Marc Forster to Direct World War Z

[Deserana]

I hope this gets the film a sequel. The world in the sequel would be so much more interesting and seeing that Pitt pushed and pushed this movie I'm sure he'd be more than happy to make another.

 

[Ultimatehero]

Who at the start of the year though would have predicted this doing so well and Pacific Rim struggling?

I knew it easily. The audience sees anything like Transformers as being a "knock off" of Transformers -- the studio may have green lit it to try to suck money off of giant robots, but oddly the audience has something against giant robots that aren't Transformers. While WWZ was always going to perform, albeit not perform as well since it didn't have Will Smith, just like 'I Am Legend.' It's just history repeating itself in both cases. I'd still say WWZ underperformed or flopped - this isn't talking about the amount of money it brought in, it's talking about it still not making enough due to its over-inflated budget. It would have been successful if that didn't hamper them.

 

[mclay18]

Paramount is re-releasing this and Star Trek: Into Darkness as a double feature (2 movies for the price of 1) nationwide -- it lasts from August 30th to September 5th.

http://www.fandango.com/startrek:intodarknessworldwarz_166904/plotsummary

Not a bad way to drum up last-minute interest in the DVD/Blu releases.

 

[Deserana]

I think of all films I've seen this year other than Man of Steel this is the one that would excel with a sequel. Surprise of the year for me by far was expecting boring, rushed, awful CGI Hollywood crap. But I loved it. Especially the final 20 minutes.

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

I knew it easily. The audience sees anything like Transformers as being a "knock off" of Transformers -- the studio may have green lit it to try to suck money off of giant robots, but oddly the audience has something against giant robots that aren't Transformers. While WWZ was always going to perform, albeit not perform as well since it didn't have Will Smith, just like 'I Am Legend.' It's just history repeating itself in both cases. I'd still say WWZ underperformed or flopped - this isn't talking about the amount of money it brought in, it's talking about it still not making enough due to its over-inflated budget. It would have been successful if that didn't hamper them.

Well the movie made over $500 million WW, nearly $200 million of which was domestic, this is before DVD/BD sales factor in, the movie was far from underperforming or flopping. Yes the budget was high, but the movie has pretty much made it back.

I think of all films I've seen this year other than Man of Steel this is the one that would excel with a sequel. Surprise of the year for me by far was expecting boring, rushed, awful CGI Hollywood crap. But I loved it. Especially the final 20 minutes.

I think a sequel would be superb, they have established the world now, so they can cut loose, there are plenty of parts of the book which would be superb on the big screen as well.

 

[MrMaooz]

I can't wait to watch this when it comes out on Blu-Ray!

 

[Deserana]

For those that don't know a *ahem* unrated version has made it's way online in HD.

I watched it again and I must say this is by a million miles my surprise of the year. I think it's such an entertaining film and I ******* adore the ending. Such a brave move IMO to make the final act of a huge summer blockbuster very low-key when it could have been balls out action. I personally just see it as basically a prequel to the book (obviously with a few story differences, was there ever a "camouflage" in the book been a while since I read it).

Of all films this year THIS is the one that I most want to get a sequel, it now has so much material to work with that it could have any story it wants. Though I would like Pitt back as he stood by WWZ 100% and promoted it like crazy.

Also just a quick word on the unrated cut there wasn't much added I did notice a few longer scenes though. It seemed to have a hell of a lot more gore in it though.

 

[Airwings]

I know that "Z" stands for zombies. But what about a follow up about another kind of supernatural beings attacking our world in a similar manner? An army of mumies? Or werewolves?
It could even be a stand-alone film, with other characters. With a big star in the lead of course, just as this one. Maybe Johnny Depp playing a straight role, or Tom Cruise?
Just a crazy idea of mine!

Why would those be options? Z stands for zombies, I'm sure they'll stick with that.

What I said above (if you missed it).

The reason I suggested X and Y is because it would seem like a logical follow up, as the letters are the ones closest to Z.
Not sure what nightmare creature that begins with those letters though.

 

[Deserana]

It's based on existing works. Plus there is SOOOOOOO much stuff from the book and set up in this film that can be used for a sequel

 

[Visiting Arkham]

Can someone who's seen both describe the differences between the the original and unrated cuts of the film? Thanks.

 

[Deserana]

Can someone who's seen both describe the differences between the the original and unrated cuts of the film? Thanks.

Both versions are 116 minutes long (excluding credits)

There were some ever so slightly extended scenes, I literally mean they seemed about 5 seconds longer. But the most noticeable thing was that it was a hell of a lot more gory.

When Segen gets her hand cut off there is blood just spurting from the wound kinda Sweeney Todd style. As well as blood when the zombies are biting people, like spurting from the necks etc.

There were zero new entire scenes which is a shame considering the amount they shot.

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

It's based on existing works. Plus there is SOOOOOOO much stuff from the book and set up in this film that can be used for a sequel

Agreed, there are some sequences from the book which would STUNNING to see on the big screen, the main one being the chinese submarine on the bottom of the ocean. There are plenty of others as well but that one stood out to me when reading the book.

Both versions are 116 minutes long (excluding credits)

There were some ever so slightly extended scenes, I literally mean they seemed about 5 seconds longer. But the most noticeable thing was that it was a hell of a lot more gory.

When Segen gets her hand cut off there is blood just spurting from the wound kinda Sweeney Todd style. As well as blood when the zombies are biting people, like spurting from the necks etc.

There were zero new entire scenes which is a shame considering the amount they shot.

Interesting, I do think a lack of gore hampered some scene's, so seeing it all added back in should be great. I loved this movie anyway, but every good zombie flick needs gore as well, looking forward to it.

 

[Deserana]

Agreed, there are some sequences from the book which would STUNNING to see on the big screen, the main one being the chinese submarine on the bottom of the ocean. There are plenty of others as well but that one stood out to me when reading the book.



Interesting, I do think a lack of gore hampered some scene's, so seeing it all added back in should be great. I loved this movie anyway, but every good zombie flick needs gore as well, looking forward to it.

I really hope the film gets a sequel and although the budget ended up very large the film still made a hefty $500mill+ back so that is amazing seeing as people were expecting a massive flop. I imagine the studio are waiting to see home video numbers before making the final decision but like I said of all the films this year I really hope this gets a sequel.

I also hope Pitt returns as he fought long and hard for this film and worked his arse off to promote it. He clearly is passionate about it. But I don't think Forster will return if the fallouts between him and Pitt are true which is a shame as I thought he did an amazing job giving the film the scope it needed to feel worldwide. This could be a great franchise.

Things I really want from the book would be Yonkers and more from how the military fought the Zombies. I think the camouflage is a great idea but too easy so I hope if when that tactic is deployed the zombies gradually figure it out a bit. For example if they see someone attack a zombie they attack them (hinted at in the first film actually when the Doctor says "Don't kill one it makes them angry."). But yeah there is so much that can be used.

And I don't know if it was just my mind playing tricks but I remember thinking at several points that the gore was quite strong which I never thought in the theatrical cut.

 

[jacobed]

It only cost about 200 million with the reshoots. I think all the Pitt and Forster stuff just tabloid rumors. There'll definitely be a sequel

 

[Deserana]

I really hope it does. The thing I'm really interested in is the story they'll do. A part of me wants a TV series set in the universe which, like the book, follows different people's stories. But I also want a big film that keeps the scope. It's obvious the filmmakers made it with the intent of it being a franchise so if they are doing one it would be a good idea to make it quick.

Maybe another 2015 release?

Edit -

Apparently the studio wants another and Pitt is keen
http://www.totalfilm.com/news/world-war-z-sequel-in-the-works
http://www.totalfilm.com/news/brad-pitt-on-max-brooks-world-war-z-book-ideas-for-the-sequel

 

[MrMaooz]

Just watched it. Such a good movie. Looking forward to a sequel.

 

[MrMaooz]

What was the original ending?

 

[Hyde]

Lane has been in Russia for a few months working for the army there and the cliffhanger is that his wife has been sold to Matthew Fox's character (who in the final version was only seen for like 5 seconds)... I think that was it anyway.

 

[MrMaooz]

Meh...I liked the climax and ending in this.

Great movie though, my second favorite of this year behind STID.

8.5/10

 

[jacobed]

The original ending was really terrible

 

[Hyde]

I want to see it cos Mathew Fox

 

[MrMaooz]

Lol, no I wanted more of Peter Capaldi!

 

[MrMaooz]

I must say, the main theme song, was awesome.

 

[Hyde]

I watched an hour of the unrated cut earlier and got bored (even though I'd seen it before) and I didn't see Capaldi. When was he in it?

 

[MrMaooz]

W.H.O facility.