Comments on: Owen Wilson Goes Back To Work – Are We Ready To Watch?

By: Torim

Torim — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 02:39:01 +0000

sfsilver hit the nail on the head as to how i feel about Wilson

By: Piper C.

Piper C. — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:34:18 +0000

That “Darjeeling Limited” interview did absolutely nothing to set my mind at ease regarding Wilson (although I DID lose a bit of respect for Wes Anderson for trotting his friend out in that condition to help Wes pimp the movie.) Owen seemed to be heavily medicated and REALLY disconnected in that interview. It didn’t inspire confidence. Granted – that was back in October. But is he really any better now? Who knows? In Bizarro Hollywood, he was supposedly back to his old self a mere one week later! (Bullshit.) I agree with you – it’s going to be difficult to see him in a comedy again. Art IS informed by life (all protests aside.) So what would help? Perhaps some type of statement from him, even something from his publicist; no details necessary – just something to the effect from Wilson saying in essence, “I’m okay. It’s all good. Let’s all relax and have some fun” (preferably spoken in that adorable, inimitable drawl of his.) I think that would allow everybody to finally exhale and give people the opportunity (the permission?)to really laugh at his comedic performances. Without SOMETHING along those lines, there’s just too big a shadow there. The man TRIED TO END HIS OWN LIFE. I don’t think thrusting Wilson back onto the big screen and back onto a movie set cold is really going to work. The specter of a suicide attempt lurking in the public consciousness is too big and too serious a subject to just be ignored …

By: Paul

Paul — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:39:19 +0000

Thanks John, In the future I’ll reserve my more thought out, less obnoxious comments to posts that don’t get deleted. Congratz on snagging Stein.

By: Kristina

Kristina — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:38:57 +0000

And honestly, it’s not the suicide attempt that will torpedo this movie. It’s the fact that it looks like shit. That Super Bowl commercial was AWFUL.

By: sfsilver

sfsilver — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:22:41 +0000

Wilson owes me as an audience member nothing but delivering his usual quality (or better..) performance. If he delivers that, a I am with him. I have no right as a film fan to know anything about his personal struggles. He can chose if he wishes to discuss them, but I don’t think it is necessary for me to enjoy him on film, or for the future success of his career. I wish him much luck and hope for a continuing career as actor and writer, and will give his being in a film the same consideration it meant to me in the past.

By: Allie Anne

Allie Anne — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 15:20:03 +0000

John – I believe that you are right on target when you say that nothing has been done to help the fan film community get past it. As far as keeping his business private, that’s all very noble but more than a little naive. The truth is that his business is already out there. Owen Wilson’s a very public figure with a confirmed suicide attempt and rampant rumors of illegal drug use. Isn’t it time to give some sort of public statement, at least regarding his depression issues? He certainly wouldn’t be the only public figure to have experienced and shared such issues with his public. Then, at least, most people’s perceptions of him would change from “suicide attempt/drug abuse/refused rehab/shut out his fans” to “depression issues/dealing with his problems/brave and open/moving on”. I mean, it’s been six months – he’s going back to work and has picked up his life. It’s time for him to open up a bit. Plus, isn’t this all going to make promotion of his next couple of films geared for the younger demographic more than a little awkward? Don’t stars usually give interviews and talk a bit about their personal lives? I mean, despite the comments I’ve read above, I don’t really believe that people’s minds have actually been erased of the incident, do you? IMO – Owen’s unwillingness to talk is cementing “suicide attempt” in people’s minds, not dissipating it. If he gives an interview (even just a print interview), addresses it and then he can CLEARLY move on. Then he’ll never have to talk about it again as he can say that he’s addressed that subject. The way it stands now, it’s a dark cloud hanging over his sunny blonde head (despite the fact that others CLAIM that they can’t see it).

By: Jenny

Jenny — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 15:14:20 +0000

It won’t effect my seeing the movies one way or another.

By: Kevin C

Kevin C — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 13:58:33 +0000

Time always helps, but he is going to have that stigma attached to him for the rest of his life.

That being said, the trailer for Drillbit Taylor looked like business as usual for Wilson.

By: bryan

bryan — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 11:00:55 +0000

I don’t feel that his suicied attempt will affect any of his films enjoyment to me. I am more consernd wether this movie will be any good. I love the book.

By: John

John — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 07:18:52 +0000

Hey Paul,

No one made me look bad. I was right. I’m always right. :P
Those posts got deleted because they’re now obsolete. I delete those posts every week after a Wednesday show.