Posts by briskhound2

No real need to have two different threads going when we're just talking about the same stuff anyway...

Casino Royale intro remake 😬

coastalpuma said:Wait, so what—comedians aren't actors now? The issue with Spade and Sandler is that they play the exact same character in every single movie; I'd honestly think I was watching the same film twice. And sure, Carrey does some stupid comedies, but at least he can actually play different characters. Will Ferrell isn't bad, his sense of humor is just weird for my taste. As for Kutcher—I'd say the guy can't really move past playing Michael Kelse. For me, a comedian who is actually fantastic is Ricky Gervais. I remember when I first watched the BBC version of The Office, I genuinely thought it was a documentary and was just sitting there thinking, "Wow, what an absolute idiot for a boss"😁.
And Ben Stiller mostly does comedies too, but he’s more than watchable and pretty solid (all those hits like There's Something About Mary, Zoolander, Dodgeball...). Not to mention the late Nielsen (who played similar roles by chance) and Candy. Unlike the first group I mentioned, the others can actually make me laugh (even Sacha Baron Cohen 😁), and isn't that the whole point of comedy?

I mean, how can you even tell if someone’s a good or bad actor if they just stick to comedy? To actually make a call like that, you really need a decent sample size—you can't just judge them based on one side of their talent...

Even Jim Carrey has some pretty mindless comedies, so he's capable of playing different characters.

Jim Carrey basically plays the exact same guy in every single movie—well, except for his later stuff where he toned down the facial contortions a bit—only the names change...

Unlike the ones mentioned before, the others actually make me laugh (even Sacha Baron Cohen 😁), and isn't that the whole point of comedy?

Sure, they're funny. Nobody's saying they aren't great comedians. But as actors... you've gotta nail like ten serious roles first, jump through different genres, and then we can finally see if you actually have acting chops or not...

First off—this whole thread feels like it’s missing the point. Honestly, it would have been way more interesting if you guys had picked great actors who just happened to end up in terrible movies. Because this list...

David Spade, Adam Sandler, Ashton Kutcher, Will Ferrell... we’re basically looking at a lineup of comedians who pretty much specialize in making mindless junk. Like, Spade doesn't really do "serious," Sandler was actually stellar in Punch-Drunk Love, Kutcher wasn't half bad in Steve Jobs, and Will Ferrell doesn't exactly have a catalog of dramatic roles. 🤷 It makes you wonder what kind of actors they’d actually be if they stepped out of their comfort zones or worked with a legit, talented director for once. Take Cameron Diaz—she basically saved Arnold Schwarzenegger from a role so wooden it could've been used for firewood, turning it into a career highlight. Or look at Robin Williams, who practically walked up and grabbed an Oscar once he got a real serious part. Even Jim Carrey absolutely crushed it in The Show. Then you’ve got the crew that actually knows how to act—guys like Eric Roberts, Michael Madsen, and Nicolas Cage—but they clearly couldn't care less because they just jump into these total disasters, grab the paycheck, and call it a day.

Man, why is it so damn hard to just say SPOILER when you're out there breaking down the freaking plot of a movie? Seriously, dude...

I stepped back for a second to see where this thread would go, but it’s already obvious everyone’s just gonna turn this into a giant "I miss..." list, which kind of defeats the purpose...

wiredraven82, if you’re really feeling the urge to run polls about directors, maybe try narrowing them down to a specific era or genre next time. This one is way too massive and vague—not enough meat for an actual discussion, unless we're just taking turns listing names we wish were still around.

I can’t stop thinking about how much of an absolute action masterpiece Face / OFF actually is. 🤷 The acting is just next level—honestly, Travolta and Cage were incredible at pulling off those facial expressions and switching roles so seamlessly—and while the plot isn't exactly groundbreaking, the directing is just pure gold.

nimblemarlin6 said:In those "tough guy" action franchises, there’s always this predictable escalation—this steady climb from small-scale chaos to total global meltdown.

Die Hard:
1) a skyscraper
2) an airport
3) New York City
4) an entire US state
5) Russia

Under Siege:
1) a ship
2) a train

Speed:
1) a bus
2) a cruise ship

The "... Has Fallen" series:
1) the White House
2) London

After the White House, they didn't go for Buckingham Palace—they went for all of London. It makes you wonder, though—what could possibly be big enough for a third installment?

It's actually kind of the opposite here—that train is way smaller than the USS Missouri...

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Sean Johnson40 said:I’ve always been pretty into American history—well, whatever little bit there is to look into—and since I hadn't seen this stuff before, I was really hoping the movie would finally shed some light on the Kennedy assassination. But honestly? The whole thing just avoids giving any real answers. Kind of feels like a waste of both cash and time...

The thing is, they’ve been marketing this movie as a project that isn't even going to focus on Kennedy or the hit itself, but rather on other people involved. Besides, JFK handled that whole topic so perfectly that there isn't much left for anyone else to say that actually matters...

Trailer

Wait, did I actually catch that right? Like, Batman's dad is the one flying the plane, while Batman's mentor is busy defending it... 😁 Anyway, looks pretty cool. Neeson is just a bigger bad ass than Diesel, Rock, Sly, Arni, and all those other guys 😛

Morgan Brown4 said:Wait, was Michael Biehn actually acting in that, or did they just use some archival footage? I checked IMDb and it doesn't list him in T2, and usually, when there are deleted scenes, it'll say "deleted scenes" next to a cast member's name.

Oh, and

Miloš Forman/Vincent Schiavelli

Nah, he definitely acted in it. Just take a

John Woo/Chow Yun-Fat—once he launched them, he basically launched half their careers overnight...

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swiftsurfer27 said:Hey.
You could also include the James Cameron/Michael Biehn collaborations (The Abyss, The Terminator, and Terminator 2).

And again... Aliens 😁 And you've got Lance Henriksen in there too... So, I was thinking about that weird little trifecta of movies—Piranha II, The Terminator, and Aliens... just a strange mix to have floating around in your head at once. One’s a total disaster, one’s an absolute masterpiece, and the other is just... well, you know how it goes.So, Jenette Goldstein... Aliens, The Terminator, and Titanic... just some absolute classics sitting in my head today.James Cameron and Bill Paxton actually worked together on his music video... Reach It’s directed by James Cameron, and you’ve got both Lance Henriksen and Jenette Goldstein showing up in it too...

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Morgan Brown4 said:😕
Michael Biehn isn't even in the two of them.

If you go hunting through the Director's Cuts of his movies, you can find all sorts of stuff... even some footage of Michael Biehn that actually made the final cut... 😁

swiftsurfer27 said:James Cameron and Bill Paxton share a cinematic bond that feels almost destined, forged through some of the most iconic high-stakes filmmaking in Hollywood history. When you look at the trajectory from The Terminator to the massive scale of Titanic, and the adrenaline-fueled ride of True Lies, you see a partnership that defines blockbuster excellence. Paxton had this unique ability to bring a grounded, gritty intensity to Cameron’s grand visions, acting as the perfect human anchor amidst all the spectacle.
When you look at the collaborative evolution between David Fincher and Brad Pitt, you see more than just a series of successful movies; you see a masterclass in stylistic tension. Their work together moves through distinct psychological landscapes, from the gritty, rain-soaked desperation of Seven to the chaotic, anti-establishment energy of Fight Club, eventually settling into the melancholic, sweeping temporal journey found in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Each project feels like a deliberate step deeper into the complexities of the human psyche.
When you look back at the collaboration between Luc Besson and Milla Jovovich, specifically in films like The Fifth Element and Joan of Arc, you see a very distinct cinematic language being formed. It’s more than just director and muse; it’s a specific aesthetic synergy that defined an era of high-concept sci-fi and historical drama.
Tim Burton and Helena Bonham Carter have such a distinct creative shorthand. When you look at their collaborations—everything from the dark whimsy of Sweeney Todd to the visual storytelling in Planet of the Apes and Corpse Bride—it’s clear they share a very specific aesthetic language. It’s more than just casting; it feels like a shared vision that defines an entire era of stylized cinema.
The collaboration between Jean-Pierre Jeunet and Audrey Tautou remains a singular achievement in cinema, most notably seen in the whimsical charm of Amélie and the stylistic flair of The Wedding.

Me, Aliens, and Ghosts of the Abyss... 😉

Drew Sanchez82 said:I don't know which is worse—this half-baked attempt at being the CIA, or just how ridiculous the name actually sounds... 😁

Personally, I think the name is fine 😁 As for the whole copying thing, they both seem to be based on the same comic book series (if I'm remembering right)—though the CIA version definitely hit the scene first.

Total CGI mess 😁 Jeff Bridges is great, but the movie is just absurdly silly—definitely a one-time watch at most. It feels way too much like Men in Black, which is probably why it totally flopped at the box office...

Tyler Clark86 said:but man, that rating took a massive hit... sitting at a 3.8/10

Looks like everyone is just piling on Selena because of her involvement, and she's basically dragging the whole score down.

A few years back, there was this project floating around Hollywood called ''Stopping Power'' that was supposed to be Jan de Bont's big comeback... The premise actually sounded decent—someone’s kid gets snatched during a family vacation, and the dad has to play chicken with the cops just to keep his child alive. People were pitching it as a mashup of de Bont's ''Speed'' and... well, nowadays you'd probably call it Nessonov's ''Taken''. John Cusack was slated for the lead, and the script came from the guy who gave us that creepy vibe of John Ryder in ''The Hitcher''. Not sure where it all went sideways, but the project is officially dead in the water. The reason I'm bringing up this little backstory is because while that specific movie might be gone, the concept isn't... coming out this year (well, in a few days, actually) is ''Getaway'', an action thriller about a guy whose wife is kidnapped, and if he wants her to make it out in one piece, he has to pull off these high-stakes driving stunts on command from the kidnappers (who are basically just a voice on a phone). It's got those ''Taken'' vibes, sure, but also hints of the ''Fast & Furious'' franchise, and the car work might even remind some people of ''Gone in 60 Seconds''. Since we're running pretty low on movies that actually nail good car chases and tight plots—especially since ''Fast & Furious'' has started to become a bit of a headache for everyone—this actually looks kind of interesting... and considering the budget is probably only slightly higher than the catering bill for a ''Furious'' set, you have to respect the hustle. The cast features Ethan Hawke (who's been building a really solid reputation lately by starring in these low-budget flicks that somehow turn into massive hits; think ''The Purge'' or ''Sinister'') Selena Gomez (who most people agree is the weakest link here/just carries a ton of bad buzz) Jon Voight (from what I gather, he's just doing voice work, not appearing on screen) and that somewhat forgotten 90s villain Bruce Payne. If nothing changes, it drops on 8/30.



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