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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?

Invader Bloo · 05-25-2007, 05:40 PM

Wow, this would happen.

emperor26 · 05-25-2007, 06:28 PM

Quote:

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.

AerostarMonk · 05-26-2007, 10:29 AM

I just got off the phone with Uwe Boll. He said even this is beneath him.

Nyo · 05-27-2007, 01:45 PM

You talked to him? Did you tell him to make good movies?

Mr. Marshmallow · 05-27-2007, 02:49 PM

If you get a chance to talk to him, give him the same message Yucko the clown gave Sundance film makers at their festival:

*points to a garbage can*

"Stick your careers right in there, then go home and kill yourself!"

kageri · 05-27-2007, 04:35 PM

If they're stuck for titles, they can peruse this list I compiled. As always, this is a free service.

"The Application Will Now Terminate: The Movie"

"Starting Fires While Cooking TV Dinners: The Secret Lives of Nannies"

"Turning Off the Censor Blur Because It Goes Through the Walls But Then You Feel Like a Voyeur So You Turn It On Again: The Reckoning"

"Click 2"

"Goopy GilsCarbo: The Man Behind the Legend"

"The Male Pregnancy Saga"

"Running To The Window And Being Surprised That It's Raining Every Time It Rains"

"A Series of Unfortunate Reinstalls"

Anyway, I'll go see it, but if they don't say "Shoo flee?" at least once I'll be extremely disappointed.

Cassini90125 · 05-27-2007, 04:51 PM

ROFLMFAO!!! That was beautiful!!! You have got to post that on the Sims sites!

05-25-2007, 04:43 PM	#11
Sparky Undisputed Ruler of Terrencania Am not Slave-O-Matic! Am Johnny Five! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 5,710	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	#12
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: 2,773	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.

05-25-2007, 05:40 PM	#13
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05-26-2007, 12:43 AM	#15
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.

05-26-2007, 10:29 AM	#16
AerostarMonk Holy Toledo! Just try to relax and I'll try not to steal from you. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio. Posts: 462	I just got off the phone with Uwe Boll. He said even this is beneath him. __________________ From the thinnest thread We are sewn together From the finest string we dangle over time From the highest wire We walk through fire Should our balance ever falter Should our steps be unaligned

05-27-2007, 01:45 PM	#17
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05-27-2007, 02:49 PM	#18
Mr. Marshmallow Not-So-Hopeless Romantic Gotta love being in love Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Orland Park, IL Posts: 1,924	If you get a chance to talk to him, give him the same message Yucko the clown gave Sundance film makers at their festival: points to a garbage can "Stick your careers right in there, then go home and kill yourself!" __________________ http://www.youtube.com/user/BionicSlime http://www.fanfiction.net/~nukem999

05-27-2007, 04:35 PM	#19
kageri Polkameister FORTY-SEVEN, YES. I MEAN TWO. Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,873	If they're stuck for titles, they can peruse this list I compiled. As always, this is a free service. "The Application Will Now Terminate: The Movie" "Starting Fires While Cooking TV Dinners: The Secret Lives of Nannies" "Turning Off the Censor Blur Because It Goes Through the Walls But Then You Feel Like a Voyeur So You Turn It On Again: The Reckoning" "Click 2" "Goopy GilsCarbo: The Man Behind the Legend" "The Male Pregnancy Saga" "Running To The Window And Being Surprised That It's Raining Every Time It Rains" "A Series of Unfortunate Reinstalls" Anyway, I'll go see it, but if they don't say "Shoo flee?" at least once I'll be extremely disappointed. __________________ "(NOTE: these companies are from the country that makes the best video games: JAPAN!)" Last edited by kageri; 05-27-2007 at 04:46 PM.

05-27-2007, 04:51 PM	#20
Cassini90125 The Postmaster Love gives you courage that's stronger than anything! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Saturn Posts: 6,645	ROFLMFAO!!! That was beautiful!!! You have got to post that on the Sims sites! __________________ "Frankie! That weird kid is using a flower pot for a cup!" Sailor Moon. Best Anime EVER.