Arnie is back

[frau kaleun]

Oh boy - that means there'll be a bunch more movies I won't be seeing!

[kiwi_2005]

Originally Posted by frau kaleun

Oh boy - that means there'll be a bunch more movies I won't be seeing!

I would of thought Conan the sword fighting barbarian would be more your style

I can't imagine Arnie doing a sequel to Conan the destroyer at his age. Still it would probably work.

[Sailor Steve]

Originally Posted by kiwi_2005

I can't imagine Arnie doing a sequel to Conan the destroyer at his age. Still it would probably work.

Since both Conan movies ended with a shot of old King Conan sitting on his throne, I think a movie set in that later era could work. On the other hand the first two both butchered the Robert E. Howard originals so badly, it would take a lot for me to forgive them.

I didn't vote, as the only Arnie movie I really liked was the original Terminator.

[Onkel Neal]

True Lies! One of the few films I can watch over and over.

Glad to see he's back.

[Schroeder]

I think at age 63 the time for an action hero is over. I simply don't think it would still be believable...
Non action movies or action movies in which he takes a more "static" role like an old king etc. would be fine though.

[HunterICX]

^
I think he's still stiff and robotic enough to play the role of a Terminator...a very old and outdated Terminator thought

and as for roles of Old kings, means he has to be wise....now there goes all the credibility out of the window

HunterICX

[Dowly]

Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

True Lies! One of the few films I can watch over and over.

Glad to see he's back.

Haven't seen it in ages, had it on VHS as a kid and watched it all the time.

Also, I can think of a few somewhat plausible sequels to it too.

Like the daughter has gotten involved with the 'office' too and Arnie and what's-her-name start acting all protective, secretly following her around on her missions and maybe save her a few times without her noticing. Then of course, in the end they all get accidentally together (think of True Lies 1 and how Arnie & WHN got together towards the end) and save the day from the baddies.

TA-DAA!

*Prints out and runs to show it to mommy*

[UnderseaLcpl]

"Something else". As much as I'd like to see a good sequel or redux of most of the titles listed, I don't have much faith in Holywood's ability to deliver. Their abilities in Arnie-suitable films have been inadequate as of late, imo.

More importantly, his lapse of screen presence has created both a problem and an opportunity. The problem stems from the fact that he is older now and likely facing a different situation in the industry now. Things have changed while he was gone. Audiences who have watched the listed titles will be faced with a much older and likely differently-directed and envisioned Arnie character than they are used to seeing.

The opportunity comes from the ability to re-brand himself with a new role and become the face of a new franchise. Cast him as a...hmmmm....I don't know. What's a good role for a beefy, grey-streaked guy with an Austrian accent? I was going to suggest a grizzled space marine vet or something but somehow that doesn't seem to work. Any thoughts?

[Feuer Frei!]

Originally Posted by UnderseaLcpl

I don't have much faith in Holywood's ability to deliver.

Spot on, that's really the nail on the head there, the actor may well be fine but if the script is ****e or the plot is ****e, well, it's all a waste of time really.

The problem stems from the fact that he is older now and likely facing a different situation in the industry now. Things have changed while he was gone. Audiences who have watched the listed titles will be faced with a much older and likely differently-directed and envisioned Arnie character than they are used to seeing.

And another good point. Times have changed, so have movie-goer's expectations.

It will be interesting to see what Hollywood will come up with, and indeed Arnie, obviously he will need to agree to whatever is going to be put in front of him.

Edit:
Actually i did find this:
Rumors abound that The Governator is plotting his big-screen comeback and the current buzz has him taking a long, hard look at 'With Wings as Eagles.' The project, which has been floating around Hollywood for over a decade according to Empire, was penned by Randall Wallace. It focuses on a German soldier in World War II who disobeys his commanding officers in order to rescue POWs. Wallace has long wanted Schwarzenegger for the lead, saying the actor would still be a perfect fit "well into his sixties."

Schwarzenegger, meanwhile, is acknowledging that he's not the young man he once was. "Extreme fighting and shooting isn't possible for me anymore," the actor says. "In the future I'll need to pick my roles according to my age. Clint Eastwood did it the same way. In With 'Wings as Eagles' I would play an older soldier, but the script still has all kinds of adventure." Schwarzenegger might not have the acting chops of Eastwood, but it seems likely that he'll find a niche for himself in the business that will keep his fans happy. Plus, Schwarzenegger did demonstrate a talent for comedic roles – given the right supporting cast. Maybe he lands some roles in those kinds of films.

It isn't guaranteed that 'With Wings as Eagles' will mark Schwarzenegger's return to the big screen since he's also considering two other unnamed projects. Details on those haven't been revealed.

SOURCE

[Rockstar]

A crack crew of mercs are hand picked and sent to conquer the planet where all the rasta lookin' predators come from. When he arrives he is assisted by a sexy girl alien who is against all the mean aliens going around killing people for sport.

Mission accomplished Arnold and sexy girl alien rule the universe in peace and harmony and make babies.


whaddya think pretty good idea right? I thought so too

[Schöneboom]

I'm against sequels in general because of their tendency to suck. When I worked on the movie "Junior" (1994) and saw Arnie step out of a black Mercedes, puffing on a stogie, I was struck by the power of the man's presence. If I were developing a project for him now, he would be the villain, not the hero. Villains are often the more interesting roles, and it's easy to picture Arnie as a corrupt mogul or an organized-crime boss.

Arnie doesn't fit the typical leading-man roles anymore, but as a character actor, he has a great untapped potential. I hope his agent & manager recognize this and guide him accordingly.

[Platapus]

I was kinda hoping that he would simply retire and go away.

Guess not.

[Takeda Shingen]

Voting for Kindergarten Cop here.

[the_tyrant]

Kindergarten Cop

[Ducimus]

He needs to lose some weight and gain back some muscle mass first. Have you seen his fatso speedo picture? It's sad.

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