David Mamet's "Redbelt" (out May 9)... - Blu-ray Forum

wnicholas76 · 05-07-2008, 05:30 AM

I just saw the trailer for "Redbelt", the latest film from director David Mamet ("Spartan", "Heist"). From the looks of it, it seems to be pretty good. Chiwetel Ejiofor (the film's main character) seems to give a somewhat conflicted, yet very convincing portrayal of a bad-ass jiu-jitsu martial artist/instructor. Next, director Mamet decides to cast -- of all people -- Tim Allen in a "serious" role as a down-and-out action movie star. As a big departure from his usual comedic roles (especially coming off of the successes of "Wild Hogs" and "The Santa Clause 3"), it seems that Allen will do great with his performance. With Mamet regulars Joe Mantegna, Ricky Jay, and Rebecca Pidgeon (who plays Tim Allen's wife), along with Alice Braga and Emily Mortimer, it looks like "Redbelt" may have Oscar written all over it sometime in the near future, but only time well tell...

For those who haven't seen the trailer, here's the website:

http://www.sonyclassics.com/redbelt

P.S. If I had to choose between two comedy greats taking on "serious" dramatic performances, I'd watch Tim Allen in this film over Jim Carrey in "The Number 23" any day of the week!

Roland1919 · 05-07-2008, 06:37 AM

Huh, Blu-Ray.coms own David Mamet...directing a movie????

GreenScar · 05-07-2008, 07:01 AM

I saw the trailer for this some time ago. It looks REALLY good.

Beta Man · 05-07-2008, 12:40 PM

I wonder what David Mamet has to say about David Mamet's latest work

Xerious · 05-07-2008, 12:45 PM

brazilian jiujitsu on the big screen!!! i'm pumped for this!

HDJK · 05-07-2008, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beta Man

I wonder what David Mamet has to say about David Mamet's latest work

Don't know about that

but I agree with the OP: the trailer looks quite promising.

Beta Man · 05-07-2008, 02:08 PM

just watched the trailer..... looks like it could go either way.

savage1984 · 05-07-2008, 02:29 PM

I'll wait for it to come out on blu-ray.

05-07-2008, 05:30 AM	#1
wnicholas76 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Memphis, TN (for now...) Home Theater Gallery:188 4K collection:495 Blu-ray collection:1068 Blu-ray reviews: 24 Trading Score:12	David Mamet's "Redbelt" (out May 9)... I just saw the trailer for "Redbelt", the latest film from director David Mamet ("Spartan", "Heist"). From the looks of it, it seems to be pretty good. Chiwetel Ejiofor (the film's main character) seems to give a somewhat conflicted, yet very convincing portrayal of a bad-ass jiu-jitsu martial artist/instructor. Next, director Mamet decides to cast -- of all people -- Tim Allen in a "serious" role as a down-and-out action movie star. As a big departure from his usual comedic roles (especially coming off of the successes of "Wild Hogs" and "The Santa Clause 3"), it seems that Allen will do great with his performance. With Mamet regulars Joe Mantegna, Ricky Jay, and Rebecca Pidgeon (who plays Tim Allen's wife), along with Alice Braga and Emily Mortimer, it looks like "Redbelt" may have Oscar written all over it sometime in the near future, but only time well tell... For those who haven't seen the trailer, here's the website: http://www.sonyclassics.com/redbelt P.S. If I had to choose between two comedy greats taking on "serious" dramatic performances, I'd watch Tim Allen in this film over Jim Carrey in "The Number 23" any day of the week!

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05-07-2008, 06:37 AM	#2
Roland1919 Power Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:San Diego Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:17 Trading Score:25	*Huh, Blu-Ray.coms own David Mamet...directing a movie????*

05-07-2008, 07:01 AM	#3
GreenScar Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:2	I saw the trailer for this some time ago. It looks REALLY good.

05-07-2008, 12:40 PM	#4
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	I wonder what David Mamet has to say about David Mamet's latest work

05-07-2008, 12:45 PM	#5
Xerious Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Washington, DC Blu-ray collection:238 Blu-ray reviews:4	brazilian jiujitsu on the big screen!!! i'm pumped for this!

05-07-2008, 02:08 PM	#7
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	just watched the trailer..... looks like it could go either way.

05-07-2008, 02:29 PM	#8
savage1984 Banned Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Los Angeles	I'll wait for it to come out on blu-ray.

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