The majority of people I know who read this also pictured him the whole time as well.
This film had Harrison Ford's name all over it! What was Ron Howard thinking??
He was probably thinking the same thing that a lot of other people think: Tom Hanks is an AMAZING actor, and he can fit into any role. He becomes that character, and makes it all that much more real for the viewer.
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He was probably thinking the same thing that a lot of other people think: Tom Hanks is an AMAZING actor, and he can fit into any role. He becomes that character, and makes it all that much more real for the viewer.
Tom Hanks is a great actor...Im certainly not disputing that...but Ron Howard puts Tom H in every movie he makes. This has been going on since Splash, which is fine...but...sometimes, a particular actor doesnt "fit" the part.
As is in this case. When you read it, you'll understand.
Of course thats just my opinion....I could be wrong. (Dennis Miller)
"You might be the toughest little whacker. . .but in my world, you're about as worrisome as a cloudy day." (Dutch Dooley)
I think Mystic's right, to an extent. This movie will be like nothing Tom Hanks has previously done. But, to be perfectly honest, I think he'll be able to handle it. It may be the movie that starts him off in thrillers. He really needs to change his image anyway.
"I'm for it so we can put Nuclear power plants up there, and then beam the power back to earth on a laser beam." ~ Whidden
Hanks is a chamleon dude, he can do anything. For real. I believed he was the guy in Saving Private Ryan. Know this with also knowing my favorite movie of mine is Bachelor Party. I love that movie. Total.
You guys are taking me wrong here. I love Hanks. I loved him in Ryan, Gump, Philadelphia (great movie), Big, Batchelor Party, Splash, Apollo 13, etc. He's great. Again, Im not disputing that. Im also not saying he wont be good in here. But if you all read the book, you will see Harrison before Hanks.
IMO...and Im not the only one who saw this.
Of course thats just my opinion....I could be wrong. (Dennis Miller)
"You might be the toughest little whacker. . .but in my world, you're about as worrisome as a cloudy day." (Dutch Dooley)
I don't really imagine actors when I read books. I kind of just build up a random face from the description given. I have to say, though, I imagined someone younger than Harrison Ford. Early 90's Ford, perhaps.
"I'm for it so we can put Nuclear power plants up there, and then beam the power back to earth on a laser beam." ~ Whidden
gaboman said this in post #23 : I don't really imagine actors when I read books. I kind of just build up a random face from the description given. I have to say, though, I imagined someone younger than Harrison Ford. Early 90's Ford, perhaps.
I dont normally either. In this case, I pictured a certain person, and his face resembled Ford...
Then again, the gal in the book had burgundy hair, and lo and behold, its a brunette playing the part.
So, she didnt fit for me either.
Of course thats just my opinion....I could be wrong. (Dennis Miller)
"You might be the toughest little whacker. . .but in my world, you're about as worrisome as a cloudy day." (Dutch Dooley)
gaboman said this in post #23 : I don't really imagine actors when I read books. I kind of just build up a random face from the description given. I have to say, though, I imagined someone younger than Harrison Ford. Early 90's Ford, perhaps.
There are times where I REALLY imagine the person who would portray a character, esp when I find out it's going to be a movie.
And, I can see where mystic is coming from. Even though Hanks is a great actor, it's not who she was seeing for the part, as she read the book. Understandable.
I didn't realize, mystic, that Hanks was cast in all of Ron's movies. I guess that they just really enjoy working together. Or, he knows that it will be a success with such a seasoned actor, to cast him in one of his flicks.
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Dont get me wrong...Howard doesnt put Hanks in all of his movies, but I think this is the third time they have teamed up...I know Penny Marshall had Hanks in two of her films as well.
In sure Tom will be great in this movie...but I still feel that there is someone who could have done it better....for me anyhow.
Of course thats just my opinion....I could be wrong. (Dennis Miller)
"You might be the toughest little whacker. . .but in my world, you're about as worrisome as a cloudy day." (Dutch Dooley)
And that's probably true, mystic. There are a lot of movies that I've liked the actor chosen, but, I've thought to myself that someone would have been better. Totally understandable!
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05-14-2006 09:25 PM
