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[BobTheFork]

When I read that I was thinking of Ed Harris, which would have been kind of funny.

I will actively try to keep people away from theaters is this ever happens.

 

[Camp Lo]

 

[Lashley]

for fucks sake why

 

[DMczaf]

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=91465348&postcount=23

I...I....

 

[KingGondo]

Some reboots make sense.

This one... not so much.

 

[speculawyer]

Meh.

I feel like I can die at this point because they don't make new movies or videogames anymore. They just recycle the old stuff over and over.

 

[sn00zer]

The whole point of Naked Gun is that Leslie Neilson was a serious actor playing the entire movie straight-faced....doesnt really make sense to have a comedian in the starring role

 

[The Lone Courier]

No. Please No.

 

[Camwi]

Thank you, Mr Higgins.

Classic.

 

[Camp Lo]

The whole point of Naked Gun is that Leslie Neilson was a serious actor playing the entire movie straight-faced....doesnt really make sense to have a comedian in the starring role

They're about to 'Steve Martin in Pink Panther' it up.

 

[UrbanRats]

I have the dvds of the original trilogy + TV show.
So they can do whatever they want.

But it does sound like a very stupid idea.

 

[joedan]

Surely you are joking.

Surely they can't be serious?.

Surely I could take this reboot more serious with a better actor at the helm.

No one is going to bite on these?

 

[Arkos]

No one is going to bite on these?

I got it!

"Why so serious?"

 

[valkillmore]

'There's something on the side of your mouth, Al. No, the other side.'

One of the biggest laughs I've ever had watching a movie. Can't see Ed's delivery even approaching that of Leslie's in that scene, for example. The incredible comedy resulting from Leslie's sincerity contrasted with the absurdity of the gag is something that will not be achievable with Helms, for certain.

This is all about money. If the studio was smart they'd re-release the original films. Call them 'Nothing Special Editions' or something. Enough with the FUCKING GODDAMN REMAKES OF COMEDY FILMS IN PARTICULAR.


Edit: John Hamm would have been a much MUCH stronger choice, if you MUST do this fucking remake. Not sure if he's been mentioned yet.

 

[Alric]

For Shirley's sake, WHY!

 

[Space Runaway]

They're remaking a parody movie? What are they gonna remake Hot Shots! eventually too? Yikes.

 

[Yaboosh]

People are posting a gif from Naked Gun 33 1/3 to express dismay at them ruining the legacy of Naked Gun?

 

[Nicktendo86]

No one is going to bite on these?

I am serious, and don't call me Shirley.

Spoiler

there, I did it.

 

[The Real Abed]

People are posting a gif from Naked Gun 33 1/3 to express dismay at them ruining the legacy of Naked Gun?

There was nothing wrong with 33 1/3.

 

[smr00]

STOP WITH THE REBOOTS AND REMAKES.

Enough , Jesus.

Not all reboot/remakes are bad.

If you aren't interested, don't watch them. I never understood why people get so butthurt over reboots/remakes. They don't ruin your childhood and they don't ruin the original.

Look, i absolutely hate the new Oldboy remake but does it ruin the original? Make the original any less awesome? No and no. It's just a remake.

 

[Orbis Tabula]

I'd love to see a return of the type of comedy that Naked Gun and Airplane were so good at. That dry, crazy, goofball comedy that you don't really see much of today. I'm not confident, however, that Ed Helms can do it.

 

[Andrew.]

Hollywoods Well of Ideas is really dried up huh?

This is some preposterous bullshit right here.

 

[Son Of D]

I can also see an Airplane remake...

Co-written and directed by Jason Friedberg and Adam Seltzer.

If this happens I'm going to blame you.

 

[See You Next Wednesday]

The whole point of Naked Gun is that Leslie Neilson was a serious actor playing the entire movie straight-faced....doesnt really make sense to have a comedian in the starring role

My reaction to the remake & to Ed Helms starring in it

 

[Talon]

No thank you.

 

[Snkfanatic]

Why...just why. It will not be the same without Nielsen in it.

 

[Strike]

 

[The Giant]

Just stop hollywood, just stop.

 

[way more]

I think Chris Parnell might be a better Frank.

But I'm sure he'll end up in the movie anyway. Will watch for that. Him Darrell Hammond, Will Forte, Will Arnette, David Koechner, Norm MacDonald, Fred Armison. All those guys know how to play it straight the way Leslie Nielsen did. Cast those guys as cops and the movie is practically done.

The studio has tapped the scripting team of Thomas Lennon and R. Ben Garant

Oh jeez, That can mean literally anything. As long as the script is not re-written 30 times after they finish it should be really funny.

 

[Sanjuro]

Fuck the haters.

I'd love to see what they could do with the franchise.

If I had a current fantasy castings, I would love to see Liam Neeson if they are keeping a similar tradition.

 

[ElRenoRaven]

Fuck the haters.

I'd love to see what they could do with the franchise.

If I had a current fantasy castings, I would love to see Liam Neeson if they are keeping a similar tradition.

Well seeing as how he's dead don't think they can get him. And yea throw me into the FUCK YOU HOLLYWOOD camp. Quit remaking shit goddamn it. Absolutely quit if you're going to make it worse like you have every goddamn remake in the last 10 years.

 

[genericsuperhero]

The more I think about it, the more angry I am that the part isn't his. I'm really tempted to tweet the idea at Lennon since he knows the guy (even though it would accomplish nothing.)

I just wanted to tell you good luck. We're all counting on you.

 

[Sanjuro]

Well seeing as how he's dead don't think they can get him. And yea throw me into the FUCK YOU HOLLYWOOD camp. Quit remaking shit goddamn it. Absolutely quit if you're going to make it worse like you have every goddamn remake in the last 10 years.

Liam Neeson is dead!?

 

[Shahadan]

Oh my god. Him of all people? Kill me now.

He's so annoying and weird.

 

[Higgins113]

Fuck this fuck this noooo fuck off

 

[Lightning Lord]

Wow it's only been 3 years since Leslie Nielsen death and already they are rebooting Naked Gun, that's low.

I knew he has passed away, but I didn't realize it was only 3 years ago.

Very low, indeed.

 

[border]

Liam Neeson is dead!?

Yeah. He was the one driving that car with Paul Walker.

 

[AstroNut325]

Can't think of a better way of summarizing my thoughts on this topic.

 

[Nocturnowl]

 

[jmdajr]

thank you

 

[Plinko]

I read it as "Ed Harris" and was so confused

Would make just as much sense.

 

[Doctor Decimate]

Can't see him pulling the role off at all

 

[WordAssassin]

I like Helms and all and love the Naked Gun movies but I just don't think this type of comedy would work in today's world.

This. Hollywood simply doesn't make this type of comedy anymore. I don't know if it's because they don't know how or audiences are too stupid to understand the subtle visual puns and wordplay but it's a lost art and it's a fucking travesty.

The Naked Gun: Fourthed Entry

That is actually a SUPURB title, my god.

Honestly, he is such a good deadpan actor, I bet he could do it.

And whoever suggested Liam Neeson, Jesus Christ that would be fucking incredible.

 

[A6M3]

Lol this about explains this whole threads feelings

 

[davepoobond]

STOP WITH THE REBOOTS AND REMAKES.

Enough , Jesus.

As if the movie industry at some point had never rebooted or remade things over and over

 

[Manmademan]

Ed Helms is the least funny actor in hollywood. He was the least funny person in the hangover, and even the least funny person on the Office, which takes some fucking work.

I hope he does make this film, so it bombs harder than any film has ever bombed before and hollywood gives him a boot in his ass.

 

[Lionel Mandrake]

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=91465348&postcount=23

I...I....

Look what you did, DM.

 

[chubigans]

Ed Helms is the least funny actor in hollywood. He was the least funny person in the hangover, and even the least funny person on the Office, which takes some fucking work.

I hope he does make this film, so it bombs harder than any film has ever bombed before and hollywood gives him a boot in his ass.

I can't think of anyone unfunnier. I don't get it.

 

[Guy.brush]

 

[davepoobond]

I can't think of anyone unfunnier. I don't get it.

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