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01-09-2008, 07:45 PM | #31 |
Iron Grenadier
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What I was about to say when I started writing this post was 'If they are listening and really want to appease the fans, they will just change his name to stalker and if not they wont.' But Im comfortable with the reboot and changing things like this despite the fact maybe I wasnt so much at first but I can totally understand everyone being upset from this. But I stick to what I said earlier on a different thread that all things considered I havnt seen anything yet that makes me wanna hate it, people are really nit picking too much. New medium, new story I mean even if they put fucking alex mann in it everyone who flames and complains on this board will still go see it and probably still buy the dvd and a crap load of merchandise. They will still make thier money even if they re-dubed 'navy seals' just to change everyones name to a gi joe related code-name. If anything we should be thankful we are getting as much as we are. So for the mean time Im biting my tongue.
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01-12-2008, 07:25 AM | #32 |
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Originally Posted by Omegawrath
Now if they would just confirm the inclusion of (a non-rhyming) Roadblock.
Well, maybe one rhyme... Like Major Bludd.
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01-12-2008, 09:59 AM | #33 |
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Quite honestly, folks...I understand that we're all stuck in our ways, and want to see a white Ripcord...but in the grand scheme of things, does it really matter what color/ethnic background the character is?
I thought I'd read more posts like "BOOOO! IT'S A WAYANS BROTHER! WILL THE FLY GIRLS MAKE AN APPEARANCE? WILL COBRA COMMANDER TURN OUT TO BE THE OTHER WAYANS BROTHER...HOMIE THE CLOWN?"... 1. We get to have Ripcord in the movie. Win. 2. We get a movie. Win. 3. Who really cares what background the character has, as long as he's portrayed at least close to the original? |
01-12-2008, 10:26 AM | #34 |
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Originally Posted by C.I.A.D.
I thought I'd read more posts like "BOOOO! IT'S A WAYANS BROTHER! WILL THE FLY GIRLS MAKE AN APPEARANCE? WILL COBRA COMMANDER TURN OUT TO BE THE OTHER WAYANS BROTHER...HOMIE THE CLOWN?"...
just as long as the character is clost to original i wont mind if wayans plays ripcord.wayans is a established name and can only help draw more people to the movie.i am confident he can play the part.
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01-12-2008, 10:27 AM | #35 |
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IMO, I don't think the issue is racial. I think we can all agree that a black Ripcord can still be, in essence, Ripcord.
...problem's something else. I'm thinking most fans are just scratching their heads and asking: "Why Ripcord? Why not Stalker?" (just to give an example). Even Heavy Duty makes more sense than Ripcord, because he's been "popularized" by Hasbro in the last few years. The film can still be excellent though. This is just one of those things that don't "sum up". My main worry is Sommers himself.
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01-12-2008, 10:52 AM | #36 |
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all i can say is that i hope they(hasbro) reads some of the stuff we fans are saying before they make the movie. it is not to late to change wayans character to someone else.
wayans, your not a bad guy, loved some of your movies, but ripcord is one of my favorite characters, and as ripcord you SUCK!!! |
01-12-2008, 10:01 PM | #37 |
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I've noticed Wayans hasn't been added to the "Club Picture roster" yet...
http://www.gijoeclub.com/movienews.cfm |
01-30-2008, 12:29 AM | #38 |
Iron Grenadier
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I'm still hoping that this is the case...
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01-30-2008, 12:43 AM | #39 |
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Originally Posted by Irid70
I really don't care if Ripcord is white or black. A movie is a new continuity. And Marlon Wayans has turned in very solid dramatic and comedic acting performances in the past (no, not in White Chicks, in The Ladykillers). So, really, I don't care. I'm going to go see the movie no matter what, and I want it to be a success, because a successful movie means more of the toy line.
I agree, i have been waiting for a movie like this since i was a child. I admit, Marlon Wayons playing Ripcord came as a shock to me and i read it twice just to make sure, but as long as the movie is a success, Marlon can play whoever he wants. I have faith in Steven Sommers and i thought Transformers was a great movie. The cast so far is outstanding and i think the movie will make us forget all about the fact that Ripcord is black... |
01-30-2008, 12:46 AM | #40 |
Iron Grenadier
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Originally Posted by VIPER 48
I agree, i have been waiting for a movie like this since i was a child. I admit, Marlon Wayons playing Ripcord came as a shock to me and i read it twice just to make sure, but as long as the movie is a success, Marlon can play whoever he wants. I have faith in Steven Sommers and i thought Transformers was a great movie. The cast so far is outstanding and i think the movie will make us forget all about the fact that Ripcord is black...
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