Aug 28, 2008 by Brian Gallagher

Guitar Hero: The Movie?

Brett Ratner apparently loves the hit video game Guitar Hero so much he wants to make a movie about it. MTV Multiplayer Blog, the network's video game news site, recently spoke with Ratner, who revealed his tenative plans for a movie based off Activision's hit video game series, Guitar Hero.

"I love Guitar Hero and I think it's a part of pop culture. I would love to do a Guitar Hero movie, if Activision would ever let me. I'm trying to convince them, but why would you have a movie screw up such a huge franchise? Not that I would make a bad movie. So that would be cool, to do a Guitar Hero movie. "

If you're wondering about a story for this potential movie, Ratner has some thoughts on that as well.

"It could be about a kid from a small town who dreams of being a rock star and he wins the Guitar Hero competition. One of these dreams-[come-true] kind of concepts."

Ratner's involvement with the game franchise is significant, as he provided the name for the upcoming version of the game, Guitar Hero: World Tour, which is similar to MTV's own game, Rock Band. He has also featured the game in recent music videos he directed for Miley Cyrus, for which he was nominated for Best Director at this year's MTV Video Music Awards, and Mariah Carey and instrumented the Guitar Hero spots from American Idol.

We'll be sure to keep you posted with any developments on this possible movie.


Sources: MTV Multiplayer Blog

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Comments (92)

  1. DasBoot

    How can they possibly make a movie about this. Stupid idea.

    3 years agoby @dasbootFlag

  2. batman's protege

    looks like the failure of rush hour 3 has taken a effect on brett. but seriously was he like super high when he talked to activision about this lol

    3 years agoby @movielover1994Flag

  3. Psycho

    Hate this idea.

    3 years agoby @physco-123Flag

  4. calvin

    BOO!!!!!!!!

    3 years agoby @calvinFlag

  5. HeaDz

    If Heath Ledger had a starring role, I'd go see it.

    3 years agoby @headzFlag

  6. Phatlightning

    whoever said this was going to be just like Pick of Destiny, was right on the money.

    3 years agoby @sxers2k1Flag

  7. Nyfresh

    YEAH PRETTY GAY

    3 years agoby @leo16Flag

  8. Nyfresh

    now i was just readin the story line for the movie and it does sound kinda gay

    3 years agoby @leo16Flag

  9. Nyfresh

    ive actually never played the game but it sounds cool

    3 years agoby @leo16Flag

  10. JR

    f*ck you pype.

    3 years agoby @supbitchFlag

  11. Psycho

    This movie is going to suck and that is cool that they are making a World Of Warcraft game. Thanks VIS for the info.

    3 years agoby @physco-123Flag

  12. T.Clark

    To soccarplaya: They ARE making a live action warcraft movie that takes place b4 the game...just some info ha

    3 years agoby @insertusernamehereFlag

  13. PypeBomb

    I've got an even better idea Bret. Why don't you blow your f*cking brains out like Kurt Cobain.

    3 years agoby @pypebombFlag

  14. FlipSide

    WOW!!! GUITAR HERO: THE MOVIE, seems like writers and producers are getting lazier by the minute, juz taking out any idea outa there little head. WATCH: next will be WORLD OF WARCRAFT THE MOVIE:
    4 teenage boys find a game titled world of warcraft and out of disbelief they are all super good at it, they find out the whole world is playing it and start look for THE SWORD OF A THOUSANDS TRUTHS!!!(the sword is based on south park if u aint kno), but for real hollywood is gettin lazier and lazier by the second.

    3 years agoby @soccarplayaFlag

  15. wizdome

    Dumbass studio exec: Guitar Hero the movie sounds great - tell me about it!
    Ratner: Uhhhh...yeah...it's about a guitar...and a hero...and when they merge...they become GUITAR HERO...Cool huh?!! uhahahaha!

    3 years agoby @wizdomeFlag

  16. The Dark Knight

    what the hell is this I think this is gonna look like that episode of south park lol

    3 years agoby @thedarkknight23Flag

  17. Bragg

    Nah this sounds dumb. I love GH but this is just f*cking stupid sounding.

    3 years agoby @bragg1Flag

  18. T.Clark

    ikilledbill2wice, not EVERYONE likes guitar hero. Just cuz it's a huge game, doesn't mean you can assume everyone likes it. I've played it at my cousin's house. Yeah, it was fun, but it's not one of my favs. But, even if i was a huge fan of it, I'd still say this is stupid cuz just read the plot: "a kid from a small town who dreams of being a rock star and he wins the Guitar Hero competition. One of these dreams-[come-true] kind of concepts." LAME!!

    3 years agoby @insertusernamehereFlag

  19. Stiles

    wasn't that film already made in the form of rock star?

    it'll be toilet.

    3 years agoby @stilesFlag

  20. PUNISHER

    Sounds like a disney movie. stupid

    3 years agoby @cerealkillerFlag

  21. slysnide

    Sheerly pointless.

    3 years agoby @slysnideFlag

  22. ???

    ummmmmmm this is random lol.....

    3 years agoby @chombeFlag

  23. mattitude22

    sounds like a pointless movie but if they make a good plot it might not be so bad

    3 years agoby @mattitude22Flag

  24. revolution909

    why would they do this? it wouldn't be a good movie

    3 years agoby @comida910Flag

  25. ikilledbill2wice

    it really is funny to see how defensive people get when you make a film based on such a pop-culture item such as guitar hero. its like everyone is offended that their personal enjoyments will be on the big screen for everyone to enjoy and then these kids say they HATE it..... immaturity at its best. your all dumb as f*ck.

    3 years agoby @ikilledbill2wiceFlag

  26. T.Clark

    I loved the south park episode: "CONGRATULATIONS! YOU. ARE. F*GS!" haha

    Anyways, this sounds really gay

    3 years agoby @insertusernamehereFlag

  27. MovieNerd

    Not the greatest idea. Guitar Hero the game dosent have much of a plot. So how could a movie?

    3 years agoby @nickoFlag

  28. The Narrator: The Better Man

    Brett Ratner aint my favorite. This could work if the story was about a real guitarist who plays so good that he almost doesen't do anything. Give it drugs, language, liquer, and a bit of sensuality, slap on a PG-13 rating and it might work with a proper director. But thats so far from the game it wouildn't matter.
    Most likely shouldnt be made.

    3 years agoby @narratorFlag

  29. El Barto

    f*ck you Brett Ratner!! you really, really suck balls!!...

    3 years agoby @marcelilloFlag

  30. John2347

    I wouldn't see this movie if I could download it for free.

    3 years agoby @john2347Flag

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