ROTTEN TOMATOES: Some Juicy New Tidbits on the "DOA" Action Flick

Some Juicy New Tidbits on the "DOA" Action Flick

by Scott Weinberg | July 06, 2006

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It seems like I first saw a bootleg trailer for "DOA: Dead or Alive" about five years ago, but the flick looks to be (finally) penciled in for an August release date. The PG-13 girl-centric action flick boasts a rather colorful cast, but the producers seem to be most pleased about Jaime Pressly's newfound popularity, thanks mainly to her work on the hit sitcom "My Name Is Earl."

From ComingSoon.net: "What's great about 'DOA' is the fantastic fighting opportunities, but also the sexiness with the volleyball, with the island. It has some phenomenal fight sequences," (producer Jeremy) Bolt told ComingSoon.net. "We worked with Corey Yuen, who did the 'Transporter' movies, and we went to China. I was in China for 8 months last year making it with all the stunt people, and it [has] fantastic fight sequences, but also it's sexy. We put volleyball in the movie. There's a 3 minute volleyball sequence."

"We're ecstatic that Jaime [Pressly] has a hit show, as is Dimension," added Bolt. "She's now a household name, which is fantastic for us. She's also a brilliant martial artist, great volleyball player. She's phenomenally fit and she looks damn fine in a bikini."

Click here for a bit more on the flick, including news of the PG-13 rating. And yes, the word "sequel" is used.

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Zen Bullet writes:
on Jul 06 2006 06:20 AM

This is one of those news tidbits that just confounds me. It's like I'm reading something from an alternate dimension. I mean, HOW did the creation of this . . . "thing" . . . happen? Under what laws of basic decency and business inquiry did this ever get made?

But hey, IT HAS VOLLEYBALL!!!!!!!!!!!

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UweBoll writes:
on Jul 06 2006 06:38 AM

Well I don't know, the trailer looks fun. What do you expect, Ingmar Bergmann?

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IMAmoose24 writes:
on Jul 06 2006 07:38 AM

Ive loved Jaime ever since i saw joe dirt. When she joined "My Name Is Earl" I fell in love with her even more. She is a joy to watch and i can't wait for DOA to come out.

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dylan21484nj writes:
on Jul 06 2006 09:13 AM

"She's also a brilliant martial artist, great volleyball player. She's phenomenally fit and she looks damn fine in a bikini."

i guess HER ACTING ABILITY wouldn't matter in a MOVIE, huh? i try to defend video games as being deep and intelligent, but each time a video game movie like this comes out, it just makes it harder and harder for me.

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freddie_merc writes:
on Jul 06 2006 09:15 AM

What is wrong with you people. This movie looks awful. You should be ashamed for even considering seeing this movie. Ohh and another thing Jaime Pressly is an awful actress.

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sorjue writes:
on Jul 06 2006 09:59 AM

[b]I just want to know...[/b]
Will there be a nudie patch on the DVD where all the girls are naked like in the Volleyball game :)

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brimoral writes:
on Jul 06 2006 10:18 AM

I have no issues with Jamie Pressly. She's a perfectly capable comedic actress that should be kept in roles much like My Name Is Earl(Which she was just nominated for an Emmy for. Ho ho.).

But this movie looks horrid. I'm absolutely convinced that Uwe Boll is directing this under a pseudonym.

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ninjaandy writes:
on Jul 06 2006 10:50 AM

I love promo talk from movie PR guys.

As a mediocre but passable martial artist, I can tell you how few brilliant martial artists there are out there, and I'll bet you a snap kick to the crotch that Jamie Pressly isn't one of them.

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Armless Penguin writes:
on Jul 06 2006 02:42 PM

My favorite part is how he keeps desperately pointing out the presence of volleyball

LOOK! WE HAVE VOLLEYBALL! VOLLEYBALL! VOLLLLLLLEEEEYYYYYBAAALLLL!

Volleyball does not a great movie make

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dudemovies writes:
on Jul 06 2006 03:28 PM

Congratulation to Jamie Pressly for getting an emmy nomination today for MNIE

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dylan21484nj writes:
on Jul 06 2006 04:48 PM

In reply to this comment (#839576)
yes, congrats to her. she should be grateful for an Emmy nod, it's not like she'll get any Oscar nominations anytime soon when she's picking stinkers like DOA.

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Rock_The_Luau writes:
on Jul 06 2006 09:06 PM

Here's my interpretation of the interview:

Island cool! Volleyball! Girls hot! Volleyball! Kung-fu! VOLLEYBALL!

Sign me up!

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adml_shake writes:
on Jul 07 2006 04:00 AM

Hey come on...wheres the duck hunt movie?

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dylan21484nj writes:
on Jul 07 2006 05:43 AM

i just keep picturing them playing volleyball and having fun, then a bunch of henchmen appear outta nowhere and they begin fighting. this movie reeks of Power Rangers awfulness.

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adml_shake writes:
on Jul 07 2006 06:31 AM

In reply to this comment (#839580)
(starts power ranger music) Go go big breasted women!! *du du du duu-uuuuu* Miiiiiighty big breasted women!!!! Beat you with their enormous boooooobs!!

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SElkie writes:
on Jul 07 2006 08:03 AM

I will probably pass on this one, but I can't wait for the sequel.

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freddie_merc writes:
on Jul 07 2006 08:37 AM

Big deal that she got nominated for on emmy... she got nominated for playing herself. White trash.... she can't act but in this case she doesn't even need to. Yes everyone please give her praise.

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Kudos Mooney writes:
on Jul 07 2006 10:33 AM

i have to agree with dylan: i have defended video games for the longest time, having worked at an EB Games and whatnot, telling parents and adults alike that video games have the capacity to have deep meaningful stories, even if they were created for simple entertainment. yet here comes another film, demeaning everything i'm saying. what is wrong with people? why is it so difficult to make a video game film? it's not rocket science. hell, they already wrote the story for you. it's DONE FOR YOU. you just have to put it on celluloid and focus on it not sucking. but that's too much. i hate roger ebert's comments concerning how video games are not a respectable medium, but more films like these come out, only reinforcing his comments and nullifying all attempts made by people who know differently. let's hope, for the sake of all humanity, that peter jackson will not allow halo to be ran into the ground. there's hope with the new zealander.

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RocketPunch writes:
on Jul 07 2006 02:00 PM

This movie has the potential to be worst than "The Farce and The Aduience are Furious: Totally No Script"

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RoadDogXVIII writes:
on Jul 12 2006 07:02 PM

In reply to this comment (#839584)
Kudos Mooney makes alot of sense. It shouldn't be that hard to remake a video game. But why tarnish a good franchise by handing it to hack directors like Uwe Boll or Paul W.S. Anderson (the latter made the first "Resident Evil" movie, which I couldn't help but enjoy). It's about time Microsoft wised up and let Peter Jackson - a powerhouse director - exec. produce "Halo." Maybe things will change. And Guillermo del Toro - direct alongside Jackson.

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