karamazov80 Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 I guess it is being made, figure with all the zombie fans here, this would generate some interest. . . http://www.aintitcool.com/node/39103 Obviously, Romero is the source of all of this, and he did it making some of the greatest horror flicks of all time. So when anyone tries to make a zombie movie, there is an incredibly high standard to live up to, and zombie flicks usually miss the mark. But, the source material here is quite good, and Diary of the Dead was an abomination, so I'm all about hoping for another good zombie flick. Hope this works out OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jatta Pake Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 The book is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBT! Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 I bought the book way back when it was first released and pretty muchread it in one sitting, not something I do with books that often. I was looking forwardto this being a movie BUT having seen the new bond movie I'm dissapointed to hear the director for this is Marc Forster. I hated the way he made that movie spoiling huge chunks with overzealous cutting that left me and several people I've talked to clueless about what actually happened during a couple of scenes. T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted November 16, 2008 Author Share Posted November 16, 2008 I hated the way he made that movie spoiling huge chunks with overzealous cutting that left me and several people I've talked to clueless about what actually happened during a couple of scenes. That kind of editing might work with zombie attacks, though, helping to communicate the the anarchy that one might expect if such a thing ever actually happened. The "28 Days" films had some shaky camera work here and there (mostly in the first one, I think), but it worked toward promoting the idea that things are chaotic and unpredictable. Though a bit off topic, I just read my favorite film reviewer's take on Quantum (also on the AICN), and his only criticism seemed to mirror TBT!'s. I'm still going to see it if I can get away for a couple hours, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthRaider Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 (edited) While I always reserve an air of skepticism when it comes to book-film adaptations, I personally CANNOT WAIT for this movie to come out. World War Z has got to be one of my most favorite books ever, and I think that the source material is so promisingly nuanced and complex that it'd probably take an utter bonehead to mess it up on film. (If somehow Uwe Boll wound up attached to this project I will scream.) If I remember correctly there had been been a bidding war between the film companies of Brad Pitt and Leo Di Caprio over who gets the film rights to World War Z. Also the audiobook version featured quite a remarkable voice cast (including Rob Reiner and Mark frikkin' Hamill). I find it wonderfully astounding, the variety of people who are drawn to the material. I will definitely be keeping a close eye on future casting choices for this film, especially with regards to major characters like Paul Redeker, Todd Wainio and possibly the narrator (Max Brooks?) himself. Edited November 16, 2008 by NorthRaider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM2 Dinobot Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 (edited) I finished reading the book a few days ago, and I must say it was a bit of a let down. I felt like "Go on then, drop the other shoe" but it never did. If they did this like a full out Ken Burns documentary, I'd be excited. If it's a movie, serious and hardcore pass. I wonder how this will stack up against Last Blood? Edited November 18, 2008 by TM2 Dinobot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trekker 42 Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Yes it's a necro but it's for a good cause: Concept Art Pure Epicness. I want to see it even more now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM2 Dinobot Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Hmmmmmm..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
entertheninja! Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 i stopped reading the book like 4 months ago to read i am legend...so im so confused im on the interview with the guy in africa that was attacked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trekker 42 Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 i stopped reading the book like 4 months ago to read i am legend...so im so confused im on the interview with the guy in africa that was attacked Yeah Yonkers was after that I think. It was the first major anti-zombie US resistence. And if you can't tell from that pic, we got our asses handed to us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthRaider Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Yes it's a necro but it's for a good cause: Concept Art Pure Epicness. I want to see it even more now. Thanks Trekker!!! Hmm... odd. That scene looks like a cross between Spielberg's War of the Worlds and 30 Days of Night. I hope to God this movie turns out awesomely... I loved the book so I really hope Marc Forester does justice to the source material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM2 Dinobot Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 # World War Z (2010) (announced) # Quantum of Solace (2008) # The Kite Runner (2007) # Stranger Than Fiction (2006) # Stay (2005/I) # Finding Neverland (2004) # Monster's Ball (2001) # Everything Put Together (2000) # Loungers (1995) Eh... I'm giving it a 50/50 chance. This could rock or suck. It could go either way at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
entertheninja! Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 (edited) I just finished reading the book its very topical and well done Edited May 15, 2009 by entertheninja! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minimadman Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 I just finished reading the book its very topical and well done If you like the book listen to the audio book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minijeff Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 I just finished reading the book its very topical and well done If you like the book listen to the audio book. oooo where would one find said audiobook....that could be fun Jeff of the Miniacs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fo Shizzle Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 I just finished reading the book its very topical and well done If you like the book listen to the audio book. oooo where would one find said audiobook....that could be fun Jeff of the Miniacs I would sooo order the extra creepy version with the HI-DEF zombie sounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
entertheninja! Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 I just finished reading the book its very topical and well done If you like the book listen to the audio book. oooo where would one find said audiobook....that could be fun Jeff of the Miniacs I would sooo order the extra creepy version with the HI-DEF zombie sounds that would be interestingly gruesome! oh and they have the audiobook at the B&N by my house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fo Shizzle Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 I just finished reading the book its very topical and well done didn't it give you straight up chills??? after iread it I looked over my shoulder for a week! I can't wait for the movie!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM2 Dinobot Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Know what would be amazing? If Ken Burns directed this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthRaider Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Thread necro J. Michael Straczynski is out, Matthew Michael Carnahan is in. All I can say is that The Kingdom was okay, nice and nuanced depiction of Middle-Eastern conflict. Now I am thoroughly convinced they're trying to pull WWZ into high art with this film. (Emphasis on "trying.") Damn, is it obvious I'm not taking my college thesis seriously enough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxcarnage Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 i read this book at the begining of the summer as i was reading i was thinking this would make a cool movie. i enjoyed how they gave a more human tone to story rather than being about eating them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM2 Dinobot Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 This is a double necro, but it's kind of interesting. I was talking with a friend about how Hollywood has no concept of documentries. I mentioned my love for Ken Burns' work and other programs like the American Experience. We got to talking about World War Z, and I said I hope they go true to form and make an honest documentry. A cross between The War and District 9 would be perfect in my opinion. I don't want just a zombie movie. I want the HISTORY of zombies in a movie. Then I remembered these. These would be so perfect for WWZ. And on an entirely unrelated not, and as an apology for digging up this thread, here's the AD trailer which looks stunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthRaider Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 YouTube is blocked at school right now, but I'd have to say that the chances of us seeing a documentary-style World War Z movie real soon may have increased exponentially, what with District 9 and The Hurt Locker making big waves in Hollywood right now. And technically speaking TM2, World War Z isn't a history of zombies per se, it's a history of the survivors who escaped them. P.S. I am this close to wrapping up my undergraduate thesis (END, DAMMIT! EEEEEEEEEEEEND!!!), and in the appendix I included a set of tables for the different characters interviewed in the book. It's pretty interesting seeing them all listed in one place, particularly the powerful military presence in the story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenx Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 man wwz as a movie is going to be sick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punisher Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Time to necro this 2 year old thread, because I'm not liking it I don't see much at all in relation to the book, and the CGI tidal waves of zombies just looks bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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