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Is JJ Abrams Directing M:I3'!

Odd, really... by Lazarus Long	Jul 20th, 2004 11:57:25 PM
I think the credit goes to Cruise here, for convincing Paramount to take a chance on someone who hasn't directed a feature. Cruise was the one who approached Carnahan because he loved Narc, so it's nice he hasn't abandoned finding someone who isn't just a hired gun studio hack.
I am The First by thuggyd2000	Jul 20th, 2004 11:58:14 PM
Here's hoping the MI crew can pull this off. Abrams is the man in television, but what about the movies? We'll just have to see . . .
Hmmm.... by JackBristow	Jul 20th, 2004 11:58:49 PM
I agree that a JJ Abrams' M:I3 would kick major ass, but I don't want to see Alias suffer as a result. If he feels he can stretch himself that much and still go strong (check with the Joss first), then this is news worthy of the X-Men team on Supes. Just make sure I still get my story told. Oh, and I am the decendent of Rambaldi.
Interesting by hebrokeaway	Jul 21st, 2004 12:04:46 AM
"Alias" and the "Lost" pilot show how well J.J. Abrams can direct ACTORS while also creating cool action set pieces. I think this is a great choice, and hope to see it go forward. "Alias" is in good hands with Jeffrey Bell and Drew Goddard (yeah, Angel geek here, sorry), let J.J. stretch out.
I, Robot ripped off MI:2 by doghouse	Jul 21st, 2004 12:06:54 AM
And many other movies.
He can rewrite the script, too! by user id indeed!	Jul 21st, 2004 12:20:54 AM
Jon Voight is an ALIEN! Emilio Estevez NEVER BLEW UP!
I, Robot > Spider-Man 2 by AlwaysThere	Jul 21st, 2004 12:27:47 AM
Yes sir, its a fact. Dawson Creek fans are the only ones that got a kick out of the cheesy love story.
tv shows to dvd... by seancansing	Jul 21st, 2004 12:38:38 AM
Wouldn't it be great if television was always presented sans commercials?
Yeah, and M:I-2 ripped off Notorious. by Lenny Nero	Jul 21st, 2004 01:21:15 AM

I'm sure cruise just wants him to retoolt the Superman script su by Regicidal_Maniac	Jul 21st, 2004 01:46:46 AM
We'll know for sure if Hunt says Up, UP and AWAAAY at any point in the movie. Seriously though anything to get the horrible taste of MI2 out of the collective mouths of us Australians.
How is JJ supposed to "FIX" Alias Season 4 when he'll be busy w by My Ass Smells	Jul 21st, 2004 02:05:51 AM
I guess that means Alias Season 4 has a chance of being even WORSE than season 3.
Batman & Superman fans: by DocPazuzu	Jul 21st, 2004 02:17:01 AM
Check out the "Grayson" film posted yesterday on theforce.net. I think you'll find at least a few geektastic moments in it to enjoy -- and not one black leather costume in sight.
'production is set to start in a few months in Berlin' by trench404	Jul 21st, 2004 02:34:32 AM
They best move even quicker, filming starts in Berlin NEXT MONTH. I suspect you meant weeks.
I don't know... by epitone	Jul 21st, 2004 02:52:23 AM
J.J. is a fine director, but his real strength is writing. So unless there's time (and permission) for him to totally rewrite the MI:3 script, I think his time would be better spent crafting a kick-ass season 4 of Alias.
Great, Keri Russell as Lois Lane. by howardroark	Jul 21st, 2004 02:53:14 AM
zzzzz
A bad choice by Spacesheik	Jul 21st, 2004 04:22:08 AM
A weak director, never shot a movie before, perfect for Tom Cruise who is a control freak but bad for fans. What visual style will Abrams offer when he has no former template? What action set pieces will he be able to direct efficiently?
He's an interesting choice. by Psyclops	Jul 21st, 2004 04:40:27 AM
He's dabbled in the spy genre before and he can definitely handle the action. He's got a great cast and a strong screenwriter already attached to project so if he does decide to do it, I'm sure he'll be in good hands. I only hope that he has time to tweak the next season of ALIAS before he goes off to make a feature.
Lost by Roj Blake	Jul 21st, 2004 05:28:02 AM
OK, it's crunch time. Everybody's talkin' about the 4th season of "Alias" and how JJ should focus on that. Great. 4th season. OK. I'm outta that loop. I never got into "Alias" for the simple reason that I haven't seen any of it. I will amend this mistake in my viewing habits through the glorious invention of TV-on-DVD box sets. Why? Because I've seen the first 80 some-odd minutes of "Lost" (which, even though I viewed it in one block, I'm led to believe will be presented as the first two episodes). "Lost" for me, was, quite simply, one of, if not the best, TV pilot I've ever seen. And being as I've seen some pretty damn fine pilots over the years, I hate to recklessly throw that kind of praise around...but I will, because I was stunned and I viewed it twice and it was better the second time, which is saying something because the first viewing was a knockout on its own. As much as Abrams would bring to MI:3, I implore you to(if, JJ, you're out there reading this) by no means let it conflict with the development of the possible greatness of this series. Money is great, but TV can be forever. I'm out.
Grayson by badboymason	Jul 21st, 2004 05:50:24 AM
To the poster who said that Grayson features no black-leather costumes? I take it you mean apart from the delicious Selina Kyle ass shot?
Who ever paramount choses..... we loses by TheGinger Twit	Jul 21st, 2004 06:49:17 AM
I want a mission impossible film without Lover boy TC.
Excellent, he'll use his Superman "script" and only change names by SalvatoreGravano	Jul 21st, 2004 07:50:11 AM
Or he'll decide the film needs a new script, and he'll write one, just as "good".
wow. that will suck. by dregmobile	Jul 21st, 2004 08:00:24 AM
we go from BRIAN DE PALMA to JOHN WOO to...who, exactly? oh, the guy who does ALIAS. i really hope this is not true. i could be wrong and JJ might bring to the screen something visionary...but the choice just doesn't excite me. each film must have a mark and so they need to grab someone who has that ability. another art film director! a pity PAUL GREENGRASS is on holiday, someone like him would be an inspired choice...
Anybody else think the MI movies are just the epitome of mindles by rev_skarekroe	Jul 21st, 2004 08:32:20 AM
sk
OLIVER STONE FOR M:I-3 by TheDarkKnight	Jul 21st, 2004 08:41:52 AM
Nuff said!
Fuck it, why not hire Roman Polanski by Spacesheik	Jul 21st, 2004 08:48:54 AM
He lives in Europa and worked with Robert Towne on CHINATOWN. Can you imagine a MISSION IMPOSSIBLE with shades of KNIFE IN THE WATER and ROSEMARY'S BABY, plus some CHINATOWN nihilism and violent unpredictability thrown in? Genius my boy, pure genius. The thinkin man's action film!
Not bad........... by TheDarkKnight	Jul 21st, 2004 09:03:04 AM
Polanski would be awesome, somebody mentioned Burton and Gilliam yesterday also great, Peter Weir? We can only dream.
So fuckin' obvious! by TheDarkKnight	Jul 21st, 2004 09:06:04 AM
Alex Proyas
Cruise by Spamgelus	Jul 21st, 2004 09:33:34 AM
I dunno- if Cruise going to have most of the creative control over this film (like the last two), and is going to go with a director that hasn't directed a feature yet, then why not just direct it himself?
JJ Abrams is not directing MI:3. by The Fat Baldwin	Jul 21st, 2004 09:33:47 AM
JJ from Good Times is. Dy-no-mite!
You people suck by Tall_Boy	Jul 21st, 2004 10:24:42 AM
wow, I'm not even an Alias fan or Felicity for that matter but jesus, take the bile down a notch kids, ok? Christ...
Emil Minty! by Alatar_Blue	Jul 21st, 2004 10:34:24 AM
Go vent your diseased spleen somewhere else you nihilistic creep. Every post you you make on every TB amounts to little more than message board Hershy squirts. You either don't even really like movies in general, or are just trolling for attention - you pathetic little misanthrope.
Spacesheik... by Pontsing Barset	Jul 21st, 2004 10:36:56 AM
Polanski would't touch this turd with a 39 and a half foot pole...
wow, some angry feelings here by kev_uk	Jul 21st, 2004 10:49:31 AM
look. i'm not agreeing or disagreeing with whats been said here. but give credit where credits due and admit cruise has been smart in turning the mi franchise into his own. the guy is one of the biggest earners in hollywood because he's done things his way. you can't argue with that from a business sense, can you? and whoever they get to direct mi:3, you know the film will make big bucks. by the way, does anyone know what luc besson is doing nowdays? cos he could be an interesting director.
Tom Cruise Sucks by thomasgaffney	Jul 21st, 2004 11:02:30 AM
And so did the first two M:I movies!
"...particularly in that amazing Super Bowl episode where he tur by Gislef_crow	Jul 21st, 2004 11:22:30 AM
http://www.aint-it-cool-news.c om/display.cgi?id=17960 Isn't Abrams over on the other post/forum basically saying that at least part of what he did in turning the premise inside out screwed the pooch. "The irony is that I felt the show was at its best...when SD-6 existed and that's sortta the biggest hint that I will give in that storyline." It's hard to be impressed by how amazing the episode was, scripting-wise, when the results inflict physical pain on the guy who did it... ;)
Oooh, good one Emily! by Alatar_Blue	Jul 21st, 2004 11:26:56 AM
Gee, I, I, I just can't contend with rapier-like wit such as yours! Never underestimate the power of hackneyed clich
Abrams by Mafu	Jul 21st, 2004 11:35:47 AM
Despite hating both "Mission Impossible" films, I'm actually encouraged by this tidbit of news. Abrams is a far better director than John Woo, in my opinion, and possibly better than DePalma, though the jury's still out on that question. I watched "Paycheck" for the first time on DVD the other day, and I was floored by how embarrasingly goddawful it turned out to be. Fucking high school geeks with no film or acting experience could've made a better movie. I think John Woo is possibly the worst director ever right now. But, anyway... JJ Abrams is smart, he's hard-edged, and he's good with character development. I have a feeling he wrote that "Superman" script as a long-winded joke, and was then surprised when the studios actually dug it. In short, I trust his judgment. But in all honesty, I'd rather he focus on "Alias" and "Lost" than the stupid "Mission: Impossible" franchise. I'm also glad Joe Carnahan walked away from it.
is it just me or does Emil Minty say some dumbass shit sometimes by SirBiatchReturns	Jul 21st, 2004 12:15:11 PM
his comments on Big Fish being a bad movie/belongs in hell are just plain ridiculous. Big Fish is one of the examples of fine film-making. don't get it twisted. and anyone who knows anything about good movies knows what i mean. Minty, u've also said some dumbass shit somewhere else. i just can't remember what it was. all i remember was thinking: wow...this guy is a true retard. oh yeah... it was about "Hero" and "Fist of Legend". and u said that Jet Li was a waste of space. u, my friend, are a waste of existence if u can't see the artistic brilliance that was Hero. and Fist of Legend is a classic. everyone knows this. so if u're trying to get attention, it certainly worked. feel proud for yourself like u got a medal in the special olympics. the only reason we're cheerin is because u are such a retard.
Oh no no no no no! Keep Abrams's mitss off of anything that isn' by Johnny Smith	Jul 21st, 2004 12:31:08 PM
Darabont was a better choice, anyway.
Do we really need this? by winstonrifles	Jul 21st, 2004 12:43:53 PM
Do we really need MI3? MI2 was shockingly bad. John Woo has made some awesome films and some real stinkers. But with Scarlett Johansen on board i'm hopefull. I would like to think she wouldn't have done it unless the script is damn good.------------------------- www.billmurray.co.uk
Abrams might be good at character development... by Gislef_crow	Jul 21st, 2004 12:52:26 PM
...but who wants that in a Mission: Impossible flick? Cruise has pretty much got his character sewn up, with as little personality as Ethan Hunt has (a slightly more mature Maverick as a spy), and we're talking about movies based on a show that prided itself on _not_ giving the characters personality for most of its run. Did Voight even have any personality as the villain in the first movie? Any motive for turning bad guy? Granted, there's very little resemblence between the movies and the original show(s). But if Abrams is joining the project so he can work with some nifty character development, it seems he's in for a big disappointment.
No need to respond, but what the hell... by Alatar_Blue	Jul 21st, 2004 12:52:31 PM
Bravo Minty! You're doing a better job of demonstrating what a clueless tool you are than ANY of us could. You're well on your way to a second banning! Keep up the "good" work there genius...
poo by Shigeru	Jul 21st, 2004 01:21:36 PM
shows how much the directors vision is gonna be in this thing if they don't even have one and filming is a month away.
Nah, they have to keep the false faces by ellid	Jul 21st, 2004 02:03:50 PM
It's MI tradition going back to the 60s. Too bad they can't get rid of Tom Cruise and have Nicole Kidman as the lead instead, but such is life.
I saw the first MI on the strength of the trailer; it was terrib by judderman	Jul 22nd, 2004 03:03:47 AM
Are you going to tell me, especially after all the hullabaloo you raised over his Superman script, that I should see the third on the strength of JJ Abrams?
badboymason by DocPazuzu	Jul 22nd, 2004 04:24:11 AM
For shame, sir! You seem to be implying that I lack the faculties to detect -- nay, appreciate -- the female derriere. The reason I didn't mention Ms. Kyle's enticing entrance in "Grayson" is because it looked more like latex than leather -- not that I'm by any means an expert on fetishwear... ;)
Paul Greengrass by Doc_McCoy	Jul 22nd, 2004 01:36:10 PM
Hearing he's the current frontrunner. I'd think Greengrass' agents wouldn't recommend he do a sequel immediately after directing another sequel (especially with so little prep time before the MI:3 start date), but the lure of doing a $135 million Tom Cruise movie is surely strong.

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