Josh Brolin gets the lead in Spike Lee's Oldboy remake

Source:	Deadline

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3:58PM on 08/30/2011

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So is Spike Lee remaking the Korean version of Oldboy and will not be doing anything that has to do with Oldboy comic? That's comforting.

Canto

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2:58PM on 08/30/2011

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oh shit i like this casting, but i dont know about Spike Lee

lennyd43

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11:38AM on 08/30/2011

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I don't get it..

I often hear people hating on remakes because they adore the original so much and they feel it will be destroyed. Doesn't the original material remain unchanged regardless of the remake? It may even have positive impact on original if remake is crappy such as being mentioned in critics' review for comparison. Not to mention it brings new audiences who've never heard of the film before.

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HoyleHaw

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11:13AM on 08/30/2011

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Okay, I'm beginning to, against all odds, be intrigued by this, if only in a novel fashion. Brolin could be perfect casting, if that term even exists with relation to this project. I'm more curious what Spike Lee might see in the material than I am with defending the awesome Korean film's sanctity, since I don't usually believe in such things.

I mean, Spielberg and Smith were all wrong, too mainstream. But Lee and Brolin are edgy enough to make this potentially work.

eddict316

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10:24AM on 08/30/2011

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Apparently Christian Bale has been offered the Villain's Role in the flick so that makes it quite cool.

DemonDan

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6:44AM on 08/30/2011

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he should make Goonies 2 instead.

Desh Bouksani

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1:05AM on 08/30/2011

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I don't like this casting. I like Josh Brolin, but not for this role. I prefer for the film not to be made, and at least a different actor.

Kill Billionair

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12:59AM on 08/30/2011

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Look, I love Oldboy like the next Schmoe. And if Mr. Lee makes this remake a lame, tame version it'll be highly uncool.
Nonetheless, I am excited about this project for 2 reasons:
1. There are some very talented people involved.
2. I love the story of Oldboy, and I would love to see another incarnation of it. Plus, Oldboy is a film about revenge and revenge speaks many languages so it might just work.

DaForce

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11:10PM on 08/29/2011

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Spike Lee is seriously over-rated as a director, Josh Brolin is a half step below Nic Cage's "acting" ability, and remakes suck donkey dong. Put them all together and you have this soon-to-be shitfest.
Bon Apetit.

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shawn-o

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11:09PM on 08/29/2011

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I don't understand...

Why anybody can give this anything close to pass...this is fucking bullshit. Why does Hollywood feel the need to ruin everything with a [link] feel like by the time im 30 I wont be a film buff anymore

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izzy2024

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9:38PM on 08/29/2011

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I have no idea what to think of this movie. I'm actually one of the few people who enjoyed the first movie, but is still open to a remake. Unfortunately I'm really not a fan of Spike Lee for director, yet I'm intrigued by the casting of Brolin, who you can hate all you want, is really not a bad replacement.

Darth Kenshin

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8:08PM on 08/29/2011

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It was a manga first, and the original movie was NOTHING like it. This is gonna be a very different movie, more faithul to the original source material. Get over it.

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Aba-DaBa-Tua

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7:58PM on 08/29/2011

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I'm down

I've yet to see the original film but it is on my instant que on Netflix. I've heard nothing but good/great things so I'm looking forward to it. I'm hip to seeing this remake too as I have no issues with seeing these things Americanized. A good movie is a good movie.

I'm definitely there if Bale does become attached as well.

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anomaly7

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7:23PM on 08/29/2011

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Studios need to get a clue. Nobody wants these americanized versions of popular foreign films. Even if they're good, like "Let Me In", they just seem like a re-hash of what we've already scene. Few hardly ever make a lot of money at the box office. I honestly have no idea why talent like Lee and Brolin would want to be involved in this remake.

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philalva77

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6:49PM on 08/29/2011

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so which actress will they get now for that pivotal role, it's a bold role kinda like lisbeth especially if they stick to the original.

FrogSimmons2

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6:47PM on 08/29/2011

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can you guys insert 'unnecessary' before 'oldboy remake' in every article from now on?

sparkholiday

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6:46PM on 08/29/2011

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dumb

j-man

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6:00PM on 08/29/2011

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Or, here�s a thought, I read somewhere that Hollywood used to make original movies. They would write, develop and create NEW material. Brolin, Bale (rumor), Spike Lee � can they not come up with something new for these guys?
What kind of careers are today�s stars going to have when they look back on their lives? Remakes and re-imaginings.
I have nothing against anyone involved in this project, but I am getting tired of this approach in general. Same goes with Dragon Tattoo � some great film

Or, here�s a thought, I read somewhere that Hollywood used to make original movies. They would write, develop and create NEW material. Brolin, Bale (rumor), Spike Lee � can they not come up with something new for these guys?
What kind of careers are today�s stars going to have when they look back on their lives? Remakes and re-imaginings.
I have nothing against anyone involved in this project, but I am getting tired of this approach in general. Same goes with Dragon Tattoo � some great film makers involved in that project, yet it will forever be tainted as a remake.
Oldboy isn�t even that old!!! And it was released in North America!!!!!!
Gawd.

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Freeden

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5:54PM on 08/29/2011

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Still not thrilled about Spike Lee doing this, but Brolin is good news. If they stick to the source, then maybe they can pull it off, but it's going to be a challenge. We'll see, I guess.

SPCJamesHowlett

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5:37PM on 08/29/2011

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Yeah......

Their going to change the ending. Just don't see them staying true to the original.

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Mr. Majestyk

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5:27PM on 08/29/2011

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didn't think we needed this...at all. but brolin is great

Mank Hoody

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5:24PM on 08/29/2011

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I love Brolin, and if they get Bale as the villain (which is only a rumor I think) the casting for this automatically puts my ass in a theater seat. Not sure about Spike Lee directing though and worried they will lose too much of the darkness of the original.

Tweek

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5:16PM on 08/29/2011

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Heh.

Brolin's awesome.

OldKingClancy

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5:16PM on 08/29/2011

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Hmmm

Ok Spike you've got my attention. I still think this is a bad idea but I'll hold off any hate until further notice. Although I am worried about the 'New Matarial.' and what that will mean.