Comments on: G.I. Joe’s Duke Down to Three Actors? http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/17/gi-joes-duke-down-to-three-actors/ Blogging the Reel World Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:56:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: » G.I. Joe: el papel de Duke entre tres actores http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/17/gi-joes-duke-down-to-three-actors/#comment-173443 » G.I. Joe: el papel de Duke entre tres actores Sat, 19 Jan 2008 13:59:04 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/17/gi-joes-duke-down-to-three-actors/#comment-173443 [...] | Slashfilm Tags:channing tatum chris evans james cameron matthew fox Noticias sam [...] [...] | Slashfilm Tags:channing tatum chris evans james cameron matthew fox Noticias sam [...]

]]> By: Robert http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/17/gi-joes-duke-down-to-three-actors/#comment-172160 Robert Fri, 18 Jan 2008 15:59:31 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/17/gi-joes-duke-down-to-three-actors/#comment-172160 It doesn't matter. This movie will flop no matter who they cast. The problem is that guys our age (born between 70-80) are the only potential audience. Now, factor in at least half of those who have moved on and could not care less about G.I. Joe (me included). At least half. Probably much more. But a handful of guys who are still interested are now in a position to make this thing happen, but the thing they forget is that most other guys, who were into G.I. Joe as kids, have moved on. I'll bet anyone on here this thing is going to be a financial disaster. They may as well flush the cash down the toilet. Just cuz you were into it hardcore as a kid doesn't mean a huge market for these things exists today. It is just leftover fantasy fullfillment on the part of a small number of people. Transformers was successful because it offered way more opportunity for sheer spectacle which was enough to lure in non-toy obsessed folks. And teenage girls. I could be wrong. But I am still betting on a big fat flop. It doesn’t matter. This movie will flop no matter who they cast. The problem is that guys our age (born between 70-80) are the only potential audience. Now, factor in at least half of those who have moved on and could not care less about G.I. Joe (me included). At least half. Probably much more. But a handful of guys who are still interested are now in a position to make this thing happen, but the thing they forget is that most other guys, who were into G.I. Joe as kids, have moved on. I’ll bet anyone on here this thing is going to be a financial disaster. They may as well flush the cash down the toilet. Just cuz you were into it hardcore as a kid doesn’t mean a huge market for these things exists today. It is just leftover fantasy fullfillment on the part of a small number of people. Transformers was successful because it offered way more opportunity for sheer spectacle which was enough to lure in non-toy obsessed folks. And teenage girls. I could be wrong. But I am still betting on a big fat flop.

]]> By: Craig http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/17/gi-joes-duke-down-to-three-actors/#comment-171842 Craig Fri, 18 Jan 2008 06:16:42 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/17/gi-joes-duke-down-to-three-actors/#comment-171842 If I had to pick (and I'm a G.I. Joe fan, so I'm talking gun to my head-pick or die situation) I would probably choose Matthew Fox. They just need to lighten his hair or something (no Freddie Prinze Jr. Scooby Doo neon blonde please) and I'd believe it. Honestly though, nothing about this movie makes me happy, aside from Ray Park as Snake-Eyes. I'm ready to skip this like I skipped the crapfest that was the Dukes of Hazzard (which I liked as a kid) movie. If I had to pick (and I’m a G.I. Joe fan, so I’m talking gun to my head-pick or die situation) I would probably choose Matthew Fox. They just need to lighten his hair or something (no Freddie Prinze Jr. Scooby Doo neon blonde please) and I’d believe it.

Honestly though, nothing about this movie makes me happy, aside from Ray Park as Snake-Eyes. I’m ready to skip this like I skipped the crapfest that was the Dukes of Hazzard (which I liked as a kid) movie.

]]> By: goobledumbling http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/17/gi-joes-duke-down-to-three-actors/#comment-171822 goobledumbling Fri, 18 Jan 2008 05:36:04 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/17/gi-joes-duke-down-to-three-actors/#comment-171822 Sam Worthington by far - should have waited Sam Worthington by far - should have waited

]]> By: Terrance http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/17/gi-joes-duke-down-to-three-actors/#comment-171793 Terrance Fri, 18 Jan 2008 04:27:05 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/17/gi-joes-duke-down-to-three-actors/#comment-171793 I'd go for Fox. He's the best actor of the lot. I’d go for Fox. He’s the best actor of the lot.

]]> By: Peter Sciretta http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/17/gi-joes-duke-down-to-three-actors/#comment-171762 Peter Sciretta Fri, 18 Jan 2008 03:26:15 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/17/gi-joes-duke-down-to-three-actors/#comment-171762 Harvey isnt here just yet. Harvey isnt here just yet.

]]> By: Hunter Stephenson http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/17/gi-joes-duke-down-to-three-actors/#comment-171752 Hunter Stephenson Fri, 18 Jan 2008 03:10:03 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/17/gi-joes-duke-down-to-three-actors/#comment-171752 @Isaac I would, but Peter is prob having this heated conversation right now in a Jacuzzi surrounded by a bevy of Sundance babes and Harvey Weinstein. I'm not saying that GI Joe isn't worth defending on some level if you grew up with it. But when Stephen Sommers takes over, I'd cut it loose and concentrate on something else....like He-Man, I guess. No cast member is going to save this flick imo. Movies based on toys are one of the few genres that I can't take seriously, but that said, Thundercats and Voltron could be amazing on the big screen and Sommers needs to stay the hell away from 'em. @Isaac

I would, but Peter is prob having this heated conversation right now in a Jacuzzi surrounded by a bevy of Sundance babes and Harvey Weinstein.

I’m not saying that GI Joe isn’t worth defending on some level if you grew up with it. But when Stephen Sommers takes over, I’d cut it loose and concentrate on something else….like He-Man, I guess. No cast member is going to save this flick imo.

Movies based on toys are one of the few genres that I can’t take seriously, but that said, Thundercats and Voltron could be amazing on the big screen and Sommers needs to stay the hell away from ‘em.

]]> By: Isaac Priestley http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/17/gi-joes-duke-down-to-three-actors/#comment-171741 Isaac Priestley Fri, 18 Jan 2008 02:38:19 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/17/gi-joes-duke-down-to-three-actors/#comment-171741 Hunter--tell that to Peter! He's apparently got a deep, vested interest in the GI Joe and He-Man "mythologies" (his words). It's funny to watch him pretending like those movies are worth caring about. Hunter–tell that to Peter! He’s apparently got a deep, vested interest in the GI Joe and He-Man “mythologies” (his words).

It’s funny to watch him pretending like those movies are worth caring about.

]]> By: sir jorge http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/17/gi-joes-duke-down-to-three-actors/#comment-171740 sir jorge Fri, 18 Jan 2008 02:33:01 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/17/gi-joes-duke-down-to-three-actors/#comment-171740 Neither one of these guys is good enough. Neither one of these guys is good enough.

]]> By: Hunter Stephenson http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/17/gi-joes-duke-down-to-three-actors/#comment-171736 Hunter Stephenson Fri, 18 Jan 2008 02:23:24 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/17/gi-joes-duke-down-to-three-actors/#comment-171736 @Isaac It's a Stephen Sommers movie. It's like being outraged at a .99 cent frozen burrito. I'm interested to see what a $100 million plus frozen burrito looks like. But if it wasn't? I'd nominate Josh Brolin for Duke, or Russell Crow. @Isaac

It’s a Stephen Sommers movie. It’s like being outraged at a .99 cent frozen burrito. I’m interested to see what a $100 million plus frozen burrito looks like.

But if it wasn’t? I’d nominate Josh Brolin for Duke, or Russell Crow.

]]> By: Orange cinema http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/17/gi-joes-duke-down-to-three-actors/#comment-171728 Orange cinema Fri, 18 Jan 2008 02:00:19 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/17/gi-joes-duke-down-to-three-actors/#comment-171728 word is, that they are taking an angle where duke & ripcord have some kind of buddy-duo thing going on, and in that (dreadful) scenario I can see Evans & wayans having good chemistry. But if they decide to actually show some respect for the gi joe franchise, they should nix that idea & go with fox who will bring an inherent sense of leadership to the role. word is, that they are taking an angle where duke & ripcord have some kind of buddy-duo thing going on, and in that (dreadful) scenario I can see Evans & wayans having good chemistry. But if they decide to actually show some respect for the gi joe franchise, they should nix that idea & go with fox who will bring an inherent sense of leadership to the role.

]]> By: RedandJonny http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/17/gi-joes-duke-down-to-three-actors/#comment-171713 RedandJonny Fri, 18 Jan 2008 01:39:02 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/17/gi-joes-duke-down-to-three-actors/#comment-171713 Bruce Wills should be Duke.... But since Fox is familiar to audiences as a dick who bosses people around ..ala LOST... I gotta go Fox. I dont know how he's gonna look Blonde though. Its gonna look like an Obvious bleach job.. Bruce Wills should be Duke….

But since Fox is familiar to audiences as a dick who bosses people around ..ala LOST… I gotta go Fox. I dont know how he’s gonna look Blonde though. Its gonna look like an Obvious bleach job..

]]> By: Isaac Priestley http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/17/gi-joes-duke-down-to-three-actors/#comment-171708 Isaac Priestley Fri, 18 Jan 2008 01:32:05 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/17/gi-joes-duke-down-to-three-actors/#comment-171708 Where's the outrage, man? This is GI JOE we're talking about! This stuff matters! It's our mythology! Where’s the outrage, man? This is GI JOE we’re talking about! This stuff matters! It’s our mythology!

]]> By: Will http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/17/gi-joes-duke-down-to-three-actors/#comment-171688 Will Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:54:08 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/17/gi-joes-duke-down-to-three-actors/#comment-171688 Evans look the part, but his age would be an issue. Duke was a 1SG and the head NCO of the Joes. On the low side you'd need someone at least in their late thirties to early forties to be believable. Fox is the logical choice in that respect. Tatum is just a flat out no. Evans look the part, but his age would be an issue. Duke was a 1SG and the head NCO of the Joes. On the low side you’d need someone at least in their late thirties to early forties to be believable. Fox is the logical choice in that respect. Tatum is just a flat out no.

]]> By: Bob http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/17/gi-joes-duke-down-to-three-actors/#comment-171659 Bob Thu, 17 Jan 2008 23:52:32 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/01/17/gi-joes-duke-down-to-three-actors/#comment-171659 I'd go with Matthew Fox, he's the best actor of the lot. Chris Evans was pretty good in Sunshine though, but his lackluster performances in the Fantastic Four movies kill his chances. And I just plain hate Channing Tatum, he is really really bad, and only a pretty face that manipulates teenage girls everywhere. I’d go with Matthew Fox, he’s the best actor of the lot. Chris Evans was pretty good in Sunshine though, but his lackluster performances in the Fantastic Four movies kill his chances. And I just plain hate Channing Tatum, he is really really bad, and only a pretty face that manipulates teenage girls everywhere.

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