How am I only finding out about this now? Freaking 10 years and only 500k views... an absolute tragedy. Spread this far and wide this series is INCREDIBLE!
I love this version of Freeman. The reason he doesn't talk is because he's been so thoroughly traumatized, and has been running for his life since the incident, that the only reason he hasn't completely broken down is because he hasn't had the time to.
You can't say that's not the reason since it's not explained, biggest reason is because they didn't want the player to become Gordon Freeman, they wanted Gordon to become the player, and if the player says that's why he doesn't talk he is 100% right, and if you think about it it's quite a good reason:(I'm about to talk about the plot so SPOILER ALERT) Gordon just graduated MIT with a Ph.D in theoretical physics, he only wanted to do science and signed and got accepted for Black Mesa Facility, but due to unforeseen consequences his life changed, always on the run from the military in the first game, saving the world(sort of), going to stasis and waking up 20 years later just to find out other aliens called the Combine rule earth, runs away from them, destroys them and prevents them from calling reinforcements, now he only has one mission, find Borealis, unfortunately the game ends with Eli's death and the rest is unknown, what is known is that he finds Borealis(he is Gordon Freeman after all he can do anything) but what happens when and after he finds it is unknown...man I just want a third episode, damn Gaben
I think if freeman didn't talk AT ALL? He would look insane. He definitely has PTSD, but he's not insane. I think there are times where he should speak. This is a long winded way of saying I agree.
I kinda want to see a major Half-Life adaptation on the big screen, just the thought of Gordon looking at Xen while he readies his crowbar gives me chills.
@@ijduncanwith the success of Willy’s Wonderland and the super success of the Mario and sonic movies, I’ve been convinced that a video game movie with a silent protagonist is indeed viable, but it still puzzles me exactly how they’d do it. Either way I’d love to see it
@@chertikinamoto and now the big success of the fnaf movie and the announcement of a Bendy and the ink machine movie yeah the video game movie era is here XD
i absolutely loved this as a child. now, coming back to rewatch as a young adult, i can truly respect and admire everything that went into making this, and how well it brings the character of gordon freeman to life
HOLY COW, I THOUGHT THIS WAS A NETFLIX PRODUCTION! This is literally insane, even the actors look just like the game characters-- for a second there I thought they were using Gordon's gmod model, I'm not even kidding.
So many great things about this. The acting is great by fan film standards, the tone and atmosphere are nearly perfect, and THAT FREEMAN ACTOR. Seriously, how did you find that guy? He looks EXACTLY like Gordon is depicted on the covers of the games, and his voice is perfect, exactly the kind of voice I'd expect Gordon to have. Not a super-badass deep or rough voice, a la Master Chief or Marcus Fenix, but not nearly as wimpy and nerdy as the other scientists. It really helps sell the fact that Gordon's just an average guy thrust into an insane situation, the catalyst to reveal how awesome he really is. As the saying goes, the right man in the wrong place makes all the difference.
Personally, I feel like Ross Scott of Freeman's Mind makes a better Gordon Freeman because I can buy him as a normal guy better than a guy who only makes facial expressions. Then again, these two projects are wildly different in tone, so I'd imagine they'd require different types of actors.
This is just PERFECT. The tone, the atmosphere, the monsters, the guy who plays, nay, IS Gordon Freeman.... this is how Half Life could and should be adapted in film or show form. Ian, you should tell Valve to get up their lazy behinds and let you make more episodes.
that doesn't mean he could speak, though. Most mute people will also make sounds like when they are hurt or stuff, but they could not use their voices to form real words.
@@Fenixias the hl wiki said that he was offered a job at black mesa by a phone call. vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/half-life/images/7/7a/Gordon_letter_PS2.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20091020162206&path-prefix=en
Honestly this is one of the most well put together fanfic movies of Half-Life I’ve ever seen just from the first episode. Surprisingly professional, good acting.
I think VALVE has better things to do. Like moving the whole gaming/tech industry forward. Innovating and building platforms. It would be nice though right?
Ep3 won't arrive, they will start afresh with HL3, I'm guessing once VR uptake is closer to 50%, Valve need something innovative for HL3. HL1 stood out from all that came before due to scripting, HL2 did the same thanks to physics, HL3 needs something new and the only big innovation of late is VR.
That was incredible. The way of handling Freeman being a silent protagonist was incredibly well done. I loved that. My only complaint here would probably be along the lines of setting. Black Mesa was a mostly indoor, underground concrete facility. But that was great.
I think this is set slightly after the Mesa incident occurred, aka the moment after Resonance but before Gordon got out. There was possibly some sub areas around the main Mesa campus.
This has amazed me! This is so many levels above regular independent films seen here on TH-cam. While they are all motivated by love to their source material, sadly a good number of them fail, because of not being able to hire good actors, bad props, incorrect lighting, bad writing, scenery that it is not believable... But this guys... they nailed it. They did everything right; the actors really convinced me; the monsters and the HEV suit look amazing and just the general way they handed this short makes me eager to see more of this. Too bad it has not received the attention it deserves :( Spreading the word!
Seems The right creator in the wrong place can make all the difference in the world. :) Outstandingly done. Valve needs to get on making this possible to be a full series. At this point I view that as FAR more possible then HL3.
I’ve been a portal fan since it came out but I only recently got into the half life games with the 25th anniversary coming around. I’m amazed by the effort fans like you have put into celebrating this world.
I wouldve actually prefered it if he jst shook his head when they asked for his name. Would even make sense if he already knew the HECU is hunting him. I like the idea of barney following him around and doing the talking for him, but I guess if you made a full movie you just cant go without him talking at all, so some short dialogues are alright, as long as his characteristic is not talking much.
737k views for this is criminal dude, it looks so good for being a 2012 fan project. It's really reminiscent of the old live-action Halo commercials in how faithful of an adaptation it is, yet still taking advantage of being film to be as cinematic as possible
These shorts are amazing, can't believe I've never heard of them earlier. Found out about these from some silly sigma male meme, stayed for the great kino. Outstanding work!
Mad props to you man. Those costumes are *authentic,* like holy shit. You absolutely didn't have to nerd out on the exact tint of security guard blue or the iconic shape of the HEV Mk. 4 or the hilariously oversized helmets, but you did it. Bravo.
Outstanding work. Creatively, just magnificent, and the moment when Freeman appears... just awesome. I'm disappointed in myself that I hadn't seen it before now. ;p
I am a big fan of Half-Life and you made this on point with the feeling of the real game and i like that you guys used some original sound effect which was a major point of the feeling as well. If you ever make a creature teleport from Xen, please use the real sound effect for that also, as it was creepy in the original HL1. This is the best i have ever watched that is fanmade. You really took the feeling from Half-Life 1 into a real perspective. This is actually work that i would love to watch and pay for. Keep the awesome work up and don't stress to much, take your time because stressing makes always a worse outcome. You have a new subscriber here from now on. Hope you all involved have a nice day!!!
this is brilliant. I was terrified from the beginning, and wanted to turn it off, expecting a headcrab at any moment, but the acting is so good I couldn't look away. Did anyone else notice they used the actual headcrab sound file when the guard had stepped in the goo?
your welcome. I actually have a friend who wanted to do something similar, but with HL2. unfortunately, he couldn't get enough actors. This is phenomenal. I got to last episode and then sat there wanting more.
@@ijduncan he's right though, G-man gave the crystal to Black Mesa and advised them to up the power of experiment to (iirc) 105% so that the Xen creatures came to earth so he could prove to his "employers" that Gordon is a worthy asset
@@The-Urban-Goose lol it's my life's dream to find out who is this GMan, I mean he gave the crystal to black mesa but he also helped Eli and alyx escape black mesa. He triggered a nuclear bomb which called the combine on earth. We don't know who he is, where he's from, what does he want and who's side is he on but what we know is that whoever he is he knows what he's doing.
I am going to rewatch this whole series again, this must’ve been a fun project, i love this series so much, it actually looks like a proper movie/tv series
I played Half Life 2 back in the day when I was still a kid and didn't understand the story whatsoever, but boy oh boy, I've been missing out on these old gems! Just bought all Half Life games three days ago on the Steam summer sale...Finished Half Life 1 and it's two dlc's and currently playing Black Mesa...I'm completely intrigued by this awesome world and story Valve created. So glad TH-cam recommended these movies to me. They are PHENOMENAL! Thank you Mr. I.J. Duncan, your devotion to this franchise and your projects is truly remarkable!
Interesting style. The initial atmosphere kind of grabs you and pulls you in. Just having real and decent actors helps putting the events on an emotional level. Or in other words, it looks real, somewhat believable.
Brilliant, just brilliant. Pro-quality acting and scenery. And the perfect Freeman. The only criticisms I'd make at all, and these are entirely tangential are that 1) I guess we never actually SEE the dormitory areas in the game, so it's possible they are outside like that -- I'd always pictured them as another part of the underground complex; and 2) the scenery outside seems to have quite a bit more foliage than I'd imagine New Mexico having! But even that is stuff I only thought of after watching it. Just excellent work.
This is awesome!!!!! I also dont get how this has been on here for 11years and Im only finding out about it now. I cant wait to watch the other videos you made!!! HalfLife 1 has the most interesting location/Story/setting so I am really happy that someone took it up and made something out of it!!!! Thank you!!
Dude I love this series and I wish they got hired by Valve to help JJ Abrams with his either Half Life or Portal movie, and could sell replicas of the Security Guard, Marine, Hev suits, and Headcrab props I don't care that they would cost so much but God they look good I'm just saying
I'm having a nurdgasm right now, I CAN'T WAIT FOR IT TO BE FINISHED!!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I really like it how Gordon here isn't just mute for no reason, but instead he is all concentrated and dipped into his thoughts. The only thing that isn't great all the time in this video is the camera work - sometimes it's obvious that there wasn't enough place for the camera man, but, of course, it's totally excusable due to the lack of budget. For now, this looks like the best movie in HL universe so far. Great actors, showing really natural and plausible expressions. Great job. Thumbs up.
I'm just jumping into this, but I'm in love with the way you're handling Gordon. It's nonsensical to not expect your protagonist to talk in a movie, so by just having him be so shook up that he can barely speak is a nice touch.
Should I make another episode?
Yes please
YEEEEESSS
yes.
Yes
Please
I like Gordon in this series, he’s not a snarky asshole or overly badass... he’s just well, Gordon
Cheers
So basically "Freeman's mind" vs "Almost everyone's opinion on Gordon"
@@melgios9301 me
they didn't "Tony Stark" him like every character in the Disney cinematic universe
@@chrispy3369 basically.
How am I only finding out about this now? Freaking 10 years and only 500k views... an absolute tragedy. Spread this far and wide this series is INCREDIBLE!
Be sure to watch the other two episodes
@@ijduncan Did, they were phenomenal! Seriously AMAZING work dude!!!
Me too. 10 years of ignorance.
I know I've only just found it today and I'm a big half life fan. The youtube algorithm must know I like half life or something : (
same lol. I only just found this out! Can't believe this!
I love this version of Freeman. The reason he doesn't talk is because he's been so thoroughly traumatized, and has been running for his life since the incident, that the only reason he hasn't completely broken down is because he hasn't had the time to.
TomServoDoctor42 that's not the reason at all
Lyall James yea but thats the reason in this series
You can't say that's not the reason since it's not explained, biggest reason is because they didn't want the player to become Gordon Freeman, they wanted Gordon to become the player, and if the player says that's why he doesn't talk he is 100% right, and if you think about it it's quite a good reason:(I'm about to talk about the plot so SPOILER ALERT)
Gordon just graduated MIT with a Ph.D in theoretical physics, he only wanted to do science and signed and got accepted for Black Mesa Facility, but due to unforeseen consequences his life changed, always on the run from the military in the first game, saving the world(sort of), going to stasis and waking up 20 years later just to find out other aliens called the Combine rule earth, runs away from them, destroys them and prevents them from calling reinforcements, now he only has one mission, find Borealis, unfortunately the game ends with Eli's death and the rest is unknown, what is known is that he finds Borealis(he is Gordon Freeman after all he can do anything) but what happens when and after he finds it is unknown...man I just want a third episode, damn Gaben
Lyall James the reason he doesn't talk is because he doesn't feel like it.
Not the reason, but reasonable
"Actually, they didn't say security guards. they said firepower." I love that line.
Yeah... Basically it means, everyone who can hold a firearm
@@psicogames5509 Isn't it set in Nevada ? If you find people, they are armed. Finding anyone in the first place ...
@@Ribulose15diphosphat nope, it's in New Mexico
the guard be like "🤓"
8:26 - "Freeman. It's Gordon Freeman." - Yeah. I am okay with those few words.
Agreed
Funny thing is that in no point in the series do they ask him a direct question and expect a response. This would be the only time he's HAD to talk.
123 likes leave it like that
I think if freeman didn't talk AT ALL? He would look insane. He definitely has PTSD, but he's not insane. I think there are times where he should speak. This is a long winded way of saying I agree.
I was about to start wailing if he started talking alot.
I kinda want to see a major Half-Life adaptation on the big screen, just the thought of Gordon looking at Xen while he readies his crowbar gives me chills.
me too!
@@ijduncanwith the success of Willy’s Wonderland and the super success of the Mario and sonic movies, I’ve been convinced that a video game movie with a silent protagonist is indeed viable, but it still puzzles me exactly how they’d do it. Either way I’d love to see it
@@chertikinamoto and now the big success of the fnaf movie and the announcement of a Bendy and the ink machine movie yeah the video game movie era is here XD
@@Buffredplays oh I didn’t know they greenlit a bendy and the ink machine movie, that’s cool!
Same, but im worried another halo might happen(i already saw master cheeks i dont need gordon freakman)
Love how terrifying the Headcrab Zombies are. You did an excellent job!
Thankyou again
i absolutely loved this as a child. now, coming back to rewatch as a young adult, i can truly respect and admire everything that went into making this, and how well it brings the character of gordon freeman to life
Thanks. I truly appreciate your kind words
Holy he commented
Come on, Calhoun. Shooting at doors? You really haven't changed since the game.
pretty sure that wasnt him, since he asked for Freeman's name at the end
@@Stongg well in half life 1 all security is Barney calhoun lol
@@h8owroblox872 I know, but isn't that weird if every single security guard in Black Mesa are all the same guy?
The American is actually Evan according to ep 2
@@Stongg what if in this movie he don't know gordon and they'll become friends later
10 years and still a masterpiece
thanks I am so appreciative of you.
HOLY COW, I THOUGHT THIS WAS A NETFLIX PRODUCTION! This is literally insane, even the actors look just like the game characters-- for a second there I thought they were using Gordon's gmod model, I'm not even kidding.
thanks
@@ijduncan i need to change my pants after watching this. this shits epic man
So many great things about this. The acting is great by fan film standards, the tone and atmosphere are nearly perfect, and THAT FREEMAN ACTOR. Seriously, how did you find that guy? He looks EXACTLY like Gordon is depicted on the covers of the games, and his voice is perfect, exactly the kind of voice I'd expect Gordon to have. Not a super-badass deep or rough voice, a la Master Chief or Marcus Fenix, but not nearly as wimpy and nerdy as the other scientists. It really helps sell the fact that Gordon's just an average guy thrust into an insane situation, the catalyst to reveal how awesome he really is. As the saying goes, the right man in the wrong place makes all the difference.
Ross Scott. Is. Best. Gordon Freeman.
+JanKaszanka I second that notion. Anything else is heresy and should be burned at the cross.
Agreed. I never really thought what Gordon would sound like, but this is totally it.
Personally, I feel like Ross Scott of Freeman's Mind makes a better Gordon Freeman because I can buy him as a normal guy better than a guy who only makes facial expressions.
Then again, these two projects are wildly different in tone, so I'd imagine they'd require different types of actors.
I kinda imagined his voice like walter white
7:34 I thought she was going to say, "DON'T KILL ME, I'M WITH THE SCIENCE TEAM!!!!!!"
I always imagined Gordon Freeman as a total badass. After watching this though, the Gordon I imagined seems like a joke.
This is just PERFECT. The tone, the atmosphere, the monsters, the guy who plays, nay, IS Gordon Freeman.... this is how Half Life could and should be adapted in film or show form. Ian, you should tell Valve to get up their lazy behinds and let you make more episodes.
Thanks! valve has seen it. Its on steam.
store.steampowered.com/app/642920/HalfLife__The_Freeman_Chronicles/
@@ijduncan NICE! 😁
YES! finally Gordon talks. I KNEW he had a voice. because if you go into the fire he makes some hurting noises
that doesn't mean he could speak, though. Most mute people will also make sounds like when they are hurt or stuff, but they could not use their voices to form real words.
@@Fenixias the hl wiki said that he was offered a job at black mesa by a phone call.
vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/half-life/images/7/7a/Gordon_letter_PS2.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20091020162206&path-prefix=en
@@auzabraar
"why should we hire you"
"...."
"Great! See you next monday."
@@smailchali5102 this made me laugh. Good job.
@@bob-omb1217 nice
2021 and still better than anything Hollywood could produce with the story material.
Cheers. We were in Hollywood when we made it tho. :)
Honestly this is one of the most well put together fanfic movies of Half-Life I’ve ever seen just from the first episode. Surprisingly professional, good acting.
"Freeman... It's Gordon Freeman."
Chills!! Awesome job to all involved.
Five years later, No Valve + Netflix deal for you guys. :I
DANGIT VALVE If you don't wanna make games, *make this a reality*.
I think VALVE has better things to do. Like moving the whole gaming/tech industry forward. Innovating and building platforms. It would be nice though right?
chariot yeah... or do nothing...
@Ellis Yeah, in twenty years maybe.
@Ellis I said that five years ago... And five years before that
Ep3 won't arrive, they will start afresh with HL3, I'm guessing once VR uptake is closer to 50%, Valve need something innovative for HL3. HL1 stood out from all that came before due to scripting, HL2 did the same thanks to physics, HL3 needs something new and the only big innovation of late is VR.
That was incredible. The way of handling Freeman being a silent protagonist was incredibly well done. I loved that. My only complaint here would probably be along the lines of setting. Black Mesa was a mostly indoor, underground concrete facility. But that was great.
I think this is set slightly after the Mesa incident occurred, aka the moment after Resonance but before Gordon got out. There was possibly some sub areas around the main Mesa campus.
Also the incident happened early in the morning, after Gordon came late for work, but some artistic liberties had to be taken.
I'm pretty sure most staff live on site also
This has amazed me! This is so many levels above regular independent films seen here on TH-cam. While they are all motivated by love to their source material, sadly a good number of them fail, because of not being able to hire good actors, bad props, incorrect lighting, bad writing, scenery that it is not believable... But this guys... they nailed it. They did everything right; the actors really convinced me; the monsters and the HEV suit look amazing and just the general way they handed this short makes me eager to see more of this.
Too bad it has not received the attention it deserves :(
Spreading the word!
i've seen this many times, it's so good. This deserves more recognition
Thanks!
even after 10 years
Nice Half Life footstep sound effects I loved that touch LOL
Well spotted.
Noticed that right away. Also the 9mm I believe.
Haha, yes, and the cocking of the handgun.
Love little easter eggs like this
I loved it when the Gordon Freeman showed up. This is awesome!
Seems The right creator in the wrong place can make all the difference in the world. :) Outstandingly done. Valve needs to get on making this possible to be a full series. At this point I view that as FAR more possible then HL3.
40,000 views.......ONLY 40,000!? That's bullshit, this should have over a million views.
Its got like 1 mil views on machinima
***** thx m8
mariogamer1231(asscheeks) You are welcome m8
Over a billion
I’ve been a portal fan since it came out but I only recently got into the half life games with the 25th anniversary coming around. I’m amazed by the effort fans like you have put into celebrating this world.
Cheers
Whoever is playing gordon freeman must be the real version come to LIFE!
Gordon Freeman spoke? This is blasphemy! Scrap and redo!
JK, that was fucking good, we need MOAR!!!
I wouldve actually prefered it if he jst shook his head when they asked for his name. Would even make sense if he already knew the HECU is hunting him. I like the idea of barney following him around and doing the talking for him, but I guess if you made a full movie you just cant go without him talking at all, so some short dialogues are alright, as long as his characteristic is not talking much.
but gaben cant count to 3
valve should hire that gordan freeman actor for the half life movie
spongedog 001 yup
and with better jacket. Anyway a good short movie.
Where is the movie anyway I heard bad robot studios were working on it?
@@bendougray1192 oh no they should not. i don't like bad robot's films :(
@@ahmettay2382 that's you buddy
Bro you literally did this 10 years ago with this quality? Impressive wish I found it earlier
God I love the ending were Gman stares into your soul!
I can’t believe how much effort has been put into this! I LOVR THIS
Good memories. This was amazing back in the day, so I'm really glad you guys are still going strong, not aging a single day!
737k views for this is criminal dude, it looks so good for being a 2012 fan project. It's really reminiscent of the old live-action Halo commercials in how faithful of an adaptation it is, yet still taking advantage of being film to be as cinematic as possible
thanks
10 years old?!?!?! for how old this is Im surprised I havent came across it let alone it not even having 1 mil views. This is amazing, keep it up
Thanks
Acting, script, costumes, even the ways you used your limited location...superb.
Gordon's voice is actually really good, and this is very good!
Someone get this gentleman a Gravity gun.
Top notch content my man 🤘🏻. Subbed
Absolutely perfect. This is how the Half-Life movie should look like.
OMG 11 years and I'm just watching this
Title: enjoy half life: alyx
Video date: 7 years ago
Me: **visible confusion**
Commentboy it used to have a different title
This actor - is the best, and realistic Gordon Freeman. Very good.
I saw this years ago on another account, but I don't think I saw Episode 2. So I'm really looking forward to it! Great job, by the way!
It's out now on our channel. Enjoy!
These shorts are amazing, can't believe I've never heard of them earlier. Found out about these from some silly sigma male meme, stayed for the great kino. Outstanding work!
Thanks
Mad props to you man. Those costumes are *authentic,* like holy shit.
You absolutely didn't have to nerd out on the exact tint of security guard blue or the iconic shape of the HEV Mk. 4 or the hilariously oversized helmets, but you did it. Bravo.
Cheers
Wow sucks I am seeing this now. But this was made extremely well! Wonderful job! Bringing a passed time loved game into a live action film
Okay why did it take 11 years for me to find this.
Prepare....For unforeseen consequences.
And also Half-Life Alxy DLC
Alyx*
Jesus fuck everything in this is awesome, the writing , the acting and HOLY FUCK those costumes are so fucking amazing
Outstanding work. Creatively, just magnificent, and the moment when Freeman appears... just awesome. I'm disappointed in myself that I hadn't seen it before now. ;p
I am a big fan of Half-Life and you made this on point with the feeling of the real game and i like that you guys used some original sound effect which was a major point of the feeling as well. If you ever make a creature teleport from Xen, please use the real sound effect for that also, as it was creepy in the original HL1. This is the best i have ever watched that is fanmade. You really took the feeling from Half-Life 1 into a real perspective. This is actually work that i would love to watch and pay for.
Keep the awesome work up and don't stress to much, take your time because stressing makes always a worse outcome.
You have a new subscriber here from now on.
Hope you all involved have a nice day!!!
this is brilliant. I was terrified from the beginning, and wanted to turn it off, expecting a headcrab at any moment, but the acting is so good I couldn't look away. Did anyone else notice they used the actual headcrab sound file when the guard had stepped in the goo?
Cheers.
your welcome. I actually have a friend who wanted to do something similar, but with HL2. unfortunately, he couldn't get enough actors. This is phenomenal. I got to last episode and then sat there wanting more.
Man I had forgotten this series and stumbled upon it against, and low and behold there's my like from back when it was released! Happy to revisit it!
Thanks for watching again
fan fact: it was not an accident.
lol
it was an EXPLOSION
@@ijduncan he's right though, G-man gave the crystal to Black Mesa and advised them to up the power of experiment to (iirc) 105% so that the Xen creatures came to earth so he could prove to his "employers" that Gordon is a worthy asset
@@The-Urban-Goose lol it's my life's dream to find out who is this GMan, I mean he gave the crystal to black mesa but he also helped Eli and alyx escape black mesa. He triggered a nuclear bomb which called the combine on earth. We don't know who he is, where he's from, what does he want and who's side is he on but what we know is that whoever he is he knows what he's doing.
Yeah the "servers going down" that Barney was complaining about at the start of the game was on purpose too, gman set everything up to fail
Bravo for that updated description 👍👍
cheers, you gotta take what you can get
that quality
the fucking quality
holly shit
I remember seeing this 10 years ago and it scared me shitless as a kid but its still awesome. Still a great video
This is beautiful. There's nothing more that needs to be said
Cheers
gordon literally does everything while everyone else just lives their lives
i keep coming here!!!
seriously, this needs to be an original series.
YES
WHY ARE WE NOT FUNDING THIS
we are
They got a Kickstarter, throw your money at them!
I did, about 2 years ago.
Dennis Fung Man that will be awesome, dont worry ;)
WE KINDA DID! WE GAVE THEM 48 GRAND AND IT'S IN PRODUCTION NOW.
How in the world is this 12 years ago. Cheers to you, man.
Thanks!
@@ijduncan where are you bro
This is actually great I've never seen a well made movie of the game before holy cow!
I am going to rewatch this whole series again, this must’ve been a fun project, i love this series so much, it actually looks like a proper movie/tv series
Thanks
Wow this guy predicted there will be Half life Alyx 7 years ago.
*time travel confirmed*
Ik title can be changed, the comment is just for fun. Hope no one will flame me XD
I played Half Life 2 back in the day when I was still a kid and didn't understand the story whatsoever, but boy oh boy, I've been missing out on these old gems! Just bought all Half Life games three days ago on the Steam summer sale...Finished Half Life 1 and it's two dlc's and currently playing Black Mesa...I'm completely intrigued by this awesome world and story Valve created.
So glad TH-cam recommended these movies to me. They are PHENOMENAL! Thank you Mr. I.J. Duncan, your devotion to this franchise and your projects is truly remarkable!
i played half-life when i was a kid...
Thanks for watching and commenting.
the actor of gordon looks so exactly himself.
this is the best irl half life vid ever
Interesting style. The initial atmosphere kind of grabs you and pulls you in. Just having real and decent actors helps putting the events on an emotional level.
Or in other words, it looks real, somewhat believable.
Brilliant, just brilliant. Pro-quality acting and scenery. And the perfect Freeman. The only criticisms I'd make at all, and these are entirely tangential are that 1) I guess we never actually SEE the dormitory areas in the game, so it's possible they are outside like that -- I'd always pictured them as another part of the underground complex; and 2) the scenery outside seems to have quite a bit more foliage than I'd imagine New Mexico having! But even that is stuff I only thought of after watching it. Just excellent work.
5:14 that's the most confused and sincere WTF i have ever heard LMAO
Darth Revan lol. Michael Wallace is a great actor.
dang best thing i seen so far on youtube yes plz do more dude 👍
holy shit this is AMAZING! I can't believe how well made this is
thanks
Great! awesome Characterization of G.Freeman
My heart is likely going to blow out of my chest from watching this.
so underrated i miss watch this again
The fact this is 11 years old...
3000!!! Only one costume will cost so! It's a really great job you've done and doing
The guy actually looks like the official Gordon model from HL:A
Gordon doesn't need to hear all these things...He is a highly trained professional.
u are a focking geniusss!!! please go on to the series if you can, YOU ARE AWESOMEEE!! :D
SHEPARD FREEMAN lo mismo me pregunto :v
why did this just come on my page. wtf everything looks so organized like barney looking barney , the voices, everything.
Love it.
Love it even more after watching the behind the scenes.
This is awesome!!!!!
I also dont get how this has been on here for 11years and Im only finding out about it now.
I cant wait to watch the other videos you made!!!
HalfLife 1 has the most interesting location/Story/setting so I am really happy that someone took it up and made something out of it!!!!
Thank you!!
Thanks
Dude I love this series and I wish they got hired by Valve to help JJ Abrams with his either Half Life or Portal movie, and could sell replicas of the Security Guard, Marine, Hev suits, and Headcrab props I don't care that they would cost so much but God they look good I'm just saying
This is amazing and the fact this is available on steam are amazing
I'm having a nurdgasm right now, I CAN'T WAIT FOR IT TO BE FINISHED!!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I really like it how Gordon here isn't just mute for no reason, but instead he is all concentrated and dipped into his thoughts.
The only thing that isn't great all the time in this video is the camera work - sometimes it's obvious that there wasn't enough place for the camera man, but, of course, it's totally excusable due to the lack of budget.
For now, this looks like the best movie in HL universe so far.
Great actors, showing really natural and plausible expressions. Great job. Thumbs up.
Keep making these shortfilms!
Yo new Half-Life: Alyx extension lookin sick!!!
I'm just jumping into this, but I'm in love with the way you're handling Gordon. It's nonsensical to not expect your protagonist to talk in a movie, so by just having him be so shook up that he can barely speak is a nice touch.
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2019 still here waiting for the movie XD that will never come to our world :_(
You never know.
DAMN, please, do more of it! It looks so good.
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Amazing Amazing! GREAT start! Episode 2 Part 1 was even better!
Cheers. Part two got a bit more money and a lot more love.
This really makes me realize just how scary and terrifying half life is. I had goosebumps most of the time watching this.
Freeman spoke...Blasphemy.
This is really well done, great job.
Man this is such a classic I rewatched it id awesome
cheers!