At least with Morpheus I wouldn't have had preconceived notions that would make a thick Scottish burr hysterical; Gandalf pretty much had to be a storied British actor for the voice, even if they hadn't been able to achieve the Platonic ideal of casting Ian McKellen.
I go online sometimes, but everyone's spelling is really bad. It's... depressing.
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Matt the Bruins fan - Sep 15, 2013 6:01:25 pm PDT #25421 of 30000
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Frankenbuddha - Sep 15, 2013 6:09:52 pm PDT #25422 of 30000
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
Well, Gandalf was "Another" that Tolkein never quite defined even in the appendices. So Scottish burr I have less problems with than Sean Connery knowing Kung Fu.
Jessica - Sep 16, 2013 7:23:07 am PDT #25423 of 30000
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Into the Woods movie casting. I'm on record as thinking Rob Marshall shouldn't be allowed to direct movies anymore, so I don't have high hopes for this, but Chris Pine as Cinderella's Prince is pretty great.
Amy - Sep 16, 2013 7:26:49 am PDT #25424 of 30000
Because books.
You didn't like Chicago? (I can't remember any other movies he's made, so that's my point of reference.)
Jessica - Sep 16, 2013 7:34:51 am PDT #25425 of 30000
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
HATED it. So so much. Really not looking forward to him botching another one of my favorite stage shows.
Dana - Sep 16, 2013 7:36:26 am PDT #25426 of 30000
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
I liked Chicago. However, I am concerned about the crappy track record of Sondheim musicals turned into movies, some of the casting choices (JOHNNY DEPP), and some of the story choices (Cinderella's Prince IS the wolf, that's the ENTIRE FUCKING POINT).
But some of the other casting looks promising. So.
Jessica - Sep 16, 2013 7:37:41 am PDT #25427 of 30000
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Cinderella's Prince IS the wolf, that's the ENTIRE FUCKING POINT
Oh god I didn't even notice that. No no no!
Amy - Sep 16, 2013 7:48:56 am PDT #25428 of 30000
Because books.
Aw, I loved Chicago! But I went in with no expectations. I think my biggest complaint was Renee Zellweger's squintiness.
Steph L. - Sep 16, 2013 8:09:14 am PDT #25429 of 30000
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
I expected Richard Gere to suck mightily in Chicago, so I was surprised that he didn't. I cannot stand Renee Zellweger, though, so I wasn't overly fond of the movie as a whole.
Sophia Brooks - Sep 16, 2013 4:04:30 pm PDT #25430 of 30000
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
My complaint about Chicago is Renee Zellwegers arms (too muscled)
I think Joss showed his understanding of Into the Woods better in the last episode of Buffy (I always think that "what are we going to do now" and the final "I wish" are so similar) than these people who are doing this casting. Anna Kendrick would be a better Ridibg Hood. Or Kristen Bell. Or even Amanda Seyfried . These are adult roles