Metroid: A Live Action Short Film

[@Shadross]

"The suit is what makes this creature strong, without it she is nothing." Oh my poor friend, you have yet to see Smash Bros....

[@TheBackyardFilmmakers]

Haha. True story :). Smash Bros is a lot of fun.

[@Shadross]

***** Not really, you're spending most of the time avoiding Space Pirates lol

[@Wanongazappadoo]

But she is enhanced by the Chozos genes and there for she can use the suit in the first place. But even before that she was a kickass, at least the original concept when she joined the police force. She did not only beat their obstacle to join the squad, but also broke their record. So even without the chozo suit or the genese, she still kicked ass.

[@madmachinex]

My two cents on this is such, We watch batman to see Batman Not Bruce Wayne. hell everyone panned Iron man 3 because we saw vary little iron man suit. There are good points to see Samus out of her suit but wile she is active I see no reason why we need to see Zero suit if not to ogle her and conform that yes Samus is a chick. It brakes her character. Like Batman or Tony Start or any other bad ass Super person for that matter to pop out of there power suit for wherever reason. Lastly Zero Suit Samus in Smash is a terrible metric as that was Nintindo doing its usually fan pandering. Hell they completely removed her form the newest Metroid game, her only making a cameo appearance, as I knew they would. Lets face it people, Nintindos treatment of Samus Aran is and I HATE to say this. Food for people like Anita Sarkeesian, to smash devs and there treatment of female characters. We couldn't have that one exception, NOPE we had to turn Samus into a sex symbol. We will NEVER see another Metroid game, or another Metroid anything for that matter. All thanks to you. Sincerely a former diehard metroid fan.

[@camobranson09]

You uh... you ridin' the white pony, Bud? Samus is more than just her suit, Batman is more than just Batman, and Tony is more than just Iron Man. Your view point on this is what has led to such one-dimensional characters that plague the video game and movie industries. Canon points where Samus is out of her suit: 1. Metroid: Zero Mission when the scenario displayed in the video plays out. They literally ripped what just happened from the game. 2. A good chunk of Other M. That's it. That and you could say that technically Fusion she's in A "zero suit" but it's not the zero suit. Samus is a sex symbol in the same regard that boba fett is one for females. Know why guys find Samus sexy? She's a beautiful woman who's strong, confident, and capable. She's not some meandering bimbo, she's not just a set of tits in latex/lycra. She's an amazing character. Idiots like you are the ones who break her down into just some flesh in a body suit and that's what is pissing people off. If the fans didn't care what she acted like, symbolized, and her overall character than Other M wouldn't have bombed as hard as it did, and that one featured more Zero Suit Samus than any other canon game. So why should Samus ever be out of the suit? Simple: It conveys a since of urgency and weakness. It pushes the vulnerabilities to the fold and lets Samus show that it's her, not the suit, that makes her so good at combat and that the suit is no more than one of Batman's batarangs or Batmobile. It is a tool she uses to increase her own potential. Also saying Anita Sarkeesian has any sort of pull with anyone with a fraction of a brain cell is rediculous. The woman totes that victim badge like one of honor and frankly, she's a cancer to society as a whole and not just the gaming community.

[@metroidpowner27]

I don't have a problem with a Zero mission story, but what I do have a problem with is people not sticking with the Metroid canon. Her suit isn't some Ironman shtick where it can be damaged and removed. It's an ancient piece of chozo technology she can summon at will thanks to their dna they fused within her. Sound effects, ambient, her character, everything else is on point. Just know that if we were to trust Hollywood with a Metroid film they can't jeopardize it like they do with most adaptations.

[@HiddelMOB]

Most people propably imagine it that way because they find it cool? (I know I do... summoning armor is some Final Fantasy magitek stuff, and I like my power armor with more tech than magic)

[@RetroDeath]

Lol, it's choco technology?

[@metroidpowner27]

RetroDeath whoops lmao

[@Keollyn]

Great, someone gets it. Also, she survived that crash landing outside her suit, so there should not have been damage to it anyway. But I'm sure that was done on purpose.

[@TrueAohaku]

Chozo tech is, like, 60% magic. Always has been. Even as far back as the Metroid manga, her suit's been something she can summon/unsummon at-will.

[@tylerritchie2736]

that armour is fantastic.

[@SolidusSnapes]

if samus was a midget

[@TheBackyardFilmmakers]

Agreed! It took Ainsley over a year to make it. It's the best real one I've seen in my opinion. She's an excellent cosplayer. You can see her other stuff on her Facbook page. The link is in the description.

[@SirMikeys]

+Ideas for Hollywood If possible, you should make the legs a bit thinner (especially around the ankles). But other than that the suit was spot on.

[@ItIsMeTime123]

I see the arms a bit too thin and smapl, while the legs need a little thinning. The arm cannon should be bigger, and the helmet should have outlines, and while the helmet also needs a height change.

[@thomasfrazer8934]

Yes it is.

[@DelanoSeven]

Nintendo may have forgotten Metroid, but it's good to see the rest of the world hasn't.

[@MohinderPictures409]

I thing you mean america hasnt forgot it.

[@DelanoSeven]

True. Japan never has cared much about the blonde bounty hunter.

[@MohinderPictures409]

DelanoSeven Well expect that they made a lot of hentai about her.

[@TheBackyardFilmmakers]

I like to think Nintendo will do her justice again one day, but that doesn't seem to be the case for a while now.

[@DelanoSeven]

After the backlash Other M brought, it'd make sense that they'd want the next true Metroid to be something really special. So maybe they're just taking their time to get it right. Or they've just given up. Either one seems just as likely at this point.

[@yiutubea]

Really like the actor you picked for Samus. Its not like it's an intensive role, but she did an awesome job nonetheless.

[@TheBackyardFilmmakers]

Yes, she did! She's the one who made the suit too. Very talented and fun to work with!

[@schama4337]

Ender Kid I have to say I liked her way more than Jessica Chobot, and this girl didn't even utter a single word!! My only concern is her height, knowing Samus is 6 ft. tall, but other than that, she is an amazing young Samus.

[@elxero2189]

Milca S. Basabe samus is 6ft wow didn't know that

[@schama4337]

el xero Yes, not only is she very tall, but also very heavy, weighting 198 pounds of pure muscles... Yet her appearance has been altered in Other M and Smash Bros. Making her skinny and less tall, I think about 5'6" ft. though I am not completely sure.

[@dowskivisionmagicaloracle8593]

...by "she did an awesome job" you mean she has a decent set of tits and a nice ass LOL

[@tchoi011194]

Thank you for bringing back Samus's quiet bad-assery She literally says volumes in her silence and expressions than the BS in Other M

[@TheBackyardFilmmakers]

Thanks. We originally had her speaking in the first script, but Ainsley (the actress and cosplayer) gave us some feedback that helped us reel it back in and realized it would be so much more powerful to have her say nothing, which is partly what made her awesome and mysterious in the games and stuff.

[@ryu-kazuki698]

You realize despite not having an actual voice until Prime, she still had spoken dialouge in Super and Fusion despite in the actual roleplaying aspect of gameplay. She doesnt talk during the gameplay because she's alone and has no need to, plus you're supposed to "be her" in those times. In this case it's far different due to the fact that it's more narrative rather than a player playing a role.

[@kiknstudio7721]

But.. But. The baby!

[@tombaker5023]

@@TheBackyardFilmmakers you somehow caught something with samus' character that even Nintendo has forgotten. Well done

[@francoperalta5986]

​@@TheBackyardFilmmakers I would say that works for a 4-5 minute short. Same can't for a 2 hour theatrical feature.

[@ilovegir6]

This was so much fun to be apart of! Thanks again guys! See you next mission!

[@TheBackyardFilmmakers]

Thanks so much for making it possible Ainsley! We're so proud of how it turned out, and we give you the MVP award. Not just for your amazing cosplay, but for keeping us faithful to her character and giving us the idea to focus on Zero mission.

[@Cookberg]

Are you the actress who played Samus? If so you did a great job. I know there wasn’t any dialogue and whatnot, but your body language speaks as Samus very well. Strong and courageous. Quite believable

[@thronosstudios]

I know I'm over two years late to this but I just watched it. And I completely agree with the other commenters. Unlike the other well-known Metroid fan-made movie out there (where Samus was portrayed as an easily frightened warrior [closer to a horror movie than an action movie]) you *really* did the character justice with your acting. It was the best portrayal of the typical serious no-nonsense Samus seen in the games. Great job 👍👍👍

[@The_Metroid]

The first cosplay that actually comes close to the prime series.

[@dryalga4000]

Zero Mission: The movie :D

[@TheBackyardFilmmakers]

Exactly! :)

[@dreadfin]

Consider this girl for your fight scenes. Phetjeeja Ormeekhun became a Muay Thai world champion in 14 years age. I'm in contact with her... watch?v=BDmQjI9ksZw

[@ioannislazaridis673]

Dryalga Yep! I know this is fan made, but I am SO HYPE!!!!!!!!!!!

[@hebi-snake1846]

Ridley

[@alexanderhoward4833]

the actress who played samus is gorgeous

[@theterribleclaw4285]

She looks just like her if they make a Metroid Movie hire her to play Samus.

[@mauriciotorres3090]

Yes, she is and her name is Ainsley Bircher. She did a fantastic job playing the role of Samus Aran the strongest and toughest bounty hunter in the galaxy. I hope she'll do more movies of Metroid soon because that would be phenomenal.

[@theterribleclaw4285]

@@mauriciotorres3090 if Nintendo makes a Metroid Movie in the future then they need to contact Ansley she's perfect for the part.

[@mauriciotorres3090]

@@theterribleclaw4285 yes, you're absolutely right and I strongly agree with you 100%. Samus Aran will always be of my best, greatest, and favorite video game characters in the history of the brand Nintendo and the fighting franchise Super Smash Bros. always and forever. Ainsley Bircher will be contact by them and she's the best part of Samus from the Nintendo movie Metroid.

[@thegameplayer9925]

I think it's a nice detail that the white clothing Samus wore when she was younger was put into this movie.

[@TheBackyardFilmmakers]

Yeah, that was Ainsley, the actress' idea and she made it herself. She's an awesome cosplayer. You can check out her Facebook page in the description.

[@rosaarza4533]

Ainsley's warrior eyes are just mesmerizing

[@nathanlasart226]

Going for a Zero Mission type of story there? I like it. Between the 1st game, Zero Mission, and the Manga, there is definitely enough source material to make an excellent adaption.

[@TheBackyardFilmmakers]

Haha totally! We were wondering how many people would get Zero mission vibe. Glad you like it! Thanks for watching!

[@nathanlasart226]

The Zero Mission vibe was especially strong around 3:30 when she's looking at the smoke of her crashed ship. That shot looked like something straight out of the game.

[@Drackormort]

Actually i was expecting she find the Gravity Suit in the ruins, but the video ended, the quality is so good, that i forgot it was only a fan made short

[@TheBackyardFilmmakers]

We really wanted to have an end sequence with her and light suit (suggesting she found it in the ruins), but unfortunately there wasn't enough time or money.

[@Drackormort]

That's bad, but still is a very good job, i hope someday you can finish a full length movie with this seed you created

[@xxvietnamxx]

Samus looks really cute :)

[@WugWug_The_Ugly]

this was fantastic. if this was to happen feature length, Samus has got to be silent or minimalist with speech, it'd add to the lonely tension you put across brilliantly

[@TheBackyardFilmmakers]

I think that's a really good idea. I think some of the best storytelling happens when they only use visuals and no dialogue.

[@riddleiddle]

You rock! This really could get the ball rolling for a well done film.

[@miltonsillis]

Mais porque você está falando isso? Não entendi 🤔

[@MrDespicables]

There has to be some dialog with her self. How boring a movie would be without speech. This is not a game it's a movie. You don't have to stay true just to please fan of the series.

[@PurpleBox89]

@@MrDespicables I dunno, it worked for Nicholas Cage in Willy's Wonderland. But yeah, a little dialogue is fine, just not over the top monologues prattling on about....the baby.

[@jodystrickland9150]

A Metroid film would be awesome

[@jeremyii7511]

Metroid needs a movie!

[@ravinghappy_6799]

the Varia suit looks fantastic.

[@TheBackyardFilmmakers]

True story! Ainsley did an incredible job with it.

[@ulibarriL]

Pretty cool. Though I have to point out that Samus could not have trained with any other humans on Zebes. Her entire colony was wiped out by the space pirates, and even if there were any survivors, the Chozo only took her to their home world. Other than that there was some cool stuff in there, and loved the actress portraying Samus.

[@TheBackyardFilmmakers]

Good feedback. Thanks.

[@TheDrasgon]

2:01 looks insanely amazing

[@TheBackyardFilmmakers]

Thanks! The Discovery Space center and Ainsley's cosplay (with all her lights and stuff) made the scene really come together and we were so excited how awesome it looked.

[@mikkofranzelreyes190]

Make it into a full movie!!! I loved it!!! I wanna see you guys create it into a full movie of Metroid!!!

[@garyszabo7742]

I had fun filming Metroid, it was a blast! We need to film some more stuff soon!

[@TheBackyardFilmmakers]

We loved having you Gary!

[@neuropunk4846]

very beautiful this samus

[@NDeluxe]

Wow! Amazing!

[@TheBackyardFilmmakers]

Thank you!

[@maxfernando7u7]

i hate him too

[@jdrv17]

Madre mía N Deluxe que haces aquí compañero???

[@henrydiaz5927]

no

[@jackgreen05]

Te descubrimos, N Deluxe

[@SammyRockett-y9r]

God how come I've never seen this before? That's beautiful, Samus. I love you.

[@MetroidDatabase1]

Awesome work to all those involved. Keep it up.

[@TheBackyardFilmmakers]

Thanks so much guys! It was a fun collaboration.

[@JoelDesouzartAhhhhhh]

Very short, poor and without emotion. -__- And you've should invited the BEST Samus Aran cosplayer, the brazilian Thaís Yuki, she is FENOMENAL!!!! Take a look to make sure what I'm talking about: www.garotasgeeks.com/cosplayer-brasileira-thais-yuki/ yukicosplay.com/

[@johnleonard9102]

In her Zero Suit, I can picture her having a combat style that's a mix of what we get in Smash Bros combined with Batman from the Arkham games, sans whip and her boots since those don't exist in the Metroid canon. Flipping around the room, knocking down enemies with a few quick blows, throwing one of them at another, and being just as scary as she is with her Power Suit. If they ever make a Metroid show, it needs to be an animated series because a movie won't do enough for the character and her missions and live-action won't work with how nuts her moveset really is.

[@reekhavoc2932]

Yeah she moves too much like a cyborg

[@KamenRamenStudios]

Hope the big N does not shut down the video. Really do.

[@TheBackyardFilmmakers]

We're trying to do it through Nintendo Creator's Program for KZbin so I like to think it'll be fine. We'll see.

[@outercast9532]

yeah you lucky because Asians they are very strict about stuff really I read it

[@ordermind]

It is known.

[@bitflux2]

whoever did the sound design for the alien voice did a fantastic job, hollywood quality

[@juansantiago9489]

I would've like to see scarlett Johansson as samus !!

[@theterribleclaw4285]

Not a bad choice but I would choose someone who isn't really a Celebrity, Megan Boone who played Elizabeth Keene from the Blacklist would be perfect though she's not blonde but nothing a little hair dye can't handle.

[@HelpdeskHonky]

If they ever make a Metroid movie, I know who would be the perfect Samus!

[@theterribleclaw4285]

This Girl? because she looks just like Samus.

[@Warialasky]

Awesome work!! When are we gonna make something together?

[@TheBackyardFilmmakers]

Thanks guys! Yes, we need to collaborate! Our schedules have been tricky (this video took us way too long to finish), but let's try and figure something out soon.

[@maxlean6879]

Honestly, if I thought this movie was bound for theaters, I’d buy tickets in a heartbeat. Even knowing it’s not, I really want to see Ridley/Mother Brain’s face when they see ZSS standing over them w a blaster

[@Hippieinthewoods]

A Secret of Mana movie would be a cool movie also...

[@TheBackyardFilmmakers]

I'm not as familiar with that one. I'll have to check it out. Thanks.

[@GabePuratekuta]

Yeah. The first one would make a great movie. You'd probably have to use the remake for color palettes since the original Game Boy doesn't have anything past black,white and gray

[@murmillo42]

it's always great to come back to this fan film always fantastic to see it again and again

[@silverpunk1550]

This is significantly better than the Rainfall Studios fan film. Thank you for using real costumes instead of Cgi. I also commend you for having real action instead of constant zoomed in face cams. Nice work!

[@kevinvu5432]

I've seen better costly than this. I also don't think it should be counted against CGI at all. such a hipster thing to say.

[@blackstarfreeman34]

CG is fine but only when done right, this costume was so good i didnt care tho, excellent job here

[@blackstarfreeman34]

CG is fine but only when done right, this costume was so good i didnt care tho, excellent job here

[@kevinvu5432]

it looks lie Styrofoam

[@Hanoua2]

yeah... it look like styrofoam

[@SpartanManch]

That was dope. I loved her heavy footsteps, like the suit was mechanized and as heavy as a truck. I also loved the way the camera followed Samus closely, like she was being stalked. Very good job, guys.

[@TheBackyardFilmmakers]

Thanks so much. We appreciate your feedback.

[@Zorro9129]

This video deserves many more views and likes! It feels like screen shaking was overused during the space scene, however. There are better ways to evoke disorientation and shaking only distracts from helpful details.

[@TheBackyardFilmmakers]

Thanks for the feedback. Good to know. One of the reasons we decided to use shaky cam was cause she's literally on a stool with a black sheet behind her and it kind of helped hid that fact we had no cockpit. I can see how using other means would have made it much better, but we're lazy like that :).

[@Foxarocious]

I loved that I couldn't tell at some points what was CG and what was practical

[@BlockyBlatt]

I'll get you, Gadget!

[@TheBackyardFilmmakers]

Samus and Inspector Gadget would be a very interesting team up :).

[@doom0047]

This is badass

[@EclipseClass]

I think this is a perfect example of why a Metroid movie should never be made or even attempted. Which isn't to say it's bad, but it just wasn't compelling and illustrates why all the core tenets that make Metroid games great simply do not translate to film. Way too much time out of the suit , cheesy dialogue, the need for copious special effects, and most importantly the themes of isolation and discovery just didn't come across well.

[@BlindVoid]

I think a Metroid movie still could have potential. The short didn't really highlight it but I think themes of isolation could easily fit in a movie, especially if it goes for a sci-fi horror kind of thing much like Alien did (which would especially fit an infiltration segment like the one in Zero Mission). I also don't think special effects would be that bad for something based of a game but I don't really mind it in any movie so I can't really say. Dialogue would be a problem I think however, but that's assuming the movie can't do something unique with it which I'm sure it could, I just wouldn't count on it. But yeah, to get a Metroid movie right they're gonna have to be real clever, but I would never go as far to say as it shouldn't be attempted.

[@Lockn3s5]

Actually, the idea for Metroid came from a movie already which quite competently portrayed an isolate atmosphere. The movie is called Alien by Ridley Scott. Now what I think would be fantastic is a Metroid movie with no spoken dialogue at all.

[@EclipseClass]

Pretty sure everyone is aware of the influence Alien had on Metroid, Ridley's name is the most blatant reference. But Alien had a supporting cast for most of the movie, Ripley wasn't really totally alone until the very end of the movie. Furthermore Ripley had pretty much no weaponry or any chance whatsoever in combat with the Alien. Samus is a one woman planet buster, the differences are pretty noticeable. That's why Metroid makes a pretty good GAME, but not a good MOVIE. It's compelling to play but would be horribly boring to watch. Even Corruption, which had a decently sized set of side characters still had Samus alone for 90% of it. Movies need a narrative thrust driven by multiple characters interacting with each other or an event, which Metroid just can't provide unless you want to turn it into some generic action movie.

[@BlindVoid]

I see where you're coming from, and I guess there are many more ways this kind of movie can go horribly wrong than ways it can go right. I guess I just like being optimistic is all. I still think it could be great in the right hands, but let's face it, when does that ever happen to a movie based on a video game.

[@Lockn3s5]

EclipseClass I don't believe that. You say that it would be boring yet any feelings can be properly conveyed through film. Film is a visual medium and you can still make a good movie by breaking conventions. Look at the first half of the Wall-E movie. No supporting characters until Eva comes along. No dialogue other than saying their own names occasionally. Was that first half of the movie not compelling enough? Actually I think it's pretty widely agreed that the first half of the movie was better than the second half because they conveyed the feeling of isolation very well without any dialogue. That's the power of the visual medium of film. Done the right way, you needn't any dialogue to convey certain themes, emotions, and feelings.

[@theterribleclaw4285]

Nintendo we need a Metroid Movie ASAP!

[@7kslair153]

A few things are incorrect or unpolished, but overall this is a great idea that I've wanted for a long time.

[@TheBackyardFilmmakers]

Thanks. We'd love to know what was unpolished and how we could improve for next time.

[@7kslair153]

Ideas for Hollywood Mainly the suit and Space Pirates look awkward and non menacing.

[@AlienGenotype]

It's very hard to make the suit and space pirates look 'real' without using some form of CGI

[@buddhinoallacurcuma7465]

Finally the Metroid-League of Legends crossover i didn't know i was waiting for!

[@TheBackyardFilmmakers]

:)

[@ShykeProdz]

OMG so cool !

[@TheBackyardFilmmakers]

Thanks!

[@x-celsius5905]

I don't know how you people do this stuff! As a huge metroid fan, i approve of this short film! I like how it had a bit of zero mission's story in it, with the ship crashing and samus losing her suit. Nice touch!

[@TheBackyardFilmmakers]

Thank you!

[@joshuaread9366]

She's hot.

[@TheBackyardFilmmakers]

Careful, she could turn you into mince meat if she wanted :).

[@VanHellion666]

don`t care, he`s right, she`s so damn hot

[@ryandavis4689]

ye she is...very sexy

[@BlueSonix369]

7u7 xd

[@UnsuspectingCommenterPassingBy]

My God, she looks perfect as Samus, great job 😍

[@pyroshell5652]

Why don't you and RainFall team up to make something? I'm sure it would be incredible.

[@TheBackyardFilmmakers]

I'd be completely honored to work with them. All their stuff is incredible. They've done some amazing ones, not just Metroid, but Zelda, Wonder Woman, and some other original stuff I think.

[@thetwilightpug8778]

Wow I’m soo impressing I normally don’t do well with Metroid games since the creatures creep me out But this makes me sooo want a movie It would rock

[@TheBackyardFilmmakers]

Thanks! We think it would be so fun if they did it right.

[@MarsupialGamer]

Great idea, although the Warcraft movie seemed to have so much promise too, so I hope if they ever do make this, it goes against the trend of terrible video game movies. One thing: Samus needs to be much, much taller and stronger-looking than this woman. She's supposed to be 6'3", 198 lbs. without the suit! That... is large. :D

[@BassQuake9000]

I'm glad someone said it. This girl looks nothing like Samus would, and if this ever became a movie, it would be ruined if they don't cast someone to match that criteria.

[@TrueAohaku]

Eh. At least most of her features are a ringer. If they can get someone closer, great, but I'll take this one as a suitable replacement any day.

[@TheRicharizard]

actually Nintendo power magazine addressed that she is at that height and weight in her suit, and not out of it. the specs were misquoted during translation and localization. so realistically she is tall for a female like 5'10" 5''11"

[@Samanosuke1138]

She looks like Smash Samus. I'm Ok with this.

[@gilbates4401]

beautiful samus

[@theMagos]

0:33 Space Pirates know C/C++ and how to make linked lists?

[@TheBitanian]

I bet they stole the technology from the Chozo (Chozo/Chozo++)

[@Elrinth]

rofl

[@TheBackyardFilmmakers]

Something we were trying to suggest was that they had boarded a Federation ship and were hacking the computer system. So I guess yes, they obviously must know C/C++ and all the future coding :). Of course, we don't always think things through as much as we should either :).

[@Tory-JJ]

that was a good joke. Sadly most won't get it. As someone who has used C++ C sharp and HTML 3/4/5 I get it though ;)

[@okguy167]

HA! I didn't even pay attention, but that is C++!

[@yummie1830]

me going to watch it: *goes 200mph to the movies*

[@ryu3180]

Scanned through the comments, didn't see anywhere it might have been answered, but the music score used in this... what's it called? and it sounds very much like the "X-Men Apocalypse" trailer music.

[@TheBackyardFilmmakers]

Here is where we got the music. The composer has some incredible music so be sure to check out some of his other music too. audiojungle.net/item/super-hero-rising-trailer/14313917?s_rank=1&ref=GatehouseGuardians

[@ryu3180]

Very cool, thank you. It's too bad that as just a passive listener (NOT a youtuber) I cannot find this to simply listen to. The "AUDIOJUNGLE" loop is grading... And I'm not about to pay the price for an ALBUM to listen to one song.

[@TheBackyardFilmmakers]

Yeah, I can see that. Audiomachine has some awesome music that I love to listen to on KZbin. Brand X, Immediate Music, Two Steps from Hell and Future World music are all awesome as well. I'm sure you've heard of them before, but just in case you haven't I thought I'd mention them.

[@ShadowVincent3]

This is probably the best looking real life Varia suit I've ever seen. Many attempts are admirable, but fall short, though the impossible proportions of the suit don't help, but this looks phenomenal. That and the space pirates felt threatening with their dialogue. Fantastic work.

[@TheBackyardFilmmakers]

Thanks very much! Ainsley, our actress, did the suit herself. We thought it was incredible when we saw it and knew we had to work with her to make a fan film. You can check out her facebook page in the description.

[@Stedman75]

Just watched Sky Call before this one, but honestly I prefer this one, it doesnt look at flashy for sure, but the Samus character is much better played in this one, she didnt look scared even once, which is how its supposed to be, always thinking, always planning the next seven moves ahead. no time to be the scared little rabbit damsil in distress. amazing!

[@TheBackyardFilmmakers]

Thanks! So glad you enjoyed it. I thought the Sky Calls one was absolutely amazing, but I was excited to offer a different take on Samus by keeping her mysterious and stuff. I feel the Sky Calls would have been better if they kept her more mysterious and hard core. When all is said and done though, I still watch their film and think I hope to be as good as them one day.

[@NormalLunk]

I recognized the space center from the leds lining the brig, it's cool that you did this there.

[@thecasualreviewer2148]

Might as well. Team Ninja and Nintendo have already ruined it.

[@thecasualreviewer2148]

Cool vid

[@TheBackyardFilmmakers]

Thanks! It does feel surprising to me that Nintendo hasn't done much with Metroid when it has such a valuable fan base.

[@MohinderPictures409]

Metroid's fanbase is actually very small

[@KadeRiley-hq8gc]

Suit cgi looks so good. With how well the Sonic and Mario movies are doing hopefully we'll get a Metroid movie. It'd be awesome!

[@alexfusco2531]

you should have mlns of subs

[@TheBackyardFilmmakers]

Thanks! That's an awesome thought. I'm assuming mlns means millions of subscibers and not minions as substitutes :).

[@dianepowers6364]

I love this game for Super Metroid made especially for SNES... I got actually pretty good with it.

[@TheBackyardFilmmakers]

It was the main actress's idea we go with this game and we're so glad she suggested it.

[@Lucario4thewin]

22 dislikes? WTF?

[@TheBackyardFilmmakers]

You learn really quickly you can't win them all, especially on the internet :).

[@SKeLeTrust]

This is awesome for a Metroid movie concept.

[@popispumphouseproductions4243]

I loved the color and tone and wow that was an epic zero suit Samus! Didn’t want that to end I wanted to see her in more action! Great acting I was ready for more!

[@GBrai-mu5zy]

If you guys made this into a full movie, or even a full series ,I would watch this,without a shadow of a doubt.

[@Gankis84]

Craaaaaaaap. No one wants to see Samus without the suit. It literally gets her through her adventures.

[@pmx5684]

Literally almost cried when I heard her scream as she crashed . I am not kidding, I felt that feeling on my chest. I really hope they make Metroid Live action movie one day.

[@michaelcavazos3852]

Please!!!! I'm crying here in excitement for a live action movie. Which was once talked about in a Game Informer magazine many years ago. Ahh this is what I've for!!!

[@MarcusAurelius2025]

omg she is amazing! bro I could see her acting he roll

[@TheBackyardFilmmakers]

She is also the one who made the suit herself! Awesome right.

[@k.b.gravedigger1990]

I love you Samus!

[@TheBackyardFilmmakers]

Pigtails and Powertools cosplay. Check her out.

[@Ray-Koto-McLellan]

That would be awesome to turn into a full movie. Great idea!

[@freehigh9231]

I don't usually comment videos but . . . Congratulations to the Fans that created this excellent short of one of my favorite Nintendo Franchises. PS: I want that suit.

[@TheBackyardFilmmakers]

Thanks very much!

[@NatedogO33]

I got chills... and they're multiplying

[@TheBackyardFilmmakers]

Awesome. That's fun to hear :). Thanks.

[@mortysmith6090]

And I'm kinda losing control...

[@aNormalGuyz]

After the Mario movie there need to be a "Metroid movie" (live action) "Donkey Kong series" (animated style) "Zelda ocarina of time"/"Breath of the wild" (breath of the wild graphics/live action) "SSBU World of light movie" (og style) "Star fox series" ( smash bros- like style) Some ideas cause we know Nintendo will make more in the future.

[@_IronLion_]

Don't tease me like this, please. Great job. 👍

[@TheBackyardFilmmakers]

Thanks! Sorry to tease :). But we always feel proud when we leave people wanting more.

[@mcbainpatricio406]

This is NICE! I'm an old school guy and this is the way video game movies should be done.

[@megaman6032]

Full length Hollywood action starring Mila yochovic is what I like to see while staying true to the game

[@johnsmithfakename8422]

I applaud the use of practical effects.

[@_Xeno0099]

ZERO SUIT!!! LETS GOOO Samus is a badass.

[@bibleguy1207]

Cool, I pray that they actually make a live action Metroid movie it would be awesome!

[@ou4290]

Great job!! I hope hollywood makes a Samus Aran Metroid film!

[@TheLordEmperorBlkrse]

This was great and fun and that girl is a dead-on Samus. Great job to all involved!

[@0hne]

The suit is almost perfect!!!

[@spiderxand]

I think a movie trilogy based on the Metroid Prime video games would be perfect. Plus I love how you got Seamus out of the suit. Having to destroy her enemies without her most powerful assets.

[@dadanishpastry4569]

This is the best thing I have ever seen, the camera work is top notch along with the special effects, great job

[@TheBackyardFilmmakers]

Thanks so much. We really appreciate the positive feedback!

[@terceljr]

That cosplay or the armor is too unreal. it looks amazing.

[@TheBackyardFilmmakers]

She did an awesome job! It took her a year to make it (partly cause she was learning as she went along). She's come a long way since then.

[@agoogleuser4859]

You might not have realized it, but with the lack of Metrioid we've had over the years, people like you (guys&gals?) are the one's who keep the Metroid spirit alive. Thanks for contributing in such a great way!

[@TheBackyardFilmmakers]

Thanks very much. It's always fun to contribute to fandom!

[@ddnava96]

1:10 I'd love a cosplay like that one!!!

[@TheBackyardFilmmakers]

She did an amazing job! You can check out her facebook page in the description. She's still making cosplay and I think they're awesome.

[@francoperalta5986]

This was awesome. I like the ideas on display. Wish the short film had an actual title. So when I bring up the live action Metroid shorts I've come across, I could point this one out better and name it separate from the others.

[@schama4337]

I couldn't even breathe, great work! I love were the story is going and LOVED the dog fight like it is shown on Zero Mission!! The effects, considering the budget, it's all so amazing. Even though the actress is short (Samus is way taller) I liked her a lot! Great work. LONG LIVE METROID!!

[@TheBackyardFilmmakers]

Thanks so much Milca! We really appreciate your comment. Thanks for the feedback as well. We're so glad you enjoyed it!

[@AlbitaChica]

One word: AWESOME!!!! It's very professional and It gaves a Metroid Zero Mission vibe and i love that

[@TheBackyardFilmmakers]

Hey thanks so much! We really appreciate that.

[@superfightingrobotmkx7776]

If there’s ever a Metroid movie, Hollywood should hire fans that make content like this to make it.

[@TheBackyardFilmmakers]

We'd love to do it if they let us!

[@justinwilliamson2265]

Whoever plays Samus Aran in this short film is hot.

[@XxearthxX844]

As long as she beats the mission in under 3 hours, im gonna watch.

[@KaeruGamez]

This is incredible. I want Nintendo to see this and commision you guys for a full movie

[@TheBackyardFilmmakers]

We'd totally love that. We would definitely accept that commission if it were ever offered!

[@larrybryant7950]

I absolutely enjoy watching this I'm so glad I discovered this movie

[@gyrrakavian]

There's an arrangement of "Title" and "Silence" from Metroid, along with "Theme of SUPER METROID" called 'Footprints on Zebes' by the artist Slimy. It makes for a breathtaking cinematic orchestral piece that would be _perfect_ for a Metroid movie.

[@TheBackyardFilmmakers]

I'll check it out. Thanks for sharing!

[@victorlopez190]

This would be a sick movie!!