The action film Assassin’s Creed is being touted as the upcoming masterpiece that, alongside Warcraft, seeks to break the curse of poorly adapted video game films that have historically struggled. To promote this film, actor Michael Fassbender recently had an intriguing interview with Empire magazine.
During this interview, Michael Fassbender shared some insights and personal feelings about the Assassin’s Creed film, including a statement that sparked debate among fans about the nature of the film’s narrative. He remarked:
“It’s not like Star Wars, where we have a clear division between the light side and the dark side. Both the Templars and Assassins have their own motives and justifications. Therefore, there won’t be any clear-cut good or evil characters. I believe the film will introduce many elements that allow the audience to witness this complexity. You know, my initial feeling about the emotional depth of the characters tends to be rather optimistic.”
Some enthusiastic fans have commented that Fassbender’s statement seems to hint at a distinction because it’s clear that Star Wars and Assassin’s Creed should differ, especially since they belong to different genres.
However, fans who are passionate about Assassin’s Creed are quite pleased, as despite Star Wars being a science fiction series, the movie’s plot still carries a somewhat straightforward narrative, appealing more to a teenage audience. In contrast, Assassin’s Creed aims to present a new perspective that emphasizes the complexities of moral dilemmas, indicating that nothing can be distinctly categorized as good or evil; all elements within this world will carry a certain degree of ambiguity.
