I saw this over on screenrant.com. I must have crossed into an alternate universe. At what point does the notion of Keanu Reeves and the story of the 47 samurai in the same movie not sound like an alternate universe. I need to lie down and get some rest, I feel a little dizzy.
keanu and 47 samurai
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Aye, I second that "?", Tez.
He might not be Japanese (that's what make-up/CGI artists are for I would guess) but his ability to play 'stoic' and 'self contained' would be just up the right street I would have thought?
He might not be Japanese (that's what make-up/CGI artists are for I would guess) but his ability to play 'stoic' and 'self contained' would be just up the right street I would have thought?
Chris Parker
Grandmaster
I'm going to assume we're talking about the 47 Ronin here, yeah?
Hey, he tried Shakespeare a few times, why not try bein Japanese? After all, if it was good enough for John Wayne....
Oh, as an aside, most know about Keanu's role in "Much Ado About Nothing", where his non-existant "English" accent featured in most reviews, but my favourite story of him in Shakespearean acting featured him in the title role of Hamlet, I think in a Canadian production. First night on stage, he walked out... and promptly forgot his lines. Being Keanu, he reportedly said "Well, I forgot my lines... but hang on, cause it's going to be a blast!".
The teenage girls in the front of the audience adored him.
Hey, he tried Shakespeare a few times, why not try bein Japanese? After all, if it was good enough for John Wayne....
Oh, as an aside, most know about Keanu's role in "Much Ado About Nothing", where his non-existant "English" accent featured in most reviews, but my favourite story of him in Shakespearean acting featured him in the title role of Hamlet, I think in a Canadian production. First night on stage, he walked out... and promptly forgot his lines. Being Keanu, he reportedly said "Well, I forgot my lines... but hang on, cause it's going to be a blast!".
The teenage girls in the front of the audience adored him.
Omar B
Senior Master
I've been keeping an eye on this project for a while. It's not a literal translation of the story set in the same universe. It is the story being told in their own way. Just like Frank Miller's Sin City series is not a literal translation of any particular place or time (though they say it is Texas in the books) nor was his 300 a literal translation of what happened. Nor was KB's Hamlet set in the correct period or in Denmark for that matter but it's still my favorite version. It's the story and much of the setting, but it will be highly stylized.
Script Review - http://www.iesb.net/index.php?optio...eves-vehicle-47-ronin&catid=41:news&Itemid=71
Interview with the writer - http://www.kungfucinema.com/scribe-chris-morgan-talks-keanu-reeves-47-ronin-7210
http://screenrant.com/47-ronin-3d-keanu-reeves-sandy-91503/
http://www.collider.com/2010/12/08/47-ronin-3d-keanu-reeves-carl-rinsch/
On a side note, the director Carl Rinsch is an amazing up and comer who is blowing minds all over the place. I've been checking out his work in commercials and short film for a while and the dude is an amazing visual artist. Check out his short film, The Gift -
and have a look at this - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GM5IeIfgQB8&feature=player_embedded
Script Review - http://www.iesb.net/index.php?optio...eves-vehicle-47-ronin&catid=41:news&Itemid=71
Interview with the writer - http://www.kungfucinema.com/scribe-chris-morgan-talks-keanu-reeves-47-ronin-7210
http://screenrant.com/47-ronin-3d-keanu-reeves-sandy-91503/
http://www.collider.com/2010/12/08/47-ronin-3d-keanu-reeves-carl-rinsch/
On a side note, the director Carl Rinsch is an amazing up and comer who is blowing minds all over the place. I've been checking out his work in commercials and short film for a while and the dude is an amazing visual artist. Check out his short film, The Gift -
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Xue Sheng
All weight is underside
Oh how soon we forget The Last Samurai... whod a thunk it.. Tom Cruise a samurai :uhyeah:
Omar B
Senior Master
Tom was not The Last Samurai, he was the American star used to sell the movie. The Last Samurai the title refereed to was Saigo Takamori (who was refered to as The Last Samurai) as played by Ken Watanabe.
Steve
Mostly Harmless
Excellent movie that I enjoy more every time I watch it.
Xue Sheng
All weight is underside
ahhh yup
and I even added the :uhyeah: to show I was not serious too.
But I will admit when I first saw the title, and then the casting, before seeing the movie, I was more than a little confused
<< note smilieAggreed
I am given to understand by several of my friends, you are not alone in holding that opinion, Tez . Not all of said friends that hold that view are female {}.. Each to their own, I say .
. Not all of said friends that hold that view are female {}.. Each to their own, I say .
Steve
Mostly Harmless
I'm not a particular fan of Tom Cruise, but that was an excellent film for him. His character followed a logical and believable progression, the supporting story was excellent, and the cinematography was beautiful. I'm actually trying to find a blu ray version of this so that I can watch it on my projector at home. It will look great on a 110" screen.
Regarding Canoe's (sorry, Keanu's) new film, he's kind of a neutral actor for me. He doesn't make movies better or worse. The shorts posted by Omar were pretty cool, and the story seems like it could be fun to watch. I'll definitely keep this one on the radar.
Regarding Canoe's (sorry, Keanu's) new film, he's kind of a neutral actor for me. He doesn't make movies better or worse. The shorts posted by Omar were pretty cool, and the story seems like it could be fun to watch. I'll definitely keep this one on the radar.
Aye, when it comes to Tom, what I can say is that he happens to be in quite a few films that I like. "Last Samurai" is one of my favourite films of all time, the Mission Impossibles have been great and Top Gun and Days of Thunder are likewise brilliant testosterone-buddy flicks (plus Nicole Kidman with long curly locks in the latter one ).
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Steve
Mostly Harmless
Agreed. Minority Report, A Few Good Men, Rain Man, and Color of Money, in addition to the ones you mentioned ... he's been in tons of great movies. Mediocre actor who's gifted at selecting the right scripts.
Rayban
Green Belt
He's had a few abortions of movies too. War of the worlds comes to mind
I'm not a fan of him but Last Samurai is one of my favourite movies ever. I'm so conflicted
I'm not a fan of him but Last Samurai is one of my favourite movies ever. I'm so conflicted
I think it might be easier to imagine a remake of Chushingura if Keanu acted as Ted.
Wha? Gonna get revenge? Excellent (air riff)....
Wha? Gonna commit suicide... bogus!
Wha? Gonna get revenge? Excellent (air riff)....
Wha? Gonna commit suicide... bogus!
Chris Parker
Grandmaster
Okay, this needs to be said....
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And THIS needs to be said... brilliant find and great clip! Hilarious. Thanks.
