Warcraft Director Duncan Jones Explains Why His Videogame Movie Won't Suck
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- Опубликовано: 16 июл 2015
- io9's interview with Duncan Jones reveals some secrets about the upcoming Warcraft movie.
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This movie won't suck because Duncan Jones is the son of David Bowie and Bowie doesn't breed losers.
+José Campa Same thing I was thinking lol
+José Campa whats really funny is I am a huge fan of Bowie and he didn't even bring it up! so he is very cool and this movie will be very good I'm sure.
+José Campa This is the only quote I could think of today, after hearing what happened
Also he is a world of warcraft player
I wish him über success with this movie, cannot wait to see it myself!
Duncan sounds like his accent is both English and American at the same time.
Utherix I think it sounds a mix between scottish and american english :O
+Tobeyforce He doesn't sound Scottish at all to me. He just sounds like an Englishman using lots of Americanisms.
+Utherix I'm surprised by your comment. To me it sounds very regular southern English.
+Nyctohylophiliac hm? I'm interested, what phrasing did you find particularly American?
+Utherix AFAIK, he's lived most of his life outside of England, so it's not weird his accent isn't "pure". But you're right ^^
Duncan is the man.
I'm so glad that Jones is the director now. He has the passion.
I love that this guy is so passionate about the film. Also, why can't all interviewers ask good questions like these?
Of course he is, not only he played the rts warcraft he is also a player of World of Warcraft, he loves the game as much as we who also play it
"would you ever go back to sci fi" Starcraft movie please.
holy shit that would be awesome
i feel the questions that were asked in this interview were better than most. he answered each one very well, i have a good feeling about this.
Holy shit this guys seems perfect. You can tell he respects the hell out of Warcraft.
He has got a very serious point about the lore of Warcraft. It completely changes everything when the source material has such an expansive world with hundreds of established notable characters and events. They could be breaking the mold with this one.
Not that I expect Blizzard to allow a film to be made with their IP without having 100% confidence that it will be good. Even with Activision I doubt it would happen.
Also, ever notice how the majority of videogame movies are made by people who have never made a good movie to begin with? As far as I'm concerned Moon was very good and Source Code was pretty damn good too.
+Farrell Roll I've heard a lot of good things about Moon. Haven't gotten around to seeing it yet though.
+N Word Joe Watching Moon gave me hope that this is going to be way more than your average blockbuster. It's a very well-made film and I'd definitely recommend it especially if you're into a bit of hard sci-fi drama with a really small cast.
+Farrell Roll Blizzard is no longer part of Activision.
+FrostBite MN I think he's talking about the Assassin's Creed movie with which Activision has the same role as Blizzard does with this movie.
I think I heard Activision is even more involved with their production than Blizzard is with this.
Anyway, everyone reckons the Warcraft and AC movies which are both being released next year are going to determine the fate of a whole bunch of video game to movie adaptions to come, hence the mention of Activision I believe.
+Reu Train Yeah, I agree, because basically every video-game movie that's been produced so far, has ... sucked to be frank, and these two games have a lot of fans and have amazing story lines, so of course Activision and Blizzard have to put quite a lot of effort into making these movies successful. Both of the franchises have a really detailed plot and story, so both of the companies have to option to make a succession of movies, which could turn into a one-upmanship competition between the franchises, turning the three potential movies into an entire series, maybe 10 or so movies of 1.5 hour length.
But is it gonna be 60 fps?
The one reason this could be good is because it's actually made by someone who wants to make it.
I haven't played any of the games, and frankly don't know much about it, and I'm still excited for this movie and hope it succeeds largely because it feels like it was made by passionate people who really cared about it. And that's great.
FlyingFocs I'd just like to see a full on fantasy directed by Duncan Jones. Never played the games.
+FlyingFocs As much as Warcraft gets a bad rep from WoW (though only due to people's addiction to it's success), Warcraft does have an amazing story, and if it's being made as a guy as passionate about it as this, it will be an awesome movie.
He played the warcraft rts and is a player of WoW so he knows how the lore goes and I belive he will not fail us
Luiz Henrique Alves
He still might fail. But this is basically a passion project and those turn out well often.
Whomever is holding the camera...White Balance. Learn it. Use it.
Sean Hoskins
+Haagen I think you may have replied to the wrong person...
+Sean Hoskins And for the audio.. more to it, please. Had to crank it to hear this, then blasted myself with the next video.
+Sean Hoskins ISO seems a bit high too. Lots of grain in the image.
Let the hype build. My body is ready
I love Duncan and his movies but I can't even look at the guy anymore... He's got his fathers smile... : (
Well he is his father's son
Can this movie be 6 hours long please?
+Taylor Holder If they make 3 they will be ;)
+Signet if the make 2 they will be*
Chris Goldenmouth good call
I hope this is a great movie and a huge hit. Imagine this being a new major series where they end up doing a movie for every Warcraft game and wow expansion... Fucking nerdgasm
If they ever get to Sylvanas' capture and corruption into her eventual rebellion, I would be thrilled to see it on screen.
That means an Arthas movie!!
Gosh, I remember flipping through the game manual as a kid for WC1 and 2... looking at all of the visceral art of SAMWISE. I can still see Orgrim Doomhammer holding a decapitated human head. Looking forward to this.
Moon was amazing. Can't wait for this.
I want to see the Grand Marshals Claymore. Then my life would be complete.
Lee B Who?
+Turmoil A weapon, it's a two handed sword www.wowmorph.com/images/grand-claym.jpg
Duncan Jones has somehow took over my favourite director spot eventhough Warcraft hasn't come out yet...
I am so hyped for this film
Dulcane _ Aren't we all?!
I'm sold.
Praaaying for this film to rock.
This guy radiates passion for movie in general and warcraft. Besides that he is the son of David Bowie, what do you need more?
I strongly believe this movie is going to be great. Duncan Jones is very talented and seems to be such a great guy. I've watched all his movies (which aren't many, unfortunately) and it's incredible what he managed to do so far.
Moon was phenomenal and Source code was one of the best of 2011.
Not only he is a wow player, he also played the rts, so I'm quite sure he knows what he is doing, it's basically a fan making a movie of the game for the other fans and with blizzard budget, the fact that he is not an incompent director only makes it even better!
He has passion and he is excited. Some times you got people who kept talking about how good something was but they talked like a robot, no passion, no excitement.
Duncan Jones Made Moon and Source Code, both of which i fucking loved ! I don't worry much about quality of Warcraft Movie..And neither should you.
I'm glad this interview has color editing...
'you can do it, but you jkust need different dice' 👌
I got really excited after seeing the trailer, and this makes me almost giddy with excitement. Warcraft is in good hands, I have faith in Duncan Jones.
wow, I'm realy looking forward to this!
Never played world of war craft but this movie looks and sounds like it's gonna be pretty good.
His directing style will be influence on future video game adaptations.
His influence will do better for other directors working on this adaptations.
Kinda wish we got him a long time ago. Video games movies wouldn't suck then.
This interview made me like 10 times more excited for the movie!
I just pray for this movie doesn't suck.
It won't suck. We got Duncan Jones. His movies never disappoint.
Duncan Jones seems like such a cool guy!!
waiting for this movie
Are we gonna get small patch movies leading up to the eventual release?! : D
Well at least he's not asking people to box him in a ring to prove a point. Looks like a great guy for this movie and as a person in general.
This movie will bring back the spine of subscribers the game had, with a bunch of newbies to play around with in PVP etc. >:D
This guy is the real deal super genre nerd. Just the right guy to make this the real deal!
i love the game so i hope they do it justice
While my friend's hype train over this movie has already left the station, mine is still gassing up. I will say though that he is saying all the right things and it's certainly helping to gas my train up a little faster. Can't wait to see the trailer.
if we get a sequel........Andy Serkis as Thrall, please.
Easter Egg: Duncan Jones found Mankrik's wife.
for the HORDE!!! I can't wait...
this movie won't suck because it is directed by a brilliant mind. FROM THE DIRECTOR OF THE 2 BEST SCI-FI MOVIES YOU'VE NEVER SEEN COMES WARCRAFT!
SUPER STOKED. This made me wanna play WoW again.
holy shit.. i watched this.. then i wanted to watch the movie.. because he seems genuine. im a product.
..........I just thought something. Since there doing a Sonic movie. They should use inspiration from this as way to see how Sonic and friends could look on the big screen.
so the movie is done for more than a year when it comes out?
I Hope the have Leroy Jenkins, Swifty leading the charge and Sodapoppin trolling in trade, Duels outside SW and ORG.... and maybe even a sideshot of Venruki failing to iceblock
Beard...check. Glasses...check. Hair mussed up like he slept at his desk while playing WoW...check. Success of Warcraft movie confirmed.
Ah...the most famous of famous last words.
pennydreadful :3.(that's also my shadow priest name e,e) Travis Fimmel will do a great job for sure., so hyped that's he is in it.
This isn't going to be slapped together and riding fanfare like all the other video game movies this has been in careful development for a long time, that is why it should be decent. Plus the story is already there and its good, they just need to flesh it out.
I think 2nd movie will be with thrall ... Unite all the orcs and move to Kalimdor where will form the new horde with taurens. Also Arthas and Jaina as kids maybe. And 3rd gonna be Arthas ;)
So there is hope for a Starcraft Movie?!...... Please Make It Happen!
+lordcron Only if you get people out tos ee thsi.
+lordcron I think JJ might do that one since it a star*
i just wanna see rexxar in this move
Praise Duncan Jones.
No Uwe Boll? Fine, I'll give it a shot.
i hope theres a leeroy jenkins reference
there was but Universal Studios cut it out :/
Reign of chaos movie pls
This guy's dad wrote "Heroes".
+Remi Stardust I was like ''Oh, the TV show'', and then I realised who the director was.
I have almost never used piratebay, but Im tempted to download piratebrowser only to watch this movie ..if I only knew how tho.
Just watch in the theater man.
Thinh Vo nah, Im gon cry. its going to be very emotional for me, thats why I wanna watch it at home.
chaosdream1 It's a freaking war movie lol.
Knowing Blizzard, they will (hopefully) make this movie at least to their cinematics standards.
2 and 3 film JUST put Arthas ~~~ GG WP
I'm really hoping that this movie will be Awesome......Pls God...Pls God.....
Duncan should of made the XCOM movie...
Did he dye his hair and beard? Looks almost green.
PointB1ank No, the background also has lots of green spots and a greenish tint, looks more like some kind of video effect to me.
MustYouHaveAUsername
Yeah I figured, but even if that is the case he dyed his hair blonde.
That guy has green hair... wow.
I know it's not going to happen, but a well directed Diablo movie would be amazing. It has the potential to be one of the best fantasy movies, but hey I can dream.
+Marko1451 The setting of Diablo sucks.
Your opinion. Story can be changed to a certain extend, as long as it has the same feel to it.
Marko1451 I know what you mean about the "feel" (what's the proper word?) of Diablo, which was great. The background though sucked imo.
+eikoslamiad If you add in the books of Diablo it does flesh it out a lot more.
Sure !
if success, prepare for warcraft 2,3, 4...v*
FOR THE HORDE!!!!
Main reason: He's not Uwe Boll.
its answers like this that make me have hope that the movie will break the curse
Dun dun dun! 29 on Metacritic! Dun dun dun! 40% on Rotten Tomatoes!
Those so called Critics in Rotten Tomatoes gave Sharknado positive reviews I think that says enough on how much they can even be trusted. This movie is more for the audience and by their reception it's a good movie.
Modern Wukong Nah. For people only going to watch the movie and haven't played the games? It's crap. Those who have played the games? It's good. There ya go.
+DashingNative there are plenty of people like Kermode who liked the movie and if the fans are pleased with the film than that means warcraft did better than the past video game films could.
Modern Wukong I'm holding hopes for The Last of Us and Uncharted. Warcraft didn't capture the casual audience.
BOWIE'S SON ?
If the movie ends with a sequel teaser of a pandaren I will cut a bitch.
This movie only had a chance back in 2008 or 2009.
Brad Reason Brad Reason from youtube declared the unopened movie a flop; cancel everything!
Brad Reason Did all the Warcraft fans die?
Brad Reason No thank you. CGI matters a great deal in this kind of movie. You can't practical effect a warcraft-orc, for instance. It has to be computer animated, and if it'd been done in '08 or '09, it'd have been garbage. This is the sweet spot - WoW is still big, we're used to movies that rely heavily on animation (thanks, Marvel), it's caught up to a point where they can make beautiful models that don't give me eye and ass cancer.
Whether the story will be told well is another matter entirely, of course.
AsifIcarebear3 I think you are really underestimating practical effects judging from that statement.
Farrell Roll I think you're unfamiliar with just how different a warcraft orc is from a regular human being. Their arms are thicker than normal thighs. Their hands are like 4 times bigger in relation to their bodies than normal hands. Their shoulders are twice as broad in relation to their bodies.
You can't practical effect it - and if you did it it'd massively limit the actor's movements.
I'll take modern CGI any fucking day of the week over shitty bigfoot costumes.
So sad that his dad won't get to see the film.
+Black Widow The film has basically been done for a few months now. It was moved to June due to Star wars so he has probably seen it by now, even if he didn't Duncans previous films are really good so there's that. Good luck to Duncan dealing with this now it must really difficult for him I wish him all the best.
+Jaime Carlander Good points.
is it 2016 yet? no? ok v,v GIEF EET NAO!
It seems like this guy was hoping he could blend pure CGI with live actors. Unlike Avatar and LOTR, this trailer seems like he fell very short of the mark. The distinction between the CGI and live actors here is painfully obvious. I mean even 12 years ago, the first LOTR seemed more realistic. Gollum seemed infinitely more real than any of the CGI characters here.
let me tell you why this movie wont suck, because at least one person on every team of this movie has played the game, idk if you can say that about to many other game movies,
i have seen a game to be made after a movie and it sucked but a movie after a game thats a diferent story
Wait so you never see a movie made after a game? Watch Uwe Boll movies, he is the reason why half of the entire game community sent him a big fuck you to the face. He is the reason why video games movie suck.
Lasmirant Gaming Don't this is for your own good. His movies suck, most of them are box office flop.
+Lasmirant Gaming You obviously have never played Battle for Middle-Earth 1 and 2. They are are awesome games.
Self affirming & self selection of critics does not result in great movies.
0:25 "I know that it's good" & "I've shown it to people i trust and whose opinions i respect and who are honest with me."
Get someone that doesn't care about your circle-jerk to praise your creation then you can say it's 'good'.
Well at least he has confident.
***** Calm down, it's just his opinion. He is not wrong, just because you let your friend watch it does not mean their opinion is valid as the general audiences (I hope it's good). I do give him credits for having confident.
PLEASE BE GOOD.
Glad Duncan Jones thinks his videogame movie doesn't suck, but critics so far have said it kinda blows.
Mark Kermode likes it.And that's the one critic I really trust, and I know when I shouldn't.
PauLtus B Mark Kermode if I recall said he enjoyed it for what it was but the movie was very flawed.
Kenny Tee
Sure but if you want what "it" is you would probably be exited already and enjoy it.
It would be best to listen to the Critics who didn't hate the film. The whole reason it's getting so much hate is because it's a video game movie but if you looked past that then you'll enjoy the film for what it is.AngryJoe, Chris Stuckman, and Kermode gave it passing to good reviews.
It's good though
The movie was everything that it shouldn't have been. I expected to feel as overwhelmed as I felt watching the original WoW video game trailer for the first time, and I did not. Warcraft The Movie 2/10
Thanks God they didn't give it to an old famous Director.
Warcraft should stop being an MMO and they should make hour long cinematics.
heroes on both sides? That's not a good sign.
Why the movie will suck: the target audience this movie is directed at is going to have unrealistic expectations of the movie, and because they are unrealistic, they won't be met. As such, a wave of negativity will surround the movie because it wasnt 'good enough' for an audience that is heavily invested in it.
He doesn't look anything like David Bowie.
+rodentcafeteria Without the glasses and thick beard they could pass for twins.
Are you joking? He looks so much like his dad, I def see it.
I hope Jones breaks the curse of video game films sucking. In theory -- things should work out, some games have a narrative that works (The Witcher for instance). One reason is because Uwe Boll directed a bunch of the video game film garbage. Boll is known for pretty bad talent, when it comes to making a film work.
Thank god he didn't do this one.
+Sam MacDowell Uwe Boll was a scam artist. I forgot where I heard this from, but There is some kind of German Film-making law or something, that basically if you made a movie no matter how much profit it made, you would always gain a net income of a certain amount. So what Uwe Boll did was bought a whole bunch of video game licenses to turn into movies (because getting game licenses for movies was CHEAP back then) so he could turn them into movies.
And so basically because of this Film-making loop-hole or some bullshit, all he had to do was actually create a film and he would profit. It did NOT have to be a good film AT ALL, he just had to make one, and basically he would profit because of a certain financial loop-hole. I forget exactly what the loop-hole was, but thats why he made a SLEW of SHIT video game movies, because the license to get to turn into a movie was cheap as hell, and making a low budget garbage movie was just what Uwe Boll wanted, because he would profit either way.
Uwe Boll is basically single handedly responsible for why video game movies have been complete garbage and why every studio is scared to translate them into films.
***** I believe it was a patron tax deduction law -- if you financially supported the film industry in Germany. You only paid tax on the profits the film made. So a wealthy individual could fund the film -- halve their tax bill, and claim any amount of money that the film had slightly made, but still not pay any tax as the film didn't make a profit. Uwe Boll fit this role well, as although he has a bad track record of making flops, he still gets those films made, released, and on budget. They may not make a profit -- but they make some money at least.
In Australia they had a similar thing going in the 1980s -- albeit with a few more restrictions -- such as the filming location had to in-country. It kinda worked for the Aussies -- Mad Max was pretty good.
His body language (touching his face while making statements and self embracing)does not instill confidence in me. Nor do statements like, "find a way to make it as accessible as we can to a broader audience" - translation, we butcher the lore so that more people will like it.
bingisbetter Duncan plays WoW as well, don't think for a second that he doesn't understand what part of the lore is vital and what isn't.
bingisbetter ..Or he's not a great public speaker?
bingisbetter All that being said, this man has never made a bad movie. In fact, both of his movies are flat out brilliant.
Did you want him to tell people to fuck off and stay home if they haven't played the games? He's speaking in front of a camera and he knows a lot of people are going to judge his movie beforehand based on what he says here, I'd like to see you under that pressure and show no signs of nervousness.
bingisbetter i think you read 1article on body language and so you think you can read minds now
Have they said what races are in the movie?
I really hope its not just Orcs and humans, I want to see some night elves and trolls thrown in.
Ze Germanz It's based on the first Warcraft game, so only Orcs and Humans.
nonikita But there was different races in that game as well. The archers were elfs and the axethrowers were trolls for example
Ze Germanz There are. On the leaked trailer from SDCC you can see Draeneï slaves, also people who saw footage at Blizzcon confirmed Elves. So yeah, at least that but I really wouldn't be surprised if we see even more races, gotta please players !
Ze Germanz On deviantart a guy who has been on a preview he drawed pictures based on these scenes, and there is one picture containing 2 elves on it, so it is possible that latter races (warcraft III period) are present even in the first installment.
I think the extra races would most like be Ogres, Troll, And Dwarves.
OK,, now make Starcraft!!