Common Sense as Roadblock??!!?

[RockSP]

I don't know about this one... (http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1582136/story.jhtml)

I'm a Com fan but the only thing he has in common (pun intended) with Roadblock is that they are both black. Roadblock should be a big dude. Terry Crews or somebody...

He said it's not official yet so we'll see I guess.

[knowsbleed]

I been a Common fan since the early 90s...but I'm not a fan of his acting. Sorry. And NOT as Roadblock. I can see Terry Crews or maybe even Bob Sapp. Now there's a roadblock. :up:

[RockSP]

I've never seen him act in anything except American Gangster, and he only had like 2 lines, so I can't really say if he sucks or not. But Roadblock? That's like casting Steve Buscemi to play Hulk. Not Banner...Hulk.

[Rick Roll'd]

uh I thought Roadblock has been casted already?

[Wolverine75]

Terry Crews or even Bob Sapp would be a much better Roadblock

[nieman]

If they wanted a rapper as Roadblock I could see LL Cool J over Com Sense. I have a question though, everyone keeps making casting suggestions of Roadblock as the "big black guy", but from what source is he a hulking figure? I thought he was around the same height as everyone else, just a little more cut from carrying machine guns. Wouldn't it make sense that he & Rock N Roll be the same build?

[QueerMike]

Since when is Roadblock in this? Seriously, WTF? He's not available because of copywrite bs so they put in Heavy Duty? Now, he is available and they want Common Sense to play him? Why not just get Dave Chappelle!?!?

This is just Hollywoods attempt to have a comic book/military movie appeal to the minorities.

To hell with this, I want a refund... of everything I've ever bought.

[TheVileOne]

Some of this news doesn't make much sense but whatever. I have a feeling we won't see Common as Roadblock in the movie.

[Gotham]

Isn't Heavy Duty the replacement for Road Block in this film? And wasn't Aby-something cast as Heavy Duty?

[copywrite]

If Roadblock is even in the movie(doubtful) it's a cameo. That's why Common didn't sign on, because he didn't want to be just a cameo.

[DOG LIPS]

If Roadblock is even in the movie(doubtful) it's a cameo. That's why Common didn't sign on, because he didn't want to be just a cameo.

Yeah, they are already deep into filming, so I'm pretty sure it's just a small part or cameo as well. Roadblock wasn't some giant wrestler, so his size isn't an issue with me, and I've never seen Common act, so I have no concrete gripes yet. If true.

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[RockSP]

This is just Hollywoods attempt to have a comic book/military movie appeal to the minorities.

:huh:

What nonsense are you spouting? Black kids were into G.I. Joe just like anybody else.

[terry78]

:huh:

What nonsense are you spouting? Black kids were into G.I. Joe just like anybody else.

Anytime a black person is inserted in a flick that's not all black, it's because they're trying to appeal to us. Thought you knew that. :o

[RockSP]

^^Right. Lost touch with "reality" for a second there...thanks.

[nieman]

Anytime a black person is inserted in a flick that's not all black, it's because they're trying to appeal to us. Thought you knew that. :o

Thats not true at all. It's anytime a BLACK RAPPER is inserted in a flick thats not all black, it's because they trying to appeal to us.

[QueerMike]

:huh:

What nonsense are you spouting? Black kids were into G.I. Joe just like anybody else.

No they're not.

[RockSP]

No they're not.

Oh. Okay. When you come with such a compelling and well thought out argument, clearly you are correct.

[knowsbleed]

Thats not true at all. It's anytime a BLACK RAPPER is inserted in a flick thats not all black, it's because they trying to appeal to us.

as opposed to white rapper? :huh:

[terry78]

as opposed to white rapper? :huh:

White rappers are inserted in movies when they want to appeal to the white kids that shop at the ghetto mall.

[mr. peasant]

LOL! All this race talk reminds me of another of Hollywood's simplifications. Every time someone says 'minority', the focus is completely on blacks alone. Or almost, with a few Hispanics thrown into the mix. Which then begs the question, when are we Asians gonna get our turn? :woot:

[terry78]

LOL! All this race talk reminds me of another of Hollywood's simplifications. Every time someone says 'minority', the focus is completely on blacks alone. Or almost, with a few Hispanics thrown into the mix. Which then begs the question, when are we Asians gonna get our turn? :woot:

They always toss a token asian chick into a movie. Asian dudes, that's a whole different ish.

[Rick Roll'd]

I am into GI joe Im black my bros into the joes.

Queers arent into the joes

[terry78]

I am into GI joe Im black my bros into the joes.

Queers arent into the joes

You talking about the one posting in this thread?

[RockSP]

Asian dudes, that's a whole different ish.

Asian karate dudes? Plenty of those.

Asian average joes? Not so much.

[nieman]

Ooh, and don't forget Middle Eastern actors as terrorists. And the Asian doctors/scientists. Yup, they still heavily use the stereotypes in Hollywood.

Back to Com Sense as Roadblock. I'm a fan, and I think he's showing some serious dedication towards acting and has some talent, but geez, he looks NOTHING like him. Thats the biggest problem with this movie so far.

[knowsbleed]

Asian karate dudes? Plenty of those.

Asian average joes? Not so much.

Last time I remember an average Asian guy in any movie was Grandma's Boy with the self deprecating guy who always wanted everyone to blame him for everything that went wrong. How very seppuku-like.

[Dark Donnie]

I've never seen him act in anything except American Gangster, and he only had like 2 lines, so I can't really say if he sucks or not. But Roadblock? That's like casting Steve Buscemi to play Hulk. Not Banner...Hulk.

He is real good in the few scenes he has in Smokin Aces

[Hypestyle]

we'll see..

[ObakeTora]

Thats not true at all. It's anytime a BLACK RAPPER is inserted in a flick thats not all black, it's because they trying to appeal to us.

Thank you, and since I was an old school GI JOE fan who has nice memories of when the 5 part series aired back in 1984 I am ready to post a big middle finger next to the Hollywood sign. First of all RoadBlock was the strongest, and some cliched out rapper will just be the last nail of the coffin for this film.

wikipedia says

Roadblock is one of the biggest and strongest members of G.I. Joe. He can carry a fully-loaded M2 Browning machine gun (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M2_Browning_machine_gun) which can weigh up to 134 lbs. Despite working in infantry, he still maintains his passion for making good food and indulges in it while engaging in his secondary duty. As a habit, Roadblock speaks in rhyme.



Thats probably why they think they can sneak in a rapper. If so why not cast Cool J to play roadblock.



oh well you guys decide....




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what about Tyler Perry for Roadblock?

[RockSP]

what about Tyler Perry for Roadblock?

...and with just six words, ObakeTora loses all credibility.


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[Super_Ludacris]

Keep selling out Lonnie....

[tamron]

LL would be a better pick if they just had to get a rapper, but I prefer someone like Terry Crews if RB really is in the movie.

[QueerMike]

Oh. Okay. When you come with such a compelling and well thought out argument, clearly you are correct.

I don't FEEL LIKE having another SHH! racial debate right now and I really don't feel like wasting brain cells trying to explain the obvious.

Anytime they cast a hot, young star who is not an actor by trade it is to appeal to a wider audience. Everyone knows that.

AND, since Common Sense is a young black male rapper it is safe to assume they want to appeal to young black males more than they would under usual circumstances.

[RockSP]

I don't FEEL LIKE having another SHH! racial debate right now and I really don't feel like wasting brain cells trying to explain the obvious.

Anytime they cast a hot, young star who is not an actor by trade it is to appeal to a wider audience. Everyone knows that.

AND, since Common Sense is a young black male rapper it is safe to assume they want to appeal to young black males more than they would under usual circumstances.

:whatever: Yeah. Whatever. Who said anything about a racial debate? You were the one who came in with the nonsense that black kids weren't into G.I. Joe.

If they were trying to appeal to "young black males" so hard they would go with a more popular rapper than Common. Either way, it's a bad casting choice. The dude is nothing like Roadblock.

[Super_Ludacris]

lol@ people picking LL though. Dude pretty much played a similar character in dozens of flicks.

Uninspired ****s....

[ObakeTora]

...and with just six words, ObakeTora loses all credibility.


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meh. This movies gonna suck anyway at least Perry made me laugh.



what about Ving Rhames?

[chamber-music]

I don't FEEL LIKE having another SHH! racial debate right now and I really don't feel like wasting brain cells trying to explain the obvious.

Anytime they cast a hot, young star who is not an actor by trade it is to appeal to a wider audience. Everyone knows that.

AND, since Common Sense is a young black male rapper it is safe to assume they want to appeal to young black males more than they would under usual circumstances.

Common is 35 so his hardly a young rapper. Anyway Black people are not going to see films just because it has a black rapper in it. Thats just patronizing. I'm not saying thats what your saying but that is what some people seem to think.

[Nightmare]

meh. This movies gonna suck anyway at least Perry made me laugh.



what about Ving Rhames?


Ving Rhames? How about LL Cool J or Michael Jai White?

[I7eIVIoNBoY]

man, Ving Rhames would be perfect!

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[Super_Ludacris]

btw LMAO@ people saying they dont want Common because he's a "cliched rapper" (really?) but would want Uncle L (Cool J).

Im mean Im whatever, but lets see how he's like as an action star. He did Smoking Aces and he's got Wanted and that Kill Game joint with Keanu. Its all good, sometimes you cant get Ving. Dude's too busy explaining why his dogs ate Mexican Gardeners like a 12 year old's homework.

[RockSP]

man, Ving Rhames would be perfect!

Maybe a decade or so ago...

[terry78]

We're all interchangeable. :o

[protocida]

Common is alredy Green Lantern. I Doubt he could be in two franchises.

Plus, Heavy Duty is there, because there are legall problems involving Roadblock. Plus, he never appeared in any script Draft.

Sound's like fake to me.

[Super_Ludacris]

Common is alredy Green Lantern. I Doubt he could be in two franchises.

Plus, Heavy Duty is there, because there are legall problems involving Roadblock. Plus, he never appeared in any script Draft.

Sound's like fake to me.

There is so much uncertainty with that film, I gotta say.

[nieman]

btw LMAO@ people saying they dont want Common because he's a "cliched rapper" (really?) but would want Uncle L (Cool J).

Im mean Im whatever, but lets see how he's like as an action star. He did Smoking Aces and he's got Wanted and that Kill Game joint with Keanu. Its all good, sometimes you cant get Ving. Dude's too busy explaining why his dogs ate Mexican Gardeners like a 12 year old's homework.

I've always been a fan of Com Sense but I think LL would've been better suited to play Roadblock. Why? Because Roadblock is a heavy gunner, and Com Sense is too thin to be believable as someone who carried machine guns. LL is at least built for the role in a believable way, without having a hulking stereotypical wrestler built figure. He's like Ving Rhames but younger.