I don't have any kind of ban or anything, but I figured out later that the only way I can actually start a thread is if I strip out every single link first, no matter what site I'm trying to point to. The system just won't let me post links at all, even after I tried everything briskbison41 suggested. 😕
I've tried starting a new thread in the movies subforum a few different times now, but the system just kicks me out every single time. I keep getting this ridiculous error message saying I don't have permission to start new topics in that section. Does anyone actually know what's going on here?
I actually sat down and binged all three movies over the weekend. Even though the total production budget was only about $10 million, they aren't half bad. Noah Wyle really crushed his role, and there are plenty of genuinely funny moments sprinkled in. That said, the third one is definitely the weakest of the bunch.
Regarding the movies, there have been a handful of rumors floating around over the last year and a half. First off, Empire and Moviehole were reporting that the next Jack Ryan flick would be set in the near future and would star Ryan Gosling. As it turns out, that whole Gosling thing was nothing but pure speculation. They also claimed the movie would go by the title By Any Means Necessary. Later on, word got out that Sam Raimi was in talks to take over the franchise and direct a total reboot. Then, we even had that rumor about Harrison Ford, specifically an alleged quote where he said he'd jump at the chance to play Ryan again. Honestly, as of right now, there isn't any solid intel to go on.
Speaking of things happening in the Ryanverse, we should probably mention the prep work for the Without Remorse movie. That one focuses on John Clark—who was played by Willem Dafoe in Clear and Present Danger and then by Liev Schreiber in Sum of All Fears. The film is slated for a 2011 release, and the buzz is that Brandon Routh is lined up to take over the role of Clark this time around.
Yap, you could pretty much describe Ryan as a "reluctant operative." 😁 BTW, speaking of a potential future Jack Ryan movie, I honestly think Chris Pin would be a killer choice for the role—he’s basically the new Kirk.
dustyfalcon122 said:Westin never actually killed anyone as an operative...
Just a quick reminder: the thread title is "The Deadliest Operative."
Look, don't take it so literal. 😬 I mean this in terms of his skills as an operative—someone who can absolutely wreck a guy or disarm them in a heartbeat. Besides, we don't even know if Westen ever actually took anyone out during his "career" before he got burned. 😁 😁
@Deckard pondering I was actually debating whether to throw Jack Ryan into the mix, but since he's primarily a CIA analyst, I decided to leave him out, along with guys like MacGyver or Harry Tasker from True Lies and the like. 😁 Honestly, I could have easily tossed Rambo in there too 😁, but if I included everyone, this list would be way too long 😁, so I just stuck with these six "archetypal" characters. 😁
I honestly can't believe Michael Westen didn't get a single vote. It's like people haven't even seen the show. 🤷 It’s a genuine shame, though. I’m telling everyone they need to check it out because the series is legendary. Plus, Mike's buddy is none other than Bruce Campbell. 😁
gentlebadger88 said:Man, I’d give anything to see Mel Gibson get back in front of the camera... but from what I’ve been hearing lately, he’s pretty much done with acting and just wants to stick to directing. 😢
Richard Wilson4 said:Yeah, Danny Glover is definitely getting up there in age...
He's taking a breather, plus word is he's gearing up to direct his first flick...
Honestly, I don't think we should be casting these older actors in action roles anymore.
We should see Glover popping up this fall in that big Roland Emmerich blockbuster from 2012, where he plays the President of the United States. As for his more recent work, you really can't miss his role in Night Train or that guest spot on My Name Is Earl, playing Crabman's uncle 😁.
Honestly, I am having such a hard time making a call on this one. 😁
Jack - Nobody can get the job done quite like Jack in a mere 24 hours, especially when he's wounded, infected with some biological pathogen, hasn't slept, hasn't even taken a bathroom break, and so on. 😁
Bond - 007 handles every problem with total elegance (well, at least he did until Craig 😁 stepped in). I might have to give Bond a vote too, just because of that one scene with Craig and the eggs. 😁
Bourne - This guy doesn't even know who he is or where he came from, yet he remembers every foreign language and combat skill imaginable, plus he's incredibly efficient at disarming guys in hand-to-hand combat. 😁
Hunt - He feels a little bit flamboyant, probably because of Cruise. 😁 Still, the man is a legend, especially for that motorcycle stunt in Mission: Impossible 2.
Mills - I actually think this guy would be the most dangerous opponent Jack Bauer could face, considering he can dismantle an entire American crime syndicate or a Middle Eastern tycoon in just 96 hours. Not to mention that unforgettable scene where he runs after the car and leaps onto a yacht. 😁
Westen - No one pulls off different identities quite like Mike; he can go from a blue-collar worker to a high-powered executive to some basement tech geek posing as a computer repairman. 😁 And we can't forget the little spy lessons we get in every single episode. 😁
So, I spent my entire night last night marathon-watching the first two Jason Bourne movies, and I just wrapped up the third one. It got me thinking, so I wanted to kick off a poll to see who you guys think is actually the best operative in film and TV. 😁 Here’s how I’m ranking them 😁 :
It’s a total masterpiece. You also have to mention that Jeffrey Hunter is in it—the same guy who played Jesus in Saving Private Ryan and Captain Christopher Pike in the original Star Trek series.
By the way, looking at that trio of actors—you’ve got Roxann Dawson, who everyone knows from her time playing B'Elanna Torres on Voyager, alongside Jeff Fahey, who’s been making waves lately as Franko Lapidus over on Lost, though he definitely cut his teeth playing those classic B-movie villains back in the day. 😁
Dennis Doyle3 I can't even begin to process this... seriously, where do we even start? It’s like someone just threw a bunch of random thoughts at a wall and hoped they'd stick. I mean, honestly, how are we supposed to have a real conversation when things are presented like this? It's maddening! You expect me to just jump in and make sense of it all, but there's nothing to grab onto! It's just... empty... I honestly think that was the absolute last film they’ll ever make about Robin Hood... just totally done with it.
Wait, are you seriously suggesting we call it "Robin Hood: Men in Tights"? Honestly, that’s just... wow. I mean, if we're going to be that ridiculous, why even bother? It feels like we're turning a classic into some kind of slapstick parody before anyone even gets a chance to appreciate the actual story! It's just a bit much, isn't it? I don't know... maybe I'm just being old-fashioned, but let's not get carried away with the jokes immediately... 😁
I haven't actually sat down to watch it yet, but based on everything I've read about the movie over the last few months, it sounds a lot like last year's Jumper starring Hayden Christensen.
I just finished watching the penultimate episode, 4x20. And man, talk about a wild casting choice—the fake astronaut Chaz Dalton is actually played by 😁 Matthew Head, who most people know from his role as the guy who gets shot. Then you've got Paul Emerson, the former commander of the Odyssey over on Stargate, while the actual Dalton is played by Curtis Armstrong, the actor famous for being in Revenge of the Krabs. 😁 😁
2x15 - This one felt seriously dragged out, and honestly, I wasn't really feeling it. That said, the ending was pretty cool once that Skynet's ship showed up. It’s a bummer we didn't get any screen time with John Henry in this one.
2x14 - Mikey is an absolute legend for taking down those South American dictators. 😁 And we got Michael Shanks back on screen playing Victor again. 😁
4x19 - Such a brilliant episode featuring Danny Glover playing Darnell's uncle. He dropped that line about being "too old for this crap" 😁, and there were some great little nods to:
- "24" - that classic ticking bomb tension with the dramatic zooms in the style of the show. 😁 - Bond - saying he was "shaken, not stirred." - Mission Impossible - that bit where Darnell pulls off his mask after nailing the job.
My Name is Bruce - 2007.🙏 Speaking of Bruce Campbell, I also highly recommend checking out Burn Notice. Michael Westen and Sam Axe are absolute legends. 🙏 😁
I caught this last night and honestly, I’m pretty stoked with how it turned out. It feels like this awesome mashup of Pathfinder, The Thirteenth Warrior, and Predator. I really dug the opening where Cain (Caviezel) is speaking an alien language, and his suit actually reminds me of those Asgardian suits you see in those Stargate Atlantis episodes (specifically the First Contact and Lost Tribe ones).
The whole movie has this gritty, raw vibe, especially with Wulfric, who looks just like Éomer. They even have a character like Boromir, though he’s way more of a jokester than the Boromir we know from Minas Tirith. 😁
I was also really glad they included those intense scenes on Kainnanov's planet (well, specifically Morwenov's planet, which the Kainanov people messed with)—that’s exactly the kind of stuff you usually miss in movies like this.
And obviously, a movie like this wouldn't be complete without Ron Perlman stepping in to play the rival king, Gunnar. 😁 Too bad he gets taken out so early in the story.
