It’s no secret that I’m not a huge fan of Zombie movies. Not because I don’t dig me some zombies… but rather because for the most part… they’re all the exact same freaking movie. See one, you’ve probably seen 99% of them (there are obviously some exceptions).
One of the Zombie films I’ve got to admit I’ve been looking forward to with some curiosity is World War Z. “an adaptation of Max Brooks’ novel that “documents” the global zombie war through interviews with the survivors.” It sounds like a refreshingly different approach to the standard Zombie flick.
However, it looks like it’s being delayed even more as Director Marc Forster says the script is still needing a lot of work and isn’t ready yet. So, in the meantime he’s going off to direct a movie about our relationship with technology called “Disconnect”.
Have any of you read World War Z? Is it as good as people say it is? (source: Cinema Blend)
Honestly I’m OK with them taking a bit more time on World War Z it’s a lot of story to condense (or to pick the stories you want to tell) I can see it being a bit challenge to do not only on a smaller budget (I’m assuming this isn’t a huge production) and still creating the creepy feel of the book.
The book is a amazing mostly for it’s creepy factor, I rarely read horror novels or when I do rarely am I scared/creeped out. This book had me chilled at times reading it. High up there on my recommendation list.
What is some of your favorite zombie flicks John? Personal favorite of mine is Shaun of the Dead
I didn’t read World War Z, but I read The Zombie Guide or whatever it was called. I thought it was great in parts and too serios in some places. Unfortunately, Simon Pegg already made this movie in many ways.
Um, no. Shawn of the Dead is nothing like WW Z. You need to read the book before you start comparing it to other zombie films and say “it’s been done.”
whew! this is GOOD.
am a rabid fan of the novel-very much so
read the script and felt like i had food poisoning coming on.
they left out almost all my favorite stories and added…well, what they added blends in (kinda) so i’ll just say it was like a fresh cold Coke vs a hot, flat diet caffeine free coke w/lime. sure, it’s coke…technically…
John, it is unfortunate to hear you say you don’t like zombie movies because they are basically all the same. Yes, I do agree with you on this. But it is just sad to see your lack of hope for the future and potential of the zombie genre. I say this because awhile ago I made a small zombie movie that takes a unique approach on the zombie genre. And I am currently writing an even better zombie series that I am filming this year that will completely reinvent the zombie genre. I’m not gonna post my ideas up on the internet as of now, but all I can say John, is that if/when my idea comes to fruition, it will be awesome, and I guarantee it will rekindle your love for zombies.
If you want to check out my earlier piece feel free; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVloU9BXM3s&feature=channel_page
Its in 6 parts on youtube, and that is not actually a finished version.
And if anyone wants to contact me about purchasing my fresh, entertaining, education, enlightening zombie premise, feel free.
Screw this notion that there are no fresh ideas left for screen plays anymore. I got a bunch of sweet film ideas that will blow all your loads.
yes I’ve read it. Yes, it really is that good. Buggered if I know how they’ll film it though. I assume they will pick a handfull of the sections and string them together?
I think scifi/fantasy/horror books are usually just guilty pleasures. Only a few I have read over the years stack up as literary. I think World War Z is one of those books.
I, too, was eagerly awaiting this film because I think it is a serious look at a terrifying prospect and I like the director.
But lump me in with the skeptics that this film can be pulled off as a loyal adaptation of the novel. It may well be very good, but I think the narrator of the novel will been adapted into a more central participant. Maybe a documentary film maker for the army or UN who was present at the major events.
I think it will be good, but fail to capture what made the novel great. I cannot recommend it enough. Think of it as a collection of short stories written around a similar premise.
It is a damn good book. Right now I’m just wondering if it’ll still retain the satire that the book has. It runs the risk of losing that if it cuts out the wrong stories.
Totally a mini-series, best idea I’ve ever heard!The book is a must read!
The book is great! However, this one really needs to be developed into a mini-series on HBO or Showtime. There is simply to much information to make a movie out of it without it turning into a regular zombie film, which I bet will happen. The book is about individual experiences during the zombie war; it’s not about the war itself. The book is made up of assembled “eye witness accounts” ranging from the medical perspective, military to families feeing. John, it is a quick, easy read. You need to read it; it will completely change your thoughts on whether it should be made into a film or not (and I say not). I think a mini-series would better serve the material as each individual acount could easily be made into an “episode”.
I agree. It’s a great book but it’s layout is far more miniseries friendly than single movie.
ya i tottaly agree…HBO miniseries would be amazing
seriously this movie could be done…lots of stories you could take out to make a average length movie and most of the scenes with destruction are can be done in little flashback segments….but ya i would totally like to see a miniseries that kinda evolves on the stories allready written….from the frail japanese teen climbing down his apartment complex with bedsheets…to the vice president (which was also voiced by alan alda in the audio version…awesome job btw) to the Indian general kicking ass.. the giant zombie shootout in the southwest which left a massive great wall of china like wall of bodies!…man so much goodies…IMO max needs his new book to come out…looking forward to the comic book thats coming out .
this should be done like band of brothers.
I’ve read it, and it was FANTASTIC. That being said I don’t know how well it will translate to film. It isn’t really a linear book. It is really just a collection of interviews that cover the different reactions to a zombie war around the world. I have a feeling they are going to try to shove a square peg into a round hole.
sure if u read it like a normal book….how can u say its linear when its composed of a bunch of really short stories…other then the main chapters or era of the its in….i mean u can put stories in differant area’s of the movie i assume. most of this movie would be shown in memories of the living…basically narrating there 5-10 minute story while being interviewed by brooks.
@bigsampson
You do realize that as you read the book later stories offer information related to previous stories. So reading it from page 1 to the end in a linear way is really the only way one should read the book.
ya but im sure that will leave stuff out of it anyways….if there making a movie there has to be stuff left out….just too long.