The Wild Bunch (directed by Mel Gibson) - Blu-ray Forum

Cremildo · 09-24-2018, 09:10 PM

Mel Gibson has been set by Warner Bros to direct The Wild Bunch, a new version of the 1969 Sam Peckinpah-directed classic Western. Gibson is writing the script with Bryan Bagby. Gibson will be executive producer. SOURCE

Hazel Motes · 09-24-2018, 09:36 PM

Mel is a pretty good director. But there is no reason to remake this.

xbs2034 · 09-24-2018, 09:38 PM

It's one of my favorite films of all time, so iffy about remaking it. But if Gibson directs and they keep it period (I know a contemporary remake was discussed years ago), I see myself getting excited for it.

The Debts · 09-24-2018, 09:39 PM

More Mel Gibson directed movies are always a good thing.

SarahS · 05-19-2019, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by The Debts

More Mel Gibson directed movies are always a good thing.

No, more WESTERNS are always a good thing in this day and age.

Cremildo · 09-24-2018, 09:44 PM

Although I'd rather see Gibson's no-holds-barred directorial traits put to use in something other than a remake (such as the already legendary viking project), I have no reverence for Peckinpah's classic (sue me!) and the prospect of him tackling a ultra-violent western is too enticing to just shrug off.

Fortunately, though, Destroyer comes first.

AKORIS · 09-24-2018, 09:50 PM

this could be amazing with Gibson's obvious directorial talent.... however the script and the cast will have something to do with it's success as well...

Hoke Moseley · 09-24-2018, 09:49 PM

Love Mel as a director, but there's no point to this. Do the damn Viking movie instead of remaking a masterpiece that is 100% a Sam Peckinpah film.

The Debts · 09-24-2018, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Hoke Moseley

Love Mel as a director, but there's no point to this. Do the damn Viking movie instead of remaking a masterpiece that is 100% a Sam Peckinpah film.

I'd say the closest we got to Bersker was with The Revenant a couple years back but as much as I'm for seeing Mel make more movies, I'd want him to do that instead of this.

Hoke Moseley · 09-24-2018, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by The Debts

I'd say the closest we got to Bersker was with The Revenant a couple years back

I really don't know what you mean by this.

The Debts · 09-24-2018, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Hoke Moseley

I really don't know what you mean by this.

To me, The Revenant reminded me of the kind of film Gibson would have made: A historical epic/revenge story with an extreme amount of violence. On top of that, DiCaprio was originally supposed to be in Berserker before it fell through. So that's how I saw The Revenant being about the closest to that.

Geoff D · 09-24-2018, 09:53 PM

If this ends up with a 4K UHD of Peckinpah's movie getting released as a cash-in then I'm all for it!

Fat Phil · 09-24-2018, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

If this ends up with a 4K UHD of Peckinpah's movie getting released as a cash-in then I'm all for it!

I didn't think of that. I'm now 100% behind this project.

Arch Stanton · 09-24-2018, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

If this ends up with a 4K UHD of Peckinpah's movie getting released as a cash-in then I'm all for it!

We still need Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid on regular ol' BD

xbs2034 · 09-25-2018, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

If this ends up with a 4K UHD of Peckinpah's movie getting released as a cash-in then I'm all for it!

Though they could just release one next year as a tie in to the 50th anniversary (amazing how modern the film feels given its age) and that would come sooner than a remake would hit theaters.

DiscerSpinner · 09-24-2018, 09:56 PM

Gibson is an interesting choice, given that his love for blood and gore rivals Peckinpah’s. But the Wild Bunch is such a timeless classic of its era that a modern remake would be very difficult to pull off. I mean, it might work. It might also fail spectacularly. My bet is that it will turn out to be moderately well-made but utterly uninmaginative, derivative and with a poor story but excellent gunfights.

JEDGAR1000 · 09-24-2018, 10:38 PM

I've actually been wanting Gibson to direct a Western, so that's pretty cool news. But I am concerned this will push back Resurrection.

Mandalorian · 09-24-2018, 11:16 PM

I'd never want to see a remake of this film, but if anyone would be perfect to direct, it would be Mel Gibson

Poya · 09-25-2018, 12:15 AM

Ok, my personal feelings on Gibson aside, what is the point? The original was a groundbreaking bookmark in cinema, alongside Bonnie and Clyde, showcasing violence that had never been seen before at that point. These days, it’s still effective and only “tamed” to those truly desentized by movie violence. All Gibson will do is restrain from any kind of subtlety and just go for exploitation violence. And even if you are willing to do this, why him? The films he’s done, I’ve seen done better. Braveheart, Passion, Hacksaw? Gladiator, Last Temptation, and Silence. Why not get someone who could at least try a more unique spin on this? WB, you’ve really lost some points to me.

UltraMario9 · 09-25-2018, 01:54 AM

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...and even if you are willing to do this, why him? The films he’s done, I’ve seen done better. Braveheart, Passion, Hacksaw? Gladiator, Last Temptation, and Silence. Why not get someone who could at least try a more unique spin on this? WB, you’ve really lost some points to me.

Silence kicks the piss out of Hacksaw Ridge, I agree. But Gladiator better than Braveheart? Last Temptation better than Passion?!

09-24-2018, 09:10 PM	#1
Cremildo Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Brazil 4K collection:167 Blu-ray collection:1053 Trading Score:51	The Wild Bunch (directed by Mel Gibson) Mel Gibson has been set by Warner Bros to direct The Wild Bunch, a new version of the 1969 Sam Peckinpah-directed classic Western. Gibson is writing the script with Bryan Bagby. Gibson will be executive producer. SOURCE Last edited by Cremildo; 09-24-2018 at 09:34 PM.

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09-24-2018, 09:36 PM	#2
Hazel Motes Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2014	Mel is a pretty good director. But there is no reason to remake this.

09-24-2018, 09:38 PM	#3
xbs2034 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Feb 2012	It's one of my favorite films of all time, so iffy about remaking it. But if Gibson directs and they keep it period (I know a contemporary remake was discussed years ago), I see myself getting excited for it.

09-24-2018, 09:39 PM	#4
The Debts Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2013 Location:ME 4K collection:57 Blu-ray collection:334 DVD collection:181 MA collection:143 Digital collection:211 iTunes collection:147 Prime collection:122 Blu-ray reviews: 5	More Mel Gibson directed movies are always a good thing.

09-24-2018, 09:44 PM	#6
Cremildo Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Brazil 4K collection:167 Blu-ray collection:1053 Trading Score:51	Although I'd rather see Gibson's no-holds-barred directorial traits put to use in something other than a remake (such as the already legendary viking project), I have no reverence for Peckinpah's classic (sue me!) and the prospect of him tackling a ultra-violent western is too enticing to just shrug off. Fortunately, though, Destroyer comes first.

09-24-2018, 09:50 PM	#7
AKORIS Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Beautiful Pacific Northwest 4K collection:660 Blu-ray collection:3645 Blu-ray reviews:19	this could be amazing with Gibson's obvious directorial talent.... however the script and the cast will have something to do with it's success as well...

09-24-2018, 09:49 PM	#8
Hoke Moseley Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2014 4K collection:305 Blu-ray collection:1353 DVD collection:62 Digital collection:15 iTunes collection:7 Trading Score:156	Love Mel as a director, but there's no point to this. Do the damn Viking movie instead of remaking a masterpiece that is 100% a Sam Peckinpah film.

09-24-2018, 09:53 PM	#12
Geoff D Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Swanage, Engerland 4K collection:1348 Blu-ray collection:2525 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:33	If this ends up with a 4K UHD of Peckinpah's movie getting released as a cash-in then I'm all for it!

09-24-2018, 09:56 PM	#16
DiscerSpinner Banned Member since:Sep 2018 Blu-ray collection:87	Gibson is an interesting choice, given that his love for blood and gore rivals Peckinpah’s. But the Wild Bunch is such a timeless classic of its era that a modern remake would be very difficult to pull off. I mean, it might work. It might also fail spectacularly. My bet is that it will turn out to be moderately well-made but utterly uninmaginative, derivative and with a poor story but excellent gunfights.

09-24-2018, 10:38 PM	#17
JEDGAR1000 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2017 Location:California 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:-	I've actually been wanting Gibson to direct a Western, so that's pretty cool news. But I am concerned this will push back Resurrection.

09-24-2018, 11:16 PM	#18
Mandalorian Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 4K collection:1142 Blu-ray collection:2796 Trading Score:252	I'd never want to see a remake of this film, but if anyone would be perfect to direct, it would be Mel Gibson

09-25-2018, 12:15 AM	#19
Poya Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jun 2011 Location:NY, NY 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:2 Trading Score:12	Ok, my personal feelings on Gibson aside, what is the point? The original was a groundbreaking bookmark in cinema, alongside Bonnie and Clyde, showcasing violence that had never been seen before at that point. These days, it’s still effective and only “tamed” to those truly desentized by movie violence. All Gibson will do is restrain from any kind of subtlety and just go for exploitation violence. And even if you are willing to do this, why him? The films he’s done, I’ve seen done better. Braveheart, Passion, Hacksaw? Gladiator, Last Temptation, and Silence. Why not get someone who could at least try a more unique spin on this? WB, you’ve really lost some points to me.

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