Viggo Mortensen to Quit Acting - Blu-ray Forum

GreenScar · 04-07-2009, 03:35 AM

This would suck

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It seems to be becoming a trend in Hollywood, for popular actors to announce that they are tired of working and will quit making movies forever. Joaquin Phoenix has done it, so did Angelina Jolie, and now you can add Viggo Mortensen to that list.

"In the past week I've been from Los Angeles to Japan to Korea to Poland to the UK. It's ridiculous and it's not a healthy way to be. But, as it happens, I'm taking measures to change that. No more movies," he told News24. "I haven't said yes to one in over a year. I've been in all these well-received movies and it seems like I should be doing some more, but there are other things I want to do. It's not the right time."

The "Lord of the Rings" actor also revealed he rejected several roles in big budget movies, insisting he would never appear in a film just for the money. "They were often complete crap, all about product placement and marketing. I don't need the money," he said.

At this point, Mortensen's upcoming schedule is pretty empty, making this a good time to quit. But David Cronenberg recently revealed that he is working on an "Eastern Promises" sequel and wants it to focus on Mortensen's Nikolai character.

Blu Titan · 04-07-2009, 03:36 AM

Viggo is a very good actor. What does he plan to do? Are these guys even aware of how lucky they are? BTW...nice to see you posting Jason!

Batman1980 · 04-07-2009, 03:38 AM

Na na na hey hey hey goodbye!

Marine Mike · 04-07-2009, 03:39 AM

It seems like Viggo just started to get his stride after LOTR! I guess he wants to stop while he is on top unlike other actors that I'll not name as I do respect them, but feel like they should just retire.

WyldeMan45 · 04-07-2009, 03:44 AM

WTF what about Eastern Promises 2 and Resolution the sequel to Appaloosa!!!

GreenScar · 04-07-2009, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by WyldeMan45

WTF what about Eastern Promises 2 and Resolution the sequel to Appaloosa!!!

Don't think he's comited to either. Appaloosa probably won't get it's sequel.

Batman1980 · 04-07-2009, 03:46 AM

I think a better question now is what's the best movie he's done and has he had a good career. If he wants to retire, he's earned the right to do so and also to have the support of his fans in that decision.

WyldeMan45 · 04-07-2009, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Wolverine1980

I think a better question now is what's the best movie he's done and has he had a good career. If he wants to retire, he's earned the right to do so and also to have the support of his fans in that decision.

You expect me to chose between 3 of my favorites in History of Violence and Appaloosa and Eastern Promises? It cannot be done!! You can't make me!

Marine Mike · 04-07-2009, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Wolverine1980

I think a better question now is what's the best movie he's done and has he had a good career. If he wants to retire, he's earned the right to do so and also to have the support of his fans in that decision.

GreenScar · 04-07-2009, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu Titan

Viggo is a very good actor. What does he plan to do? Are these guys even aware of how lucky they are? BTW...nice to see you posting Jason!

Thanks!

They only give me about half an hour a day with computer privileges anymore.

Damn prison guards!

thedarkangel1975 · 04-07-2009, 04:22 AM

Next Viggo will admit he wants to be a country star to rival Jaquin Phoenix.

WyldeMan45 · 04-07-2009, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by thedarkangel1975

Next Viggo will admit he wants to be a country star to rival Jaquin Phoenix.

Well he couldn't be any worse than Joaquin's rap career.

Porkchop Express · 04-07-2009, 11:40 AM

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Well he couldn't be any worse than Joaquin's rap career.

Viggo does look much better in a beard. At least he has that going for him.

toef · 04-07-2009, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu Titan

Viggo is a very good actor. What does he plan to do? Are these guys even aware of how lucky they are? BTW...nice to see you posting Jason!

He seems like a humble enough guy to realize he's lucky. If you look at it another way, him retiring leaves some roles open for someone else to get lucky enough to fill.

Maybe he'll pull a D-Day Lewis, and live away from the spotlight, but come back once in a while for movies he really wants to be a part of.

assydingo · 04-07-2009, 05:23 AM

Talented guy... despite being part of why I got swindled into watching Appaloosa.

He'll be remembered well.

deadhatetheliving · 04-07-2009, 05:32 AM

My favorite movies of his are-
-History of Violence
-LotR Trilogy
-GI Jane
-Leatherface:TCM III

swifty7 · 04-07-2009, 10:58 AM

I guess this means that he will not reprise his Aragorn character in the upcoming Hobbit movie and the other two movies following it.

WyldeMan45 · 04-07-2009, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by toefer

Maybe he'll pull a D-Day Lewis, and live away from the spotlight, but come back once in a while for movies he really wants to be a part of.

That was my thoughts too, just take time off cause It seems to me more like he wants a break than to retire forever, which is more or less what he said. I than thought of Day Lewis since he only makes a money every few years I'm fine with that. I would have to bet that if anybody can get him to work again it will be Cronenberg when Eastern 2 is ready to roll.

And why does everybody here hate Appaloosa it was a very good western with nearly a perfect adaptation from the book. I am a huge fan of Appaloosa and Resolution and am very much looking forward to Brimstone. Ed Harris said he wanted to combine the last two into one movie. So somebody please tell me why the hate for Appaloosa.

JamesKurtovich · 04-07-2009, 06:32 PM

These actors get paid way too much anyway. They do one movie and they make enough to retire for the rest of their lives.

Agent Cooper · 04-07-2009, 08:52 PM

I'm pretty sure I've read an interview stating that he is not actually quitting acting forever, but just for the time being. If Cronenberg wants him back for another project or Del Toro and Jackson wants him back for a cameo in The Hobbit or the Rings 'sequel', I think he'll be back.

Just by looking at his CV, it's pretty obvious that it was never about the money with Viggo - he had to be persuaded to accept the role of Aragorn for Christ's sake...

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04-07-2009, 03:36 AM	#2
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	Viggo is a very good actor. What does he plan to do? Are these guys even aware of how lucky they are? BTW...nice to see you posting Jason!

04-07-2009, 03:38 AM	#3
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	Na na na hey hey hey goodbye!

04-07-2009, 03:39 AM	#4
Marine Mike The Busey Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:120 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:4	It seems like Viggo just started to get his stride after LOTR! I guess he wants to stop while he is on top unlike other actors that I'll not name as I do respect them, but feel like they should just retire.

04-07-2009, 03:44 AM	#5
WyldeMan45 Banned Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Western Washington Blu-ray collection:49 Trading Score:15	WTF what about Eastern Promises 2 and Resolution the sequel to Appaloosa!!!

04-07-2009, 03:46 AM	#7
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	I think a better question now is what's the best movie he's done and has he had a good career. If he wants to retire, he's earned the right to do so and also to have the support of his fans in that decision.

04-07-2009, 04:22 AM	#11
thedarkangel1975 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Pennsylvania 4K collection:34 Blu-ray collection:374 DVD collection:12 Digital collection:357 Blu-ray reviews: 1	Next Viggo will admit he wants to be a country star to rival Jaquin Phoenix.

04-07-2009, 05:23 AM	#15
assydingo Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:483 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:3	Talented guy... despite being part of why I got swindled into watching Appaloosa. He'll be remembered well.

04-07-2009, 05:32 AM	#16
deadhatetheliving Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Virginia Beach, VA Home Theater Gallery:51 4K collection:812 Blu-ray collection:2693 DVD collection:90 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:7	My favorite movies of his are- -History of Violence -LotR Trilogy -GI Jane -Leatherface:TCM III

04-07-2009, 10:58 AM	#17
swifty7 Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Trading Score:3	I guess this means that he will not reprise his Aragorn character in the upcoming Hobbit movie and the other two movies following it.

04-07-2009, 06:32 PM	#19
JamesKurtovich Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Alaska Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:229 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:2	These actors get paid way too much anyway. They do one movie and they make enough to retire for the rest of their lives.

04-07-2009, 08:52 PM	#20
Agent Cooper Active Member Member since:Jan 2008	I'm pretty sure I've read an interview stating that he is not actually quitting acting forever, but just for the time being. If Cronenberg wants him back for another project or Del Toro and Jackson wants him back for a cameo in The Hobbit or the Rings 'sequel', I think he'll be back. Just by looking at his CV, it's pretty obvious that it was never about the money with Viggo - he had to be persuaded to accept the role of Aragorn for Christ's sake...

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