True, I was thinking of Time Bandits. Also funny, he didn't understand LotR and The Matrix but for some reason does end up in Zardoz. I mean how do you explain that? 😂
I could be convinced otherwise. I've mostly associated Connery with more action, more serious, almost Christopher Lee-ish type roles. He has his moments in other films, but I also think those kind of roles suit him. I'm not so sure he could've done Dumbledore or Gandalf better than Harris or McKellen, but I could've seen him as Count Dooku (even though I think Lee nailed that part).
Smith also passed on it because they wouldn't hire Jada Pinkett as Trinity. He admits now that he would've been the wrong choice. He wouldn't have played Neo the way Keanu did, which was very understated. The movies would've been quite different. He says he didn't see Neo that way at all. That his vision for Neo would've probably ruined the movie. He also had story change ideas that the Wachowskis weren't amenable to. He also said Keanu was the right choice for the role. It just worked.
Clooney being allergic to opiates on top of the chronic pain is tragic. As someone who's dealt with chronic pain and had to use opiates ( as horrible as the addiction. experience is) trying to manage a tense pain without them is worse
To be honest, I'm glad all these turn downs happened, all these movies are way better the as they are even if those other actors are amazing. As Clint said, for somebody, but not me.
I think we're along the same line. The movies could've been different, but not necessarily better. I think most of the roles were well played by the actors chosen, and the only one that I could REALLY see an equivalent for is if Clint Eastwood played K in Men in Black - but even then, I don't think he could've pulled off Tommy Lee Jones laconic humor. (like how TLJ says "Whatever you say, slick" in the first one).
I believe that one of the reasons Connery turned down LOTR was because he didnt want to spend 18 months shooting in New Zealand. I really want to believe that that was actually the biggest reason he turned it down. I mean what is there to understand other than LOTR is a hugely popular literary classic loved around the world. Surely Connery understood the box office potential of the movies. But when you're already rich, inconveniences like difficult 18 month shoots might be a unappealing no matter the money. Much like Eastwood turning down Apocalypse Now. Of course the Apocalypse Now shoot turned out to be much harder but the LOTR shoot was no picnic either.
That's what I've heard from somewhere too about Connery and LOTR. Quite a bit of actors did want to work with Coppola, but did not want to leave Hollywood to film "Apocalypse Now" and that's reasonable thing.
Re: James Bond, I grew up with Roger Moore, who was perfect for 10 year olds (my age when Moonraker came out. I saw it a bunch of times in the theater.) but no adult man thinks Moore is the best Bond. Your theory is wrong.
It's interesting as he was much more discerning early on in his career. But in the 2010s, he started running into financial issue, which is why he took on roles in movies that aren't particularly good. He even said that he did Jack & Jill because he was almost broke.
@@Syntopikon Yes, that's sad. Remember how we all treasured long-awaited confrontation of De Niro & Pacino in "Heat" and it was so great and then after ten years or so there was another team up which was just so dull and uninspired - "A Righteous Kill" was it called?
I stand by it. I know a lot of people like it, and some consider Prisoner of Azkaban to be their favorite, but I don't think it comes near Richard Harris. Gambon is more, for lack of a better word, energetic, than Harris, but the latter feels more Dumbledore-y.
@stdamonsbeard ...yes. it was written for children to be able to read and understand it, that isn't a criticism. It's a straight forward and well written story so the idea that he couldn't understand it is funny.
I may not be able to see the future but i know this channels future is very bright. Keep up the great work!
Thank you for the kind words - it means quite a lot!
100% agree!
I disagree with your assessment of Sean Connery, I think in Last Crusade he is able to bring a twinkle to the role
True, I was thinking of Time Bandits.
Also funny, he didn't understand LotR and The Matrix but for some reason does end up in Zardoz.
I mean how do you explain that? 😂
I could be convinced otherwise. I've mostly associated Connery with more action, more serious, almost Christopher Lee-ish type roles. He has his moments in other films, but I also think those kind of roles suit him. I'm not so sure he could've done Dumbledore or Gandalf better than Harris or McKellen, but I could've seen him as Count Dooku (even though I think Lee nailed that part).
Smith also passed on it because they wouldn't hire Jada Pinkett as Trinity. He admits now that he would've been the wrong choice. He wouldn't have played Neo the way Keanu did, which was very understated. The movies would've been quite different. He says he didn't see Neo that way at all. That his vision for Neo would've probably ruined the movie. He also had story change ideas that the Wachowskis weren't amenable to. He also said Keanu was the right choice for the role. It just worked.
Clooney being allergic to opiates on top of the chronic pain is tragic. As someone who's dealt with chronic pain and had to use opiates ( as horrible as the addiction. experience is) trying to manage a tense pain without them is worse
This is one of those things that I can’t imagine. I’m sorry to hear it. Hope you’re doing better now.
To be honest, I'm glad all these turn downs happened, all these movies are way better the as they are even if those other actors are amazing. As Clint said, for somebody, but not me.
I think we're along the same line. The movies could've been different, but not necessarily better. I think most of the roles were well played by the actors chosen, and the only one that I could REALLY see an equivalent for is if Clint Eastwood played K in Men in Black - but even then, I don't think he could've pulled off Tommy Lee Jones laconic humor. (like how TLJ says "Whatever you say, slick" in the first one).
@Syntopikon 👌🏼👌🏼
I believe that one of the reasons Connery turned down LOTR was because he didnt want to spend 18 months shooting in New Zealand. I really want to believe that that was actually the biggest reason he turned it down. I mean what is there to understand other than LOTR is a hugely popular literary classic loved around the world. Surely Connery understood the box office potential of the movies. But when you're already rich, inconveniences like difficult 18 month shoots might be a unappealing no matter the money. Much like Eastwood turning down Apocalypse Now. Of course the Apocalypse Now shoot turned out to be much harder but the LOTR shoot was no picnic either.
That's what I've heard from somewhere too about Connery and LOTR. Quite a bit of actors did want to work with Coppola, but did not want to leave Hollywood to film "Apocalypse Now" and that's reasonable thing.
Damon passed on Manchester by the sea and Casey Affleck won the oscar for the role. Damon did The Great Wall and it flopped⚡
Re: James Bond, I grew up with Roger Moore, who was perfect for 10 year olds (my age when Moonraker came out. I saw it a bunch of times in the theater.) but no adult man thinks Moore is the best Bond. Your theory is wrong.
I’m almost certain they exist.
Al Pacino has rejected quite a few famous roles
It's interesting as he was much more discerning early on in his career. But in the 2010s, he started running into financial issue, which is why he took on roles in movies that aren't particularly good. He even said that he did Jack & Jill because he was almost broke.
@@Syntopikon Yes, that's sad. Remember how we all treasured long-awaited confrontation of De Niro & Pacino in "Heat" and it was so great and then after ten years or so there was another team up which was just so dull and uninspired - "A Righteous Kill" was it called?
Scorching hot Michael gambon take good lord
I stand by it. I know a lot of people like it, and some consider Prisoner of Azkaban to be their favorite, but I don't think it comes near Richard Harris. Gambon is more, for lack of a better word, energetic, than Harris, but the latter feels more Dumbledore-y.
"Didn't understand the story" it's a children's book story.
You think the LOTR is a children’s story?
@stdamonsbeard ...yes. it was written for children to be able to read and understand it, that isn't a criticism. It's a straight forward and well written story so the idea that he couldn't understand it is funny.
We won't stand for any Michael Gambon Dumbledore cheap shots!
I stand by it 😤
I'm sorry. But you desperately need to get a new narrator. This guy has a very annoying voice.
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