The Sims...Soon to be a major motion picture?! - Never Forgotten: a Foster's Home Community

emperor26 · 05-25-2007, 04:14 PM

Of all the things Hollywood tries to pull off when it comes to making a movie based on a certain videogame, this has to be a desperate attempt to make more money. Oh brother.

To be honest, I'm not actually looking forward to this at all.

Sparky · 05-25-2007, 04:24 PM

No mention of what the plot will be...My guess is it will be about some people in a town who realise that they're being controlled by outside forces and band together to try and free themselves.

(Seriously, that's all I got.)

Cassini90125 · 05-25-2007, 04:35 PM

I'd like to know who's going to play Mrs. Crumplebottom.

koosie · 05-25-2007, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sparky

No mention of what the plot will be...My guess is it will be about some people in a town who realise that they're being controlled by outside forces and band together to try and free themselves.

(Seriously, that's all I got.)

..and then theres the bit at the end where they make you wonder are YOU the one in the computer game really?...ahhhhhh.

I still don't think it's as bad an idea as say, making a movie of Tin Tin.

Sparky · 05-25-2007, 04:43 PM

Unfortunately, I've thought of another possible plot.

One/some people in the normal, real world are playing The Sims 2 and then...(that's right) they get sucked into the game!! Ooo. And then they have to help the residents with some issue or another. And possibly convince them that they have no real free will and that they should be free or something.

Just because it worked in Pleasantville doesn't mean it will work here. It sounds dumb already.

taranchula · 05-25-2007, 05:06 PM

I know the director of this film hasn't been named yet. But does anyone else have the sinking feeling that it's going to turn out to be Uwe Boll?

emperor26 · 05-25-2007, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by taranchula

I know the director of this film hasn't been named yet. But does anyone else have the sinking feeling that it's going to turn out to be Uwe Boll?

Horror, thy name is Boll. Uwe Boll. *shudders*

Ditchy McAbandonpants · 05-26-2007, 12:43 AM

koosie: I assume you're referring to the recently announced Tintin movie trilogy from Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson? What makes you say that's a bad idea? ??? They're fast-paced, exciting adventure/mystery stories filled with exotic locales, memorable characters and great action setpieces; I'd say they're potentially fabulous movie material, provided Jackson and Spielberg are able to capture the charm of Herge's brilliant artwork in their visual design. Unless you're saying you just don't like Tintin...in which case you'll have me (and Craig McCracken!) to answer to...

The Sims, on the other hand...how on earth could that possibly work? ??? The point of The Sims is that you've got characters living a normal life, but that you can control them. Doesn't removing the "control" part render the whole excercise pointless? Unless, as has been speculated, the movie will be actually about someone controlling someone else's life, but that's an idea that's been done before as well (The Truman Show and Stranger Than Fiction spring to mind), and by far better and more intelligent filmmakers, so that strikes me as pointless too...I dunno, this just sounds like an incredibly poorly-conceived cash-in to me.

Invader Bloo · 05-25-2007, 05:40 PM

Wow, this would happen.

Chaos Wielder · 05-27-2007, 05:38 PM

A movie based on a popular PC game? Hmm...I don't know about that considering the Sims has never really been known for...umm..."plot"?

I don't really know what else to say because I really don't know what to expect of this, really.

I don't really think I'm looking forward to it, either, honestly. Sorry, but I think I'm going to have to pass on this one.

05-25-2007, 04:14 PM	#1
emperor26 Foster's Legend Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 725	Of all the things Hollywood tries to pull off when it comes to making a movie based on a certain videogame, this has to be a desperate attempt to make more money. Oh brother. To be honest, I'm not actually looking forward to this at all. __________________ See ya!

05-25-2007, 04:24 PM	#2
Sparky Undisputed Ruler of Terrencania Am not Slave-O-Matic! Am Johnny Five! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 5,718	No mention of what the plot will be...My guess is it will be about some people in a town who realise that they're being controlled by outside forces and band together to try and free themselves. (Seriously, that's all I got.) __________________ Custom Machine Embroidery & More

05-25-2007, 04:35 PM	#3
Cassini90125 The Postmaster Love gives you courage that's stronger than anything! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Saturn Posts: 6,668	I'd like to know who's going to play Mrs. Crumplebottom. __________________ "Frankie! That weird kid is using a flower pot for a cup!" Sailor Moon. Best Anime EVER.

05-25-2007, 04:43 PM	#5
Sparky Undisputed Ruler of Terrencania Am not Slave-O-Matic! Am Johnny Five! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 5,718	Unfortunately, I've thought of another possible plot. One/some people in the normal, real world are playing The Sims 2 and then...(that's right) they get sucked into the game!! Ooo. And then they have to help the residents with some issue or another. And possibly convince them that they have no real free will and that they should be free or something. Just because it worked in Pleasantville doesn't mean it will work here. It sounds dumb already. __________________ Custom Machine Embroidery & More

05-25-2007, 05:06 PM	#6
taranchula Agent: Deep Bloo You guys have your red headed cartoon crushes and I have mine! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Baconland...er I mean Canada. Posts: 2,772	I know the director of this film hasn't been named yet. But does anyone else have the sinking feeling that it's going to turn out to be Uwe Boll? __________________ Founder, Owner, President, Chairman, CEO, CFO and Charter member of the "Never Leave Steve" Fan Club! ~Founded: May 21 2006~ Last edited by taranchula; 05-25-2007 at 05:06 PM.

05-26-2007, 12:43 AM	#8
Ditchy McAbandonpants At Home Sorry, you must have me confused with some other Harrier jet. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Here, there and everywhere Posts: 191	koosie: I assume you're referring to the recently announced Tintin movie trilogy from Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson? What makes you say that's a bad idea? ??? They're fast-paced, exciting adventure/mystery stories filled with exotic locales, memorable characters and great action setpieces; I'd say they're potentially fabulous movie material, provided Jackson and Spielberg are able to capture the charm of Herge's brilliant artwork in their visual design. Unless you're saying you just don't like Tintin...in which case you'll have me (and Craig McCracken!) to answer to... The Sims, on the other hand...how on earth could that possibly work? ??? The point of The Sims is that you've got characters living a normal life, but that you can control them. Doesn't removing the "control" part render the whole excercise pointless? Unless, as has been speculated, the movie will be actually about someone controlling someone else's life, but that's an idea that's been done before as well (The Truman Show and Stranger Than Fiction spring to mind), and by far better and more intelligent filmmakers, so that strikes me as pointless too...I dunno, this just sounds like an incredibly poorly-conceived cash-in to me. __________________ Well, well, well; if it isn't... Ditchy McAbandonpants "Is not dead, despite all external indications suggesting otherwise." Last edited by Ditchy McAbandonpants; 05-26-2007 at 12:45 AM. Reason: Micah Richards.

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Invader Bloo Elder Spam Teh Merc with teh Mouth Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Weapon X Posts: 1,268	Wow, this would happen. __________________ JOIN THE CAUSE! Become a Spam Role-Player!

05-27-2007, 05:38 PM	#10
Chaos Wielder Permanent Resident Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: That little land inside my head...er...Virginia. Posts: 355	A movie based on a popular PC game? Hmm...I don't know about that considering the Sims has never really been known for...umm..."plot"? I don't really know what else to say because I really don't know what to expect of this, really. I don't really think I'm looking forward to it, either, honestly. Sorry, but I think I'm going to have to pass on this one.

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