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Post by mizhowlinmad on Nov 29, 2009 19:35:31 GMT -5
Very interesting take on the subject, Jo, and it's mostly how I feel. It seems as if they are going for more of a remake instead of a campy parody for TAT. The more I think about it, the more I'm willing to watch the movie, because so much of what they did in the 80s (the lack of cell phones, the dearth of cable channels, Murdock's highwaters) might not work in this decade. My main hope for it is that they keep the same witty, spot-on character interactions that made the original work so well, and everything else will fall into place. Jessica Biel remains my main beef with the movie. They should have just had her be Amy or Tawnia.
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Post by mosame on Dec 3, 2009 18:51:04 GMT -5
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Post by mizhowlinmad on Dec 3, 2009 19:15:55 GMT -5
That's awesome. (He still doesn't look like *our* Murdock, but it's awesome nonetheless.)
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Post by tania on Dec 7, 2009 0:54:50 GMT -5
Filming officially ends Dec. 10
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Post by Aquamaniac on Dec 7, 2009 17:48:16 GMT -5
I still can't believe they're making this. I want to cry everytime I think about it.
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Post by amyk on Dec 8, 2009 13:20:07 GMT -5
That's how I feel, too, Aquamaniac, but it seems like more and more of the fans are coming on board with wanting to see the movie.
I feel bad because I hope the movie fails. I don't think I should be hoping for the movie to fail, but I still am. After all, that means people lose lots of money, etc. etc. But I still feel like that. And then not only do I feel bad that this movie is being made, but now I have to also feel bad for being so mean as to hope it does not succeed!
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Post by sockii on Dec 8, 2009 18:30:03 GMT -5
I have to admit - as much as I was seriously, SERIOUSLY against an A-Team movie for years?
I am actually kind of excited about it now. The early photos off the set gave me shivers in a good way about it.
No, it's not going to be OUR original A-Team. But seeing especially Liam & Sharlto in costume on set gave me a hell of a lot of hope. I really loved Sharlto in District 9 (despite having major issues with the film in a lot of areas, that did not take away from his performance) and I feel that if Dwight has given him props for his portrayal of Murdock, I'm willing to get behind him, too.
I dunno. Maybe I have a different perspective as while I'm an A-Team fan, I'm about 10 years past my die-hard fervor for the show. I still love it but don't feel 100% over-protective at this point, either. A new movie that is respectful of the original yet puts a new spin on things is a-ok in my book. Especially if it leads folks to check out the original as well, as the new Star Trek movie did for the original series this past year.
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Post by mizhowlinmad on Dec 8, 2009 19:06:06 GMT -5
Much as I'm loath to admit it, my anticipation for the movie is growing. Not only will we get cameos from DS and DB (and with any luck, Mr. T too), but it seems that Sharlto Copley is a big TAT fan and want to perform Murdock the right way. So we'll see.
(Still miffed about the inclusion of Jessica Biel, though...guess Jennifer Garner wasn't available.)
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Post by HoudiniDerek on Dec 8, 2009 19:27:14 GMT -5
I would probably watch it either way, but I'm worried of an I SPY, STARSKY AND HUTCH, GET SMART, etc. type of show. That demeans the original and I'm not a fan of that. Hopefully the script and actors make this one watchable, even if it is not really the A-TEAM.
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Post by jopierce on Dec 9, 2009 0:48:51 GMT -5
I have to agree with Sockii here.
HD brings up the evil "I, Spy" movie. I have, too, when comparing that fiasco to the A-Team movie... But honestly, the more I think of it, the more hope I have. They cast Eddie Murphy and Owen Wilson - who I see as comedians and comedic actors. So, from the get-go, it was bound to come off as a spoof. But Liam? ... I think he will do a respectable job of it. I don't know the other actors well enough to speculate.
As far as the new Trek movie that Sockii mentions, and comparing the A-Team movie here, I also think that there is a good possibility for success. What I had heard about the Trek movie was that it played with the timeline. When I thought about it, that made me upset, since that gets old and is often sloppy. But then I saw the movie, and liked it and thought it was a wise way to approach the franchise - to give liberties to the writers, and create a new audience. Sure, some will hate it. Just like with the A-Team movie. But if it opens up the A-Team for new adventures, that could be a big bonus...
...maybe...
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Post by starskyknight on Dec 9, 2009 4:34:02 GMT -5
most of the recent 80's remakes have been rubbish, but whether this movie is a hit or a miss, it will most probably bring a whole bunch of new folk to liking the old stuff again. I am very excited about seeing the TAT movie, lets hope it is good, but either way, its an exciting time to be a fan.
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Post by jopierce on Dec 9, 2009 11:32:02 GMT -5
...it's an exciting time to be a fan...WELL SAID, starsky! I think that is the essence of it, and covers all bases!
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Post by starskyknight on Dec 10, 2009 4:31:16 GMT -5
...it's an exciting time to be a fan...WELL SAID, starsky! I think that is the essence of it, and covers all bases! Thanks, I've recently gone through all this in the Knight Rider world.....it brings some new life to the old, even if the new one doesn't cut it. But, it may just be a great movie.
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Post by mizhowlinmad on Dec 10, 2009 12:36:25 GMT -5
You guys bring up very interesting points. One thing I definitely agree will be a huge bonus? A renaissance of interest in the original. I've already noticed traffic among Military Spies picking up here, so perhaps? I've actually created at least four new-generation TAT fans that I know of: the two sons of one of my co-workers, my 11-year-old cousin, and another boy who comes to my workplace regularly. They all seem to really love B.A. ;D
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Post by Aquamaniac on Dec 11, 2009 3:05:06 GMT -5
I'm just afraid of what the "new kids" will think of the original. They will totally miss the awesomeness of it and just call it old, bad and cheesy.
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