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Phoenix Wright movie set for worldwide release - Report

Director Takeshi Miike uses film festival premiere to reveal Capcom's legal eagle flying to theaters around the world with region-specific dubbing and subtitles.

Western Phoenix Wright fans are going to get a chance to see the ace attorney's feature film premiere after all. According to a Twitch report from this year's International Film Festival Rotterdam, director Takashi Miike revealed at a screening of the Japanese movie that it would be released worldwide.

We have no objection to seeing this film released worldwide.

We have no objection to seeing this film released worldwide.

The Twitch review describes the film as "a love-it or hate-it affair" and "a quirky yet dangerous barrel of fun." The movie reportedly closely follows the plotline in the original Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney game, in which the titular barrister solves the first cases of his career, including the murder of his own boss. To fit in all five cases from the original game, Miike's movie clocks in at a lengthy two hours and 10 minutes.

The Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney adventure games see players control the aforementioned defense attorney as he defends his clients via cross-examinations. For more, check out GameSpot's review of the original DS installment of Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney.

68 Comments

  • Link_Destined_1

    Posted Feb 8, 2012 2:31 pm GMT

    Normally, any movies based on video games are bound to suck. But there is hope for this movie for a few reasons:

    1. Movies with lawyers as main characters and trials as central plot events are tried-and-true movie tropes, and the Phoenix Wright games are based on such a concept.

    2. It's already received some positive feedback, so that's good to know going forward.

    3. If the director is as nutty and awesome as people say, I think we'll be fine.

    4. I hope it's either in original Japanese with English subtitles, dubbed well in English, or dubbed so badly it becomes awesome.

  • Kinpong

    Posted Feb 3, 2012 1:51 am GMT

    hmm the movie would be worth checking out

  • Unfallen_Satan

    Posted Feb 2, 2012 1:42 pm GMT

    I prefer the original Japanese spoken dialogue much better, so I hope they release a video with original Japanese language track and English subtitles. Better yet, add Japanese subtitles too

  • Valtero

    Posted Feb 1, 2012 4:41 pm GMT

    Even if you've never played any of the Phoenix Wright games... this is directed by Miike. The guy is a deranged genius. How they keep letting him make movies is a mystery. If you've never watched a Miike film you need to find yourself one and watch it. Ichi the Killer, Audition, Happiness of the Katakuris, Visitor Q, Zebraman, The Great Yokai War, etc. They're all pretty messed up. The last two were actually supposed to be suitable for kids, but... it's Miike. They're still a little twisted.

    Actually, don't watch Visitor Q. Don't. Seriously. It's one of the most disgusting and disturbing films ever. Viewing it in its entirety could result in permanent psychological damage.

    Having Miike direct this film means, no matter what crazy sh** he decides to do, it'll be amazing. Or disturbing. Probably both.

  • SgtStrungOut

    Posted Feb 1, 2012 3:47 pm GMT

    gay

  • supertom221

    Posted Feb 1, 2012 10:32 am GMT

    @kiramasaki Allow me to enlighten you then. CAPCOM makes the games. But it sold the movie rights to respective studio who films it. They are each acting on their own.

  • supertom221

    Posted Feb 1, 2012 10:30 am GMT

    ALL 5 CASES?! RADICAL!!!

    This Movie is going to rock!! ---

    "OBJECTION!! -- There is clear evidence here which proves a contradiction in your statement-- 95% of all Game-to-Film adaptions result in complete and utter failures that shame film and gaming lovers alike.
    Exhibit A-- Mario Bros.
    Exhibit B-- Contra
    Exhibit C-- House of the Dead.
    Exhibit D-- Street Fighter."

    OBJECTION!!! Most of these games-to-film adaptions were made by horrible directors as the likes of Uwe Bull--
    "That isn't how it is spel--"
    IT MATTERS NOT!! This Game-to-film adaption, however, is directed by a man well known for making successful movies.... And he is--

    TAKE THAT!! Takeshi Miike! *Dramatic music plays*

    "Wah... How is that even..... OBJECTION!! Your Honor, this is completely irrelevant to the case at hand!"

    Judge: "OBJECTION OVERRULED! I'm expecting this one...."

  • Icehearted

    Posted Feb 1, 2012 8:03 am GMT

    Oh lawds they even did the hair!

  • LegatoSkyheart

    Posted Feb 1, 2012 7:43 am GMT

    5 cases? you mean they put the "extra case" from the DS in the Movie? AWESOME

  • Drkirk08

    Posted Feb 1, 2012 6:16 am GMT

    Also, Phoenix Wright 5 has been confirmed!!

  • Hurvl

    Posted Feb 1, 2012 5:18 am GMT

    I hope it gets subtitled and not dubbed in my country, but Sweden has never dubbed anything that isn't animated.

  • Phil-teh-Pirate

    Posted Feb 1, 2012 4:47 am GMT

    Please let this be popular enough to convince Capcom to make more Phoenix Wright games, Apollo Justice just annoys me.

  • Keving7

    Posted Feb 1, 2012 4:44 am GMT

    @MaxStar360

    uhhh behind on the times? Ace Attorney 5 has been announced.

  • ShadowofSonic

    Posted Feb 1, 2012 4:38 am GMT

    I would watch it. Though I hope it turns out better than.....ahem.....Resident Evil and Street fighter.

  • johny300

    Posted Feb 1, 2012 4:29 am GMT

    Game is way better of course.

  • King-gamer

    Posted Feb 1, 2012 4:28 am GMT

    EUREKA! Bring them over to my country!! I have an OBJECTION!! to dubs however! Please HOLD IT back so I can TAKE THAT! subbed version instead!

    I look forward to your movie Mr. Miike. Court is adjourned!

  • Rovelius

    Posted Feb 1, 2012 3:59 am GMT

    @somefreaknfella
    problem, officer?

  • jade__chan

    Posted Feb 1, 2012 3:29 am GMT

    I WANT TO SEE THIS MOVIE.

  • VidGamAnonymous

    Posted Feb 1, 2012 3:05 am GMT

    Me and my friends will freaking flip out when we here "OBJECTION"

  • Luminious0

    Posted Feb 1, 2012 2:07 am GMT

    this is going to be a fun movie! as long as you recognize it as a fun movie and not take it too serious.. should be entertaining!

  • CamoBullo

    Posted Feb 1, 2012 1:46 am GMT

    Oh my God, it's Live Action. I fully expected it to be anime, but now that Phoenix Wright is in Live Action... I can't help but laugh. I haven't really played any of the games, so hopefully this could cover a bit for me.

  • wiifan001

    Posted Feb 1, 2012 12:44 am GMT

    I would watch it.

  • OJdaLIONKing

    Posted Feb 1, 2012 12:33 am GMT

    This movie will be the most Japanese movie I've ever seen. I mean that in the crazy weird way, not the fawning weeaboo way. I can't wait.

  • Everiez

    Posted Feb 1, 2012 12:04 am GMT

    I bet the sponsors will be Gatsby or any other hair gel brands. I mean look at that hair.

  • zell1

    Posted Jan 31, 2012 11:51 pm GMT

    what the fk? y

  • paxis85

    Posted Jan 31, 2012 11:44 pm GMT

    lawyers ftw!

  • 4-Legged-Shark

    Posted Jan 31, 2012 9:54 pm GMT

    Oh hell yes, Takeshi Miike is one of my favorites. This project was untitled until just recently... looks so great...

  • Sgthombre

    Posted Jan 31, 2012 8:16 pm GMT

    So... much... win....

  • Frost259

    Posted Jan 31, 2012 8:04 pm GMT

    Woot time for some Burgers!!! Or maybe a cup of hot java to the face.

  • somefreaknfella

    Posted Jan 31, 2012 7:52 pm GMT

    FFS, NO.

  • BlueFlameBat

    Posted Jan 31, 2012 7:41 pm GMT

    I know I shouldn't judge an entire film on one picture, but that picture in this article looks incredibly stupid.

  • Cloned_Images

    Posted Jan 31, 2012 7:32 pm GMT

    dear god, please give us the option to turn off the dub... i would rather just have it subtitled.

  • kiramasaki

    Posted Jan 31, 2012 7:10 pm GMT

    So let me get this straight they are releasing the movie worldwide, but Capcom will not release any more games in the US. If there is logic here it is eluding me.

  • alpha_bean11

    Posted Jan 31, 2012 7:09 pm GMT

    I can't believe they don't even have mario in this mario game preview..............oh wait

  • TriforceGods

    Posted Jan 31, 2012 7:08 pm GMT

    I am OK with this

  • OseiWar

    Posted Jan 31, 2012 7:08 pm GMT

    So....Where's Ace Attorney's Anime?

  • earlmccormick88

    Posted Jan 31, 2012 7:02 pm GMT

    Oh dear

  • MadcatMK6

    Posted Jan 31, 2012 6:52 pm GMT

    I'll admit, have no experience with the Ace Attorney series, so I'm hopin' this movie will be a decent entry point.

  • DeathwachMarine

    Posted Jan 31, 2012 6:50 pm GMT

    what the hell?

  • Ka3DX

    Posted Jan 31, 2012 6:32 pm GMT

    @albatraum rofl, clever, but let's hope you're wrong.

  • Quezakolt

    Posted Jan 31, 2012 6:26 pm GMT

    cool

  • xavvor1

    Posted Jan 31, 2012 6:02 pm GMT

    looks interesting can't wait to see its value

  • MaxStar360

    Posted Jan 31, 2012 5:58 pm GMT

    Let's not forget that the core Ace Attorney game series is all but dead. Hopefully, if this movie sells well enough, it might rekindle a spark of interest in Capcom to pick the series up again.

  • Darth_Nater307

    Posted Jan 31, 2012 5:44 pm GMT

    I'd watch it.

  • SolidTy

    Posted Jan 31, 2012 5:38 pm GMT


    "Ichi the Killer" director Takeshi Miike (He's done a ton of other stuff, but that's probably his most controversial and famous film he directed in the west) is tackling Ace Attorney...this could turn out great. He has a dark sense of humor though, but I'm down with this.

    It probably won't be as good as the game, but better than anything Uwe Boll has put out ever.

  • shinspikes

    Posted Jan 31, 2012 5:34 pm GMT

    Yay!

  • albatraum

    Posted Jan 31, 2012 5:30 pm GMT

    OBJECTION!
    You're going to make a good movie based on a video game, correct?
    Frankly, I find that hard to believe, your statement directly contradicts all previous evidence!

  • MGSKojima

    Posted Jan 31, 2012 5:26 pm GMT

    oh lawd....

  • Solace427

    Posted Jan 31, 2012 5:15 pm GMT

    Are...are they serious?

  • Taix34

    Posted Jan 31, 2012 5:11 pm GMT

    I Don't really know about this. This sounds horribly Funny XD and just looking at the picture makes me laugh.

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