The Fantastic Four: First Steps

[Ghost]

5 hours ago, ShardWarrior said:

 

Being bummed about others having a different opinion says more about the beholder than the beheld as well.  😉

 

As I said, and will repeat yet again, I like Pedro Pascal as an actor.  I think he is a fine actor and I have enjoyed much of his work over the years.  He is fantastic in the Mandalorian.  I just do not see him in the role of Reed Richards.  That is not an insult of him or his talent. 

I’m curious.

Did you see Michael Keaton as Batman when he was first cast?

what did you think of his portrayal?

[ShardWarrior]

1 hour ago, Techwright said:

Then this is opportunity.  Pedro's time to step up. 

 

You can apply this to any role in any play or film or television program.  Again, actors are very talented people, but not every actor or actress is the right fit for every role. 

 

1 hour ago, Techwright said:

But the role that people say an actor cannot play is exactly the role many an actor dying to be a great actor craves.  The one where he/she is not typecasted or otherwise pigeon-holed.

 

Well sure, this can work sometimes.  Other times, it is a disaster.  It worked for Schwarzenegger when he was told he could not do comedic roles.  That does not mean Schwarzenegger would make a great King Lear or Richard III or would be the perfect casting choice for a role simply because he really wants the part.

 

1 hour ago, Techwright said:

Look, I agree: Pedro didn't strike me as Reed Richards either. Still doesn't.

 

For me neither, and yet everyone seems to want to argue about it.  I will repeat yet again, I like Pedro Pascal and have enjoyed his work.  He is a fine actor.  I can repeat that yet again in case anyone missed it.

 

1 hour ago, Techwright said:

Do I think he's right for the part?  Not from what I know of his work, but I'm willing to give him the benefit of the doubt to see if he can show a range I'd not anticipated in him.  I'll be very happy to be wrong in my initial opinion, and am hoping the director gives him enough leeway to succeed.

 

I completely agree.  I did not think Gal Gadot was right for Wonder Woman, but I am happy to admit I was wrong.  I was in the "Heath Ledger??  Really??" camp when he was cast as the Joker, and was pleasantly surprised by his performance.  I hope Pedro Pascal pulls off the part.  As of now, I do not feel he was the right choice for it though. 

[ShardWarrior]

1 minute ago, Ghost said:

I’m curious.

Did you see Michael Keaton as Batman when he was first cast?

what did you think of his portrayal?

 

No, I did not and I still do not.  While Michael Keaton is a fantastic actor and I think captured the tormented and dark parts of the character, I just cannot take him seriously as a physically imposing and intimidating figure who strikes fear into the hearts of Gotham's criminals.  I still love the movies though. 

 

I suppose you are going to want to argue about this now, yes?

[Ghost]

16 minutes ago, ShardWarrior said:

 

No, I did not and I still do not.  While Michael Keaton is a fantastic actor and I think captured the tormented and dark parts of the character, I just cannot take him seriously as a physically imposing and intimidating figure who strikes fear into the hearts of Gotham's criminals.  I still love the movies though. 

 

I suppose you are going to want to argue about this now, yes?

No need to act an a$$.

I simply asked a question and did it in a non confrontational way.  

[InvaderStych]

15 hours ago, Luminara said:

The last Reed Richards was ripped apart when he tried to stretchy-grab Scarlet Witch (second Doctor Strange film), so "world's smartest man" might not be the most applicable title.  Probably okay if he doesn't look super-nerdy.

 

So much this.

 

I struggle to take Stretch Armstro... I mean Reed Richards seriously (regardless of who is cast in the role). Parody of this team in The Venture Bros. is sheer perfection though.

 

In fairness to the movie though, Art Department went all out. Set-Deco is great, vehicles/props also great, color palette is perfect. Might even make for a solid entry in the litany of Marvel movies. I'm willing to admit my opinion on the team itself is just a me thing. 🍻