What director would you pick for a Sequel

[Pondslider]

Originally Posted by Puddinpop

I personally do not mind Jonathan Liebesman and I think from what i've seen so far he's doing a great job. Some people think they could have picked someone better. If by some chance they end up going with a new Director for a sequel, what director would you guys pick ? A lot of people on this forum seem very knowledgeable about film and who directed what and I'm wondering who you guys would pick to direct.

My pick would be Brett Ratner. I enjoyed the Rush hour films, X men The Last Stand, Red Dragon, Horrible Bosses was funny, and hes also doing the new Hercules film. I just saw the trailer for Hercules and I was pleasantly surprised by how amazing the CGI was and the overall vibe I got from the trailer was great. I like how he packs comedy, grit and action into his movies. Id like my TMNT film to be a little dark with a touch of Science fiction as well. I think he could be right for the job. I also think he tried to get the job directing this film but Liebesman got the job instead. I could be wrong but I think it was him.

Ok, pick a director and please explain why you think he/she would be good for a TMNT Film.

Seth Gordon directed Horrible Bosses, not Brett Ratner which is why that is the best movie you listed.

I would want a director who cares about the franchise and hasn't made a career out of being mediocre at best like Liebsman or Ratner.

None of the big names being mentioned would likely touch it, so maybe somebody who hasn't directed much but would see it as an opportunity and not a job.

Alternately:

[Puddinpop]

Originally Posted by Pondslider

Seth Gordon directed Horrible Bosses, not Brett Ratner which is why that is the best movie you listed.

I would want a director who cares about the franchise and hasn't made a career out of being mediocre at best like Liebsman or Ratner.

None of the big names being mentioned would likely touch it, so maybe somebody who hasn't directed much but would see it as an opportunity and not a job.

Alternately:

That's cute. My mom loves that show. Yea sorry he Produced it along with the second one on its way. I must of read it wrong. I apologize. And I respect your opinion : ) Do you actually have a director in mind or did you just want to criticize my pick?

[Pondslider]

Originally Posted by Puddinpop

That's cute. My mom loves that show. Yea sorry he Produced it along with the second one on its way. I must of read it wrong. I apologize. And I respect your opinion : ) Do you actually have a director in mind or did you just want to criticize my pick?

That was insulting to you? As I said in my post I don't have anyone specific in mind, but I would hope if this movie gets a sequel that it would be somebody who is a fan of the franchise. Maybe a successful indie director making the move to a studio like Gareth Edwards going from Monsters to Godzilla. I know Joe Cornish was rumored to be in the running for the new Star Trek for a while. I didn't love Attack the Block but I'm interested in seeing what he does next. He might not be a bad choice.

[NinjaPug]

Originally Posted by Puddinpop

No it wasn't.. But rather than insulting me and trying to make me feel ridiculous about it why don't you try and contribute something constructive to this thread?

Where did I insult you? I insulted Ratner, not you.

I have two picks that would give us two pretty different films but I think both would do an awesome job with the property:

Joe Carnahan or James Gunn

[electric_sheep]

Originally Posted by NinjaPug

Where did I insult you? I insulted Ratner, not you.

I have two picks that would give us two pretty different films but I think both would do an awesome job with the property:

Joe Carnahan or James Gunn

Awesome picks. James gun would make the craziest Tmnt movie ever. I am not a big fan of Robert Rodrigez but Sin City is my favorite movie , maybe he wouldn't be a bad choice...

[Puddinpop]

Originally Posted by Pondslider

That was insulting to you? As I said in my post I don't have anyone specific in mind, but I would hope if this movie gets a sequel that it would be somebody who is a fan of the franchise. Maybe a successful indie director making the move to a studio like Gareth Edwards going from Monsters to Godzilla. I know Joe Cornish was rumored to be in the running for the new Star Trek for a while. I didn't love Attack the Block but I'm interested in seeing what he does next. He might not be a bad choice.

Cornish would be an interesting pick, Im actually looking forward to Ant-man! Ill have to check out Attack of the Block I haven't seen that one yet. Liebesman is a fan though. Hes been a fan for decades he said he used to watch it over seas and that's why he wanted the job. But I can understand the skepticism. Hes not the best director by a long shot lol. Thank you!

Originally Posted by NinjaPug

Where did I insult you? I insulted Ratner, not you.

I have two picks that would give us two pretty different films but I think both would do an awesome job with the property:

Joe Carnahan or James Gunn

I would like to see what Carnahan would do with TMNT. The Grey is one of my Favorite films. Neeson is such an awesome actor I wonder what his voice would sound like if he voiced splinter lol. And thank you. I just don't want others to be afraid of posting their choices for fear of being ridiculed or insulted that's all. Sorry I didn't mean to be snippy with you. Nothing personal : )

[Radical Raph]

Gareth Evans.

[Puddinpop]

Originally Posted by Radical Raph

Gareth Evans.

O snap lol. Now that is a director that im sure would pump out some VIOLENT INTENSE fight sequences!! The Raid Redemption is so intense it makes me nauseous and sometimes I catch myself begging for the fight to end lol. I still think its possible we could see something like that in this film but I doubt it will be as violent. The fight scenes are what I look forward to the most in this film

[Kanon]

I am curious what Kevin Munroe would do.

[electric_sheep]

Originally Posted by Kanon

I am curious what Kevin Munroe would do.

He alredy had his chance and he blew it. Did you see Dilan Dog? He turned a baddas nigmhtmare investigator into a whiny emo Brandon Routh.

[Radical Raph]

Originally Posted by Puddinpop

O snap lol. Now that is a director that im sure would pump out some VIOLENT INTENSE fight sequences!! The Raid Redemption is so intense it makes me nauseous and sometimes I catch myself begging for the fight to end lol. I still think its possible we could see something like that in this film but I doubt it will be as violent. The fight scenes are what I look forward to the most in this film

They would at least be well choreographed and, while they wouldn't be R rated violent, I think he would push the envelope just enough.

[Radical Raph]

Originally Posted by electric_sheep

He alredy had his chance and he blew it. Did you see Dilan Dog? He turned a baddas nigmhtmare investigator into a whiny emo Brandon Routh.

I just looked at his IMDB page. He's doing the Ratchet and Clank movie next. Hmph.

[Kanon]

Originally Posted by electric_sheep

He alredy had his chance and he blew it. Did you see Dilan Dog? He turned a baddas nigmhtmare investigator into a whiny emo Brandon Routh.

Nope didn`t see it and I don`t think he totally blew up.
(I really like the 2007 movie )
Maybe he learned his lesson and do better?

[Puddinpop]

Originally Posted by Radical Raph

They would at least be well choreographed and, while they wouldn't be R rated violent, I think he would push the envelope just enough.

I agree, and id love to see that

Originally Posted by Kanon

Nope didn`t see it and I don`t think he totally blew up.
(I really like the 2007 movie )
Maybe he learned his lesson and do better?

I just watched TMNT last night in 1080i. I love the film it has one of my favorite TMNT scenes ever in it. Im sure you know lol. The Raph Leo Fight. I wish they came out with a sequel with the Shredder though. Other than that I haven't seen any other films from Kevin so ill have to check him out

[MajorViolence]

If I could pick any director for a TMNT film, I would go with Guillermo del Toro. The guy can handle action, humor, and extreme creature effects all at the same time. My only concern would be that I haven't seen him direct any martial arts style fighting, but the right stunt team and fight choreographers would take care of that just fine.

[graphic_content]

I dont know who I would like to see direct a sequel...but I know who I WOULDNT like to see lay a finger on this...not because they arent Turtle fans, or understand the material, but because they are horrible filmmakers, and as graduate of arts, from an artistic standpoint, I CANNOT believe they get paid more than me to make the garbage films they crank out...

my 'NO' list:

-Brett Ratner: terrible director, tries too hard to be more stylish than he's really capable of handling, a poor man's Michael Bay
- Uwe Boll: just no
- MKnight Shamalamadingdong: he destroyed the Last Airbender - how do you take source material than charming, and SUCK the life out of it???
- Paul WS Anderson: not only does he cast his wife in everything he does, which is the only reason shes gets any work, but his action is SO generic, and his characters are never engaging, a product of poor acting, and poor direction

...hmmm. cant think of anyone else right now.

[Andrew NDB]

The best director of a sequel would need to be Alan Smithee.

And lol... Robert Rodriguez? If he'd be into that, that might be the most amazing thing ever. Maybe in the next reboot.

[electric_sheep]

Originally Posted by graphic_content

I dont know who I would like to see direct a sequel...but I know who I WOULDNT like to see lay a finger on this...not because they arent Turtle fans, or understand the material, but because they are horrible filmmakers, and as graduate of arts, from an artistic standpoint, I CANNOT believe they get paid more than me to make the garbage films they crank out...

my 'NO' list:

-Brett Ratner: terrible director, tries too hard to be more stylish than he's really capable of handling, a poor man's Michael Bay
- Uwe Boll: just no
- MKnight Shamalamadingdong: he destroyed the Last Airbender - how do you take source material than charming, and SUCK the life out of it???
- Paul WS Anderson: not only does he cast his wife in everything he does, which is the only reason shes gets any work, but his action is SO generic, and his characters are never engaging, a product of poor acting, and poor direction

...hmmm. cant think of anyone else right now.

I was kidding. Aren't there like three Andersons if he's thinking about one from Resident Evil fame than... Who does that? That guys is like a cancer, he never goes away...

[MajorViolence]

Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

The best director of a sequel would need to be Alan Smithee.

And lol... Robert Rodriguez? If he'd be into that, that might be the most amazing thing ever. Maybe in the next reboot.

Rodriguez is a crazy enough decision to work. I don't know. The guy is a fantastic director when it comes to adult action, but his kids' films are atrocious, and TMNT falls somewhere in between. He also makes weird decisions with special effects. It's hard to describe, but he always goes for special effects that would be incredible, if only more time (and possibly money) were spent on them, which winds up making some of his more effects-heavy work look really cheap and corny.

Still, I would be incredibly curious to see how that would turn out.

[TigerClaw]

Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

The best director of a sequel would need to be Alan Smithee.

And lol... Robert Rodriguez? If he'd be into that, that might be the most amazing thing ever. Maybe in the next reboot.

I dont know about Robert Rodriguez, The majority of his movies are all shot in Texas.