Another totally unnecesary remake

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  1. Panchyprsss

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    Since Hollywood suits don't read books nor original screenplays, it was inevitable that some moron at Paramount Pictures greenlighted a remake of the 1959 classic film Ben Hur. As director they hired the dude that directed that critically acclaimed epic beloved by millions Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. In the face of Ridley Scott biblical fiasco Exodus: Gods & Kings Paramount is confident that this dude can do a better job than Scott. Boardwalk Empire actor Jack Huston will play Ben Hur, Morgan Freeman will be his gladiator trainer while Rodrigo Santoro (Xerxes from 300) will play Jesus. The production will start filming early this year with a tentative February 26,2016 release date.

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    Panchyprsss, Jan 16, 2015
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    Hollywood is badly in need of the kind of radical artistic movement that changed it in the late 60s and early 70s
     
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    I've heard they're updating it for the times: Ben Hur is a transsexual in the remake.
     
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    Oh yeah, So what's the update?
     
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    If they want it to be success keep the biblical aspects of it and dont make a mockery of the people
     
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    Exactly. Make sure the entire cast are classically trained British actors, except for Jesus, who would of course be portrayed by a totally ripped Chris Hemsworth.


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    I said biblical, not 60s cinema
     
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    Same difference.
     
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    Making money out of it throws the "biblical" part out of the window. Or does it?
     
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    What do you mean?
     
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    <iframe width="853" height="480" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/CTGvxOc9Wuc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
     
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    :l1: Great video! I laughed hard with that one! :bears:
     
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    I Lol'd @ it 2.
     
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