A fan-made trailer shows what a classic Hollywood version ofThe Legend of Zeldawould look like. Originally released in Japan, the adventure game made its way to North America on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1987. Despite being one of the most popular and successful video game series of all time,The Legend of Zeldahas only been adapted once to date with a 13-episode animated TV series. Link and the rest of Hyrule will finally be coming to the big screen in aLegend of ZeldamoviefromKingdom of the Planetof the Apesdirector Wes Ball.
Before the movie hits screens,Abandoned Filmshas created atrailer that imagines whatThe Legend of Zeldawould look like as a 1950s fantasy movie. Included with narration, the trailer moves throughout Hyrule and shows typical main characters from the game: Link, Princess Zelda, and Ganondorf. Sprinkled in the video are familiar locations like The Great Deku Tree, species including the Zora, and the iconic Master Sword. Check out the video below:
What This Means For The Legend Of Zelda Movie
The Movie Should Use As Many References As The Trailer
The trailer highlights different aspects from various games. With Nintendo publishingZeldatitles for nearly 40 years,countless hours and story elements can be pulled from the games. The trailer shows imagery similar to modern titles, like thecritically acclaimedTears of the Kingdom, but also takes inspiration from classic titles. A young and adult Link are featured, a story that comes from the N64’sThe Ocarina of Time. An interesting aspect of the trailer that it gets wrong is a right-handed Link. Excluding games that use motion control likeSkyward Sword, Link is traditionally a southpaw.
The key to a Legend of Zelda movie is having the right feel over a strict adaptation.
Like the trailer, the best course of action for the movie could be totake elements from different games instead of adapting one of the epic tales.The Legend of Zeldais overflowing with lore and has endless possibilities. The movie itself could never be a strict adaptation, asLink famously does not speak in the Nintendo games. Given how the trailer seamlessly incorporates different aspects acrossZelda’s long history, the movie should take a similar approach.
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The Movie Should Have A Similar Vibe
The trailer takes an interesting angle by showing how classic Hollywood could have adapted the series. The upcoming film will have to take a different approach in its visuals, but the trailer has the right idea. The key to aLegend of Zeldamovie is having the right feel over a strict adaptation. I’m much more concerned with the movie mirroring the feeling and vibe I get playing the games rather than trying to fit itself withinThe Legend of Zelda’s confusing timeline. If the movie can get that right, it has a real chance to succeed.
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The Legend of Zelda
The Legend of Zelda franchise follows the adventures of Link, an elf-like Hylian, and Princess Zelda as they protect the land of Hyrule from the evil warlord-turned-demon king Ganon. The series is known for its mix of action, adventure, and puzzle-solving elements, often revolving around the collection of the Triforce, a powerful relic left by the goddesses who created Hyrule. Each game features different incarnations of Link and Zelda, maintaining core elements while introducing new characters and settings.
