I actually like Link not having the hat in this case--as it allows us to focus in on his face and how he emotes and expresses.
I guess I just don't understand how seeing a character wearing a hat like this would make someone lose focus on his face, his expressions, or his ability to emote? 50% of that is up to the actor, 25% of that is up to the direction and camera placement, 25% of that is up to the literal wardrobe department. I'd take the 75% chance that they'd be able to shoot it well and it wouldn't encumber the actor as much as some people assume it would. Call it
blind faith that Nintendo would ask for something like this. lol
I think it looks way goofier in live-action
...We haven't had a live-action Link before?
What is this assumption based off of?
Cosplay? Versus a multi-million dollar, studio-backed Nintendo-involved product?
I don't know. And that's not sarcasm, i
literally do not know and want to see more before i make that judgement!
and BoTW shows that Link as a character is iconic far beyond his traditional attire.
For 31 out of the 39 years Link has been around he's worn a very specific outfit; 2 games he doesn't vs. over 30 where he does....
I'm continually surprised to be in the minority on wanting this to be done as faithfully to the source material as possible (at least here).
I believe ditching the hat will only make him feel more grounded
You and i want different things out of this movie lol.
Grounded is the LAST word i'd use to describe my aesthetic
WANT for this adaptation.
I'm hoping for what feels like a Live-Action Hayao Miyazaki film akin to Princess Mononoke in action and substance; Fantastical and weird.
I don't want Legolas nor vague elf-looking-kid. The
style is what sets LoZ aside from other high-fantasy; The hat is a part of that to me.
If this director loves Legend of Zelda as much as he says he does, we'll get the hat and it won't be a joke and it'll be done well.
Only (the hero of) time will tell.