‘Your Mission: DON’T DIE’
I have to be reminded that aDoommovie happened, but indeed it did. Starring The Rock – back in his formative thespian days of 2005 –Doomwas almost universally panned by critics, but still maintained an air of entertaining charm, thanks to the charisma-magnet that is Dwayne Johnson.
Undaunted, Universal Pictures are going to have another go at translating id Software’s legendary shooter franchise to thebiglittle screen.Doom: Annihilationis headed Direct-to-Video later this year, though from this trailer it looks like the budget has had one of the franchise’ chainsaws taken to it.
Directed by Tony Giglio (SWAT: Under Siege, Soccer Dog: The Movie),Doom: Annihilationfeatures a hilarious distress call that consists of “ARRGGGGHHH!” and dialogue such as “Die Die Die.”The Favouriteit ain’t. Still, the set has a “Laser Tag” quality to it, and I used to enjoy laser tag, so I should be able to enjoy this cathartic cornball. A fan asked the officialDoomTwitterfor their opinion on the trailer, but the team simply responded “We’re not involved with the movie.”
You can check out the new trailer below.Doom: Annihilationreleases this Fall. The tag-line “It’s not a game anymore” wasalsoused forClue: The Movie.There’s my film fact for the day.
