Battleship - Part 1

Thread Manager · 05-20-2012, 11:37 AM

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Galactus · 05-20-2012, 11:37 AM

Peter Berg in Talks to Direct Battleship
Source: The Hollywood Reporter May 18, 2009

The Hollywood Reporter says that Peter Berg (Hancock) is in talks to direct a big-screen version of the Hasbro game "Battleship" for Universal Pictures.

Brothers Jon and Erich Hoeber have signed on to write the script.

The game consists of two players arranging a variety of ships on a grid. The game proceeds in alternating salvos as players try to "sink" the opposition's ships by guessing where they sit on the grid.

While plot details are being kept under wraps, the studio is looking to make an epic naval action adventure.

The Morningstar · 05-20-2012, 11:37 AM

Well set in WWII then or something. Have a story about a US Battleship stranded in the Pacific with it's radar down or whatever. The Japanese Navy in pursuit. Something like that could be a really cool, tense thriller. More about the acting and tension, sense of claustrophobia and paranoia, than big explosions and CGI.

I SEE SPIDEY · 05-20-2012, 12:23 PM

I thought that the movie was beyond awful. Everything that mattered was atrocious; the acting, the dialogue, the pacing, the plot...everything.

I really can't wait until Taylor K goes away because he is an awful actor.

mclay18 · 05-20-2012, 12:40 PM

It was bad. Really bad, but it wasn't as awful as I thought.

Aside from the top-notch CGI, Rihanna had more personality than everyone else combined (especially compared to Kitsch and Brooklyn Decker). She didn't have much to work with, but still... really not bad for an acting debut. I'd like to see her in a movie with a better-written role.

Kahran Ramsus · 05-20-2012, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by The Morningstar

Well set in WWII then or something. Have a story about a US Battleship stranded in the Pacific with it's radar down or whatever. The Japanese Navy in pursuit. Something like that could be a really cool, tense thriller. More about the acting and tension, sense of claustrophobia and paranoia, than big explosions and CGI.

It absolutely should have been set in World War II.

Octoberist · 05-20-2012, 03:27 PM

I feel bad for Taylor (aside being moderately successful) but yeah, he's the leading man type. Even as Gambit, he didn't have the right amount of subtle charisma to pull it off. I can't blame the director for that, but Taylor didn't step up either.

I SEE SPIDEY · 05-20-2012, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Octoberist

I feel bad for Taylor (aside being moderately successful) but yeah, he's the leading man type. Even as Gambit, he didn't have the right amount of subtle charisma to pull it off. I can't blame the director for that, but Taylor didn't step up either.

He's going to get more roles of course but Hollywood is not going to completely ignore two mega bombs mere months apart. He is going to have to work hard to get another staring role in a big or mega budget action film. I mean at least Ryan Reynolds was the co-lead in a hit Denzel Washington movie, what does Taylor have going for him? Taylor will continue to get roles in films of course but the timing of these bombs is a huge problem for him. He is on thin ice and I'm sorry Oliver Stone fans but that director is irrelvent now so his (terrible looking faux cool) movie isn't going to help Kitsch.

Prison Mike · 05-20-2012, 03:57 PM

Haven't seen either of Taylor's "movie bombs" yet (probably will when it comes out on DVD) but I think he definitely has the potential to become a great actor judging from his work on Friday Night Lights.

**C. Lee** · 05-20-2012, 04:10 PM

I haven't watched BATTLESHIP, but I watched AMERICAN WARSHIPS last night on SyFy.....Mario Van Peebles is the Captain of the Battleship USS IOWA that is attacked by aliens.....you get to hear Mario say "You're NOT going to sink my battleship!" I wonder if Liam gets to say it too?

I SEE SPIDEY · 05-20-2012, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by C. Lee

I haven't watched BATTLESHIP, but I watched AMERICAN WARSHIPS last night on SyFy.....Mario Van Peebles is the Captain of the Battleship USS IOWA that is attacked by aliens.....you get to hear Mario say "You're NOT going to sink my battleship!" I wonder if Liam gets to say it too?

I should have watched that!

**C. Lee** · 05-20-2012, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by I SEE SPIDEY

I should have watched that!

I didn't have to pay for it....so yeah, I think I came out ahead.

I SEE SPIDEY · 05-20-2012, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by C. Lee

I didn't have to pay for it....so yeah, I think I came out ahead.

I love Sy Fy's cheesy films and I didn't even know that it was on.

You truly did win.

david icke · 05-20-2012, 04:28 PM

From my perspective, and I guess from others too, there was way more than one person responsible for the circumstances that led to a bad movie like that being produced. A lot of liars and money grabbers behind the scenes.

**C. Lee** · 05-20-2012, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by I SEE SPIDEY

I love Sy Fy's cheesy films and I didn't even know that it was on.

You truly did win.

It had Carl Weathers in it too....double win.

I SEE SPIDEY · 05-20-2012, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by C. Lee

It had Carl Weathers in it too....double win.

I officially hate you now.

**C. Lee** · 05-20-2012, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by I SEE SPIDEY

I officially hate you now.

Get in line.....

Poeman · 05-20-2012, 05:45 PM

fantastic movie actually...Hated the Dictator, but was thoroughly pleased with this

psylockolussus · 05-20-2012, 05:53 PM

This movie sucks. Not even Rihanna can save this movie.

I SEE SPIDEY · 05-20-2012, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by psylockolussus

This movie sucks. Not even Rihanna can save this movie.

I fell asleep on parts of the movie (It was a midnight showing) and didn't regret it. The movie is officially on my ****list and I'm going to be talking about it one way or another for the next few months.

Wolfwood · 05-20-2012, 06:22 PM

Just spoil one thing...

Spoiler!!! Click to Read!:

I SEE SPIDEY · 05-20-2012, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolfwood

Just spoil one thing...

Spoiler!!! Click to Read!:

Wolfwood · 05-20-2012, 06:42 PM

That's actually kind of shocking. Totally seems like it would happen. Well that gives me one reason to watch this film...on dvd.

david icke · 05-20-2012, 06:47 PM

So did Peter Berg actually direct this in the end? I really liked Hancock, and a lot of people hated that movie, so maybe I will like this.

I read that spoiler you guys were talking about, I'm not surprised that didn't happen, it doesn't seem like that kind of movie. It's more along the lines of a fun film, as opposed to something grim.

I SEE SPIDEY · 05-20-2012, 06:50 PM

I didn't dislike Hancock either, it was a huge mess and not a "good" movie per say but it had some really interesting ideas, decent action scenes and a fun performance by Will Smith.

I did however hate Battleship because it featured none of those things.

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05-20-2012, 11:37 AM	#1
Thread Manager SHH! Moderator Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1	Battleship - Part 1 This is a continuation thread, the old thread is Here

05-20-2012, 11:37 AM	#2
Galactus Devourer of Worlds Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: The travesty called life Posts: 16,277	Battleship Peter Berg in Talks to Direct Battleship Source: The Hollywood Reporter May 18, 2009 The Hollywood Reporter says that Peter Berg (Hancock) is in talks to direct a big-screen version of the Hasbro game "Battleship" for Universal Pictures. Brothers Jon and Erich Hoeber have signed on to write the script. The game consists of two players arranging a variety of ships on a grid. The game proceeds in alternating salvos as players try to "sink" the opposition's ships by guessing where they sit on the grid. While plot details are being kept under wraps, the studio is looking to make an epic naval action adventure. __________________ 2000-2009

05-20-2012, 11:37 AM	#3
The Morningstar Banned User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: The place in between... Posts: 10,153	Re: Battleship Well set in WWII then or something. Have a story about a US Battleship stranded in the Pacific with it's radar down or whatever. The Japanese Navy in pursuit. Something like that could be a really cool, tense thriller. More about the acting and tension, sense of claustrophobia and paranoia, than big explosions and CGI.

05-20-2012, 12:23 PM	#4
I SEE SPIDEY Cav-El *****es Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: In Superman's arms Posts: 21,756	Re: Battleship - Part 1 I thought that the movie was beyond awful. Everything that mattered was atrocious; the acting, the dialogue, the pacing, the plot...everything. I really can't wait until Taylor K goes away because he is an awful actor. __________________ Come think with us:http://thinkmcflythink.squarespace.com/ Movies get an "A" for being good, not for effort

05-20-2012, 12:40 PM	#5
mclay18 Justice is coming Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 6,518	Re: Battleship - Part 1 It was bad. Really bad, but it wasn't as awful as I thought. Aside from the top-notch CGI, Rihanna had more personality than everyone else combined (especially compared to Kitsch and Brooklyn Decker). She didn't have much to work with, but still... really not bad for an acting debut. I'd like to see her in a movie with a better-written role. __________________ Think McFly Think "Come Think With Us."

05-20-2012, 03:27 PM	#7
Octoberist point blank Join Date: May 2005 Location: California Posts: 31,653	Re: Battleship - Part 1 I feel bad for Taylor (aside being moderately successful) but yeah, he's the leading man type. Even as Gambit, he didn't have the right amount of subtle charisma to pull it off. I can't blame the director for that, but Taylor didn't step up either. __________________ pttf

05-20-2012, 03:57 PM	#9
Prison Mike Hype Award Winner Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Clink Posts: 37,796	Re: Battleship - Part 1 Haven't seen either of Taylor's "movie bombs" yet (probably will when it comes out on DVD) but I think he definitely has the potential to become a great actor judging from his work on Friday Night Lights. __________________ Michael Scott: You don't call retarded people retards. It's bad taste. You call your friends retards when they're acting retarded.

05-20-2012, 04:10 PM	#10
C. Lee I'm not old, I'm ancient SHH! Administrator Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 42,134	Re: Battleship - Part 1 I haven't watched BATTLESHIP, but I watched AMERICAN WARSHIPS last night on SyFy.....Mario Van Peebles is the Captain of the Battleship USS IOWA that is attacked by aliens.....you get to hear Mario say "You're NOT going to sink my battleship!" I wonder if Liam gets to say it too? __________________ Go here for answers about AVATARS, signatures, etc The Official Board Rules Avatar by hunter rider

05-20-2012, 04:28 PM	#14
david icke Banned User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,348	Re: Battleship - Part 1 From my perspective, and I guess from others too, there was way more than one person responsible for the circumstances that led to a bad movie like that being produced. A lot of liars and money grabbers behind the scenes.

05-20-2012, 05:45 PM	#18
Poeman Mastermind Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: In the town with no name Posts: 11,046	Re: Battleship - Part 1 fantastic movie actually...Hated the Dictator, but was thoroughly pleased with this __________________ SHHFFL: Poeman's Cookies, (SHHFFL X- 2nd place) 2010-2011 NFL Playoff Pool Champion

05-20-2012, 05:53 PM	#19
psylockolussus X42014 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: The Future Posts: 8,383	Re: Battleship - Part 1 This movie sucks. Not even Rihanna can save this movie. __________________ X-MEN: The Next Trilogy X4: Days of Future Past (2014) - Wolverine, Professor X, Storm, Beast, Rogue, Shadowcat, Iceman, Bishop, Colossus, Warpath, Blink, Magneto, Mystique, Trask X5: The Mutant Massacre (2016) - Wolverine, Cyclops, Storm, Rogue, Iceman, Angel, Shadowcat, Colossus, Bishop, Mr. Sinister, Marrow, Marauders X6: Age of Apocalypse (2018) - Wolverine, Cyclops, Storm, Psylocke, Rogue, Shadowcat, Iceman, Colossus, Apocalypse, Archangel, Horsemen The X-Men Central

05-20-2012, 06:22 PM	#21
Wolfwood Shasta McNasty Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Chino, California Posts: 11,808	Re: Battleship - Part 1 Just spoil one thing... Spoiler!!! Click to Read!: Does Liam Neeson die? __________________ Something wicked this way comes. Henchman for Shadaloo AVATAR BY AxlsAppetite

05-20-2012, 06:42 PM	#23
Wolfwood Shasta McNasty Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Chino, California Posts: 11,808	Re: Battleship - Part 1 That's actually kind of shocking. Totally seems like it would happen. Well that gives me one reason to watch this film...on dvd. __________________ Something wicked this way comes. Henchman for Shadaloo AVATAR BY AxlsAppetite

05-20-2012, 06:47 PM	#24
david icke Banned User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,348	Re: Battleship - Part 1 So did Peter Berg actually direct this in the end? I really liked Hancock, and a lot of people hated that movie, so maybe I will like this. I read that spoiler you guys were talking about, I'm not surprised that didn't happen, it doesn't seem like that kind of movie. It's more along the lines of a fun film, as opposed to something grim.

05-20-2012, 06:50 PM	#25
I SEE SPIDEY Cav-El *****es Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: In Superman's arms Posts: 21,756	Re: Battleship - Part 1 I didn't dislike Hancock either, it was a huge mess and not a "good" movie per say but it had some really interesting ideas, decent action scenes and a fun performance by Will Smith. I did however hate Battleship because it featured none of those things. __________________ Come think with us:http://thinkmcflythink.squarespace.com/ Movies get an "A" for being good, not for effort

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