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P@t_Mtl · 04-19-2013, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Col. Zombie

I'm sure Burton will find some way to squeeze Depp into this.

Let's not forget Helena Bonham Carter either

Walts Ghost · 04-19-2013, 03:13 PM

It doesn't sound like Burton is even involved anymore. Did you guys read the update?

I'd much rather have Stiller direct it.

s2mikey · 04-19-2013, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

Let's not forget Helena Bonham Carter either

Right - and he'll also squeeze copious amounts of black eye makeup onto every character and somehow make the whole thing miserable. Ugh. Someone stop this clown from making movies.....please.....

Ernest Rister · 04-19-2013, 03:45 PM

Serious Oscar buzz for Ben Stiller this year for The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. No b.s.

Walts Ghost · 04-19-2013, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Ernest Rister

Serious Oscar buzz for Ben Stiller this year for The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. No b.s.

Rightfully so too, if what I've heard about it is true.

Pondosinatra · 04-19-2013, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

Let's not forget Helena Bonham Carter either

Don't forget the score by Danny Elfman...

Kryptonic · 04-19-2013, 05:50 PM

Tim Burton really is the biggest hack.

Walts Ghost · 04-19-2013, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Kryptonic

Tim Burton really is the biggest hack.

Hardly. He's made some excellent films.

The Mad Kiwi · 04-20-2013, 02:44 AM

I'll have to see The Secret Life of Walter Mitty to determine how Stiller can juggle humor and drama behind the camera, so until then, I'm not sure what to think about the possibility of him directing this.

I didn't have a problem with Burton being attached. Burton's the type of director that's as good as the script given. Some directors can take a mediocre script and direct every last ounce of it to make it something special. Burton isn't like that; Alice in Wonderland's screenplay really dragged the rest of that film down despite how brilliant the casting and technical qualities were. I still manage to find all of Burton's flicks entertaining to varying degrees, even if he's pretty predictable.

I figured with Bryan Fuller and Jane Goldman penning the screenplay, it'd be a safe bet with Burton since Fuller and Goldman are excellent writers. A part of me's afraid Stiller will try to tone down the whimsy Fuller and Goldman undoubtedly brought to the table and go too broad. I'll be watching this project very intently.

DEADP00L · 04-20-2013, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by jwerk

I agree, I would much rather see Stiller's take on it than Burton's. I prefer Stiller behind the camera instead of in front, and I prefer Stiller to Burton.

Development Hell, as far as I know

Wasn't Sly attached to direct at one point?

Walts Ghost · 04-20-2013, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by The Mad Kiwi

I'll have to see The Secret Life of Walter Mitty to determine how Stiller can juggle humor and drama behind the camera, so until then, I'm not sure what to think about the possibility of him directing this.

I didn't have a problem with Burton being attached. Burton's the type of director that's as good as the script given. Some directors can take a mediocre script and direct every last ounce of it to make it something special. Burton isn't like that; Alice in Wonderland's screenplay really dragged the rest of that film down despite how brilliant the casting and technical qualities were. I still manage to find all of Burton's flicks entertaining to varying degrees, even if he's pretty predictable.

I figured with Bryan Fuller and Jane Goldman penning the screenplay, it'd be a safe bet with Burton since Fuller and Goldman are excellent writers. A part of me's afraid Stiller will try to tone down the whimsy Fuller and Goldman undoubtedly brought to the table and go too broad. I'll be watching this project very intently.

I think once 'Walter Mitty' is released, you'll quickly lose this doubt.

Snicket · 04-20-2013, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Ernest Rister

Serious Oscar buzz for Ben Stiller this year for The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. No b.s.

Because junket *****s at CinemaCon said so based off 5 minutes of clips? Please...that's not Oscar buzz, that's hype. These "journalist" don't even predict oscars seriously, they follow buzz words to get clicks on their website. It's nothing but B.S.

CinemaCon drones also brought is the "Hobbit in 48fps will change everything!" Well did it? No. But you clicked on their website anyways.

Walts Ghost · 04-20-2013, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Snicket

Because junket *****s at CinemaCon said so based off 5 minutes of clips? Please...that's not Oscar buzz, that's hype. These "journalist" don't even predict oscars seriously, they follow buzz words to get clicks on their website. It's nothing but B.S.

CinemaCon drones also brought is the "Hobbit in 48fps will change everything!" Well did it? No. But you clicked on their website anyways.

I wouldn't say they're wrong about this one though. They said the same thing about 'Life of Pi' last year, and it was true. I think there's a good chance 'Walter Mitty' could be that movie this year for Fox.

Twisted-Alien · 04-20-2013, 04:29 AM

Considering I thought Burton's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was pretty damn good (mostly from re-watching it recently), I'd be all for his take on Pinnochio. But since he's not, eh? I'm still going to see it for one amazing reason: Robert Downey Jr.

Foggy · 04-20-2013, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Snicket

Because junket *****s at CinemaCon said so based off 5 minutes of clips? Please...that's not Oscar buzz, that's hype. These "journalist" don't even predict oscars seriously, they follow buzz words to get clicks on their website. It's nothing but B.S.

CinemaCon drones also brought is the "Hobbit in 48fps will change everything!" Well did it? No. But you clicked on their website anyways.

Wasn't all the news from Cinemacon completely slagging off 48fps?

Kryptonic · 04-20-2013, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Walts Ghost

Hardly. He made some good films 15-20 years ago.

Fixed.

KingRad · 04-20-2013, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by KilloWertz

Who's Robert Dowey, Jr.?

Anyways, I'll join the short list of people with Walt's Ghost that now has interest in this. Unlike most people here, I don't have anything against Tim Burton and Robert Downey, Jr. is one of my favorite actors (if not #1).

I'm with you. I'm a big fan of both Burton and Downey, especially Burton. I've always enjoyed his style, and I'll see anything with his name on it. I have never not been entertained by a Tim Burton film.

KingRad · 04-20-2013, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Kryptonic

Fixed.

What did you not like about Big Fish?

dallywhitty · 04-20-2013, 12:11 PM

Tim Burton frequently collaborates with the same people = hack
Christopher Nolan frequently collaborates with the same people = genius

Interesting. It's also funny how everybody loved Sweeney Todd when it came out but are now pretending it doesn't exist because that would mean admitting that he still makes good films.

Walts Ghost · 04-20-2013, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Hoth

What did you not like about Big Fish?

Of 'Frankenweenie', which is one his best films.

04-19-2013, 03:13 PM	#42
Walts Ghost Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Arizona 4K collection:788 Blu-ray collection:3091 DVD collection:177 iTunes collection:34 Blu-ray reviews: 33 Trading Score:1	It doesn't sound like Burton is even involved anymore. Did you guys read the update? I'd much rather have Stiller direct it.

04-19-2013, 03:45 PM	#44
Ernest Rister Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:100 Blu-ray collection:590 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Serious Oscar buzz for Ben Stiller this year for The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. No b.s.

04-19-2013, 05:50 PM	#47
Kryptonic Suspended Member since:Jul 2009 Trading Score:45	Tim Burton really is the biggest hack.

04-20-2013, 02:44 AM	#49
The Mad Kiwi Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Florida 4K collection:199 Blu-ray collection:902 DVD collection:128 Digital collection:16	I'll have to see The Secret Life of Walter Mitty to determine how Stiller can juggle humor and drama behind the camera, so until then, I'm not sure what to think about the possibility of him directing this. I didn't have a problem with Burton being attached. Burton's the type of director that's as good as the script given. Some directors can take a mediocre script and direct every last ounce of it to make it something special. Burton isn't like that; Alice in Wonderland's screenplay really dragged the rest of that film down despite how brilliant the casting and technical qualities were. I still manage to find all of Burton's flicks entertaining to varying degrees, even if he's pretty predictable. I figured with Bryan Fuller and Jane Goldman penning the screenplay, it'd be a safe bet with Burton since Fuller and Goldman are excellent writers. A part of me's afraid Stiller will try to tone down the whimsy Fuller and Goldman undoubtedly brought to the table and go too broad. I'll be watching this project very intently.

04-20-2013, 04:29 AM	#54
Twisted-Alien Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2012 Blu-ray collection:344 DVD collection:36	Considering I thought Burton's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was pretty damn good (mostly from re-watching it recently), I'd be all for his take on Pinnochio. But since he's not, eh? I'm still going to see it for one amazing reason: Robert Downey Jr.

04-20-2013, 12:11 PM	#59
dallywhitty Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Temple of Isis 4K collection:324 Blu-ray collection:1689 DVD collection:178	Tim Burton frequently collaborates with the same people = hack Christopher Nolan frequently collaborates with the same people = genius Interesting. It's also funny how everybody loved Sweeney Todd when it came out but are now pretending it doesn't exist because that would mean admitting that he still makes good films.

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