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Director for the RJ Movie? - Scott Miller - 10-11-2007
My first vote goes to Alex Proyas(The Crow, Dark City) who doesn't seem to be too busy at the moment. I also think Alfonso Cuaron or Guillermo Del Torro would be good but their slates look pretty full. I actually wouldn't mind Tarantino taking a stab at it.
Director for the RJ Movie? - GeraldRice - 10-11-2007
Yeah, but Tarantino wouldn't be able to help himself and would tinker needlessly with the script until Repairman Jack would be utterly recognizable to the rest of us. It might still wind up being a better-than-decent movie but we want Repairman Jack. Not Quentin Tarantino presents...
Director for the RJ Movie? - law dawg - 10-11-2007
Kenji Wrote:Tony Scott! Nice choice.Couldn't argue with Ridley Scott.
But I would choose Ridley Scott.
But I loved, loved, LOVED Man on Fire.
Director for the RJ Movie? - law dawg - 10-11-2007
Scott Miller Wrote:My first vote goes to Alex Proyas(The Crow, Dark City) who doesn't seem to be too busy at the moment. I also think Alfonso Cuaron or Guillermo Del Torro would be good but their slates look pretty full. I actually wouldn't mind Tarantino taking a stab at it.Hard to argue with any of those choices.
Director for the RJ Movie? - bones weep tedium - 10-11-2007
law dawg Wrote:Couldn't argue with Ridley Scott.
But I loved, loved, LOVED Man on Fire.
Have you ever read the novel of Man On Fire by AJ Quinnel? I am curious becasue I think Man On Fire is one of my favourite ever books, and I was devastated when the film turned out to be a disappointment.
If you havent read it, I heartily reccommend it. But if you have read it, I wonder how you can be so enthusiastic about the film? What was your favourite part?
Director for the RJ Movie? - law dawg - 10-11-2007
bones weep tedium Wrote:Have you ever read the novel of Man On Fire by AJ Quinnel? I am curious becasue I think Man On Fire is one of my favourite ever books, and I was devastated when the film turned out to be a disappointment.I have not read the book.
If you havent read it, I heartily reccommend it. But if you have read it, I wonder how you can be so enthusiastic about the film? What was your favourite part?
As to why I liked it? I don't know, it's just a great film to me. Why do I like chocolate ice cream better than vanilla? I just do.
Director for the RJ Movie? - bones weep tedium - 10-11-2007
law dawg Wrote:I have not read the book.
As to why I liked it? I don't know, it's just a great film to me. Why do I like chocolate ice cream better than vanilla? I just do.
Really? :confused:
Or are you just being too haughty to engage me in conversation?
Director for the RJ Movie? - DaveStrorm - 10-11-2007
I also really liked Man on Fire. I've never read the book so that could be a reason. The majority of times when I read a book before seeing the movie I end up liking the book better. But I thought both Denzel Washington and Dakota Fanning were great in their roles and I thought the end was pretty heart wrenching.
Director for the RJ Movie? - Auskar - 10-11-2007
bones weep tedium Wrote:Have you ever read the novel of Man On Fire by AJ Quinnel? I am curious becasue I think Man On Fire is one of my favourite ever books, and I was devastated when the film turned out to be a disappointment.I read the novel. I didn't think the movie was a disappointment. In fact, I thought it was a pretty good updated and somewhat different version. I thought the movie was great.
The novel was published in 1980 and most ex-spy novels don't tend to stand up well over time. Could you imagine filming the Bourne movies as they were originally written? No.
Director for the RJ Movie? - law dawg - 10-11-2007
bones weep tedium Wrote:Really? :confused:I really did like the movie bro! I can't tell you why I liked it, other than I loved the script and the acting and the story of the man, I just really did.
Or are you just being too haughty to engage me in conversation?