Duke Nukem headed to the big screen... - Blu-ray Forum

GreenScar · 09-10-2008, 03:28 AM

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One of the most well-known classic video games is now headed to the big screen - Duke Nukem. The game first arrived on PC way back in 1991 and has since gone on to become one of the most well-known shooters that helped launch the action genre into the mainstream. Producer Scott Faye, who is currently finishing Max Payne, is working on adapting this video game and promises that "I'd rather not make the movie than make a poor adaptation." Faye's still developing the story and doesn't want to shop it around Hollywood until "until all the people involved in the project feel solid about where we are creatively." I thought Return to Castle Wolfenstein was the only classic game being adapted at the moment, but I guess I was wrong.

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badchannels · 09-10-2008, 03:38 AM

If it's better than Doom with the Rock, then I'm in.

That render of him kinda looks like Bruce Willis.....no way he could play Duke. Gotta be someone muscular at least.

tron3 · 09-10-2008, 02:01 PM

Say what you will about DOOM, I liked movie. It was even one of the few movies I watched a second time. But being a fan of DOOM I guess I am partial.

Max Payne should be good because I think Mark Wahlberg will do the part justice. I just hope the director as least WATCHES someone play the game to get a sense for the look & feel of it. At some point Mark Wahlberg will have to squint like Max Payne "pinching a loaf". If anything to be comical.

The Rock is a little too dark to play "the great white hope" which is Duke. Maybe Vin Diesel. Arnold is more the type but is too busy and too old now.

Deadset · 09-10-2008, 03:29 PM

As for Duke Nukem, I really hope they go with someone who is not an A list star, like Willis. I'd prefer someone else with the look and the talent to pull off the sarcastic wit that is Duke. There's bound to be someone out there who'll step up and give a stellar performance.

As for Max Payne, yep I'm really excited for that movie. I like Mark W and think he's done some great movies and I hope they stick to the dark graphic novel feel of the it all and transfer that to the movie. I'm a big graphic novel fan and really dig both games edgy moods and art...I have high expectations for it.

Leopold BUTTERS · 09-10-2008, 03:34 PM

I've got balls of steel.

Nerdkiller likes BD · 09-10-2008, 03:38 PM

Hmmm...I wonder if this will tie in with Forever, if that ever gets released, ya know what I mean?

Deadset · 09-10-2008, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Nerdkiller likes BD

Hmmm...I wonder if this will tie in with Forever, if that ever gets released, ya know what I mean?

ugh...I used to keep up with that a long time ago, gave up after a while

King Leonidas · 09-11-2008, 08:58 PM

I hope Max Payne is the start to great game to film adaptation's (Mortal Kombat 1 is an exception in my opinion-love that movie) But if Max Payne is good, let Duke Nukem be even better.. but if they arent.. i know Gore Verbenski will get game to film adaptation's on track with Bioshock, so looking forward to that movie-the game is incredible, great story.. I honestly thought we were going to get on the right track with G 2 F adaptation's will Hitman..was wrong..loved the trailer..little dissapointed with film

Deadset · 09-11-2008, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by King Leonidas

I hope Max Payne is the start to great game to film adaptation's (Mortal Kombat 1 is an exception in my opinion-love that movie)

oh yes, I thought Mortal Kombat was a fantastic movie, just love it. I've viewed the DVD more times than I care to admit. I'm picking it up the day it comes out on bluray

alexakajeff · 09-13-2008, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Deads3t

oh yes, I thought Mortal Kombat was a fantastic movie, just love it. I've viewed the DVD more times than I care to admit. I'm picking it up the day it comes out on bluray

My uncle made Mortal Kombat, I'll give him the heads up.

Red Hood · 09-13-2008, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by tron3

Say what you will about DOOM, I liked movie. It was even one of the few movies I watched a second time. But being a fan of DOOM I guess I am partial.

Max Payne should be good because I think Mark Wahlberg will do the part justice. I just hope the director as least WATCHES someone play the game to get a sense for the look & feel of it. At some point Mark Wahlberg will have to squint like Max Payne "pinching a loaf". If anything to be comical.

The Rock is a little too dark to play "the great white hope" which is Duke. Maybe Vin Diesel. Arnold is more the type but is too busy and too old now.

I can't believe being a fan of Doom, you actually enjoyed that movie.

Bluray_ne1 · 09-13-2008, 06:58 AM

I used to love that game. First game I could remember where taking a leak increased your health..."Ahhhh...much better!"

fragile-reality · 09-13-2008, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Deads3t

oh yes, I thought Mortal Kombat was a fantastic movie, just love it. I've viewed the DVD more times than I care to admit. I'm picking it up the day it comes out on bluray

I hated it so much. It didn't help that I read the book first where johnny cage consecutively breaks each of Goro's wrist with a chain then shadow kick's him off the cliff. Instead that scene was replaced with a groin shot. And the stair climbing scene was reduced to nothing more than a gag.

Deadset · 09-13-2008, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by fragile-reality

I hated it so much. It didn't help that I read the book first where johnny cage consecutively breaks each of Goro's wrist with a chain then shadow kick's him off the cliff. Instead that scene was replaced with a groin shot. And the stair climbing scene was reduced to nothing more than a gag.

Hum...never read the book, I saw this one in the theater, liked it from day 1

King Leonidas · 09-13-2008, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Deads3t

Hum...never read the book, I saw this one in the theater, liked it from day 1

Same here... i loved when voiceover said "..REPTILE.." and then we got an unexpected character ..awesome.. i thought reptile was just gunna be a lizard the whole time ,the whole movie was great...

My_Two_Cents · 09-13-2008, 03:34 PM

So who would you recommend playing Duke? Is Dolf Lundgren too old/Russian? He's the first person to come to my mind.

Can't wait to see the Pig Cops! "Come get some!"

tron3 · 09-14-2008, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Gambit

I can't believe being a fan of Doom, you actually enjoyed that movie.

Said I liked it. Never said anything about enjoying it.

Red Hood · 09-14-2008, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by tron3

Said I liked it. Never said anything about enjoying it.

lol

King Leonidas · 09-16-2008, 12:42 AM

I dont know why i thought of this dude... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vgUu6qebj0 ....only problem , no hair ha , most actors can change their accent ,so that would be fine , but i could see him in the role , if he had some blonde hair of course , unless some think he would be too big

Red Hood · 09-16-2008, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by King Leonidas

I dont know why i thought of this dude... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vgUu6qebj0 ....only problem , no hair ha , most actors can change their accent ,so that would be fine , but i could see him in the role , if he had some blonde hair of course , unless some think he would be too big

Did he say he was 150 pounds of bone crushing power?

09-10-2008, 02:01 PM	#3
tron3 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2004 Location:New Jersey Blu-ray reviews:3	Say what you will about DOOM, I liked movie. It was even one of the few movies I watched a second time. But being a fan of DOOM I guess I am partial. Max Payne should be good because I think Mark Wahlberg will do the part justice. I just hope the director as least WATCHES someone play the game to get a sense for the look & feel of it. At some point Mark Wahlberg will have to squint like Max Payne "pinching a loaf". If anything to be comical. The Rock is a little too dark to play "the great white hope" which is Duke. Maybe Vin Diesel. Arnold is more the type but is too busy and too old now. Last edited by tron3; 09-10-2008 at 02:03 PM.

09-16-2008, 12:42 AM	#19
King Leonidas Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Blu-ray collection:19	I dont know why i thought of this dude... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vgUu6qebj0 ....only problem , no hair ha , most actors can change their accent ,so that would be fine , but i could see him in the role , if he had some blonde hair of course , unless some think he would be too big Last edited by King Leonidas; 09-16-2008 at 12:47 AM.

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09-10-2008, 03:38 AM	#2
badchannels Member Member since:Jun 2007 Blu-ray collection:260 Blu-ray reviews:1	If it's better than Doom with the Rock, then I'm in. That render of him kinda looks like Bruce Willis.....no way he could play Duke. Gotta be someone muscular at least.

09-10-2008, 03:29 PM	#4
Deadset Man in the Box Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Home Theater Gallery:28 4K collection:247 Blu-ray collection:2478 DVD collection:214 iTunes collection:3 Prime collection:52 Blu-ray reviews: 14 Trading Score:34	As for Duke Nukem, I really hope they go with someone who is not an A list star, like Willis. I'd prefer someone else with the look and the talent to pull off the sarcastic wit that is Duke. There's bound to be someone out there who'll step up and give a stellar performance. As for Max Payne, yep I'm really excited for that movie. I like Mark W and think he's done some great movies and I hope they stick to the dark graphic novel feel of the it all and transfer that to the movie. I'm a big graphic novel fan and really dig both games edgy moods and art...I have high expectations for it.

09-10-2008, 03:34 PM	#5
Leopold BUTTERS Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:AB,Canada Blu-ray collection:93 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:1	I've got balls of steel.

09-10-2008, 03:38 PM	#6
Nerdkiller likes BD Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Wrestling in Ireland. PSNetwork: Nerdkiller316PSN Nerds beaten up: Loads 4K collection:75 Blu-ray collection:880 Trading Score:1	Hmmm...I wonder if this will tie in with Forever, if that ever gets released, ya know what I mean?

09-11-2008, 08:58 PM	#8
King Leonidas Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Blu-ray collection:19	I hope Max Payne is the start to great game to film adaptation's (Mortal Kombat 1 is an exception in my opinion-love that movie) But if Max Payne is good, let Duke Nukem be even better.. but if they arent.. i know Gore Verbenski will get game to film adaptation's on track with Bioshock, so looking forward to that movie-the game is incredible, great story.. I honestly thought we were going to get on the right track with G 2 F adaptation's will Hitman..was wrong..loved the trailer..little dissapointed with film

09-13-2008, 06:58 AM	#12
Bluray_ne1 Special Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Near Seattle Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:114 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:28	I used to love that game. First game I could remember where taking a leak increased your health..."Ahhhh...much better!"

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My_Two_Cents Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Wherever I may roam.... Home Theater Gallery:40 4K collection:35 Blu-ray collection:507 DVD collection:19 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:4	So who would you recommend playing Duke? Is Dolf Lundgren too old/Russian? He's the first person to come to my mind. Can't wait to see the Pig Cops! "Come get some!"

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