The Wachowskis Returning to Sci-Fi with Jupiter Ascending

[DoomsdayApex]

21 Jump Street was a successful showing of acting talent? I don't think so. The guy might comedic timing but Tatum is still a mediocre actor.

 

[dude stannis]

I'd say Haywire was a successful showing of acting talent. 21 Jump Street was a small showing of charisma that he'd yet to display.

 

[DoomsdayApex]

I'd say Haywire was a successful showing of acting talent. 21 Jump Street was a small showing of charisma that he'd yet to display.

Haywire? He was incredibly wooden and vapid in that movie.

 

[Gabe99]

From THR:
First Look: Mark Millar & Frank Quitely's 'Jupiter's Children' (Heat Vision Exclusive)

Exclusive: Frank Quitely's 'Jupiter's Children' (Photos)

The lady in red
The lady in red, along with the guy in the parka, are a sister-brother duo of B-list wannabees who didn't make the A-list. "They'll do anything to get on the cover of the magazines and are only too happy to spread rumors and cause trouble as rumblings in the community start to spread," says Millar.

The Oldest Living Superhero
"He's had his powers since he discovered a mysterious island back in the Great Depression, but he's a curiosity now," describes Millar. "His altruistic ideals, like his costume, are just out of synch with all the young heroes."

Eagle-crested super-heroine
The lady who looks like she stepped out of a Legion of Super-Heroes story is "the old hero's wife and they've had this perfect marriage for almost 80 years," says Millar. "They're the last two superheroes with secret identities. They're old school and we love them for it, but they don't understand their children."

The Hero's Brother
"He isn't as strong or as handsome as his famous sibling and lacks charisma, but he's thoughtful and very aware of his legacy as he hits old age," says Millar. "He's looking around at the financial crash and wondering if he can help in ways other than rescuing kittens from trees and all those nice things superheroes do."

The Cool Guy
Says Millar: "This guy is our Han Solo. He's the son of the biggest super-villain in the world and running drugs in from off-world. Incredibly funny, cool and likeable and, to make things quite complicated, in a secret relationship with the daughter of the world's greatest hero."

The Duo
Says Millar: "These guys are the kids of the old couple. They're both in their twenties and completely live in the shadows of their perfect parents. I like the idea of exploring what it would be like to grow up as the kids of the two most famous and beloved people on the planet. This side of things has a very Postcards From The Edge feel and there's enormous tension between them all"


The Man in the Parka
This is the brother of the lady in the red chaps. The two are B-list wannabees who didn't make the A-list. "They'll do anything to get on the cover of the magazines and only too happy to spread rumours and cause trouble as rumblings in the community start to spread," says Millar.

 

[redhawk23]

Haywire? He was incredibly wooden and vapid in that movie.

21 Jump Street was a successful showing of acting talent? I don't think so. The guy might comedic timing but Tatum is still a mediocre actor.

For the record your criticisms of Tatum are exactly what many people say about Keanu Reeves.

 

[Silvermoth]

I am not sure of your point. Keanu Reeves is nice but you couldn't really call him a great actor. Could you provide more information?

By that way, is that information about Mark Millar's Jupiter's Children relevent? Don't get me wrong I'm keen on both but I thought this movie was called 'Jupiter Ascending'?

 

[DoomsdayApex]

For the record your criticisms of Tatum are exactly what many people say about Keanu Reeves.

The difference between Keanu Reeves and Channing Tatum is that Keanu isn't a ****ty actor. Tatum's performances in GI Joe, Fighting, Stop Loss, and The Eagle have been laughably bad. He's just not believable in any role that doesn't require dancing, talking like 'w***a', and acting a love-stricken teenager.

 

[Project862006]

^have you seen a guide to recognizing your saints

by far his best performance

 

[matrix_ghost]

To be honest , Keanu has grown better with each year.
Compare his early work to his most recent work.
The guy has definately grown in terms of acting performances.


Tatum work has been.....bad
However with 21 jump street and that chippendale movie which has gotten surprisingly good reviews , he is also in the position like Keanu to basically grow as an actor.

 

[Maximus One]

I couldnt help it, I ****ing loved Tatum in 21 Jump Street. Sure he's no De Niro but the dude actually can act. His while character arc in jump street proves it in my eyes. He actually portrays that pain of feeling like he's actually stupid when be really isn't stupendously. I can't help it, I really don't even like the dude but after seeing that movie first thing I said was "Well **** I guess Tatum actually can act"

 

[DoomsdayApex]

I couldnt help it, I ****ing loved Tatum in 21 Jump Street. Sure he's no De Niro but the dude actually can act. His while character arc in jump street proves it in my eyes. He actually portrays that pain of feeling like he's actually stupid when be really isn't stupendously. I can't help it, I really don't even like the dude but after seeing that movie first thing I said was "Well **** I guess Tatum actually can act"

No, he can't. He's good in a genre or two, but if The Wachowskis are stupid enough to cast Tatum in a Sci-Fi/Drama role, then all I can say is 'you get what you pay for'.

Kunis, at least, has Black Swan.

 

[MadVillainy]

Tatum has proven himself to be a good actor to me. Magic Mike, 21 Jump Street, and A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints all had good performances from him.

BUt I do think he'll do better in more comedic and charismatic roles. This project sounds really cool tho. WHen does it come out?

 

[Maximus One]

You're stating an opinion as if it's factual. Dude can act, like I said, he's no ****ing De Niro but he can act. It's not like he's Kristen Stewart bad

 

[DoomsdayApex]

You're stating an opinion as if it's factual. Dude can act, like I said, he's no ****ing De Niro but he can act. It's not like he's Kristen Stewart bad

Well gee, if he's criticized and panned in almost every review and mocked by the general audience, it can be considered as a 'fact'. While he's not on Taylor Lauter's level, he's still mediocre. Movies like Dear John, 21 Jump Street, Step Up and Magic Mike played to his strengths. That's all.

Next you'll tell me Gina Carano is not a bad actress because of Haywire.

 

[Kent]

^have you seen a guide to recognizing your saints

by far his best performance

Say what you will about Tatum, but he has at least one good performance, and it's this one.

 

[Hunter Rider]

Yeah he was good in that movie.

 

[redhawk23]

Well gee, if he's criticized and panned in almost every review and mocked by the general audience, it can be considered as a 'fact'. While he's not on Taylor Lauter's level, he's still mediocre. Movies like Dear John, 21 Jump Street, Step Up and Magic Mike played to his strengths. That's all.

Next you'll tell me Gina Carano is not a bad actress because of Haywire.

And please tell me, how is the script for this film? You seem to know everything about it and exactly how well suited everyone is for their roles.

I totally agree that the guy has a very limited range. To a certain degree, even Tatum himself agrees and has spoken about it on several occasions, but most the of the films I've disliked him in were just crappy films in general.

 

[Marvolo]

So what if Tatum can only act in certain genres and specific parts? Its still acting. Sean Connery can only seem to play a Scottsman but i dont see anyone deriding him for that. He played a russian with a scottish accent for christ's sake. Ive only liked Tatum in 21 Jump Street. Imo he did a good job in the role. Thats all that matters.

 

[DoomsdayApex]

And please tell me, how is the script for this film? You seem to know everything about it and exactly how well suited everyone is for their roles.

You don't need to know anything about the script to see Tatum's strengths as an actor, and how directors and writers work around his shortcomings.

Compare his role in Stop Loss to his role in Magic Mike. It's damn clear where he shines and where he flops.

I totally agree that the guy has a very limited range. To a certain degree, even Tatum himself agrees and has spoken about it on several occasions, but most the of the films I've disliked him in were just crappy films in general.

Well, to be fair, he's not going to get roles in films like Lincoln, The Master, Les Miserables, The Fighter, etc for that very reason. Channing is limited and can't pull off alot.

 

[Project862006]

if given right material he can do well in GTRYS he was great and guess what it was a very dramatic role

films like gi joe,fighting, are just mindless blockbusters

 

[Eddie Dean]

The Wachowskis managed to get a half way decent performance out of Keanu, I'm sure Tanning Chatum will be fine.

 

[Octoberist]

Tanning FTW

 

[redhawk23]

You don't need to know anything about the script to see Tatum's strengths as an actor, and how directors and writers work around his shortcomings.

Compare his role in Stop Loss to his role in Magic Mike. It's damn clear where he shines and where he flops.


Well, to be fair, he's not going to get roles in films like Lincoln, The Master, Les Miserables, The Fighter, etc for that very reason. Channing is limited and can't pull off alot.

What you're describing is one of the basic functions of directing. My point was, how do you know that he isn't quite suited for the role that the Wachowski's have cast him in? Why are you so sure that he is completely wrong for the part?

The Wachowski's have a history of playing to the strengths of arguably limited actors.

 

[:eek:]

"Jupiter" Skips Sydney For London

By Garth Franklin Monday November 26th 2012 10:12AM
The Wachowski Starship have opted to film their reported $200 million sci-fi feature "Jupiter Ascending" in London next year. Channing Tatum stars.
The Wachowskis were originally slated to return to Fox Studios in Sydney, Australia where they shot the "The Matrix" trilogy.
However, a combination of the high value of the Aussie dollar and the federal government's refusal to increase financial support - as they did in the case of the just wrapped "The Wolverine" - has seen the Australian film industry miss out.
It's indicated that no international productions have booked Fox Studios over the next year, and right now it's uncertain if David Fincher's "20,000 Leagues Under The Sea: Captain Nemo" will move into the space without a larger Government rebate.
Source: The Sydney Morning Herald

 

[Silvermoth]

London! How beautiful!