New Escape from City 17 teaser

Brian Ambrozy 18 Oct, 2009 at 3:59pm ET Article published in Gaming

Back in February we reported on a fan-made film project called “Escape from City 17”. Recently, the Purchase Brothers released a teaser for the second episode.

This thing is looking more and more spectacular. In addition, due to this particular trailer, the original Part One was re-edited to more closely reflect the content of this teaser. The new cut can be seen on Youtube as well.

Comments

18 Oct 2009 ~ 4:29pm primesuspect PS: This girl is hot
18 Oct 2009 ~ 6:07pm chrisWhite Holy hell that looks amazing
18 Oct 2009 ~ 6:13pm primesuspect I mean seriously; this looks like a major motion picture and I want it to be true so so so so so badly.

Half Life 2 has an absolutely incredible story; it is the deepest, most emotionally charged video game I've ever played. For years I've dreaded some studio mogul getting their hands on it and completely bitching it up with garbage and comic relief and all around Video-Game-To-Movie shittiness.

Then I see this; the Purchase Brothers people are CLEARLY fans. This is 100% fan service, and not only that, it is immensely high quality fan service. Valve could give these guys a million bucks, have them make a feature film, and have the most incredible video game marketing tool ever EVER made on their hands.

It would be more effective and way cheaper than spending $25 million on television and banner ads, that's for sure.
18 Oct 2009 ~ 8:14pm UPSLynx The VFX is astounding in this production, and everything about the looks, the cinematography, the acting, it's all top notch.

The note of a good short-film production? They're not afraid to use black.

I cannot WAIT to watch this.

And Prime, I totally second your remarks. The HL series is one of the best examples of emotional ties to the characters that I can think of. I care about the characters and the story, it is completely compelling.

Purchase brothers know the canon, and they know filmmaking. They're not out to make an easy blockbuster, they completely paying homage to a franchise that they clearly love.
21 Oct 2009 ~ 12:27am Canti

primesuspect wrote:

Half Life 2 has an absolutely incredible story; it is the deepest, most emotionally charged video game I've ever played.

Go play Metal Gear Solid 3 and don't choke up at the end. I dare you.
21 Oct 2009 ~ 1:03am primesuspect FACE FULL LIFE CONSEQUENCES
21 Oct 2009 ~ 1:09am Thrax ZOMBIE GOASTS
21 Oct 2009 ~ 1:22am UPSLynx METAL GEAR?!??!