Deadbolt has a great feature on video game director, Uwe Boll:
Boll told Coming Soon, "Dungeon Siege transcends the video game genre and appeals to mainstream entertainment audiences ... Based on the success of House of the Dead, I believe Dungeon Siege contains major crossover potential because of its unique blend of action and fantasy, on the order of Lord of the Rings." Boll’s cast for the fantasy epic includes Jason Statham, Leelee Sobieski, John Rhys-Davies, Ray Liotta, Matthew Lillard, Burt Reynolds, Ron Perlman, Claire Forlani, and Kristanna Loken.
-- Boll Keeps RollingIt's esssentially an overview of the infamous director's career, inlcuding the theories about German tax law which apparently allow the man continue working. I've taken Brinstar's advice on BloodRayne, although I was amazed to see that Guinevere Turner helped write the damn thing. Going from indie lesbian flick to social commentary horror to schlocky b-movie action is a very odd career path for young "Max".
Now, I've seen House of the Dead. And it was bad. bad. The best part was seeing Lois Lane's breasts (if you've watched Smallville, you'll understand). So what will happen with these movies when Boll can attract solid B-list actors and some decent writers?
If Rotten Tomatoes is any indication, not much.
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Shit. I'd completely forgotten that Turner had lent a hand to the BloodRaybe script. Not only did she do Go Fish (which I haven't seen yet), but she also has writing (and acting) credits on The L Word (really need to pick up that season 2 box set one of these days).
And how the heck did Boll get Ben Kingsley for BloodRayne and John Rhys-Davies for Dungeon Siege? And Jason Statham? I thought he rocked in the first Transporter. Why, Jason, why?
It comes down to him getting way more money than he deserves, I think, partially explainable by the German Theories (tax breaks) but also just the overvaluing that happened after House Of The Dead made a surprising amount of money.
So even though the guy is confused about which end of the camera is what, he can attract talent with cash. If BloodRayne or Dungeon Siege tanks, he'll probably be back to hiring nobodies something quick.
Money speaks in more convincing tones than adherence to quality product. How sad.
So even though the guy is confused about which end of the camera is what, he can attract talent with cash. If BloodRayne or Dungeon Siege tanks, he'll probably be back to hiring nobodies something quick.
I just hope that his ability to attract b-listers doesn't bring in audience ("Kristina Lokken? I'm there!"), which would bring in more money to hire more b-list actors... It's a vicious cycle! RUN FOR THE HILLS!
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