[Lotd2242]

That would be worth something if it weren't for the fact that Spike uses Bruce Lee's Jeet Kun Do.

[Maco70]

Originally Posted by Lotd2242

That would be worth something if it weren't for the fact that Spike uses Bruce Lee's Jeet Kun Do.

You totally missed the joke...

[Lotd2242]

Nah, I got the joke. It was a bad one that could've been a good one if Spike used Kung Fu or some unknown mishmash of fighting styles downloaded into his brain.

[audio fidelity]

his experience of kung fu training has got to be the only reason they are considering him, cause i don't see the connection between him and spike spiegle at all. spike is like the coolest mofo in the world and keanu can't live up to that.

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on wiki, it says spike was based on Yusaku Matsuda

i can't look at him and think keanu reeves

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w...e/f7c95974.jpg

here's more

http://www.midnighteye.com/features/..._matsuda.shtml

[FR]

I have yet to see a live action film based on any anime/comic/video game that has not made me regret the time/money wasted viewing said film(s).I hope they get this movie right but I doubt that will happen.

[Thylacine]

...Okay, I'm not using that as evidence for a write-off. I mean, Keanu Reeves does look the part rather well. Give him tripped-out hair and the suit, and I think he could reasonably pull it off on the looks alone.

And I can hear his voice synching up with Spike's (dubbed) voice pretty well, too. So that only leaves the actual "acting" part, which is unfortunately the biggest problem people have with Reeves. But considering that Spike is so carefree, I would hope that he would at least look at the source material. That would give the direction he'd need (i.e. away from Shakespeare and stiffness).

[Tricklozen]

Actually, I recall I enjoyed his part in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EwaFkPMdlY

Anyway. Doubt they'd ever dub him for Bebop.


I'd agree with going for some "new" blood for this one, unless someone better comes along.

[halc]

keanu gets a NO

[Strike911]

Originally Posted by The Damned

I'd rather they hire completely new, unknown actors than use the same old obvious stock of big names that won't fit.

Agreed, but sadly big names are what sell easiest to a casual moviegoer.

[The Damned]

I don't think this is something your casual moviegoer would go watch.

Then again, they got a huge turnout for that shitfest Spped Racer, and the bigger shitfest Dragon Ball will get even more.

I really just wish studios would stop raping everything they can for movie ideas.