04.27.06
Bad Idea
I know this is on Drudge. I’m posting it anyway.
According to a Variety.com article, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have been suggested for the lead role in the proposed Atlas Shrugged movie. I must admit, I’m sickened by the thought.
Don’t get me wrong, Pitt sort of looks like he could be John Galt. I’m less sure about Jolie as Dagney, but my main problem is that they both are way too recognizable as themselves. I also fear that with them on board, the focus of the production would be more on the stars than on the plot or characters. Remember Mr. and Mrs. Smith?
The article also mentioned the budget would be “north of 30 million.” Seriously, is it possible to make a good movie for under 50 million? How ’bout an epic collapse of civilization movie based on an 1100 page novel? A Sound of Thunder cost 80 million and it was laughable. I know that with exceptional writing and talented direction a cheap movie can be done well, but look what we have gotten recently.
Maybe this movie just isn’t meant to be made.
Thoughts? Casting suggestions anyone?
