Comments on: World War Z Delayed

By: Tyson J. Hayes

Tyson J. Hayes — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:23:08 +0000

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.

By: Thos

Thos — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:15:16 +0000

In reply to NotTimothyGeithner. 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."

By: Rorshach

Rorshach — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 05:23:47 +0000

What is some of your favorite zombie flicks John? Personal favorite of mine is Shaun of the Dead

By: NotTimothyGeithner

NotTimothyGeithner — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 03:11:58 +0000

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.

By: rez

rez — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 03:08:03 +0000

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…

By: Skull_Defiler

Skull_Defiler — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 02:31:10 +0000

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.

By: matty

matty — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:12:00 +0000

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?

By: middleman

middleman — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:06:39 +0000

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.

By: Jack Rhien

Jack Rhien — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:49:31 +0000

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.

By: windukun

windukun — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:47:14 +0000

Totally a mini-series, best idea I’ve ever heard!The book is a must read!

By: iknewthiswouldhappen

iknewthiswouldhappen — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:43:36 +0000

In reply to Thos. this should be done like band of brothers.

By: bigsampson

bigsampson — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:21:21 +0000

In reply to Will.

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.