God of War Movie Discussion - Blu-ray Forum

GreenScar · 10-01-2008, 03:28 AM

FirstShowing.net is reporting that everyone's favorite director is officially attached to God of War:

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Oh no - I think everyone's worst fears have been realized! Brett Ratner is officially attached to direct the God of War movie currently in development. This has been rumored for a while, so it is definitely not the first time we've heard Ratner's named mentioned alongside of God of War. But with this confirmation, I think it may be safe to say that this movie probably won't be that good. And it's a shame because it has the potential to be great. This news comes from UGO, who recently caught up with Ratner. During his answer to a question about what's next, God of War was one that he mentioned was in the works.

I know that I should be waiting to find out more about the project before instantly discrediting Brett Ratner, but most people don't like him anyway. I really think God of War is riding the fine line between either potentially being amazing or being terrible, and with Ratner's involvement, I fear it's leaning towards the terrible side. But focusing on other things, the guys at UGO bring up some very good points about its rating. I think this definitely needs to be rated R, but I doubt it will be. I've got a feeling the studios will want this to be a big summer tentpole, meaning it'll have to be PG-13 in the end.

Beyond all this other discussion about the God of War movie, I'm still anxious to find out who else they'll get. So we know Ratner is involved, but the next big question is who will be starring in it as Kratos?

Red Hood · 10-01-2008, 03:34 AM

I was really a big fan of the first god of war game and always would have liked to see a movie. But seriously this sucks.

Batman00 · 10-01-2008, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by jasonbird

FirstShowing.net is reporting that everyone's favorite director is officially attached to God of War:

Hey Jason I beat u to it LOL
https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...13#post1189613

GreenScar · 10-01-2008, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Batman00

Hey Jason I beat u to it LOL
https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...13#post1189613

You got me!

I never go to that forum (try not to as I can't afford games these days)

Batman00 · 10-01-2008, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by jasonbird

You got me!

I never go to that forum (try not to as I can't afford games these days)

LOL its cool
but im glad i beat u for once, u beat my ass everytime for superherohype or comingsoon lol

LynxFX · 10-01-2008, 05:46 AM

It isn't that Ratner is a horrible director like our good friend Uwe Boll, it is that he is a generic 'for hire' director. He doesn't bring anything to the table. He doesn't have any style, flare, or artistic motivation other than getting the paycheck and putting the story on film. He just doesn't fit a project like God of War. I fear this will end up playing out like Doom. Completely ignoring the source, and dumbing it down for a general audience.

Septimus Prime · 10-01-2008, 08:56 AM

And here I was hoping it would be Michael Bay.

TheZoof · 10-01-2008, 01:38 PM

I agree with most here. I really hated X3:TLS.

That being said I really enjoy Prison Break and it was Ratner that brought that to Fox.

I will see how it goes and if he has epic visions it will go well. I am thinking Lord of the Rings with violence, gore and gods.

stockstar1138 · 10-01-2008, 01:47 PM

just curious, who did you guys think they were going to get?

you think del toro, spielberg, scorsese or the coen brothers want to direct a movie based on the most violent video game out there.

i am actually very, very pleased its not boll, because i was scarred of that. God of War really doesn't have too much of a story, hopefully its simplistic enough for Ratner to stick too and hopefully Jaffe has some sort of approval input in this.

I think Ratner will do a good job with this. Im worried about the style and how this movie is going to look most of all and Im not sure that there are many directors out there period, who can pull this off.

its gonna be really heavy on the CGI I think or feel nothing like the game.

tacoreed · 10-01-2008, 01:49 PM

This movie now officially sucks.

mikejet · 10-01-2008, 02:12 PM

Does that mean Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan will be in it?

davidxiphoid · 10-01-2008, 02:27 PM

This will be terrible. Im 95% sure of this. Ratner is a terrible director, he has a good eye for visuals but other than that he's a hack IMO.

The only movie he has ever done that I thought was any good was Red Dragon. The Rush Hour's are bad, one worse than the other, X3 was an abomination, and While I enjoyed the first season of Prison Break you cant deny that each season after has gotten incredibly worse than the previous and completely ridiculous.

Blu-Benny · 10-01-2008, 02:33 PM

any chance they'll make the movie and follow the story line of the game???

the games are awesome, a little short, but some of the most fun i've had in a long while.

Count Zero · 10-01-2008, 02:36 PM

I have a suggestion for Mr. Ratner if he is reading this thread. Work with David Jaffe and make sure you listen to his thoughts and ideas.

Batman00 · 10-01-2008, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Count Zero

I have a suggestion for Mr. Ratner if he is reading this thread. Work with David Jaffe and make sure you listen to his thoughts and ideas.

How is this thread still open?, Please merge with mine

raskal66 · 10-01-2008, 02:52 PM

This is indeed ominous.

It makes me wish that I knew important Hollywood people or had them in my Rolodex. I don't know the first thing about making movies either, but that quality appears to mean "Qualified to handle slam dunk multi-million dollar franchises."

Then again, I don't know why this is shocking. They did give Michael Bay Transformers as well and thought that pervert Ang Lee was a good idea for Hulk as well. Then again, even non-franchised stuff can be arguably said to be mismanaged. Summer blockbuster creative teams apparently aren't decided by the same folks that create the genuinely moving dramas, action movies, and comedies.

Anyone remeber the ride Roland Emmerich gave us on Independence Day? There is still belief that he's a quality director out there too. Independence Day, Godzilla, Day After Tomorrow, and 10,000 B.C. (admittedly not a summer movie). I get the dry heaves just thinking about those.

Hey, Hollywood give me $200M! With that kind of cash that you freely give these hacks, I can put together 100 minutes of contrived, cliched dialogue with cool special effects too.

raskal66 · 10-01-2008, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by stockstar1138

its gonna be really heavy on the CGI I think or feel nothing like the game.

I have no problems with the CGI. You'd need it to make this film and the quality of it has improved drastically since the late 90's when even senior citizens could outrun explosions and other carnage (cue old man running on the dock scene from Godzilla or dog jumping to safety just in time under bridge in ID4) but it's the story mutilations that I think really get people ticked off. While God of War may not be Heavy on the story front, it does have one. A decent writer / director combo could do something with it if they have the will to do so.

Batman00 · 10-05-2008, 05:45 PM

I think they deleted my thread

tommyboy81 · 10-05-2008, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Batman00

I think they deleted my thread

Sorry dude. S*** happens

Onthe movie: I thought they would make this like they did with 300

Grim Reaper · 10-05-2008, 10:35 PM

at least its not Uwl Boll.

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10-01-2008, 03:34 AM	#2
Red Hood Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:33	I was really a big fan of the first god of war game and always would have liked to see a movie. But seriously this sucks.

10-01-2008, 05:46 AM	#6
LynxFX Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007	It isn't that Ratner is a horrible director like our good friend Uwe Boll, it is that he is a generic 'for hire' director. He doesn't bring anything to the table. He doesn't have any style, flare, or artistic motivation other than getting the paycheck and putting the story on film. He just doesn't fit a project like God of War. I fear this will end up playing out like Doom. Completely ignoring the source, and dumbing it down for a general audience.

10-01-2008, 08:56 AM	#7
Septimus Prime Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:164 Trading Score:2	And here I was hoping it would be Michael Bay.

10-01-2008, 01:38 PM	#8
TheZoof Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Ottawa,Canada Home Theater Gallery:27 4K collection:850 Blu-ray collection:1636 DVD collection:10 Blu-ray reviews: 38 Trading Score:2	I agree with most here. I really hated X3:TLS. That being said I really enjoy Prison Break and it was Ratner that brought that to Fox. I will see how it goes and if he has epic visions it will go well. I am thinking Lord of the Rings with violence, gore and gods.

10-01-2008, 01:47 PM	#9
stockstar1138 Banned Member since:Apr 2007	just curious, who did you guys think they were going to get? you think del toro, spielberg, scorsese or the coen brothers want to direct a movie based on the most violent video game out there. i am actually very, very pleased its not boll, because i was scarred of that. God of War really doesn't have too much of a story, hopefully its simplistic enough for Ratner to stick too and hopefully Jaffe has some sort of approval input in this. I think Ratner will do a good job with this. Im worried about the style and how this movie is going to look most of all and Im not sure that there are many directors out there period, who can pull this off. its gonna be really heavy on the CGI I think or feel nothing like the game.

10-01-2008, 01:49 PM	#10
tacoreed Special Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Omaha 4K collection:103 Blu-ray collection:722	This movie now officially sucks.

10-01-2008, 02:12 PM	#11
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	Does that mean Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan will be in it?

10-01-2008, 02:27 PM	#12
davidxiphoid Special Member Member since:May 2007 Location:I live in D.C. Blu-ray collection:88 Trading Score:47	This will be terrible. Im 95% sure of this. Ratner is a terrible director, he has a good eye for visuals but other than that he's a hack IMO. The only movie he has ever done that I thought was any good was Red Dragon. The Rush Hour's are bad, one worse than the other, X3 was an abomination, and While I enjoyed the first season of Prison Break you cant deny that each season after has gotten incredibly worse than the previous and completely ridiculous.

10-01-2008, 02:33 PM	#13
Blu-Benny Michael Bay's #1 Fan Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Wisconsin Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:552 DVD collection:108 Trading Score:138	any chance they'll make the movie and follow the story line of the game??? the games are awesome, a little short, but some of the most fun i've had in a long while.

10-01-2008, 02:36 PM	#14
Count Zero Active Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Boston, MA Blu-ray collection:30	I have a suggestion for Mr. Ratner if he is reading this thread. Work with David Jaffe and make sure you listen to his thoughts and ideas.

10-01-2008, 02:52 PM	#16
raskal66 Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Dallas, TX Blu-ray collection:16	This is indeed ominous. It makes me wish that I knew important Hollywood people or had them in my Rolodex. I don't know the first thing about making movies either, but that quality appears to mean "Qualified to handle slam dunk multi-million dollar franchises." Then again, I don't know why this is shocking. They did give Michael Bay Transformers as well and thought that pervert Ang Lee was a good idea for Hulk as well. Then again, even non-franchised stuff can be arguably said to be mismanaged. Summer blockbuster creative teams apparently aren't decided by the same folks that create the genuinely moving dramas, action movies, and comedies. Anyone remeber the ride Roland Emmerich gave us on Independence Day? There is still belief that he's a quality director out there too. Independence Day, Godzilla, Day After Tomorrow, and 10,000 B.C. (admittedly not a summer movie). I get the dry heaves just thinking about those. Hey, Hollywood give me $200M! With that kind of cash that you freely give these hacks, I can put together 100 minutes of contrived, cliched dialogue with cool special effects too.

10-05-2008, 05:45 PM	#18
Batman00 Special Member Member since:Nov 2007 Blu-ray collection:116 Blu-ray reviews: 22 Trading Score:1	I think they deleted my thread

10-05-2008, 10:35 PM	#20
Grim Reaper Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2006 Location:Let Me In! 4K collection:499 Blu-ray collection:2022 DVD collection:25 Trading Score:13	at least its not Uwl Boll.

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