Monopoly Movie Takes Board Games to Big Screen

by Jarrett Martineau | November 12, 2008 at 09:15 am

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Ridley Scott, acclaimed director of classic films like "Blade Runner", is taking on a decidedly different project: producing (and possibly directing) a movie based on the Monopoly board game.

Ridley Scott will direct “Monopoly,” based on the Parker Bros. board game, for Universal.

Screenwriter on the project is Pamela Pettler (“Corpse Bride,” “Monster House”).

From The Hollywood Reporter:

Ridley Scott, who has been attached as a producer on "Monopoly" and has been mentioned as a possible director, is now officially attached to helm the project, with an eye toward giving it a futuristic sheen along the lines of his iconic "Blade Runner."

As Alex Balk asks, Do Top Hats Dream Of Electric Trains?

Imagine the finished film, replete with a penultimate impassioned monologue, as follows:

PENNYBAGS: [Slowly, deliberately] I’ve seen things you people wouldn’t believe. Boots mortgaging property to tiny dogs. Apartments torched on Baltic Avenue just for the insurance money. I watched someone roll triple sixes and land on Free Parking where a Get Out Of Jail Free card had been tossed into the kitty. All those moments will be lost in time, like a bank error in your favor. Time to die. [As the rain continues to fall, he drops his head and silently expires.]

Aaaaaaand...scene!

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beefynerdcore

at 14:54 on November 12th, 2008

art by Joe Dunn for nerdcore hip-hop artist Beefy's album Rolling Doubles

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Tostie14

at 15:03 on November 12th, 2008

I'm producing and directing a documentary about the game of Monopoly called "Under the Boardwalk." It will feature interviews with some of the top players from around the world, as well as cover the history of the game and showcase how Monopoly has become such a huge worldwide phenomenon.

You can check out a teaser trailer, some clips from the interviews and follow our progress as filming continues at MonopolyDocumentary.com

If you are passionate about the game of Monopoly, I urge you to check out our website and email us!

janetmhill@sbcglobal.net

at 15:19 on November 12th, 2008

"OK Everybody Let's Play Monopoly"
This is Janet Hill and Ana Jimenez who along with Ana's husband, Jose we have spent many evenings together playing cut throat Monopoly games.
I mean, we are out for blood to win!

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CurtisLeeJones

at 15:23 on November 12th, 2008

A particularly bright 8-year-old enjoys yet another Monopoly victory over her proud (but embarrassed) dad!

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abigailolson

at 15:38 on November 12th, 2008

Taken by Abigail Olson...a family game of monopoly, Jake wins, as usual.

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Nirava Rasila

at 15:49 on November 12th, 2008

This photo was taken in Bozeman, Montana, in the JC Billion dealership store.
The actual Monopoly game board is FRAMED and hung on the wall as a picture!!!
The photo is not of a great quality, I was just fascinated by it and made a quick click. Now, I am very happy that you also took notice of it, find it interesting and probably useful for your movie.
For the purpose of using the image in the movie, I am ready to go back to JC Billion with a tripod and make a good photo for you :)
If you want me to do it, please write me on niravameen@gmail.com
Thank you very much, I am happy to share the image, but I'd rather make a better one for you !

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arkas (not verified)

at 15:58 on November 12th, 2008

This film can be interesting. After all, it's monopoly : )

JehnBaker

at 16:24 on November 12th, 2008

My friend and I have played Monopoly at the cabin every year for our 20 years.

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maheshsonline

at 16:59 on November 12th, 2008

I like the idea of monopoly, for after all its a person's idea that can create a monopoly...be it the game or in the real world.

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Gabriela Ferrer.

at 17:47 on November 12th, 2008

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alexjcrawford

at 08:07 on December 4th, 2008

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Araq

at 19:21 on November 12th, 2008

Monopoly. In Spanish! ¡Ay caramba!

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vrysxy

at 19:40 on November 12th, 2008

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naysheℓℓ64

at 19:41 on November 12th, 2008

Wade & I were invited to our friend's house tonight as they have just bought a new monopoly bored and asked us if we would like to help us christen it. Of course, we said YES. I was excited!
Before we go any further may I please tell you that I really do HATE monopoly. It is an endless, tiring game that turns you into a crazy real estate tyrant. But maybe that's just me.
So we rock up at our friend's house and get into it. 2 and a half hours later...I land on the most expensive and what does it have on it...3apartments...$9million please...
I am broke no real estate and I'm being a cranky pants. I HATE monopoly.
At least we all got a good laugh at my baby hissy fit!

ABove: My first rent payment.... before things went sour :-P

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nguyen.kent

at 19:57 on November 12th, 2008

Singapore version of Monopoly

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cinelacion

at 01:24 on November 13th, 2008

Hi from Spain! Madrid edition of Monopoly very used very played

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AllisonL (not verified)

at 13:56 on December 17th, 2008

Hi-

I was wondering if you are willing to sell this game? I am having a hard time findign a copy of the Mardid Monopoly here in America.

-Allison

kristen.smith

at 08:17 on November 13th, 2008

monopoly has always been a classic yet favorite game that I have always played as a child. a few weeks ago, I went to a friends house just enjoying good friends and good company when my friend brought out monopoly. I was too excited and we immediately beginning playing and I fell on love with the game all over again.

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i_luv_deftones

at 08:20 on November 13th, 2008

Our cat Chino loves to "play" monopoly with us. He especially likes the dice and playing peices. I captured this shot on one of our many monopoly nights.

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sonzo

at 20:13 on November 13th, 2008

teamed up in a monopoly game of 2 vs 2
top is my friend and i dominating my friends in bottom

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Pietro Abrami

at 04:39 on November 14th, 2008

This is a fantastic 1947's Monopoly, was of my granpa!

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sweettweelab

at 12:42 on November 14th, 2008

Upcycling an old Monopoly game board and transforming it into a notebook that can be used to jot down just about anything. Slicing through Boardwalk was easier than I thought...

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