Viggo Mortensen to Quit Acting - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

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

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Originally Posted by WyldeMan45

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.

Josh · 04-07-2009, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by swifty7

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

That is a film I can see him getting behind. He really committed himself to that role, and I do believe he will reprise it if asked to (which I can't believe he hasn't been talked to already).

Plus, you can't exactly insert "Coke" or "Pepsi" into a film based in Middle Earth, now can you

mikejet · 04-07-2009, 01:36 PM

Eastern Promises 2, staring Keanu Reeves.

Moefiz · 04-07-2009, 01:51 PM

He still as The Road to be release.I remember seeing a preview for this and never heard anything about its release as yet.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0898367/

Ferris · 04-07-2009, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by toefer

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.

Great post, toefer.

I know a lot of people are jumping on the "damned be the primadonna actors of Hollywood" train, and I can understand them being jaded, given Joaquin's antics. However, I've read many of Viggo's interviews and have thought him a very reasonable and down-to-Earth person. He has a devotion to his personal life, and it's nice to see him prioritizing things this way.

The first movie I saw him in is still one of my favorites: Crimson Tide

Sussudio · 04-07-2009, 02:10 PM

wow just stumbled upon this thread...that would be a shame, but if he wants to break, good for him. he is a phenomenal actor and has given a lot to the motion picture industry.

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Originally Posted by Moefiz

He still as The Road to be release.I remember seeing a preview for this and never heard anything about its release as yet.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0898367/

yeah, it keeps being pushed back because of post-production work. hopefully it will come out this fall

Rheologuy · 04-07-2009, 02:30 PM

Viggo seems a decent man-- easy to see how he might give up the Hollywood life for something real. BTW, you Appaloosa critics have got to be kidding-- one of the most enjoyable westerns ever, IMO.

JamesKurtovich · 04-07-2009, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jasonbird

This would suck

I say let 'em. They're in a position where they can cause a stir with callin' it quits and maybe that's all they want - a stir?

There are a lot of good actors out there, so if they want to quit acting. OK.

I thought Viggo said he'd do another Lord of the Rings film?

SammyG · 04-07-2009, 04:04 PM

He'll quit until a studio throws a huge chunk of change his way!

Chordata · 04-07-2009, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by swifty7

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

Huh? Isn't it just the Hobbit (two parts)?

fronn · 04-07-2009, 04:16 PM

This "news" makes me a bit skeptical.

Those seem like offhand comments spurred by frustration and more likely the end result is him continuing to be picky with his roles and only doing the stuff he really wants to.

Without the original interview text it's rather impossible to gleam anything useful from these few sentences. Words are twisted however the writer of the article wants to interpret things (I also don't see a link to the actual article). I tend to ignore comments from anyone that are out of context (without the exact question and full answer, it's out of context).

Wake me up when he actually announces he's quiting, then I'll mourn.

STARSCREAM · 04-07-2009, 04:23 PM

This blows hard if true. Viggo rocks!

SquidPuppet · 04-07-2009, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by WyldeMan45

If he had been a Scientologist they would of cured his dyslexia

FUNNY!

SquidPuppet · 04-07-2009, 04:56 PM

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.

Gotta respect that.

drobswim13 · 04-07-2009, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

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.

Gotta respect that.

Agreed. He will be missed. Hopefully he does come back for a few more films over the decades just because he wants to break in again.

mpstjohn · 04-07-2009, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Rheologuy

BTW, you Appaloosa critics have got to be kidding-- one of the most enjoyable westerns ever, IMO.

A great movie up until Zellweger shows up, and then Ed Harris acts neutered until the last scene. It stops being about bringing Irons' character to justice (

[Show spoiler]

) and starts being about Harris' relationship with his new girlfriend.

[Show spoiler]

Blufury · 04-07-2009, 06:18 PM

Say it ain't so Viggo!

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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mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	Eastern Promises 2, staring Keanu Reeves.

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Moefiz Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:288 DVD collection:20 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:70	He still as The Road to be release.I remember seeing a preview for this and never heard anything about its release as yet. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0898367/

04-07-2009, 02:30 PM	#27
Rheologuy Active Member Member since:Apr 2007	Viggo seems a decent man-- easy to see how he might give up the Hollywood life for something real. BTW, you Appaloosa critics have got to be kidding-- one of the most enjoyable westerns ever, IMO.

04-07-2009, 04:04 PM	#29
SammyG Special Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Douglassville, PA Blu-ray collection:1034 Trading Score:7	He'll quit until a studio throws a huge chunk of change his way!

04-07-2009, 04:16 PM	#31
fronn Expert Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:St. Paul, Minnesota Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1	This "news" makes me a bit skeptical. Those seem like offhand comments spurred by frustration and more likely the end result is him continuing to be picky with his roles and only doing the stuff he really wants to. Without the original interview text it's rather impossible to gleam anything useful from these few sentences. Words are twisted however the writer of the article wants to interpret things (I also don't see a link to the actual article). I tend to ignore comments from anyone that are out of context (without the exact question and full answer, it's out of context). Wake me up when he actually announces he's quiting, then I'll mourn.

04-07-2009, 04:23 PM	#32
STARSCREAM Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Dagobah Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:67	This blows hard if true. Viggo rocks!

04-07-2009, 04:56 PM	#34
SquidPuppet Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:277 Blu-ray reviews:27	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. Gotta respect that.

04-07-2009, 06:18 PM	#37
Blufury Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Texas 4K collection:409 Blu-ray collection:1669 Trading Score:36	Say it ain't so Viggo!

04-07-2009, 06:32 PM	#39
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	#40
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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