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A movie of Chinese Democracy. I think there is enough concept within the songs to write a story and make a movie. (It wouldn't be a movie about the making of the cd but a real movie and include the songs in the movie.) I think it would be a very good movie if Axl and company got the right movie director and screen-writer.  Axl could be the main character and get a few actors and actresses to play out the parts that tie into the songs. What do you Guns and Roses think???
Don't dismiss the idea yet as something plastic or corny. I really think that many of the songs concepts could be put on to film with a very good story and also having a few of the songs played mimed or performed live within the setting of the movie. lolo

i think this is an awesome idea.  it could be like the wall or tommy only good.  axl would definitely play himself.  it would be cool if they could use the technology from benjamin button so axl could play himself at all the different ages. 

You mean like Pink Floyd's, The Wall?

yeah, only not dumb and with beautiful music.

It would be a great rock movie. The beginning intro of Chinese Democracy would be a great way to start the film. (We can even have a little kid protraying Axl who is in a fight----just like the kids you can hear in the intro.......... :smoking:

Creative idea, just don't think it would happen.

I can see 14 stories, from short ones to epic.

Kids? They are Chinese people.

You guys should probably just start making this movie yourselves and put it on Youtube. Somehow things are so complicated that GNR can't even get a video for Better out.

Well I'm not sure what is the whole story behind putting out a video. But a movie would be more universal for the G&R camp to indulge themselves in. If it was anyother group I would say no.
But because the material on Chinese Democracy is so potent and already has depth it would probably launch the sales of the CD. They really wouldn't have to go overboard with the budget either. All they need is a small crew and a screen writer that understands and likes Chinese Democracy. lolo

You know I may be wrong here but isn't the song Chinese Democracy a pun on American Democracy??? (Not clear on that one song.)  :smoking:

Chinese Democracy isn't a concept album or rock opera like Tommy or the Wall, so I'm not sure a movie would really work however all the songs on the album would certainly enhance a movie if placed in the right parts.  I remember Axl talked about acting in movies (think he mentions this in one of the making of videos) and it certainly would be interesting, but to try and make a movie based on the themes of the songs on CD sounds like a bad idea to me.

And Bitch Slap Rappin, I've been waiting for your interpretation of Shotgun Blues...you've been slacking!

 :rofl:  Oh yes!!!! 14 years of Silence I've completely forgotten about that thread. I've assumed no one really reads that thread anymore. If you'd like me to continue I shall. But I'd like to get at least two other G&R people here to state that they would like to see me continue that thread so that I don't feel like I'm beating a dead horse..........  :hihi:

count me in. it's fun to read your interpretations.  : ok:

Everyone?   Man, your posts are kinda creepy!  How do you know all of this stuff, are you the man himself?

I think when he was referring to everyone he might of meant people back during the Appetite - Illusion period as far as the press; record company / management; and anyone else who were manipulating Axl and all G&R members for money. You know when you've got a golden goose that is laying golden eggs everyone seems to want to be your friend but that is not the case all the time.  :peace:

yeah, he's really ruling the world with this Chinese Democracy album. There won't be a dry eye in the house when they see how it was promoted.

Maybe, but thats just the music industry and the celebrity culture in general.  people choose to go into this industry and make lots of $.  That particular poster makes it seem like Axl climbed Everest without any supplies in the middle of an avalanche lol!

lots of people have tried to tear axl down just so they can try and see him fail... former managers, former lovers, former bandmates.  even smart mouth posters on message forums who try to antagonize him the only way they can.  everybody sues axl, everybody bad mouths him to the press.  pigeons of shit metal anyone?

it's because they are small people who are jealous of all that axl has.  and since they can't have his gifts, they try to tear him down.  axl and beta have mentioned this before.  it's not like i made it up.  read the lyrics to chinese democracy and you'll see it.  but of course, being pro-cancer, you probably can't even get through the whole album.

Axl cant even do a music video to support his most important album and your hoping he would do a movie on himself and the album....cmon


Axl has been "setting the record straight" for the past 9 yrs...not to mention CD is an album of setting the record straight.

When can we move on from the "everyone was/is against me: stage to just getting out there and talking about some new concepts and just having fun?

So.... am I the only one who thinks a movie sounds like the dumbest/cheesiest idea?....  ???

No you're not.  :no:

I think it's a great idea. Almost all the top famous rock groups have made a movie in one form or another.  8)

And none of them have been good. I think in order for it to be a good movie all of the members ( past and present) should have some creative input. Im sure all of the truths behind everything lies somewhere in the middle.

Name a few movies that weren't any good.

The Kiss movies from the 1970s were horrible.  The Wall was not so good.  The Beatles stuff was hit and miss at best.

The only ones worth a shit are Woodstock and the Stones' Gimme Shelter.

A movie would be a severe waste of time for a man (Axl) that wastes loads of time.  It would never see the light of day.

Great idea, but seriously, they couldn't even release a music video for "Better," do you think they've got it together enough to put out a film? LOL-WUT!?!?

maybe axl would be more motivated to do a movie because it's grander and more creatively challenging.  just like he didn't want to waste his time trying to do afd over again.  where's the challenge in making a music video for axl rose?  he's already redefined music videos as an art form and made the best ones ever, hands down.  maybe this would be an opportunity to raise the bar and show the world what amazing new heights he can soar to as an artist.  just like chinese democracy was to his music!

Gimme shelter and woodstock were documentaries. I dont think thats what this thread has in mind. A documentary featuring all the players and members being interviewed would be awesome. A film about the band on the other would be harder to pulloff. The horrible band movies i was referring to were : The doors, all of the beatle biographical ones.

I was referring to a movie about the Chinese Democracy cd. Not a movie about G&R. You know what is funny is G&R fans claiming that Chinese Democracy bombed. That is so far from the truth.
It's a very good cd period. I'm not sure what the public or the fans were expecting. The writing of this cd is very mature in respect to what the cd is about.

And on another note as far as The Wall movie by Pink Floyd. When that movie came out it sold out movie theaters for a good month. Many people went to go see that film three to four times before it was released on VHS. When I went the first time I couldn't even get in because there were huge lines waiting to see the movie. My friends and I had to go back the following night to actually get in to see the film because the theaters were jammed packed with people.

Someone should create a G&R site for non-fans who don't like G&R. You all could go there and post your non-fan comments and be quite content in your stew of non-supportive whining.  :rofl:

i'd donate money to that cause!  but sadly, they wouldn't be content on a hater site for haters.  they'd still want to come around here and try to stir up shit by spreading their lies and speculation.  it's not about axl, or guns n' roses... it's about them getting attention and trying to make other people feel bad by tearing down everything we believe in.  the internet is one big garbage can!  a wise man once said that!

In defense of the Doors movie, I think the band had very little to do with it. 

Perhaps, the worst band movie of all-time would be the Bee Gees take on Sgt. Peppers. 

Here we go again, so if someone doesn't think that a GnR movie would be great is a hater?  Anyone who thinks Axl has lost it is a hater?  Anyone who doesn't subscribe to the notion that Axl can walk on water is a hater?  This all coming from a guy with 69 in his name??