If you're one of those people who thought that director Brett Ratner completely ruined X-Men: The Last Stand and that he's the movie industry equivalent of the Antichrist, here's some good news.
Although it's been previously reported that Ratner has been attached to direct the much-talked-about God of War film, that no longer seems to be the case. According to Production Weekly, the director has shelved the God of War film in favor of Trump Heist an Eddie Murphy/Chris Tucker flick about robbing Trump Tower.
Where this leaves the fate of the God of War film is uncertain, but the chances of it becoming a reality before God of War III hits the shelves is highly unlikely.
A God of War film is a sensitive and tricky proposition, especially given the history of cringe-worthy videogame films. How would you like to see it done right? Who do you think could bring Kratos to life?
[Via Worst Previews]
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9:20 AM on 02.19.2009
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Let him go make another shitty Eddie Murphy movie.
To address Nick's other 2 questions. To do GOW right I'd like to see lots of camera shots over the shoulder like in the game, or more recently in the new game trailer. Some kind of new innovation used to bring the film to life and get people to see it besides gamers. That and have a good amount of focus on the story of Kratos rather than the action, I'm thinking along the lines of Gladiator. Great action coupled with a good story. As far as who can bring Kratos to life...the first guy who came to mind, shudder, Vin Diesel. Already big and bald, and he's got the good Kratos type voice needed.
There is still some disturbing news that I would like to see dispelled about the GoW movie. Originally, I had heard the plans were to make it PG13. This would be a recipe for a gauranteed fail. Sticking to such a rating could never do Kratos's rage, or it's gooey consequences, any justice whatsoever. Any word on if that rating stipulation went out the door with Brett?
As far as what director, I'd want someone who'd make it a bloody, sexy R-rated gem. What about (and I know this would never ever happen) Tarantino? He's already proven himself capable of tastefully using extreme violence.
But of all the games with potential to be great films, God of War is way up on that list. It's just that the budget you would need to pull it off would kill the creativity required to do it justice.
Hence forth, no movie at all please!
I once hated Vin Diesel but, as time goes on, I like the guy more and more.
Tarantino would be a safe bet if you want to keep the film at an acceptable level of cool... Although, perhaps Peter Jackson may be a better choice in order to capture the kind of scale the film needs.