Make-A-Movie Draft Discussion Thread - Writeups due 12/9

[MWil23]

20 minutes ago, Deadpulse said:

So your movie is just cut and paste lines from all their original flicks?

It's a mix-match of sorts. New generations will appreciate the uniqueness of the film and older 30-65 will love the tribute to the original characters and lines/plot building humor. See the above description.

[rackcs]

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In case anyone hasn't been following along, the deadline for your final writeups will be Dec. 2. On that date I will post a thread for all of the final writeups and instructions for voting. In that thread you will post whatever writeups you have and tag me. I will then link it in the OP for easy access for readers. There are no guidelines or anything for the writeup, do as much or as little as you'd like. Any questions, feel free to ask me.

[Malfatron]

1 hour ago, MWil23 said:

It's a mix-match of sorts. New generations will appreciate the uniqueness of the film and older 30-65 will love the tribute to the original characters and lines/plot building humor. See the above description.

You still need to reveal what happens on your tournament for each fight

[MWil23]

1 minute ago, Malfatron said:

You still need to reveal what happens on your tournament for each fight

I will, but the ending will be ambiguous (It's a Nolan film).

[Malfatron]

Just now, MWil23 said:

I will, but the ending will be ambiguous (It's a Nolan film).

ok, i can handle that.

as long as there are clues that make it obvious what happens

 

[MWil23]

1 minute ago, Malfatron said:

ok, i can handle that.

as long as there are clues that make it obvious what happens

 

Well, President Nic Cage, recently coming off of his soon to be 5th divorce, has decided to selectively use his extremely liberal ideology, and justify the 8 man tournament to the death, after eloquently pondering the value of human life, while eating a bag of chips and drinking a Coors Light, insisting on watching the tournament himself since "I'm the one who has condemned these 7 American heroes to death. BLAME ME!!!"

*Insert scene reminiscent of the "bring them in" scene in Armageddon, with the head of the Secret Service, Jules Winnfield, as the point man. One (Norris) comes willingly. Riggs and McClane resist at first, but resign themselves to their fate, at least 3 drinks in. The other 5 do not come willingly.*

 

 

[MWil23]

2 hours ago, MWil23 said:

MORE information has been released in the upcoming film!!!!!

Ultimatum

On the brink of total economic collapse and millions without social security, President Nic Cage (Cage) is put in an even bigger quandary when China calls the national debt from the United States due and gives him a final notice:

An 8 man tournament to the death broadcasted on live television, or an all out war with China.

Seed/Tournament:

1. John Rambo vs. 8. Martin Riggs

2. Chuck Norris vs. 7. Gabe Law

3. Casey Ryback vs. 6. John McClane

4. Alan "Dutch" Schaefer vs. 5. Chance Boudreaux

Upon his initial refusal (President Cage) Dr. Ray Arnold will reveal to the President that there is a plus side to our military deficit spending in that our military grade serum  that he's been engineering and overseeing will transform each of the 8 to their "prime condition" (Translation: Their prime selves in their 80's or 90's form) for the tournament. Due to his tremendous advantage, Norris will be only allowed to be frozen in his physical/mental state of 50 years of age. 

President Nic Cage, recently coming off of his soon to be 5th divorce, has decided to selectively use his extremely liberal ideology, and justify the 8 man tournament to the death, after eloquently pondering the value of human life, while eating a bag of chips and drinking a Coors Light, insisting on watching the tournament himself since "I'm the one who has condemned these 7 American heroes to death. BLAME ME!!!"

*Insert scene reminiscent of the "bring them in" scene in Armageddon, with the head of the Secret Service, Jules Winnfield, as the point man. One (Norris) comes willingly. Riggs and McClane resist at first, but resign themselves to their fate, at least 3 drinks in. The other 5 do not come willingly.*

Norris has only one stipulation:

That the highest seed in the 8 man tournament be granted a "Home Turf Advantage" in any location of their choosing, WORLDWIDE.

Directed by:

Christopher Nolan: Nolan will evaluate the dichotomy between the worth of an individual's life and sacrificing for the "greater good"

Starring:

*Jean Claude Van Damme as Chance Boudreaux: This former marine force recon and homeless veteran whose motives in regards to his country, which hasn't treated him well, makes him an enigma. His survivor and wilderness expertise mixed with martial arts mastery and weapons ability makes him a dangerous competitor in this man-hunt tournament. 31 on screen kills, most dangerous game/survival 

*Sylvestor Stallone as John Rambo: This one man 1/2 Italian and 1/2 Navajo poster child for inclusive and political statement on the trauma of PTSD, is a former Vietnam veteran drifter. He is reckless, disregards orders, uses violence to solve problems, enters dangerous situations alone, and is exceptionally tough, callous, raw and aggressive. His country needs him, but will he come willingly? 191 on screen kills

*Arnold Schwarzenegger as Alan "Dutch" Schaefer: This mercenary and leader of a private military team is a specialist in guerrilla engagements and camouflage. Prolonged interrogation has made him virtually impervious to any type of pain. 34 on screen kills including Predator

*Steven Seagal as Casey Ryback. This former decorated Navy SEAL Team Four leader turned cook is 6'5 and 220 and is an expert in special warfare.  55 on screen kills

*Bruce Willis as John McClane. Known for his sardonic one liners and for being "just another American who thinks he's John Wayne", this foul-mouthed, wisecracking, no-nonsense New York cop with an itchy trigger finger, and a never-say-die maverick spirit with a vigilante propensity and blatant disregard to authority is a darkhorse in this tournament. The last hing he wants is to be a hero, but once again, he doesn't have a choice. 73 total on screen kills

*Chuck Norris as himself. On screen kills unknown. Embodies true Patriotism, grit, and is virtually immortal. Since 1940, the year Chuck Norris was born, roundhouse kick related deaths have increased by 13,000%.

*Mel Gibson as Martin Riggs.  This U.S. Army Special Forces veteran turned maniacal depressed cop is an expert in weaponry and hand to hand combat. These skills would later serve him well when he became a police officer. Most of Riggs's time in special forces was in Vietnam, where he served as an assassin under the CIA's "Phoenix Project". The first time he became a killer when he shot a man to death with a sniper rifle from a long distance in Laos; while his ability as a trained killer would later affect his mental health, he thought of it as "the only thing I was ever really good at". 40 on screen kills without Murtaugh.

*Jet Li as Gabe Law: Believing Life goes in a circle for perfect balance, Gabe works in the Los Angeles county Sheriff's Department. For the last two years, he's experienced enhanced versions of strength, speed, and agility. He put in prison in an alternate universe the other version of himself who killed 123 versions of himself. It's unclear whether or not Law has the lack of conscience in this tournament to take another human life.

*Nicolas Cage as President Nicolas Cage

*Samuel L. Jackson in two roles as Jules Winnfield and Dr. Ray Arnold

@Malfatron @rackcs updated plot. Details to follow via PM in all likelihood.

[Malfatron]

2 minutes ago, MWil23 said:

@Malfatron @rackcs updated plot. Details to follow via PM in all likelihood.

Great!

I want to see the results of each battle.

 

[MacReady]

Just now, Malfatron said:

ok, i can handle that.

as long as there are clues that make it obvious what happens

 

Except for idiots who want to continue to think whether or not the top stopped matters. 

[Malfatron]

1 minute ago, Outpost31 said:

Except for idiots who want to continue to think whether or not the top stopped matters. 

even though it doesnt matter (and that was the point), it stopped

Edited November 20, 2019 by Malfatron

[MWil23]

Just now, Malfatron said:

even though it doesnt matter (and that was the point), it stopped

Even though it doesn't matter (and that was the point), Cobb's actual token was his wedding ring, not the top. All he has to do is look at his own hand to see if he's dreaming (again, not the point). When he's awake, no ring. When he's asleep, ring. That's why he doesn't have to look back at the end. (Also, not the point)

[Malfatron]

7 minutes ago, MWil23 said:

Even though it doesn't matter (and that was the point), Cobb's actual token was his wedding ring, not the top. All he has to do is look at his own hand to see if he's dreaming (again, not the point). When he's awake, no ring. When he's asleep, ring. That's why he doesn't have to look back at the end. (Also, not the point)

Yep, i was gonna say that too.

 

(but it did stop)

Edited November 20, 2019 by Malfatron

[Daboyle]

43 minutes ago, MWil23 said:

*Nicolas Cage as President Nicolas Cage

Incredible.

[MacReady]

This whole top discussion gave me such a good idea for my movie OMG it’s amazing.  It’s like this was meant to be because I found a hubcap bolt or something in my work’s parking lot that is almost perfectly balanced for spinning like a top and I’ve been spinning that at work while thinking of my movie and I’ve found an awesome way to put it into my movie.  

[MWil23]

Thank you @rackcs for convincing me to cast Nic Cage as himself. I can't believe I didn't think of that.