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Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 12:55 am
by JonnyDaytona
ConchRepublican wrote:I'm pretty much resigned to the fact that if a Magnum movie is made, it will be with a new cast. I agree, the old cast would make a GREAT film, or series of cable TV movies, but I think the "value" of the name is too great, which is why, interestingly enough, it's been in limbo for so long. Magnum is a big name show, not an "All in the Family" icon in that way, but big enough that it's name recognition carries a lot of value, which = cash. At least to the suits in Hollywood. So it gets passed around with all this potential, but nothing gets done while smaller names, like Battlestar, get remade because there's less risk associated.
Considering what's out there, I think Matthew McConaughey is probably the best chance we have of holding the feel of the show. (Please, no Clooney or Cage, that would be a slap in the face to Thomas, the show in general and all of us) He's funny, in a wry kind of way, a fine serious actor as well (A Time to Kill?), and I think could pull off the fine line of comedy/drama that Selleck and the series walked so well.
Granted, I'm settling, trying to make the best of what's out there, but, hopefully, if I focus on Matt and modern remake, I'll be pleasantly surprised by either ~
A - they actually make a faithful adaption
B - they shock the heck out of me and bring back the original cast
As long as it's not a Miami Vice/Dukes of Hazzard/Starsky and Hutch adaption, please, God, don't let them do that to us!
Yeah...I am thinking if they do a period piece we are going to end up with Vince Vaughn with a porn 'stache.
So, if they keep it in the present at least it will likely be semi serious.
Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 10:00 am
by Coops
I just found out Matthew McConnaghey bought a condo near where my wife and I live. If we run into him I'll steer him to this website so he can get some insight into what we hold dear about MPI. I do plan on talking his ear off about the movie if he indeed is doing it. This is something not to be taken lightly and I will do my best to make sure he knows about it.
This is where his new condo is;
http://www.endeavourclearlake.com/
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 4:15 pm
by 308GTS
Matthew McConnaghey...is just totally WRONG for the role.
Even though TS is in his 60's, he is the person for the role...Plain and Simple.
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 4:23 pm
by IKnowWhatYoureThinking
I'm already resigned to the fact that they are going to completely screw this up! Get ready for a cheesy parody of the show we love!
Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 12:50 pm
by lutherhgillis
I believe that the movie will not even remotely resemble the show. It will probably just use the name to promote the usual 'action' movie script.
Hopefully I am wrong...
Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 6:41 pm
by IKnowWhatYoureThinking
James J. Walters wrote:Yeah, the mid-90s would have been the perfect time to make a TV movie.
Rockford did.
Simon & Simon did.
Magnum, sadly, did not.
At this point, I'm not even convinced a movie will EVER be made! This thing has been batted around for over 15 years now, with one casting rumor after another! We hear a rumor, then we wait 6-12 months for another, and another.
Maybe it would be best for all if this movie weren't made. I think we pretty much have a consensus that we want a made for TV movie, with the original characters, or nothing at all!
Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 1:40 pm
by tidal pool
Selleck or no movie!
