Max Payne - movie and video games...

[ATiC3]

MOVIE

Trailer #1


Trailer #2


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Here's the wikipedia page for it...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Payne_(film)

It's supposed to be released 10-17-08.

Main Cast:

Mark Wahlberg as Max Payne, a cop haunted by the murder of his family and who disregards rules to investigate their deaths. Wahlberg described his role, "It's probably one of the edgier roles I've played but also the most layered. Here's a very happy guy who worked a dismal job, had a beautiful family. But the beauty in his life was taken away. He just goes on a rampage. It's all driven by emotion."

Beau Bridges as B.B. Hensley, a former cop and Max Payne's mentor.

Mila Kunis as Mona Sax, an assassin who seeks revenge for the murder of her sister.

Chris Bridges as Jim Bravura, an internal affairs agent.

Chris O'Donnell as Jason Colvin, an executive and Nicole Horne's "right-hand man".

Nelly Furtado as Christa Balder, wife of Alex Balder.

Kate Burton as Nicole Horne, CEO of Aesir corporation.

Donal Logue as Alex Balder, Max Payne's partner and best friend.

Amaury Nolasco as Jack Lupino, a mafia boss who becomes unstable due to the drug Valkyr.

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I haven't played the games yet, but I definitely want to.

I think Mark Wahlberg was a perfect choice for the role of Max Payne. He's just a brilliant actor, and I can't wait to see the movie in theatres.

Oh, and they're going for a PG-13 rating for this movie. Don't worry.. just less blood and gore in the movie... Sounds reasonable, anyways...

I CAN'T WAIT FOR THIS MOVIE!

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VIDEO GAMES

Max Payne 1

Released July 25th, 2001 - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Payne

Max Payne 2

Released for the XBOX, PC, & PS2 - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Payne_2:_The_Fall_of_Max_Payne

XBOX - November 25th, 2003
PC - October 15th, 2003
PS2 - December 2nd, 2003

Max Payne 3

What we know, so far...

The PC version's ending to Max Payne 2 teases with a message at the end of the credits proclaiming, "Max Payne's journey through the night will continue", but the story itself seems to be over; Max has found peace with his life of guilt; out of both games, Max is one of only two characters left alive, the other being Jim Bravura, who was left in critical condition. Mona survives in an alternate hidden ending on the Dead on Arrival difficulty level, but its role being in canon being questionable. The third game in the series was announced by Jeffrey L. Lapin, the CEO of Take-Two Interactive in 2004. There have been no further announcements regarding the matter – not even a developer for the third game has been named. Remedy Entertainment's name was mentioned in the announcement. At the same time, a post on Shacknews, apparently from someone claiming to be Mikael Kasurinen, a level designer for Max Payne 2, read "FYI: We are not making Max Payne 3." GameSpot notes the status of the game is TBA.

Take-Two Interactive suggested that there will be a Max Payne 3 at some point although it didn't announce the game during its conference call. The team who developed The Warriors for Rockstar Games has been tapped for Max Payne 3. Rumors said that Max Payne is now under developement by Rockstar Games.

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I have not played either of the games, but I will soon... I've seen my cousin play them sometimes, and they look like great games.

[ATiC3]

2nd trailer's out! I'm definitely seeing this when it comes to theatres!

[George Costanza]

i most def wana see this movie like so badly <333333333333


AH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   


i cant wait !!!!!!!!!!!

[ATiC3]

 

It's definitely gonna be B@D@$$!!

[Violent Ken Masters]

I like how they use "If I was your vampire" by Marilyn Manson in the trailers.

I hope they use the song "Late Goodbye" by Poets of the fall in the ending credits, or anywhere in the movie.

The movie actually looks good, I'm just overlooking the Teen rating.

The only Max game I really got into was MP2. I played a little bit of the first one though on GBA.

As far as Max Payne 3 goes, from what I remember there was a secret ending in MP 2 where Mona survived.
The actress playing her in this movie looks a lot like her.

[George Costanza]

are they combining 2 & 1 for the movie or what?

[Violent Ken Masters]

are they combining 2 & 1 for the movie or what?

I think they're just doing one while adding original stuff like the angel of death.

If the first movie is good, then I'll be hoping for a second.

[George Costanza]

are they combining 2 & 1 for the movie or what?

I think they're just doing one while adding original stuff like the angel of death.

If the first movie is good, then I'll be hoping for a second.

cuz i dont recall mona in the first game

whats angel of death have 2 do with the movie?

[ATiC3]

I've truly always wanted to see Mark Wahlberg in a B@D@$$ movie like this!

I want them to make at least 2 films!

@VKM: Thanks for the song name! I don't really listen to Marilyn Mason, but after watching these 2 trailers... like... 5 times... I WANT DAT SONG!!

[aristotle]

saw the new trailer, this past weekend when i went to see eagle eye, people in the theatre seemed pretty impressed by the trailer.

[Violent Ken Masters]

are they combining 2 & 1 for the movie or what?

I think they're just doing one while adding original stuff like the angel of death.

If the first movie is good, then I'll be hoping for a second.

cuz i dont recall mona in the first game

whats angel of death have 2 do with the movie?

Well angel of death is exactly as it sounds. Angel of death is basically the grim reaper. Except it has black feathered wings in most references.
Mona was in MP1.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_payne#Plot

[George Costanza]

Hmmm Seems rather interesting VKF i think it would be a good movie if they stick with the plot directors tend to wander off sometimes u know? does any 1 know where i can download one of the games

[shinrahunter]

I will defo watch this, never played the first game but the second was great. Only thing is... Wahlberg as payne? Come on he could only ever be played by michael keaton - he already has that ugly scrunched up face.lmao

[Violent Ken Masters]

I will defo watch this, never played the first game but the second was great. Only thing is... Wahlberg as payne? Come on he could only ever be played by michael keaton - he already has that ugly scrunched up face.lmao

It really doesn't matter who plays as him. Max in MP1 was based off a different actor then MP2.
It would have been cool if it was one of the actors he was designed off of were to act as him.

[shinrahunter]

ah, I didn't know that. So was Keaton the inspiration behind MP2?

[Violent Ken Masters]

No. He was modeled after the soap opera actor Timothy Gibbs.

Just look up his name on google images.

[shinrahunter]

Oops, I was thinking of MP1, who was based on the creator but seriously resembles keaton

[ATiC3]

So.... just saw the movie yesterday.... and... I THOUGHT IT WAS B@D@$$!!!!!!

Definitely purchasing the DVD! I'm even more interested in playing the video games.

Definitely one of the best of Mark Whalberg's performances EVER! Tied with Shooter...

[Violent Ken Masters]

I think the movie was great, but I think they could have done without the war cry scenes. It was a great video game based movie, they kept most of the storyline. Changed various things, but kept the real important things from the story in the movie.

Instead of Max using pain killers, he used Valkyr. The wikipedia page of the movie suggests he got super powers from it, but really, all it did was make him feel no pain, and hallucinate.

[ATiC3]

... I honestly haven't played any of the games... but I have watched my cuz play the 2nd one, I think... So, I wouldn't know the difference.... I'll play the games when I get back home...

STILL DEFINITELY BUYING THE MOVIE when it comes out on DVD. Still kick@$$!!!

[malisiousjoe]

I really like the movie and had to put it in my top five video game movies:
1. Resident Evil 1-3
2. Hitman
3. Silent Hill
4. Max Payne
5. Mortal Kombat 1