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Jean-Luc
May 9th, 2009, 05:49 PM
Well, apparently the script is done, and casting has started. However, the screenwriter is making a curious choice in looking to get Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in the film. Now while most would probably expect him to be in here playing Dom, the screenwriter wants him to play Marcus Fenix.

Anyone else perplexed by this?

http://kotaku.com/5247063/gears-screenwriter-wants-the-rock

That said, I saw a comment somewhere in there that hit home. Why don't they make these video game movie adaptations all CGI. Yes, I get that it's expensive, but it would be infinitely better to have everything feel like the universe, and to be able to use the original voice actors. IDGI Hollywood :(
thehoodedsmack
May 9th, 2009, 05:52 PM
Probably because he was so awesome in his last video-game movie. :downs:

http://www.dabbledoo.com/ee/images/uploads/gamertell/doom_poster.jpg

Owait... :saddowns:

So they're actually making a Gears movie, eh? Really, what was the last major action movie not based on a game, comic, book, or other existing franchise?
p0lar_bear
May 9th, 2009, 05:56 PM
That said, I saw a comment somewhere in there that hit home. Why don't they make these video game movie adaptations all CGI.

They did.
http://www.gametab.com/images/ss/xbox360/4163/box-l.jpg

:v:

Joking aside, idk, I think The Rock kinda fits the bill...
Disaster
May 9th, 2009, 05:57 PM
Seriously. THe realness just doesn't work. CG would be so much better. I'd much rather watch cg.
Jean-Luc
May 9th, 2009, 05:59 PM
Joking aside, idk, I think The Rock kinda fits the bill...

He fits the movie, for sure, but for Marcus? Mr. Chalk Whiteskin himself?

As for the Doom movie, certainly not his best, but The Rock can definitely act. Anyone who has seen Gridiron Gang, Walking Tall, or The Game Plan can testify to that.
Llama Juice
May 9th, 2009, 06:07 PM
They shoulda gotten John Travolta to do it IMO.

http://thor.mirtna.org/oddities/lookalikes/pics/marcus-fenix-gears-of-war-john-travolta.jpg

But that's just me.
Disaster
May 9th, 2009, 06:09 PM
I bet the artist who made Marcus got some shots of Travolta as references.
To many similarities to be a coincidence.
RecycleBin
May 9th, 2009, 06:26 PM
http://unrealitymag.com/index.php/2008/11/24/10-pretty-accurate-video-game-charactersreal-people-look-alikes/

Kinda related.
n00b1n8R
May 9th, 2009, 06:31 PM
It's a movie of a video game.
It will have to suck.

It's a movie of a game renowned for it's pretty shallow plot.
It will have to really suck.

Why give a fuck. vOv
BobtheGreatII
May 9th, 2009, 07:08 PM
It's a movie of a video game.
It will have to suck.

It's a movie of a game renowned for it's pretty shallow plot.
It will have to really suck.

Why give a fuck. vOv

Because we can. vOv
LlamaMaster
May 9th, 2009, 07:17 PM
It's a movie of a video game.
It will have to suck.

It's a movie of a game renowned for it's pretty shallow plot.
It will have to really suck.

Why give a fuck. vOv
I don't give a fuck. Does that make me cool?
n00b1n8R
May 9th, 2009, 07:19 PM
yessums o/

(The Rock has all the acting skills of his namesake)
nooBBooze
May 9th, 2009, 07:24 PM
Southland Tales was awesome despite him being in it.
ICEE
May 10th, 2009, 01:32 AM
the fuck? damn it hollywood, there is already a superior male badass actor out there who could execute the role perfectly.

http://www.thehollywoodnews.com/artman2/uploads/1/bruce-willis.jpg

and ffs, GOW's story line isn't even close to developed enough to make a good movie. People play gears for one reason: chainsaw bayonets. No one gives a fuck about the one shred of emotional appeal in the series: MARRRIAAAAA
BobtheGreatII
May 10th, 2009, 01:35 AM
Really?

I liked the storyline so far... :eyesroll:
ICEE
May 10th, 2009, 01:40 AM
The overview story is interesting, but none of the characters personal conflicts and trials are really. The branch of the game dealing with maria is the only character development in the game really.
TVTyrant
May 10th, 2009, 01:47 AM
Fuck the Rock. He shouldn't even be in ANY movies, let alone one that COULD be badass. John Travolta should be Marcus, thats just how it should be. I have no fucking clue who should be Dom, but it shoud not be the Rock. Fuck that.
paladin
May 10th, 2009, 02:32 AM
I think John Travolta would be kick ass... but I kinda like the Dwayne Johnson. Some of his movies were good.
n00b1n8R
May 10th, 2009, 02:43 AM
The trouble with Travolta is that he actually has some acting skills, which would be wasted on a fucking GoW movie.
t3h m00kz
May 10th, 2009, 05:08 AM
Fuck you guys, I can smell what the Rock is cookin'.

Mmmmmh.
Bodzilla
May 10th, 2009, 07:47 AM
the fuck? damn it hollywood, there is already a superior male badass actor out there who could execute the role perfectly.

http://www.thehollywoodnews.com/artman2/uploads/1/bruce-willis.jpg

and ffs, GOW's story line isn't even close to developed enough to make a good movie. People play gears for one reason: chainsaw bayonets. No one gives a fuck about the one shred of emotional appeal in the series: MARRRIAAAAA
Thats not Mickey Rourke.

But i love willis as well.
fucking legend <333

THE WATCH THE WATCH!!!!
Syuusuke
May 10th, 2009, 09:08 AM
Odd choice of a movie...
Jean-Luc
May 10th, 2009, 12:07 PM
I must be the only one here who thinks The Rock has done some good acting. :shake:
Corndogman
May 10th, 2009, 07:04 PM
The Rock is a pretty good actor, but I don't think he really fits the part. John Travolta would be perfect, if only he was a few years younger. He could still pull it off though.
Jean-Luc
May 10th, 2009, 07:21 PM
I think the problem with Travolta is that his voice is just so far departed from John DiMaggio's.