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[Pacifien]

warriorN7 wrote...
 I am legend was terrible 

Fun Fact: I Am Legend originally had an ending that was more in line with the ending of the novel it was based on. It was changed because it didn't sit well with test audiences.

[Fredvdp]

mcgreggers99 wrote...

Fredvdp wrote...

Never judge a screenwriter and his screenplays based on the movie you saw. If you want to judge a screenwriter, read his screenplays.

This column explains what can go wrong: www.wordplayer.com/columns/wp15.Building.the.Bomb.html

That was a good read... it reminded me of this classic bit with Kevin Smith:

I actually considered linking to that video, but I thought one source was enough.

[mcgreggers99]

Blueprotoss wrote...

AresKeith wrote...

the Resident Evil movies suck

If that was really true then why do they keep on making triple digits at the box office and the series is currently on its 6th installment because its a very successful series..

Because people have no taste. I tried to watch the last one and got about 10 minutes in and had to turn it off.

I usually don't hate on movies, and I love Milla, but that series is absolute garbage.

[CroGamer002]

Since it will be about ME1, I can easily declare it non-canon.

[AresKeith]

Blueprotoss wrote...

AresKeith wrote...

the Resident Evil movies suck

If that was really true then why do they keep on making triple digits at the box office and the series is currently on its 6th installment because its a very successful series.

because most of the people who watch it don't play the game, and its one of those movies you watch when theres nothing else to watch

[Spiritwolf1]

mcgreggers99 wrote...

I know that there haven't been any official updates on the progress of the ME film, but it was initially slated for 2012. I think we know that isn't going to happen.

The hired screenwriter is Mark Protosevich, and his claim to fame is that he wrote I Am Legend, which to be fair wasn't a horrible film, but if you look at the rest of his body of work you'll see that he isn't exactly batting 1000.

According to Rotten Tomatoes:
http://www.rottentom...rk_protosevich/



I know that ME3 just ended, and it's a bit early to start thinking about the next big thing for this franchise, but I thought it would make for an interesting discussion.


*here's a link to a panel he did with Casey Hudson at Comic-Con in 2011*

I loved The Cell

[mcgreggers99]

Spiritwolf1 wrote...

mcgreggers99 wrote...

I know that there haven't been any official updates on the progress of the ME film, but it was initially slated for 2012. I think we know that isn't going to happen.

The hired screenwriter is Mark Protosevich, and his claim to fame is that he wrote I Am Legend, which to be fair wasn't a horrible film, but if you look at the rest of his body of work you'll see that he isn't exactly batting 1000.

According to Rotten Tomatoes:
http://www.rottentom...rk_protosevich/



I know that ME3 just ended, and it's a bit early to start thinking about the next big thing for this franchise, but I thought it would make for an interesting discussion.


*here's a link to a panel he did with Casey Hudson at Comic-Con in 2011*

I loved The Cell

It's been a long time since I've seen it, but I remember loving the cinematography and visuals of it more than the premise. I think the script is largly forgettable. Still I agree it was interesting subject matter.

[Fredvdp]

mcgreggers99 wrote...

Fredvdp wrote...

Never judge a screenwriter and his screenplays based on the movie you saw. If you want to judge a screenwriter, read his screenplays.

While I agree with the idea that no writer shoul be judged on someone's interpretation of their work, the job of a screenwriter is to create something compelling to bring to the screen. Some of the best screenplays ever written can be read like novels and you can almost see the film in your head as you read them, but the bad ones start off with a bad premise and just get worse in the execution of the ideas. Even good directors often can't save bad screenplays.

Well, I was saying it's easy to screw up a good screenplay. It speaks for itself that a bad screenplay usually translates into a bad movie, but I haven't read Protosevich's screenplays so I don't know where it all went wrong.

Modifié par Fredvdp, 05 juillet 2012 - 06:34 .

[mcgreggers99]

Fredvdp wrote...

mcgreggers99 wrote...

Fredvdp wrote...

Never judge a screenwriter and his screenplays based on the movie you saw. If you want to judge a screenwriter, read his screenplays.

While I agree with the idea that no writer shoul be judged on someone's interpretation of their work, the job of a screenwriter is to create something compelling to bring to the screen. Some of the best screenplays ever written can be read like novels and you can almost see the film in your head as you read them, but the bad ones start off with a bad premise and just get worse in the execution of the ideas. Even good directors often can't save bad screenplays.

Well, I was saying it's easy to screw up a good screenplay. It speaks for itself that a bad screenplay usually translates into a bad movie, but I haven't read Protosevich's screenplays so I don't know where it all went wrong.

Yeah there are so many voices and people who think they know what will help the product that often a writer's voice is completely lost by the time a film reaches the screen. I feel ya.

I think that's why the Chris Nolan's, and Joss Whedon's of the world are as good as they are. You have incredibly creative people who are good at some things and masters at others. They do what they do best, but they have an active role in the entire production from start to finish. That is how you create something with one voice and still ensure that it get's the criticism and assistance when needed.

Modifié par mcgreggers99, 05 juillet 2012 - 06:38 .

[Blueprotoss]

Pacifien wrote...

warriorN7 wrote...
 I am legend was terrible 

Fun Fact: I Am Legend originally had an ending that was more in line with the ending of the novel it was based on. It was changed because it didn't sit well with test audiences.

Yep and some of the screen testing has caused GI Joe: Retaliation for a redo on part of it.

mcgreggers99 wrote...

Because people have no taste. I tried to watch the last one and got about 10 minutes in and had to turn it off.

I usually don't hate on movies, and I love Milla, but that series is absolute garbage.

Afterlife wasn't that bad especially with some of the other Hollywood based movies.   From what I've heard that some people didn't like it based on how there was no explaination between the beginning of it and the end of Extinction, which I can understand but that really isn't needed.

AresKeith wrote...

Blueprotoss wrote...

AresKeith wrote...

the Resident Evil movies suck

If that was really true then why do they keep on making triple digits at the box office and the series is currently on its 6th installment because its a very successful series.

because most of the people who watch it don't play the game, and its one of those movies you watch when theres nothing else to watch

If thats true then why are RE fans of the games/movies and the general movie goers still spending their csh to produce triple digit box offices for the RE movie installments. 

Modifié par Blueprotoss, 05 juillet 2012 - 06:44 .

[mcgreggers99]

Blueprotoss wrote...

Pacifien wrote...

warriorN7 wrote...
 I am legend was terrible 

Fun Fact: I Am Legend originally had an ending that was more in line with the ending of the novel it was based on. It was changed because it didn't sit well with test audiences.

Yep and some of the screen testing has caused GI Joe: Retaliation for a redo on part of it.

mcgreggers99 wrote...

Because people have no taste. I tried to watch the last one and got about 10 minutes in and had to turn it off.

I usually don't hate on movies, and I love Milla, but that series is absolute garbage.

Afterlife wasn't that bad especially with some of the other Hollywood based movies.   From what I've heard that some people didn't like it based on how there was no explaination between the beginning of it and the end of Extinction, which I can understand but that really isn't needed.

Yeah, the sad thing is that I really really wanted to like those movies. I tried so hard to like them. I guess I feel like they are the modern equivalent of B movies I used to rent in the early 90's when I had a Saturday night to kill and I had nothing to do. Lots of explosions, I'll give them that.


I'm still really hoping that this movie winds up being amazing. I always hope for the best.

Modifié par mcgreggers99, 05 juillet 2012 - 06:43 .

[Hawat]

Izhalezan wrote...

Give it to Joss Whedon, it's your only hope for a good movie.

This

[SwitchN7]

Cannot wait for it.I do hope Casey does not lock himself for 7 days in a room alone with this ending as well.I know you want too you little canadian cougar -.-

[Edolix]

Lost hope for the movie the moment they said that they wern't going to bring in Seth Green to play as Joker.

Modifié par Edolix, 05 juillet 2012 - 06:50 .

[Blueprotoss]

mcgreggers99 wrote...

Yeah, the sad thing is that I really really wanted to like those movies. I tried so hard to like them. I guess I feel like they are the modern equivalent of B movies I used to rent in the early 90's when I had a Saturday night to kill and I had nothing to do. Lots of explosions, I'll give them that.
I'm still really hoping that this movie winds up being amazing. I always hope for the best.

That can be one of the reasions why I like the RE movies based on how they are high budget B movies while you really can't have an A based zombie movie.  I'm surrpised on how some people just freakout over video game movies because they're just as good as most of the comic book movies and people will put their own spin on thier adaptions.

Edolix wrote...

Lost hope for the movie the moment they said that they wern't going to bring in Seth Green to play as Joker.

Why would that be since Seth Green doesn't match most of the descriptions for Joker especially when we're talking about height and acting requirements.  I love Seth Green while he isn't qualified for the physical, which is a hazard of being a voice actor. 

Modifié par Blueprotoss, 05 juillet 2012 - 06:55 .

[AresKeith]

Blueprotoss wrote...

SwitchN7 wrote...

Cannot wait for it.I do hope Casey does not lock himself for 7 days in a room alone with this ending as well.I know you want too you little canadian cougar -.-

I wished some people would just let the dead horse alone based on what actually happened and you do know that Bioware isn't involved with the script anyways . 

and you do realize he was making a joke Mr. Butthurt

[Blueprotoss]

AresKeith wrote...

and you do realize he was making a joke Mr. Butthurt

I didn't get butthurt at all while its tiring to hear the same crap over and over agian whether its a joke or not.

[MASSEFFECTfanforlife101]

It could have been worse. It could have been M. Night Shyamalan chosen to be the Writer.

Modifié par MASSEFFECTfanforlife101, 05 juillet 2012 - 06:59 .

[mcgreggers99]

Blueprotoss wrote...

AresKeith wrote...

and you do realize he was making a joke Mr. Butthurt

I didn't get butthurt at all while its tiring to hear the same crap over and over agian whether its a joke or not.

I bet Mac and Casey don't frequent these boards very much....

But in the case that they do. PLEASE MAKE THE MOVIE WORTH WATCHING and keep the to a bare minimum.

[AresKeith]

mcgreggers99 wrote...

Blueprotoss wrote...

AresKeith wrote...

and you do realize he was making a joke Mr. Butthurt

I didn't get butthurt at all while its tiring to hear the same crap over and over agian whether its a joke or not.

I bet Mac and Casey don't frequent these boards very much....

But in the case that they do. PLEASE MAKE THE MOVIE WORTH WATCHING and keep the to a bare minimum.

towards the ending of the movie the Starbrat appears lol

[mcgreggers99]

For me personally this is the best cast list I've seen for actors to play Shepard and company....

[digby69]

Blueprotoss wrote...

AresKeith wrote...

and you do realize he was making a joke Mr. Butthurt

I didn't get butthurt at all while its tiring to hear the same crap over and over agian whether its a joke or not.

oh yes it is:devil:

[Major Alenko]

The film will suck, I still don't know how they thought it would be a good idea. A new story based in in the ME universe... would of been alright... but a film based of Mass Effect 1... beyond terrible.

[BatmanPWNS]

If this movie fails, I will never stop with the space magic jokes.

[Blueprotoss]

 

mcgreggers99 wrote...
I bet Mac and Casey don't frequent these boards very much....
But in the case that they do. PLEASE MAKE THE MOVIE WORTH WATCHING [smilie]http://social.bioware.com/images/forum/emoticons/grin.png[/smilie] and keep the [smilie]http://social.bioware.com/images/forum/emoticons/wizard.png[/smilie] to a bare minimum.

Either way Mac and Casey wouldn't be involved with the movie anyways based on there are other people above them. 

Commodore Q wrote...

The film will suck, I still don't know how they thought it would be a good idea. A new story based in in the ME universe... would of been alright... but a film based of Mass Effect 1... beyond terrible.

Yet there would be more "fan" rage based on a separate movie while no video game based movie has done that anyways.  Its different when you have the freedom in an Anime or animated based movie then a live action movie.  The adapations are made mainly for movie goers not for the fans.

BatmanPWNS wrote...

If this movie fails, I will never stop with the space magic jokes.

Yet biotics use space magic based on Element Zero. 

Modifié par Blueprotoss, 05 juillet 2012 - 07:23 .