Max Payne the movie - Rated R

[Shane]

MAX PAYNE coming in 2005
Warner Brothers/Tristar
Rated: R-violence, strong language, adult content, hopefully nudity, (max could stop by at a strip bar or two......its New York)

Director: John Woo/Ridley Scott/David Fincher
Suggestions?

Actor(Max): I have to say Edward Norton(Primal Fear, American History X) or Brad Pitt(Fight Club, Snatch, Seven). Both these guys are fuken bad-ass actors and both have been in roles where they have used guns.....frequently Any other suggestions?

Don't give a shit who produces it, I hope somebody makes a movie out of this great idea of a PC game

[Guest]

may i remind you producers do NOTHING to the movie? it doesnt matter who produces it, just matters who directs it, who acts, and who is sfx guy, and all the important people.. blah

anyway...

edward norton has my vote for max payne...

he could be made to look like max, and is my second favorite actor..

and for the villian, or somene else important (just not max's boss) i nominate john travolta... my favourite actor!! smilies/images/icons/grin.gif


director: well, een tho john woo would be ideal... there are thousands upon thousands of good diorectors who could bring it to life... some of them even better than woo....

i would want to see someone with skill, not just experience.. maybe J? o some other not well known director.. J would be ideal (if he is a good director in teh first place) since he would likely have a really good sense of a mood of max.. bla

[Gatinater]

They fund it.

[Shane]

Well i just stuck Woo in the list becuase I was afraid all the die hard Matrix fans would jump on me, but Woo I guess in a way gave the full idea of the originality of Max Payne

By the way as I thuoght about it after seeing seven and fight club Pitt is my favorite actor......but Norton looks like Max and sure as fuk can make Max famous becuase Of Edward Norton's talent and experience

I like the idea of Travolta being a villain

[Guest]

as i said, producers have nothing to do with the end result of the film.. it doesnt matter WHO it is, just matter sthey get the money... who cares who you get the money from.. just as long as you get it

[biXen]

Too bad Miramax already signed the film, they'll probably give it to Rodriguez, and it'll be from Dusk To Payne smilies/images/icons/grin.gif

[j]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by biXen:
Too bad Miramax already signed the film...<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
That is a very sad thing indeed.

[Guest]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Gatinater:
They fund it.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

No, the Investors fund it. They just controls the funds. That and sometimes have control over the director and rest of the crew(but not always)

[Guest]

The producers are the people who tell the directors what to do. And they tend to have final cut a LOT more than directors do, so they do actually have rather a lot to do with what you actually see on-screen.

The fact that most Bruckheimer movies have the same style (colour filtered skies for example) is down to Bruckheimer (and Simpson, when he was alive) getting a distinctive look associated with movies he produced, not Tony Scott, Michael Bay and Dominic Sena all having absolutely identical directorial styles. In that particular case, note also the similar evolution of music (in most Bruckheimer movies composed by Hans Zimmer or Trevor Rabin) distinctive to movies with the same producer.

[El Mariachi]

Everything leviathan said is true. Don't underestimate the influence that the producers have.

Also, Ed Norton as Max Payne? he doesn't look anything like MP. He's too skinny for a start, and doesn't have MP's "tarthead". He is a great actor though.

And the only natural director for a movie like this would have to be John Woo. Woo practically invented the style that that MP borrows from.
But i wouldn't mind either Woo or Rodriguez directing - i love 'em both. They do have different directing styles. Woo goes for the slow-mos - Rodriguez's action is usually in real-time (cept for Spy Kids where spoofing of the matrix is evident).
If buckheimer and bay got on board i'd be very apprihensive indeed. Bad Boys is their only one which i'd rate as an action movie with a sense of style. The rest are surely just hum-drum, but then that's just my opinion. They are Hollywood corporate action. Safe choices.

But hasn't MP been done already? I mean the storyline.. IE, the fugitive? (cept MP's a cop and not a doctor, an i dont think the killer will have one arm). If your looking for the action, just watch a john woo film.

[ 06-19-2001: Message edited by: El Mariachi ]

[Guest]

I'd say David Hayter should play max. While I like John Woo, do you think he would direct a max movie despite thact that the game lacks(or what seems to lack)the themes that are normally in his movies like friendship, redemption, and all that?

[Guest]

Naw, the movie should be rated:

Rated R for strong brutal violence throughout, graphic language, and explicit nudity. > smilies/images/icons/grin.gif

[RollingBrass]

I think we should have your group
J J and the Funky Bunch!!!!!

[Guest]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Although, I think the best choice would be Mark Wahlberg. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I think he would be the worst choice for the film. No talent(anyone seen the Big Hit) and no similarities with the Maxmeister. The actor playing Max shouldn't be a famous actor/person, because the story is the most important thing in a movie like Max Payne.

Someone like Bruce Cambell("Army of the Darkness") would look and feel like Max Payne more than any mega super celebrity on the market.

[Shane]

Ed Norton is the man for the job. He can get the hairstyle an like J said Edward Norton was ripped in American History X.

I'm surprised noone thinks thatBrad Pitt can handle the job, I think he'd be my second choise

[Guest]

Christopher titus looks like max, kinda.... but he would have to put his acting skills to the test to do max's role

[Homercidal]

Ughh! Bruce Campbell? He's not that type of actor. Way too funny, even when he's not trying. Not sure who would be good for MP. Maybe Jet Li? 8-D

Bruce Campbell would be good for the DUke Nukem Movie. He could be Duke's sidekick. I can see him wince every time Duke says one of Bruce's patented one-liners!!

[Bushido]

Heh...I read this in a movie magazine we get here...The actor to play Duke is supposed to be The Rock!Hmmm.......if ya die his hair blonde it could work..

[j]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Panda:
I think he would be the worst choice for the film. No talent(anyone seen the Big Hit) and no similarities with the Maxmeister. The actor playing Max shouldn't be a famous actor/person, because the story is the most important thing in a movie like Max Payne.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
No talent? No talent? Have you seen his other movies? Like 3 Kings for example. Marky Mark Wahlberg is a mighty fine actor.

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Panda:
Someone like Bruce Cambell("Army of the Darkness") would look and feel like Max Payne more than any mega super celebrity on the market.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
First you say the actor playing Max shouldn't be a famous person, and then you suggest Bruce Campbell? I smell contradiction! Mr. Campbell is a very well known actor, I knew him way before I knew who Mark Wahlberg was. And like Homercidal said, Mr. Campbell is way too much of a "funny" actor to be taken seriously in any role. He's good for comedies, but not much else.

EDIT:
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by RollingBrass:
I think we should have your group
J J and the Funky Bunch!!!!!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Jerky Jay and The Monkey Bunch. That's this board allright. smilies/images/icons/grin.gif

[ 06-19-2001: Message edited by: j ]

[Guest]

A good producer, is a guy who don't interupt in the filmmaking.

BTW: Have anybody seen One Night at McCools?

[Guest]

Actually, I can see Bruce Campbell as max payne. And too much of a funny man? Hasnt anyone ever saw him guest star on the X-files? I don't think he'd do it though because he doesn't like action flicks.

[RollingBrass]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by j:
Jerky Jay and The Monkey Bunch. That's this board allright. smilies/images/icons/grin.gif<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>I get dibs on guitars!
Oook! Oook!!!!

[El Mariachi]

i dont think Ed Norton is a good choice - he's a fine actor - but just not for this type of role. MP isn't meant to be a scary white-supremacist (american history x) - he's not meant to be a geeky schitzo (fightclub).

People may laugh, (and i'm no great fan of the actors i'm about to sugggest).. but Arnie, Bruce Willis, Van Damme suit the role of Max Payne better in physique, and are all round action veterans. What about Russell Crowe? I'm thinking of beefy looking actors, not slim built ones, and men like the guys i've suggested could easily be categorised as action stars. Crowe packs enough muscle in gladiator to look totally mean. Sure actors can put on the pounds for this role? but why bother when there are plenty others out there that suit MP's build and perhaps looks more so than others.

[Guest]

el mari****aluck or whatever, edward norton is an ACTOR!!! hes not only a neo nazi or schitzo.... he ACTED thos eroles in two movies... he is a brilliant ACTOR, he could ACT the role of mAX PAYNE....

im starting to wonder if you think...

[El Mariachi]

you cheeky basT*rd. I'm starting wonder if you can read. I didn't call Ed Norton a white supremist/or a schitzo. i stated clearly that i think he is an awesome actor.. i said that MP (max payne doesn't fit these roles).. you want Ed, i dont, no need to get offending like i've slapped you in the face.

READ BEFORE YOU POST, FOOL

[MrEricSir]

Since it's from Mirimax it'll probably be Ben Affleck and Matt Damon.

[ 06-19-2001: Message edited by: MrEricSir ]

[Guest]

now dont go calling me a fool... thats not nice..

you said those roles dont fit max payne... tahst exactly why he wouldnt act like that in max payne... you clearly have some disability to think....

he acted two completely opposite characters in only two movies, he can ACT like ma payne in a max payne movie.. your basis for not wanting norton in max payne movie is ridiculous, and shows that you are really stupid.

[Bushido]

I always thought Edward Norton looked like a sissy..I mean look at those arms! His voice sounds way too whiney for me too. If he was Max Payne I wouldn't see it. Your not making me believe that that pasty little boy worked for DEA and undercover! I don't know, he just doesn't have that screen prescence as a bad ass...

[Guest]

now bushido has a point, he sounds like a bitch.....

well.. in AHX he didnt sound too bad...

"See this.. it means NOT welcome."

[El Mariachi]

Well said Bushido. My thoughts exactly.
Nate, get off my case.

Coming to think about it more and more, i say this is a role that would really suit Russell Crowe - remember - he does that whole vengence thing pretty well, as shown in Gladiator (violent, but yet sentimental at the same time). He's also got a lot more screen prescence than Norton.

Nate, think about this: you're seriously telling me that you want Ed Norton in an action film role - when he's clearly more suited to drama. Let's say John Woo directs this movie (i'm sure a lot of people would be happy with that) - can you honestly see Ed Norton doing a Chow Yun Fat? Can you see Ed being directed into extra-ultra slick slow-mos and bullet times by John Woo (the king of action cinema). LOL. That doesn't even make sense. Seeing Ed Norton holding akimbo barettas while diving to the side of a pillar.. smilies/images/icons/tongue.gif MP is ultimately an action game. Any MP movie that emerges must be true to the source material of the remedy game developers (which were influenced by Woo) and must therfore be an action film, using familiar tricks seen in the game and in the films it borrows from.

Bottom line is: Ed Norton is no action man. He's an actor.

[Spyder]

Anyone see ed norton in "Rounders" or "Primal fear"?

In Rounders he was a cheating gambler and in primal fear he was a very believable psycotic liar and murderer. He also did a good asskicking in fight club. Truth is he is a very versital actor and probably could play max.

As far as beefy actors go, it wouldn't fit, max isn't a huge muscled charactor. He is a normal average guy with nothing to lose.

[ 06-19-2001: Message edited by: Spyder ]

[Shane]

What the FUK? Van Dame, Bruce Willis their not actors, their brainless no talent fukers who pack a punch in being the super unrealistic hero. They couldn't pull a role like Shazam off with their skills. The more I think about it the more the 2 time academy award nominee Ed Norton is perfect for the job.

[Shane]

God damn, i got Nates back on this.................Go see american history X, Norton-pumped up voice, attitiude of a fuken Rottwieler and gigantic ripped muscels

Now I like Russell, I liked him before Gladiaor but He can't pull a New York Cop off with his Aussie accent

[Bushido]

I'm not saying he couldn't "pull it off" but I highly doubt that any of Max Payne's creators want someone that's just gonna get by. They want a NY'er,he doesn't have to be muscle bound, but he has to have a physical prescence and he's gotta display a sorta Clint Eastwood toughness in his face. Edward Norton is incredible as an actor but that doesn't mean he can be typecast as a Bodybuilder rising to the top as Mr. Universe........ya gotta put the right foot in the proper shoe...

[j]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by El Mariachi:
Also, Ed Norton as Max Payne? he doesn't look anything like MP. He's too skinny for a start, and doesn't have MP's "tarthead". He is a great actor though.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Tarthead is a hairstyle. Anyone can have that. And you've prolly seen Norton in American History X, he was way more muscular in that movie than what Max looks like. Norton would need a bit of exercise, but he'd be fitting.

Although, I think the best choice would be Mark Wahlberg. He could even do a little rap for the theme music smilies/images/icons/grin.gif

[j]

@Everyone who suggested a "beefy" actor: http://firingsquad.gamers.com/features/2001e3part2/images/16.jpg

Does that look like a beefy character? No, it sure as hell does not. That looks like a character Edward Norton would be perfect to play. People should remember that while Max Payne obviously borrows a lot from straight-on action movies, it also has the gritty, dark atmosphere of a good Film Noir movie. And that's just what Mr. Norton was born to act(I'm still going with Mark Wahlberg tho').

EDIT: (some typos and: )
And just look at the picture Nate posted below and tell me Ed doesn't look like he'd be fitting for the role of Max.

[ 06-20-2001: Message edited by: j ]

[ 06-20-2001: Message edited by: j ]

[Guest]

marky mark wahlberg would be good too

[Guest]

http://edward-norton.org/gallery/images/facecov.jpg
YOU DONT HTINK NORTON COULD LOOK THE ROLE?
sorry about caps..

obviously in the movie we wont get a max look alike, but he looks cool.... and he could DEFINEATELY be an action movie star...

[The Ghostryder]

yep, i think Norton or Pitt are both good roles, as long as Max doesnt laff alot (cant see him doing that for sum reason) cos wenever Pitt laughs he sounds like a f*cking weirdo (12 Monkeys, though he is a psychodude in that he sounds like that in Se7en too.)
Norton wuud have to bulk up a bit from fight club, but with Max's leather jacket, u dont have 2 be bulk really. ANYONE wuud look cool in one of those.
As for bad guy, i dunno, if its 'The Guy In The White Suit' then maybe...dunno, have to see how he acts in the game first, me thinks.

[Guest]

why do you guys keep saying norton would need to bulk up????!?!!??! max isnt big!!! hes just normal!!!.. in fact sami jarvi is quite skinny!! max isnt as skinny tho but still!!!! HE DONT NEED NO BULKIN

[j]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by The Ghostryder:
Norton wuud have to bulk up a bit from fight club, but with Max's leather jacket, u dont have 2 be bulk really. ANYONE wuud look cool in one of those.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Like I said already, look at this (http://firingsquad.gamers.com/features/2001e3part2/images/16.jpg) picture. Max looks like he spends a lot more time playing Solitaire than pumping iron.

EDIT: Typo & Damn Nate, you beat me to it again..

[ 06-20-2001: Message edited by: j ]

[biXen]

Max is as Nate and j says not muscular at all. He's a normal cop, probably works out a couple of days a week. But he mainly trusts his guns to speak for him. He seems very ironic, and considering he's got nothing to lose he's a tough grape. For example when he says something rude to a guy with a bat when he's tied to a chair, and then reflects on what he just did, really ironic, black humour, gonna love it...

[The Ghostryder]

but norton looks like he aint worked out in about 5 months in fight club. im sure u dont want the epitome of scrawny to play Mr. Payne, he cuudnt do that jump shoot dodge thang anyway, hed have to get a stuntman for evry single scene.

[UnusualSuspect]

OK, this is going to hurt (in terms of fire related burningness smilies/images/icons/wink.gif ). I think Mel Gibson would be cool to play Max.

Having watched Payback and having loved his performance and also his role as Martin Riggs in Leathal Weapon 1-4, I think he's a good action star, a good actor and good guy! Only problem - maybe a bit old? maybe too expensive?

I agree that pic of Edward Norton looked good as Max but I don't think he'd work somehow. Whoever said MarkyMark Wahlberg is very cool! Just see Boogie Nights for proof of his talent! And, he's been with Chow himself in a HK-style action flick (The Corruptor).

In terms of directors, I'd like to see what The Coens would do with Max. They always put a nice spin on old ideas. And they can do action (see Raising Arizona and Miller's Crossing). I'd also love to see how some more 'unsuited' types would handle it - Paul Thomas Anderson (Boogie Nights, Magnolia), Brian Singer (although he has some noir experience) and Kevin Smith (I know! He's totally unsuited probably, but I'd just like to see his spin on it!).

Sorry for the long/boring post, just some thoughts I had. Hell if it's written by Kevin Smith and Chris McQuarrie and directed by The Coens and Brian Singer and stars King Gibson I'll be stoked!

Thanks for reading smilies/images/icons/wink.gif!

PS Oh yeah, what about Scorsese with DeNiro as Max!

/me shoots self

[El Mariachi]

http://maxpayne.godgames.com/07.jpg
And there are other screenshots like this on the old site, where max is looking pumped.
When i say beefy or bulky i only say this because i'm going by screenshots of the game, from the remedy guys.
I'm not going by the screenshots of the comic book which inspired the game. In the comic book/graphic novel max looks slim built, in the game, he's packing some muscle.

Ultimately i'd like to see a movie of the game, and not just a hum-drum no actioner, all thriller which might happen if hollywood decide to use their source material as the comic book. They've got to stylize this game with the slow-mos, the bullets times, the jumps, dodges.. all trademarks of Mr Woo. If they don't add those essential ingredients then i'd rather not watch this movie at all - and those ingredients are brought to life by the remedy boys, in their game.

Of course i want the movie to be dark, brooding and intense, just like the game appears to be, but i'd like the movie to retain it's action which is the reason why we're all buying the game MP.

And yes, Ed Norton does look like a bad ass posing on the front cover of face magazine, just not the type of bad ass who'd look convincing holding akimbo berattas and jump to and fro. I think i'd start laughing if i'd see that. He's an actor for independant cinema drama, not main stream actioners.
As much as i hate to say it, the suggestion of Mel Gibson, another action veteran, makes sense. Guys like him are old school action hereos of the western screen and the fact remains that audiences are comfortable seeing guys like Gibson, WIllis, Van Damme, Arnie, and to a lesser extent Crowe diving around with guns in their hands trying to avenge their loved one, or bring down gangs of thugs and terrorists. I'm not claiming that they are the best actors in the world, but they are seasoned in this genre. Ed's more film noir, without guns.

Even Keanu Reeves has Speed under his belt before The Matrix. Ed's done nothing like this before. I don't think Hollywood would risk it.

[Shane]

This is good that yall are startin to realize Norton is the man for Max Payne.
There could be no other

[Shane]

GO SEE EDWARD NORTON IN AMERICAN HISTORY X, he's as ripped as he needs to be for Max Payne

[Guest]

el mariachi, i think you are mistaken on a few things...

it seems as tho you think max payne is based on a comic book.. remedy drew those graphic novels for this game.. the story, characetrs etc. are 100% original from remedy.... so what you see in the comic book is what remedy wanted....

now also, that screenshot you showed didnt tell me he is bulked up.. how can you tell??

to me it looks like hes wearing a thick cotton t-shirt, a hawaing shirt and a leather jacket.. lets see how skinny you look after putting all those on...

and in AHX he was a good action star for a bit... heh now dont start yelling... remember when the black guys were stealing his bronco? he comes out with his gun and starts pumping rounds into them, i thought it was actually quite stylish...

and also, i think, in the upcoming movie "The Score" (robert deniro, ed norton - july 13) he may have some action scenes.. not sure tho....

mel gibson is too old. plain and simple he couldnt look like max.. max is 30 years old MAXIMUM...

i still think norton or marky mark would be the best choices in terms of acting ability, AND looks so far

[Shane]

I'm sorry I can't post all my thoughts on the same replay but El Mariaci u don't know what the fuk ur talkin about. Ed Norton pulles off a scary, evil white supremisis in AMX. A psychopathic, lying killer in Primal Fear. A lying, cheating, dirty gambeler in Rounders and A alienated, skitzo in Fight Club. Ed Norton can pull Max off with ease, He'd be great.
And whoever said Mel Gibson, fuk he was alright in Payback but not the kind of actor who'd be good in this. I'm sick of him and his glory old war movies
I'm still goin with Brad pitt for my second choise becuase he's bad-ass in every movie he makes

[Guest]

Holywood wouldnt risk it??? WTF are you talking about??

first of all, the city of hollywood doesnt decide what goes into a movie or not.. and also, with norton's wide variety of acting experience (Drama, comedy, semi-action, etc.) and his amazing performances.. i would be 100% certain he could pull of virtually any role...

[Guest]

I can't imagine Ed Norton as max. Besides, would he even do an action flick? He doesn't seem to be the guy who would normally do an action flick.

[j]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by badash55:
He doesn't seem to be the guy who would normally do an action flick.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Ah, but this is all just stating who we think would be a good choice. I'm quite sure whoever is chosen to play Max will be a fairly unkown actor.. and a fairly cheap one too.

[ 06-20-2001: Message edited by: j ]

[Predator911]

First off, hi everyone I'm the Predator GET TO THE CHOPPAH! RUN!!. Don't worry I'm not going to recommend that Arney play Max, I don't think he would fit the part at all. Hopefully I don't piss off too many people with my first post but here goes.

I can't see Norton in an old-school action movie, and that's really what the Max Payne movie would be at heart, non-stop bloody, violent action. I'm not saying Norton CAN'T play the part, I'm sure he could do it just fine, but I think the role would be better off in the hands of someone with more experience in the genre. I'd like to see someone like Kurt Russell in the role, sure he's getting a bit old but we've all seen what makup can do these days. He certainly has enough experience in action movies, some bad, some good but he can definatly be a bad ass when he wants to. It's too bad Brandon Lee isn't still around, he would be my number 1 pick, IMO he would be fantastic in the role. Anyway, there are a lot of people good for the role, I mean, as much as I love the idea for the game, it's not exactly new material as far as hollywood fare goes.

As for a director, of course John Woo would be ideal. I can't believe I'm saying this since I don't like many of his movies but I think Michael Winner could also do a good job with it. Hell, the plot is basically identical to the original Death Wish anyway. A Charles Bronson-esque style might just fit nicely.

Anyway those are my oppinions, lots of you had great ideas so I figured I'd add mine. smilies/images/icons/smile.gif

[UnusualSuspect]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Shane:
This is good that yall are startin to realize Norton is the man for Max Payne.
There could be no other<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

No way!!!! smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

Sorry to drag this out, but I had to clarify! Edward Norton, I reckon, would not be a good Max. He is a fantastic actor. Same with Brda Pitt. They're just too 'clean-cut'. If only Mel Gibson was of Leathal Weapon 1 age! Then he'd be ideal! He is a good actor too, IMHO of course smilies/images/icons/smile.gif

I still maintain though, that Wahlberg would be the best for his age. Young, good actor, has done action = ideal! Plus, his music is great smilies/images/icons/wink.gif!

You know, even though he's getting on a bit, Gabriel Byrne would be good, if only he could lose the accent (which I doubt!!).

Anyway, these arguments could go on forever. In the end, someone else with more money/experience/skill will decide all this for us and we'll be forced to take whatever they throw at us!

Later smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

[UnusualSuspect]

Looking at what the DreadLocked one says above, I have to say I agree, except about Michael Winner. I don't like him At all! smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

Any-way. I just thought. Stephen Baldwin - from the Usual Suspects. He would be quite good I reckon. He looks a fairly strapping lad and is good at delivering funny quips (Max *does* have some dark humour smilies/images/icons/wink.gif ).

Predator is correct - Brandon Lee would have been great! The Crow is an awesome film! smilies/images/icons/smile.gif

[ 06-20-2001: Message edited by: UnusualSuspect ]

[El Mariachi]

Nate you do like your own opinion don't you? Wtf do u know about hollywood? lmfao.

Maybe you should take a few of the Ed Norton posters down from off your bedroom wall, and think about a reasonable choice for Max Payne: the action movie.

Ed Norton, akimbo berattas doing a face dive into a badguy. LOL@Nate and Shane.

however, if Ed's new movie with bobby DeNiro does show him in an all new "action man" light, then i'll retract all these statements and buy myself a few posters of the guy to put on my wall. smilies/images/icons/grin.gif

[ 06-20-2001: Message edited by: El Mariachi ]

[Guest]

what do I know about holywood. i live in vancouver... there is always 100% of the time a feature film being filmed here(6th day, romeo must die), not to mention commercials, TV shows (x files[used to be], outer limits dark angel, stargate SG1)

and my dad is an ex-actor, is writing a screenplay with his actor friends, and works on movies as transportation captain (ok THATS not such a big deal...) but i do get lots of exposure to "hollywood"

[Shane]

Unusualsuspect u have it all wrong. Exspecially about the comment that Brad Pitt and Edward Norton are too clean cut. Why don't u go take a look at Fight Club and then tell me how clean cut they are

[El Mariachi]

Nate! I stand corrected! smilies/images/icons/shocked.gif

[Guest]

Am I the only one who thinks that Hugh Jackman would make a good MP? He has a sinewy build (Max really doesn't look buff and ripped, but more athletic) and Hugh even sorta looks like him.

[Shane]

Eh, what has this topic died?

Its official Edward Norton won

He is the new Max Payne

Me and Nate up against 20 other peeps
We finally got ed Norton some respect around here nate

[Guest]

yay!! J helped too

[biXen]

Check out this for some Duke Movie info, if Max is gonna turn out like this media crap it's gonna suck...
http://www.dukenukemthemovie.com/ smilies/images/icons/tongue.gif

[j]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by biXen:
Check out this for some Duke Movie info, if Max is gonna turn out like this media crap it's gonna suck...
http://www.dukenukemthemovie.com/ smilies/images/icons/tongue.gif<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
I'm not really disappointed at what the Duke Nukem movie seems to be turning out to be. I think Duke sucks ass anyway, so I don't really care how they choose to f*ck the movie up. As long as they don't mess with Max.

[UnusualSuspect]

Sorry Shane, I had to reply! I cannot accept what Edward Norton as Max. There said it smilies/images/icons/wink.gif!

I've seen Fight Club three times and own it on video and I see what you're saying about Edward and Brad not being 'clean cut'. I will gladly retract that statement smilies/images/icons/smile.gif!

Whoever said Hugh Jackman, nice thought, he would be very good. I still think maybe Stephen Baldwin or Marky Mark though. Anyway, lets put this topic to the death and call it a stale-mate smilies/images/icons/wink.gif.

*Gets out shotgun and puts between the eyes of topic*

BOOM.

[j]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by UnusualSuspect:
Anyway, lets put this topic to the death and call it a stale-mate smilies/images/icons/wink.gif.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
But I wanna call it a mexican stand-off! Waaaah! smilies/images/icons/frown.gif

[Shane]

"Give me the keys cocksucka," Benecio Del Toro
"In english please," some guy
"Exuse me,?" Benecio
"In english," some guy
"Give me da fuken keys, what da fuk,"? Benecio Del Toro- THE USUAL SUSPECTS

[Shane]

Don't end the topic

[Dunedain]

marky mark is a faggot. It would be a disgrace to have him even
in a Max Payne movie.

Now, as for who would be good to play Max. Hmm... Ray Liotta could do
it well, I think. Good actor, right look, has that sort of tough and
crazy edge to him that an enraged Max would have.

[Guest]

norton is a great actor... it seems most agree. but would he take this role? I doubt it... he seems to (wisely) only take roles that challenge him as an actor... and I don't think this one would, unless they put some very interesting twists and turns in it. sorry for those that want him, but I just don't see it happening. I'm sure all top named actors will shy away (once again) from game-based movies once they get a look at how bad Tomb Raider sucks even though a gazillion dollars was thrown at it...

[Guest]

for the actors that have been mentioned so far, here are my opinions (whether you want them or not):

Norton: wouldn't do it, but has too much of a baby-face to me anyways...
Mel: too old... would've been perfect back in the day, though
Arnie,Willis,VanDamm: too old... and the movie would suk because of it
Steven Baldwin: Is this a joke? Maybe Billy, but this guy's an idiot... the only letdown of Usual Supects...
Marky-Mark: not bad... maybe will convince others after Planet of the Apes...
Hugh Jackman/Russell Crow: my 2 favorite choices so far... Jackman the most....

my 2 cents...

[biXen]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by IamMalachai:
Norton: wouldn't do it, but has too much of a baby-face to me anyways...
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yeah? Tell him that when he put's your mouth on the curve smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

[El Mariachi]

On the subject of directors:
i'd be over-joyed if the Wachowski brothers decided to direct. After watching the Matrix again recently, the effects (bullets times) and the production design are all landmark in cinema history and is just what a max payne movie needs. Everytime i watch it my respect for the Matrix grows.

My ideal choice of directors for MP:
1. wachowski brothers and the whole matrix team
2. John Woo
3. Robert Rodriguez.

Choices 1 and 2 fit the genre of the game better of course, as the movies by these directors inspired the playing style of max payne: the game.

[j]

Everyone should remember that we are only stating who we would like to see acting Max. There's no point in speculating if the person would or wouldn't take the part, because I'm quite sure they'll never even be offered it. Max Payne will be a fairly unknown actor. And the same goes for speculating about who you'd want to direct it. They're most prolly not going to. Especially if you're wanting John Woo or the Wachowskis. I'd like to see Qender's dad direct it. After all, he has experience with violent action movies.

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by El Mariachi:
Everytime i watch it my respect for the Matrix grows.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Wow, every time I watch The Matrix I think it's more and more crap. It was nice for say.. 5 times, but then the stupid things and fibs really started to get to you.. After seeing it around 30 times, I can say that I really don't like it anymore.

[Guest]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by j:
... I'd like to see Qender's dad direct it. After all, he has experience with violent action movies.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

While I'm glad you think he should direct it. He's started doing kids films now, they're something like 80% of the market and kids watch them over and over. Anyway, this kids film he just finished is so much better than all the older movies that he's made/fixed.

[Shane]

So nobody wants Ed Norton to play the role. i like Norton as my first choice as u all know. Norton has good taste in the movies he picks and he dosne't play in many flicks.
So If you canceled Norton out my second favorite actor which I think would do the best. How bout my second favorite actor Brad Pitt. He's cool, has the kind of dark-humor that Max will probobly have. Built, not a pusssy millionare-smiles alot actor like say Cruise or Gibson or Ton Hanks. If everyone hear has seen Seven or Fight Club, mostly Seven you will find that Pitt will also be a good guy for the role of Max Payne

[Guest]

Starring edward norton...

from the producer of Duke Nukem the movie

and directed by qender's dad...


MAX PAYNE

[j]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Qender:
While I'm glad you think he should direct it. He's started doing kids films now, they're something like 80% of the market and kids watch them over and over. Anyway, this kids film he just finished is so much better than all the older movies that he's made/fixed.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
But.. there's no reason why Max shouldn't be for all audiences? Or atleast PG-13... smilies/images/icons/grin.gif

[fractalgp]

yeah, I mean, with no painskins on the actors, it should manage to creep into the pg13 rating, eh? smilies/images/icons/grin.gif

[j]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by fractalgp:
yeah, I mean, with no painskins on the actors, it should manage to creep into the pg13 rating, eh? smilies/images/icons/grin.gif<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
It should be hella funny, what with no lip-sync and all that! smilies/images/icons/grin.gif

[Guest]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by j:
No talent? No talent? Have you seen his other movies? Like 3 Kings for example. Marky Mark Wahlberg is a mighty fine actor. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yes, I've seen Boogie Nights and Three Kings. In the former he was okay but in the latter he was really bad.

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR> Originally posted by j:
First you say the actor playing Max shouldn't be a famous person, and then you suggest Bruce Campbell? I smell contradiction! Mr. Campbell is a very well known actor, I knew him way before I knew who Mark Wahlberg was.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

My mistake using the word famous(replace it with movie star). Let's make a small assumption that Miramax would target this movie for a main stream viewer, who isn't a Max Payne fan or a person with movies as a hobby, but a person who watches one or two movies in the theaters in a month. I can bet that about 9 out of 10 of these main stream viewers wouldn't recall Bruce Campbell's name at all, because Mr. Campbell isn't a celebrity like Mr. Wahlberg is. He had a few movies in the eighties and early nineties, but after that there hasn't been really anything besides different tv series. So in other words he is unknown in the eyes of the audience.

[ 06-24-2001: Message edited by: Panda ]

[j]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by The Ghostryder:
Da Da-Da Dah<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
What? You want Beethoven for the soundtrack?

[FullMetalJacket]

Ok, what if the Max Payne movie doesn't come out till 2007? By then the phenomenon would be over and no one would want to see it.

And I should play Max because I've been in two movies before (THE WRITING ON THE WALL and WARNING SIGN), I'm the right age, have the right looks, and am a tarthead.

[Guest]

Oh my god. Edward Norton would be perfect. Take a look at his facial expressions in the middle/end Fight Club. They're dark and moody. Perfect for Max Payne. He has the facial features too.


Also, John Woo hands down. Hell, the game takes off his style of directing. Who else to capture the essence of the game than the man himself?

[The Ghostryder]

Da Da-Da Dah

[Guest]

Yes, you certainly are a tarthead. um, never mind.

Funny, although I loved fight club and edward norton was really great in it. I don't see him as the part of max payne. Maybe Christian Slater(spelling?), or maybe just an unknown actor?

[Boo Boo Juice]

Uh, El Mariachi, Max Payne isn't really a big beefed up guy. Thats why Edward Norton and Brad Pitt would be good for the parts. They look like him. I choose Brad Pitt, his look in seven reminded me a lot of max payne.

[Gryph]

Sorry I'm a tad bit late. But I have somehow acquired a life. Damn it's weird. I now leave my room. But there is always a special place in my heart for this forum. smilies/images/icons/grin.gif Yeah right.

Ok, here is my suggestion. Edward Norton play Max. Quentin Tarintino directs. Robert Towne in conjuntion with Sami Jarvi write, and I don't know much about producers but I think Mel Brooks could do it. smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

I mean Edward Norton is a very versitile actor. Quentin Tarintino is a directing genius and he is the one that brought John Woo to the United States. He was the one that prodded the CEO or President or some other high position of Universal to allow him to direct.

[El Mariachi]

LOL. Tarantino doesn't do action movies.

Reservoir Dogs
Pulp Fiction
Jackie Brown
are not action movies.

[Guest]

umm... are ye bein on crack????? i would say resevoir dogs is a high class action movie.......

ot action/drama

there defineately has the "action" in it

[Gryph]

Exactly nate. That movie was so good. I am wearing a Reservoir Dogs shirt right now actually. That is what sparked that in my mind. Pulp Fiction was very very very cool. One of my faves. Jackie Brown was pretty OK.
He is cool.

And Edward Norton still gets my vote for Max Payne.

[El Mariachi]

FFS! Who's on crack?!!!
Reservoir Dogs is my favourite film - see my quote! but it is NOT an action movie. To see an action watch Desperado or From Dusk Till Dawn (my second favourite movie). Or watch John Woo movies. Those are action movies!!!!!!!!!!! Watch Jerry Bruckhiemer and Don Simpson films, watch James Cameron films... but NOT Quentin Tarantino movies!!!! They may have slight momments of action in them (Mr White firing his Berattas in Dogs, Mr Pink's get away).. but to call them ACTION MOVIES is a misinterpretation of their genre! jesus.

Dog's is a heist film, without the heist, just the build-up and aftermath.
Pulp is a work of pulp fiction and small time gangstas.
Jackie's a re-working of the Blaxploitation genre and more drama and superior dialogue than action!!

But what they are not and can not be classified are ALL OUT ACTION FLICKS! FFS!!!

!!!! ARGHGHGGHGHGH!!!!!

*takes a deep breath after the shock of people claiming Quentin Tarantino is a director of action movies.. *

[j]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by El Mariachi:
...watch James Cameron films...<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
You mean like the Titanic? smilies/mryuck.gif

[El Mariachi]

LOL. J, you know i don't mean Titanic! Don't even mention that god-awful teenybopper mess of a movie to me.... It was so bad i think i needed therapy after seeing it.

[Gryph]

WOOHOO! Titanic!!

My fave movie!!! smilies/images/icons/rolleyes.gif

[Guest]

ok they arent straight out action movies, its a HIGH CLASS ACTION MOVIE...... as in its at a higher level than the shoot everythign die die die type action movies... but ut still is an ACTION movie....... go to your video store, where do you find it? ACTION not drama.......

[Shane]

The Final Pole for the Director and Actor of Max Payne

Instructions: Type the number of the actor/director you want in a reply, you can only choose one actor and one director, one time.

ACTOR: Norton (1)
Wahlberg (2)
Crowe (3)
Campbell (4)
Pitt (5)

Director: Woo (1)
Tarantino (2)
Qender's dad (3)
Winner (4)
Fincher (5)

Thank-you for your time

[Shane]

Actor: 1 (Norton)

Director: 5 (Fincher)

[El Mariachi]

LOL. Whoever stacks the shelves in your video store should be fired.

Just because i might find the Teletubbies *mistakingly* put in the HORROR section doesn't mean it's a horror movie. So you see my point. smilies/images/icons/smile.gif

[El Mariachi]

actor: 2 (Walburg) or 3 (Crowe)
director: 1 (Woo)

[j]

Actor: 2 (Wahlberg)

Director: d (none of the above)

[melanko]

Max Payne the Movie should just be computer animated like Toy Story or the Final Fantsy Movie (FF7 rules!) smilies/images/icons/cool.gif

[Shane]

No, it shouldn't......melanko

[Dunedain]

Come on, guys, what about Ray Liotta playing Max? Let's hear some opinions
on that. smilies/images/icons/smile.gif

Good actor, right kind of look, believeable as a tough guy. I think
he'd do well.

[Guest]

As for the Soul Cinema version of Max Payne- Mr. T

[Gryph]

YOU ARE NOW ON MY COOL LIST TheBull!!

I pity the fool!

Mr. T should be Max in any event. He'll pity New York.

[Shane]

I'd pay good money to see Mr. T as Max

[jozzzup]

for a Max Payne actor, how abou that sam jarvi dude at remedy whose face IS maxes. (they mapped his face for max.)

[Guest]

because lets just say sami's voice wouldnt suit the character... or at least it might... if max payne were finnish

[jozzzup]

True, I didnt think of that. defeat freely admitted smilies/images/icons/tongue.gif

[Gryph]

I saw this dude on the Metro and he looks just like Max Payne should. If I could track him down, he could be a Max.

[El Mariachi]

LOL. stalking some guy who's probably never even heard of this game to get him to be in a movie that might be out in 5 years time (earliest).

gotta love it. smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

[Gryph]

It could work. We could abduct him...who knows?

[Yuri]

is the MAx-Payne movie actually official like Duke Nukem movie? or are u guys guessing/hoping there mite be one?

[Yuri]

i really would like to know ^^

[Gryph]

In the press release it said there was going to be one. Don't know if it's official yet. I have heard that Mirimax has the rights to it.


By the way, lovely sig. smilies/images/icons/smile.gif

[Srekel]

Nicholas Cage anyone?

[Newgate]

I too think it should be animated like the Final Fantasy movie. CGI has really come along way. Go see Shrek and you will see what I am talking about.

[Guest]

no,,, if it were cgi taht would be, gay

[Osku]

Tom Green! smilies/images/icons/grin.gif

[RollingBrass]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Osku:
Tom Green! smilies/images/icons/grin.gif<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>I'll help you jump out the window, if you wish. smilies/images/icons/tongue.gif

[psfzola]

Michael Biehn would be really good as Max Payne, I'm not sure if he'd be too old though. It would work if he was the same age as in Aliens.

[Dr. Chud]

Sami Jarvi (Put in a new yorker slang.) smilies/images/icons/grin.gif

[Guest]

Hi everyone.. Just had to join the fun.

Scenario #1: The Woo Style

Drector: John Woo (We know he can do slow motion scenes)
Actor: Chow Yun-Fat (Ok, ok.. He's not American, but he can do dual beretta action)

Scenario #2: The Wacky One

Director: Robert Rodriguez (All the gun blazing in Desperado, gotta love it.)
Actor: Quentin Tarantino (Not much to say. Just picture it. Ahh.. )

And don't flame me for suggesting this.. smilies/images/icons/tongue.gif

[Shane]

Ya, Riiiiiiiiiiigggggggggghhhhhhhttttt

I really don't think Chow yun Fat could fit this role

[Lurker]

Michael Biehn

[blalley]

What about Michael T. Weiss, from The Pretender?

Max Payne isn't a body building action hero type, he's a regular guy pushed over the edge.

http://alt.tnt.tv/series/pretender/img_daily/show_photo_122601.jpg

[FullMetalJacket]

Thanks SO much for bringing this topic back to life.

*Just think, its last post was July 8, before the game was even out! LOL!!!!!

[FullMetalJacket]

What? What do you mean by GGGRRRRRRRRRRRR?

[Yuri]

its like Tony the tiger...

GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRReeeeat!!

[biXen]

GRRRRRRRRRRRRR

[gamejunkie]

If you all have seen the show on the Sci-Fi Channel "The Invisible Man", you would recoginze the guy who plays Darien Fawkes. The actor's name is Vincent Ventresca.

http://www.scifi.com/invisibleman/characters/index.html

Take a look at the first character. That's Vincent Ventresca. He even sounds like Max Payne. I think he's a good candidate for Max Payne.

[Guest]

I'm telling ya, Dean Winters from HBO's Oz series (he plays Ryan O'Reilly') already looks the part...and if you watch the series, you know he can be badass in both action and by simply speaking.

Take a look at this link:

http://www.hbo.com/oz/insiderz_guide/cast_info/inmate_profile/ryan_oreily_profile.html

[sawn_off]

i think ventresca's too young for max.

[sawn_off]

i think ventresca's too young to play max. and he doesn't sound like him and he's not weird looking enough in comic scenes.

[Hellshad]

you dont have it guys
the ONLY ONE who can play as Max Payne is Mr.T
Look at this
http://www.enter.net/~dsnyder66/MrTvsFSO/image09.jpg
Its HIS REAL LIFE CLONE!!!

huh
and damn he is helluva tough!

[Rogue36]

HAHA! We should stop posting right here, Yuri just ended us off with one hilarious lil posty. Joe, I hope this sucker gets archived. images/icons/grin.gif

[sawn_off]

MR. T? A real life clone of Max Payne? That's just jibba jabba.

[Guest]

Johnny Knoxville kind of looks like Max Payne... images/icons/wink.gif

[GuyL]

Well the movie will be AA I mean when did you see Max really hit on a girl in the game?
If they make him more normal in the movie and make it cool i really recommend Johny Knoxville {Stunt person in Jackass on MTV Canada at 10:30

[Guest]

http://www.wvah.com/programs/drew/diedrichbader.shtml

i'd have to go with diedrich bader, ie. oswald from the drew carey show...granted, up to this point, he's been nothin but a comedic actor, but they said the same about michael keaton in batman, and he's been the best one by far...

i figure if you just wipe the grin of bader's face, you've got max's identical twin...

[Crim]

http://www.scifi.com/firstwave/downloads/season1/img/cade_in_the_tunnel.jpg
Sebastian Spence, the guy from First Wave.

[Loc Dog]

Originally posted by Shane:

Now I like Russell, I liked him before Gladiaor but He can't pull a New York Cop off with his Aussie accent<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">

WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?!?! didnt u see LA confidential? that was a good movie, in it, russell does a few shoot em up scenes and is a very bad ass cop.

and bruce willis being a no talent? now i understand where ur cummin off saying that shit about van damn, he just plain sucks. but the die hard movies were cool, if u dont like those ur not a real action movie fan. but theres still no way he could play max payne, he dosent have enuf hair. and i didnt hear ne 1 mention arnold? whats up with that? sure he has an austrian accent and hes what? 50? im just j/k, hed throw out his back tryin to do those slow mo scenes, i just really luv the terminator movies.