Outstanding review of World War Z script

[Geophyrd]

Moriarity at AICN reviews J Michael Strazinski's script for World War Z. I'm certain this might be in the wrong forum. I put it in Dead Discussion. Curious to see where it winds up. Anyhow...the review is here. By way of preview "This isn’t just a good adaptation of a difficult book... it’s a genre-defining piece of work that could well see us all arguing about whether or not a zombie movie qualifies as “Best Picture” material."

[Neil]

Good stuff

[bassman]

Sounds great. Hopefully they'll get a director that can do it justice. I trust the writer. He wrote a few Real Ghostbusters episodes.

[Griff]

Hmmmm... he obviously likes it but his review ends quite abruptly without really giving us an impression of what the screenplay has instore for us. Maybe he just assumes we've all read the book.

[Yojimbo]

Dudes, is that script viewable anywhere online that you folks know about? If so, would someone be so good as to share a link with the rest of us.

[ProfessorChaos]

i'm too rushed to bother looking right now, but does anyone have an idea when we can expect this film? if it's half as good as the book, it'll be AMAZING.

[kidgloves]

Some guy on the imdb boards claims to have it. He seems credible enough so it might be worth a try. Let me know if you have any luck

[bd2999]

JMS, as he is known in comic book circles, is a good writter. In both comics and in battlestar galactica during his run (although that is through rep only, I have never watched it), but his current take on Thor is great. Not sure what to think about him doing this screenplay or anything but he is capable. I really liked the book, I could see most of it being made into a movie but it would be tough to do right.

[Mike70]

in battlestar galactica during his run (although that is through rep only, I have never watched it), bd - JMS did Babylon 5. battlestar galactica (the scifi version) is done by ronald moore. the original BSG was done by glen larson. he is a great writer. if this script isn't dicked around with, this could be the dog's balls.

[Danny]

i really hope mark hamil plays the soldier like he did in the audio novel, the voice was absolutely spot on and i recon he could do a great job of it.

[bassman]

i really hope mark hamil plays the soldier like he did in the audio novel, the voice was absolutely spot on and i recon he could do a great job of it. Does Hamill even act anymore? All I've seen him do lately with the exeption of his cameo in Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back is voice over work. (His work as The Joker in Batman: The Animated Series is freaking legendary)

[blind2d]

My Dad met Mark at Knott's Berry Farm in the 80's, no bull! I'm a big fan, personally.

[bassman]

I'm not saying that it will happen or even that I think it should happen, but if Max Brooks has any say with the film's production(probably not) do you think he would recommend Romero? And if so, do you think Romero would accept it?

[kidgloves]

I'm not saying that it will happen or even that I think it should happen, but if Max Brooks has any say with the film's production(probably not) do you think he would recommend Romero? And if so, do you think Romero would accept it? Theres a homemade video floating around on youtube from one of the conventions with a panel of Brooks and Romero. Later on JMS turns up and it all looks very cosy indeed. Here you go http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGdJt...eature=related I don't know why, but i wouldn't want Romero to do WWZ. A young and upcoming director with something to prove would be a better choice.

[UndeadGuyX]

Theres a homemade video floating around on youtube from one of the conventions with a panel of Brooks and Romero. Later on JMS turns up and it all looks very cosy indeed. Here you go http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGdJt...eature=related I don't know why, but i wouldn't want Romero to do WWZ. A young and upcoming director with something to prove would be a better choice. As long as its not Zack Snyder I'm fine.