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Monopoly Plot Outline Revealed

by | November 12, 2009

Summary

Wondering what kind of marvelous storyline idea it would take to get Ridley Scott behind the cameras for a "Monopoly" movie? Well, now you can find out: Frank Beddor has shared the plot synopsis for the project with the Los Angeles Times. Back to Article

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LEGION writes:
on Nov 12 2009 03:53 AM

Annnnd the world explodes.

The end.

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rle4lunch writes:
on Nov 12 2009 04:23 AM

Wow.

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Gordon Franklin Terry Sr writes:
on Nov 12 2009 04:35 AM

BLADE RUNNER is like Monopoly in the sense that The Japanese Monopolized the entire futuristic city of Los Angeles.

WALL STREET by Oliver Stone is a little "Monopoly-istic" in a way.

The plot and the visual design for Monopoly can be quite interesting.

but MONOPOLY the title is so-associated with the board-game; it overshadows the movie with an air of "another silly, Jim Carey movie"

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De4ective Detectiv3 writes:
on Nov 12 2009 04:53 AM

Sounds like someone forgot what there imagination was for. Way to think outside the box Ridley.

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Matanuki writes:
on Nov 12 2009 05:21 AM

In reply to this comment (#2560586)
LOL. You know I was just about to say, "Where's De4 when we need him to kick dirt on this totally stupid idea?" And here you are, beating me to the punch.

Really though, when they spend nearly the entire article apologizing for an otherwise respected director's involvement, you know something's up.

Since the bodysnatchers are taking over, I'm just waiting for more bizarre announcements: COMING SOON!.. "Hungry Hungry Hippos" by none other than Steven Spielberg! /Didn't you hear? Spike Lee's in talks to direct "Apples to Apples"/ THIS JUST IN!! M. Night abandons Airbender sequels to do (gasp) 'The Ladybug Game"/ AND JUST YOU WAIT, rumor has it that Peter Jackson is planning a big epic sci fi trilogy chronicling the life and times of the mighty Zhu Zhu Hamster.

F.cking Hollywood, man!

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De4ective Detectiv3 writes:
on Nov 12 2009 05:31 AM

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You're just mad cuz I trash talked avatar. I don't know why, I thought I said I was happy to see the blue man group getting some work.

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Matanuki writes:
on Nov 12 2009 05:42 AM

In reply to this comment (#2560593)
LOL. Mad? Man, I am glad you came on here to diss the movie! It's an opportunity for us to agree.

As far as Avatar goes, I'm just looking forward to throwing you the "I told you so" card. ;-)

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De4ective Detectiv3 writes:
on Nov 12 2009 06:01 AM

*print screen

I'm hanging this up on my wall

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JohnnyJonJon writes:
on Nov 12 2009 06:40 AM

I'd bet my Free Parking that if I pass Go to take a Chance on this film, my Park Place will be as disappointing as my Oriental noodles. If I may take a Short Line approach, I'd rather take the Boardwalk directly to Jail than roam the Marvin Gardens of this film. I'd even bet my 3 houses and hotel against this movie if I didn't have to worry about Income Tax. Now if you'll excuse me, I need to take my top hat to the shower for my B & O Railroad so I can take a date to Vermont and hopefully check out her Community Chest. She did win 2nd place in a beauty contest after all. Hopefully my Water Works.

Man I'm bored...

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Matanuki writes:
on Nov 12 2009 06:46 AM

In reply to this comment (#2560604)
LMFAO!

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thetruebastard writes:
on Nov 12 2009 07:15 AM

Ridley Scott has went from visionary to mediocre to sucker of Satan's ... well, if you know Bill Hicks, you know the rest of that one.

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Losingsleep writes:
on Nov 12 2009 07:39 AM

I heard that they are coming out with a "Battleship" movie as well. Some studio also brought the rights to "Hot Wheels". Yes... Hot Wheels!!! Imagine the amazing plotline to toy cars...

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rle4lunch writes:
on Nov 12 2009 07:42 AM

@Losingsleep, I'm sure it'll closely resemble the remake of Gone in 60 Seconds, mixed with a bit of The Fast and Furious.

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Sinister Minister writes:
on Nov 12 2009 07:46 AM

What a complete joke! Hollywood needs to get its collective head out of its rear end. What's next? Connect 4: The Movie? While were at it we can make a franchise out of the game, checkers. First in the series would be Checkers. 2nd would be the sequel, Checkers 2: King Me, and then you could go over seas with the third installment. Checkers 3: Chinese Checkers!

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John N. writes:
on Nov 12 2009 08:17 AM

In reply to this comment (#2560616)
Holding my breath for Chutes and Ladders adaptation. That game was the illest.

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Terry K. writes:
on Nov 12 2009 08:19 AM

I agree with your posts guys. Basing a multi-million dollar movie off a board game is an insanely bad idea. This whole Hollywood fad of having "branded" entertainment has gone too far. Also, the pitch that the producer has in this article about some lovable loser ending up in a "Alice in Wonderland"-like Monopoly world just sounds appalling. I would laugh if it wasn't so painful.

That being said, I'll be the first to admit that I thought Pirates of the Caribbean was an awful idea as well. We all know how much money that made and it was based on an amusement park ride! But I really doubt "Monopoly" the movie has this type of appeal.

Boy, this stupid idea of a movie has gotten me riled up this morning.

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Bigbrother writes:
on Nov 12 2009 08:38 AM

Has everyone forgotten the glory that was Clue? Movie's shouldn't be limited by their source material. That said, this will probably still suck.

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John N. writes:
on Nov 12 2009 09:19 AM

In reply to this comment (#2560616)
I actually just got a really good idea I think. Anyone remember Grape Escape, the game where you make Play-Doh grapes as board pieces and certain spaces that you land on have traps that can squash, slice, and generally f**k up your grape-man? They could use stop-motion/claymation like a Wallace and Gromit or Fantastic Mr. Fox and design all kinds of crazy traps for the grapes. It would be like a claymation 'Saw' featuring the California Raisins, a bit more kid friendly though.

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rle4lunch writes:
on Nov 12 2009 09:35 AM

BigBrother, I see what you're saying, but Clue had actual 'people' involved as characters. Monopoly on the other hand, not so much...

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Matanuki writes:
on Nov 12 2009 09:42 AM

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Don't even listen to Bigbrother, man. He'll be our pariah of the day for even venturing to compare Clue. lol.

(You know I'm kidding, B.)

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