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politicat

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11. I am expecting black hole level suckage.

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Tue Apr 30, 2013, 11:12 PM

Apr 2013

I heard Max Brooks say something to the effect that it's Brad Pitt's movie. When the author pretty much disclaims having anything to do with a derivative work, that's bad. When that author is a kid who grew up with the film industry, that's really bad. Brooks knows media strategy and how to make a Hollywood insult.

The trailers are showing fast zombies. It looks like it's more Escape From LA than Ken Burns' The Civil War (which is a much better metaphor for WWZ.)

WWZ would have been a much better HBO one season series than a 120 minute movie.

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World War Z -- an epic nightmare to make -- but I'm sure it will be worth watching. [View all] Baitball Blogger Apr 2013 OP

that big of a reshoot NewJeffCT Apr 2013 #1

There was a lot of good material to work with. Baitball Blogger Apr 2013 #2

I didn't see a projected release date for WW Z. In_The_Wind Apr 2013 #3

Fandango says June 21st. Baitball Blogger Apr 2013 #6

Cool In_The_Wind Apr 2013 #10

I wasn't interested until I started seeing the trailers and now OriginalGeek Apr 2013 #4

I sooo want to make the midnight opening night. Baitball Blogger Apr 2013 #8

I read the book and loved it! lunatica Apr 2013 #5

Trailer... hunter Apr 2013 #7

This, if any movie, should rely on some "found footage" Taverner Apr 2013 #9

I am expecting black hole level suckage. politicat Apr 2013 #11

I think most of us that are looking forward to it, reached the conclusion Baitball Blogger Apr 2013 #12

I think the problem is they made an action film instead of a suspense film. politicat May 2013 #13

Love your breakdown. Baitball Blogger May 2013 #15

well said NewJeffCT May 2013 #17

Why can't they make good movies anymore ? olddots May 2013 #14

Maybe the humility here is a good thing.... cbdo2007 May 2013 #16

WHOA! Found this article that is specific about the issues. Major Spoilers. Baitball Blogger May 2013 #18