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I'm conflicted. Do I care because Sam Raimi is involved, or do I not care because it's World of Warcraft? I'm thinking it's the latter.
Raimi has yet to disappoint me ONCE (come on, Spiderman 3 wasn't that bad) so I have high hopes for this one. Surely anyone but Uwe Boll should be somewhat of an enjoying saturday night popcorn blockbuster.
that's not really who Raimi is anymore. He's the goddamn Spider-man guy now.
Go watch fucking Drag Me To Hell, then come back to me.
Go watch fucking Drag Me To Hell, then come back to me.
Spiderman 3 WAS that bad. It almost ruined every good memory I had of Raimi's previous works, but then I remembered Evil Dead and gave him another chance.
This could be a good movie. They have a good studio, director, and producer; but only once I see a script will I be able to tell if this film will be a success.
I was disgusted about this when I first read the article, but then I realized the story behind WoW that I find bad, it's the game itself. As long as it's about the story Warcraft, and not WoW, I think it will be fine. Well, as long as the whole thing isn't on CG-crack.
However, I would not be caught dead watching this in theaters.
However, I would not be caught dead watching this in theaters.
Don't get me wrong. I'm not dissing him for being the Spider-man guy. I like those movies (though, honestly, the third was a disappointment -- I don't blame him for that however). All I'm saying is that he's a major director of HUGE movies now, and that's not something we see all that often when it comes to games-based movies.
And I really do want to see Drag Me To Hell.
And I really do want to see Drag Me To Hell.
so since he does not get to direct the hobbit he has to make up for it by directing this piece of shit? God, how have the mighty fallen
As much as I love Sam Raimi, he's a dubious choice for WOW director. He's good at twisting this world, not necessarily creating new ones.
~j
~j
I've been waiting since my childhood days playing Warhammer for someone to make an epic Warcraft-esque adventure film. LotR doesn't count because it's way too straight-laced and (whisper it) boring.
Watch some of the Warcraft 3 cinematics for a taste of how cool this could be.
Also, I've never played WoW so I don't care whether it's faithful in the slightest, so long as the story is solid!
Watch some of the Warcraft 3 cinematics for a taste of how cool this could be.
Also, I've never played WoW so I don't care whether it's faithful in the slightest, so long as the story is solid!
Everybody doubted Peter Jackson with Lord of the Rings.
Now they shut the fuck up...
I wonder how things will work with you people?
Now they shut the fuck up...
I wonder how things will work with you people?
I'm actually looking forward to this. I used to play World of Warcraft, and even though I don't anymore the stories in the Warcraft universe are very intriguing, and there are some pretty engaging characters and story arcs. I'm only hoping that the writers have chosen to include story from Warcraft 1-3 as opposed to just World of Warcraft story, which is...lighter, to say the least.
Raimi made some bad decisions in Spiderman 3 all Venom related :D,but the first two were great,and don't forget,it's Legendary,as long as they have a part in this movie it has a pretty good chance of being the best videogame to movie conversion and even beyond that.
Just hope that they don't make it too childish.Hope he will be in a Drag me to Hell mood when he thinks about audience(if its his to decide).
Just hope that they don't make it too childish.Hope he will be in a Drag me to Hell mood when he thinks about audience(if its his to decide).
OK wait a minute - Is this a Warcraft movie, or a World of Warcraft movie, because there is a big freaking difference IMO.
Same as ALL big movies these days - will be toned down and bastardized to get those 15 year old's cash-money.
Where have all the 18/M rated films gone???
Where have all the 18/M rated films gone???
Well, here's to hoping that Legendary will give him as much free reign as they have done with the other big movies in the past.
@ GadFly
Raimi hates Venom as a character, he has stated this since he first started working on the first film. Sony Pictures forced Venom into the third film despite his distaste for the character. Those 'mistakes' were probably decisions he made to just get the character out of the picture.
Raimi hates Venom as a character, he has stated this since he first started working on the first film. Sony Pictures forced Venom into the third film despite his distaste for the character. Those 'mistakes' were probably decisions he made to just get the character out of the picture.
Raimi stinks he directed 'Drag me to hell' the film which all the events could have been avoided had the woman just extended the crazy gypsy lady's mortgage.
omfg m8s, he is a good director. i mean spider-man was not big enough for him. when all ppl heard that Peter Jackson will direct LotR...they had some sorrows´, but at the end...we know the end^^it was a fucking success.
so give Mr. Raimi a chance. btw....okay it may be a official statement....but i cant read anything about a World of fucking Warcraft movie on imdb. only that spider-man 4 will hit 2011 and that raimi will remake his best movie (for me) EVIL DEAD.
Here is the link to his imdb.com profile:
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000600/
just scroll down its parted in producer, actor and director.
Have fun
so give Mr. Raimi a chance. btw....okay it may be a official statement....but i cant read anything about a World of fucking Warcraft movie on imdb. only that spider-man 4 will hit 2011 and that raimi will remake his best movie (for me) EVIL DEAD.
Here is the link to his imdb.com profile:
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000600/
just scroll down its parted in producer, actor and director.
Have fun
@CUDpwns
But... but... you can say that to just about ANY movie, game, song, article, etc... that's a pathetic excuse! Raimi is a good director.
But... but... you can say that to just about ANY movie, game, song, article, etc... that's a pathetic excuse! Raimi is a good director.
That's....pretty awesome actually. Sam Raimi makes good stuff, I'm eager to see how this turns out. :D
I'm not to sure as to the director's ability to make a film. I can barely remember Spider Man 3 and haven't seen his other works mentioned.
As for the story, I HEARD that it is going to follow the story of Thrall during the 'Rise of the Horde'.
With the way movies are going now, and the huge following WoW has, I wouldn't be surprised if this blew The Dark Knight out of the water.
Jesus, every WoW player is going to see this thing. Granted, there aren't that many hardcore players out there (less then 10% are hard raiders me thinks) but, the number of people that are devoted to it? Christ all mighty.
Also, take into consideration that there is a large teenager age group that plays the game. Maybe the movie might cut back on the violence so that it gets a lower rating allowing all the kids to see it. Might suck if that happens.
Blah...
As for the story, I HEARD that it is going to follow the story of Thrall during the 'Rise of the Horde'.
With the way movies are going now, and the huge following WoW has, I wouldn't be surprised if this blew The Dark Knight out of the water.
Jesus, every WoW player is going to see this thing. Granted, there aren't that many hardcore players out there (less then 10% are hard raiders me thinks) but, the number of people that are devoted to it? Christ all mighty.
Also, take into consideration that there is a large teenager age group that plays the game. Maybe the movie might cut back on the violence so that it gets a lower rating allowing all the kids to see it. Might suck if that happens.
Blah...
That over-bloated carebear fest that is WoW is not worthy of a fine director such as Rami.
I just hope he makes it as corny as the game is
I just hope he makes it as corny as the game is
For those who keep doubting the film. Chris Metzen, the guy who lead the development of StarCraft and most of its plot along with WarCraft 3's, is writing the script. It also takes place one year before the events of WoW. And lead designer Rob Pardo said that it takes place in an Alliance point of view and its much less of a quest film. And more of war movie.
Sam Raimi being included is even better.
Sam Raimi being included is even better.
This guy apparently (according to IMDB) has 21 movies that are in production. 21. That's a bit much.
Let's not split hairs here. a WoW movie would be horrible. It would HAVE to be PG13, if not PG. It would be practically all CGI. And so far, Sam raimi or not, video game adaptations have all completely failed.
Besides, after SW:TOR comes out, who in their right mind would still care about WoW?
Let's not split hairs here. a WoW movie would be horrible. It would HAVE to be PG13, if not PG. It would be practically all CGI. And so far, Sam raimi or not, video game adaptations have all completely failed.
Besides, after SW:TOR comes out, who in their right mind would still care about WoW?
@Sexualchocolate:
You act as though the game hasn't been toned down and bastardised for 15 year old's cash-money.
Nonetheless, I don't think Blizzard would LET them fuck this up, especially if one of their own wrote the script.
You act as though the game hasn't been toned down and bastardised for 15 year old's cash-money.
Nonetheless, I don't think Blizzard would LET them fuck this up, especially if one of their own wrote the script.
@Confederacy,
I'm sorry to say this. But none of that makes me feel any better about this mvoie. Writing a story for a game is one thing and writing a story for a movie is another thing. Just because you can do one well (relatively) doesn't mean you can do the other well. Do I really need to give you examples?
I'm sorry to say this. But none of that makes me feel any better about this mvoie. Writing a story for a game is one thing and writing a story for a movie is another thing. Just because you can do one well (relatively) doesn't mean you can do the other well. Do I really need to give you examples?
I just can't fathom that out of all of Blizzards IP, they pick WoW to make a movie out of. Am I nuts or is the Diablo franchise just perfect for a CGI heavy movie? Not to mention Diablo 3 in the works....what do I know.
If I don't see Bruce Campbell and/or Ted Raimi in this movie, I WILL murder someone.
"And lead designer Rob Pardo said that it takes place in an Alliance point of view and its much less of a quest film. And more of war movie."
I see they're really pushing the boundaries with this one.
"And lead designer Rob Pardo said that it takes place in an Alliance point of view and its much less of a quest film. And more of war movie."
I see they're really pushing the boundaries with this one.
So we can assume the casualness from the game will extend into the theater, right? I shouldn't have to buy a ticket, I should just have to show up and get in. I don't feel like putting forth the effort to buy a ticket, I'm too busy in life to stop at a booth and give them money.
I can imagine the final battle in the movie. There will be an hour of footage with everyone standing around waiting for the last few raid members to show up before they go kill the final boss.
I really enjoyed the Warcraft lore and had fun watching Evil Dead series but I'm having a hard time accepting this. I just hope it isn't as awful as the Mario Bros. movie or *shudder* Dungeon Siege movie.
I am curious as what Bruce Campbell's role will be. And will they sneak in a Goblin saw for him to grab and slice up undead or orcs?
I am curious as what Bruce Campbell's role will be. And will they sneak in a Goblin saw for him to grab and slice up undead or orcs?
@runtheplacered
No, but usually when games get turned into movies, they're usually sent to writers who focus only on movie scripts. Blizzard took the smarter road and used Chris Metzen, who practically created a lot of the StarCraft and WarCraft's history and it shows that script side, there shouldn't be any mistakes made. Directing and acting side, thats another story.
No, but usually when games get turned into movies, they're usually sent to writers who focus only on movie scripts. Blizzard took the smarter road and used Chris Metzen, who practically created a lot of the StarCraft and WarCraft's history and it shows that script side, there shouldn't be any mistakes made. Directing and acting side, thats another story.
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