Comments on: Zac Efron is Jonny Quest

By: Rodney

Rodney — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 18:10:50 +0000

Go watch Me and Orson Welles.

Also, that’s exactly what people used to say about Leonardo DiCaprio… just sayin.

By: Nancy

Nancy — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:24:59 +0000

Zac Efron is the worst actor in Hollywood. The only reason he gets hired is because hes extremely good looking.

By: MADMAX_007

MADMAX_007 — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 09:54:55 +0000

Well since Zac is obviously gonna play a teenage JQ, I suppose the movie will be adapted from the New Adventures of Johnny Quest cartoon show of the 90’s because Johnny was an older teen in that show.

By: methos

methos — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:29:05 +0000

His example just threw me off. I realize the point, but those two movies are just bad examples. Two different movies by different studios whereas Speed Racer and Jonny Quest are backed by the same company, WB. I’m not condemning JQ but I am hesitant considering it’s the same studio. WB hired the creative team behind Speed Racer and look where that got them. Will they make the same type of choices with JQ? I’m not condemning, just in the eye-rolling stage.

My example of Arnie was in regards to:

“The guy seems to be pretty successful…which means that he has to be a good actor..or in the ballpark…”

That seems asinine. Success doesn’t always mean quality. Efron is successful, however he’s not wowing the gals with his acting, is he? And you’re right, I didn’t watch Arnie for his acting either, rather for his silly one-liners and overall carnage. I suppose for brevity sake, my point is, a successful movie doesn’t always equal good acting.

By: Rodney

Rodney — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 03:52:28 +0000

Methos, the point is that you cannot condemn or pre-judge their efforts to adapt Jonny Quest based on an effort to adapt Speed Racer.

People who choose NOT to see a movie because of a vague and common thread like “both adapted from 60s cartoons” are just ignorant.

The Examples Haz offered was saying you wouldnt see Superman Returns because you didn’t like Spiderman 3. To expand on that it would be like saying you don’t want to see Nolan’s Batman because you didn’t like Halle Berry’s Catwoman.

Also, Arnie IS a good actor for what he does. You do not require a master thespian to stand tall, look intimidating and blow shit up. He is an action star and never stretched beyond that. He knows his limitations and that makes him good at what he does. Arnie won’t be doing MacBeth on stage in Stratford.

By: methos

methos — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 03:39:15 +0000

Warner Bros took a classic cartoon like Speed Racer and turned it into a live-action flim that failed (or so I heard. haven’t see it). Now WB plans on taking another classic toon and making a live-action movie. I can see why some people would be apprehensive. WB screwed the pooch with Speed Racer, what will become of Jonny Quest??

I’ll still see it, I guess. Jonny Quest was always a favorite of mine.

By: methos

methos — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 03:16:49 +0000

so by that logic Schwarzenegger was/is a good actor? I love the guy but his acting chops are, at best, average. And his movies were very successful in the 80’s and 90’s. Same can be said for other action stars.

What is the relationship you were trying to make between Spidey and Supes? Besides the fact they are comic-book movies. None of them share the same talent. You lost me there. lol

By: Rodney

Rodney — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 03:09:58 +0000

Dwayne Johnson is already signed to play Bannon. But not even rumours on anyone else yet.

By: War-Journalist

War-Journalist — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:51:52 +0000

Damn. I was really hoping this wouldn’t happen. I have been begging for a JQ movie for years, and now it’s finally happening. Hollywood is like a fucked-up genie. I’ve never seen HSM and I never plan to. If this kid can get serious and play the role the right way, this could be satisfying. He’s a very intelligent, very adventurous, and slightly obnoxious character. But he’s got a good heart and is generally a proper kid. Get all that Efron?
And I wonder if they will give any explanation for the non-existent Mrs. Quest. I just always assumed she had died.
And holy shit. Who could they get to play Dr. Zin? Or Dr. Quest for that matter.

By: HAZMAT

HAZMAT — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:44:08 +0000

Yeah youre right, he was good in speed.
But hes just so good at the expressionless roles like neo and klatuu…theres no need for acting in those! lol

I dont know, Ive never seen the kid act so i cant say if he is but a lot of people like bashing on him i dont know why…but im sure hell get really famous later and hell start doing bigger roles

Speaking of which (i guess) I saw risky business last night…kinda weird seeing Tom Cruse not famous…that was like…his first movie, right?

I love watching old movies where good recent actors arent famous…