was open for more, while 8 had everything wrapped up.

[MoonLight-Selphie]

FFVIII IS BETTER!!

[G SpOtZ]

ffviii should have a movie. i'd definitely be interested in it. but i think it would be way harder to make. as everybody is saying ffviii had everything wrapped up from beginning to end, nothing to hang on to. Of course, movie makers could certainly come up with a new plot for a movie, but not as easy and interesting as ffvii advent children. ff7 AC actually fits into the original ffvii plot somewhat, so the movie designers for an ffviii movie would have to add something that was never mentioned or anything to the game, and would make up something that would fit the movie to the game. as to how far their imaginations go, i have no idea, but their only other choice is to make an irrelevant plot line that has nothing to do with the game... they would just happen to use the same characters with a completely random crisis on their hands. it'd be interesting
^______^;;
i'm sure they could do it. ffvii AC was very well made, so they could at LEAST make something decent out of ffviii, it would just be harder. maybe they could add some variety and make a sorcerER instead of a sorceress because that's all there were in ffviii.
or to add even MORE variety, have a cross over between ffvii and ffviii. i WOULD say they could add in ffix in there but they can't because the animation and designs are just so much different. there would be cloud, then squall then tiny, big headed zidane with a tail. how bizarre would that be, but funny :D

[leon123]

ff viii is way better ff vii sucks

[ZeZipster]

ff viii is way better ff vii sucks

HERESY!
YOU'LL BE BURNED ON THE STEAK HOUSE FOR THAT ONE HEATHEN!

[Slade]

HERESY!
YOU'LL BE BURNED ON THE STEAK HOUSE FOR THAT ONE HEATHEN!
Both were good. No need to have a baby if someone says that. Reason for VII having a movie is becos it did better and the fact that the end was open. But in saying that, I (and many others) thought X's ending was wrapped up but then along came 10-2.......
Oh and i dont agree with making a movie out of VIII. A movie would be like making a remake and as ive stated a thousand times in other threads, i hate remakes. If they tried to remake my favorite final fantasy.....i just dunno what i'd do. Plus if they made a movie out of it it would basically be exactly the same anyhow apart from the obvious fact that it wouldnt be playable (unless you count pushing the buttons on the dvd remote being playable ;) )

[sparkie]

Whether it "did better" could be debated. Statistics are complicated, not black and white. I've seen charts where FFVII is higher and others where FFVIII is. FFVII also has an advantage because it's older. But I don't know anything so don't yell at me. :p

And come on people, enough of the "_____ is the best and _____ SUCKS!!!" It's kinda immature...

I think Square-Enix chose FFVII because it was probably just easier somehow and like people have said, FFVII was more open-ended than FFVIII. Plus the graphics have more of an impact because they're so much better than the game's while FFVIII's was already pretty realistic. I don't want them to remake anything, it'll make me sad. :(

[Jessweeee♪]

they were both very good games. I liked FFVIII better but an FFVIII movie would suck. It would be one of the worst movies ever made from a video game.

[Shoden]

because VII is classified as squar enix's best selling along with VI

plus FFVII seemed unfinished in a few ways and they could make a movie from II's story but VIII is finished

[TheAbominatrix]

Whether it "did better" could be debated. Statistics are complicated, not black and white. I've seen charts where FFVII is higher and others where FFVIII is. FFVII also has an advantage because it's older. But I don't know anything so don't yell at me. :p

No, VII outsold VIII by a wide margin. It's initial sales alone I believe beat VIII's cumulative sales. We're talking by the millions here. The two games werent released far enough apart to have inflation make much of a difference, and I'm pretty sure it went by copies sold and not money made.

I have a page saved at home, but I'm not at home so I cant post it. But I just want to add that I'm not saying this as a rabid VII fan, it's not at all one of my favorite games. I just understand why Square chose it, especially given it's much larger, rabid fanbase. VIII has it, but I think VII's fanbase is larger.

[G SpOtZ]

maybe an ffviii movie isn't the best idea, but i'd watch it. XD

[Christmas]

I think any movie with "Final Fantasy" is enough to capture the attentions of others. I watched TSW because it have a "Final Fantasy" in its name and the movie....well...I think that is not important.

[Grecian]

FF8 would be the greatest movie ever if it was done properly.
It would have to be four movies though. (one per disk)
Because cutting bits out is unimaginable it can't be done. But each disk leaves a cliff hanger (except the last one) Which would be perfect for a set of movies.
The first one with squall and the sorceress where she pierces him with the ice thingy, that as the end would make people who didn't play the game want to see the second. which would end with rinoa going into the coma, making them want to see the third. And although the ending to the third isn't as good as the other cliff hangers people would still go see the fourth as it ends the story.
Final fantasy fans would likly go and see it anyway regardless.
I think VIII is the best game ever, and that is going purly of the storyline, i think it has incredable potential for a movie.

BTW: This is my first post. Hello all

[Final_Heavan_33]

i think FFX-2 would have made an excellant movie if they hadent brought it out as a game because FFX was FANTASTIC totally and UTERRLY FANTASTIC and X-2 was EQUALLY good and the way FFX ended would have been perfect for a movie

[Grecian]

Here an Idea for a laugh.
Imagine this...
They are making a FF8 movie, exactly like the game. However it's not going to be a computer animated film. They ask you to decide the cast.

Who would you cast as who???

[rubah]

I would cast that french chick that played Cyrano's cousin in the movie Cyrano:D She'd need to dye her hair the right color, but she seems very quistisy to me.

Unfortunately I do not remember her name, but I'm sure it's in a thread on the second or third page.

[Ageless_Bum]

Actually I could see a way to make a FFVIII movie, but you are right in saying it would be more politcally motivated instead of save the world type of thing.

Mind you my facts could be off (I havent replayed it in several years).
Rinoa has Sorceress powers at the end of the game, right? Well i could see a story were a political mass of people have an uprising seeking to destroy the "last" (Notice the quotation marks) sorceress left. Squall can have his whole mentally struggle about whether he should protect the same power he just sought to destroy. Our cast can join in for the fight, and Seifer and his lackies can be hired by the masses to kill the sorceress. Thus we have Squall and Seifers huge battle, a massive fight going on with the rest of the cast, the love story renewed, and a movie is made.

Didnt say it was a good idea just what i could see them doing if they did it.

[Rand Al'Tor]

Hmnmm.... with Squall and such, the personal matters have come to a nice end. Any FF VIII movie or sequel would need different protagonists I would think. Maybe Irvine or such could go in again, but Squall and Rinoa might be better NPC's.

However, the world OUTSIDE them, while no longer threathened by time compression, ISN'T exactly stable is it? Esthar got overrun by monsters. Remember what happened to the Cetra civilization? Esthar is gonna have to fight for his life. Galbadia is suddenly leaderless, with Timber probably in revolt. Likely you'll get Esthar refuguees, but there might be old hatreds between vengeful people from 'the other continents' and the Xenophobic Estharians. SeeD is probably having an idenity crisis. Are they mercenaries? Or soldiers specialized in hunting Sorceresses? Should they hunt down ALL sorceresses. but the Commander's wife is.... eh... Are there more Sorceresses around? Oh, and what's up with Guardian Forces?

And beyond all that. What IS happening there on the moon. There seems to be a link between Guardian Forces, Sorceresses, Monsters and the moon. Is someone upthere, hatefully glaring down at humanity?

Hyne?

No, I think the world of FF VIII might not be , despite the calm state of Balamb and Balamb Garden, a very peaceful place.

[Mavrick]

thank you rand. you have totally opened my eyes to new ideas and counter arguements. there are so many people out there that hate FF8. i mean really hate. and there so much bad mouthing about it. this is along with FFX my favorite game. and ive been talkin about the sequel or movie lately so. once again. thank you....thank you. :D

[Shoden]

VIII might be better to be made into a movie, VII could do better for a remake.

But those are suggestions.

[TurkSlayer]

I didn't like FFVIII, in fact it's one of my least favs, so the idea isn't to appealing to me.

[Laugh at face of Danger]

what better way to ruin the best game on PS1? (according to me anyways :p)

let's not give Square any ideas

[Skyblade]

what better way to ruin the best game on PS1? (according to me anyways :p)

let's not give Square any ideas

Nah. I can think of tons of worse ways to ruin this game. A movie is not at all the worst way to ruin it.

[Rinoa_Heartillly]

A movie of FFVIII....hmm....I love the game, but would even think about them making a movie for it. Most of the time sequels easily kill!

[the lynch clone]

i think a FF8 movie would be pretty sweet. not a sequel movie, but a movie that follows the game to a T. it would be kick ass if it were directed by Michael Bay (The Rock, Armageddon, Bad Boys I & II, Pearl Harbor) and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer (same movies listed previously). these two make an awesome team, as the budget they usually receive to make a movie is more than any one of us will see in a lifetime. spectacular action and heartfelt emotional drama would fill the screen. that's what i think.