The remake of the Georgian film 13 Tzameti, simply titled 13 has its first domestic poster. I have been waiting for news about this, but was slapped in the ear after seeing this.
The remake will star Ray Winstone, Alexander Skarsgård, Jason Statham, Mickey Rourke, Michael Shannon, Sam Riley, David Zayas and Ben Gazzara. Pretty impressive right?
Oh… and 50 Cent. Slap.
Want to know how to ruin any anticipation of your adaptation of a critically acclaimed foreign language film?
Put 50 Cent on the poster like he matters.
I am so tired of this guy in movies. He is never good. I gave him a chance, and he is aweful. Say what you want about Mineral Water or his music career, but this guy is just not a good actor. He isn’t even showing those glimmers of hope that make you think he will be one of those exceptions to the rule.
And putting his name on top billing hurts more. The hope that he might play a minor role or a background thug character… nope. Top billing.
And honestly, if he wants us to take him seriously, he really has to start identifying himself with a name. You know, like when The Rock decided he was done with Wrestling and decided to become a real actor? He is no thespian, but at least he is doing a hell of a lot better than “fiddy”
I have heard so many good things about 13 Tzameti, and had hopes of it being translated well. But 50 Cent takes any anticipation away from it for me.
