zhunter Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Anyone see it today? I am overseas and can't see it until I get back on Monday, so early showing on Tuesday for me. How is it? I need a report!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 We got a sneak preview last week. It's pretty good, though the very end was just a little off for me. at least the ending we saw.. they might have re-edited it or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 We're going tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgary Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 I went yesterday. Plot was pretty faithful to the book thru about 2/3 of the movie, except for the fact that he's a vet of a more recent conflict, not the Vietnam war. They got most of the gun details pretty right, and overall it was a pretty good flick. I'd recommend it! Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Thomas Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 I like Mark Wahlberg as an actor, but I have to admit I'm having a hard time seeing him as Bob the Nailer. But then, who the hell really could play that role? No one occurs to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhunter Posted March 25, 2007 Author Share Posted March 25, 2007 I like Mark Wahlberg as an actor, but I have to admit I'm having a hard time seeing him as Bob the Nailer. But then, who the hell really could play that role? No one occurs to me. A younger James Woods possibly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Thomas Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 Woods seems a bit smarmy for the role. But maybe I'm typecasting there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhunter Posted March 25, 2007 Author Share Posted March 25, 2007 not really, it is a hard/difficult roll to fill. The book was AWESOME, can't wait to see the movie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Thomas Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 it is a hard/difficult roll to fill. True. I'd say that Bob Lee Swagger's defining characteristic is that he's hard as a hickory nut. And I can't think of any actor who could put believably put forth that trait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 Nik and I were having this exact discussion last nite. The best I could come up with was Clint Eastwood circa Heartbreak Ridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 it is a hard/difficult roll to fill. True. I'd say that Bob Lee Swagger's defining characteristic is that he's hard as a hickory nut. And I can't think of any actor who could put believably put forth that trait. The movie's name escapes me and it was just OK but....Patrick Swayze is a big city cop - a detective. The guy who played Patrick Swayze's backwoods cousin who comes to the city to revenge the killing of some kin folk. Big bobbin adams apple and a skinny Appalachian face and accent..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhunter Posted March 25, 2007 Author Share Posted March 25, 2007 it is a hard/difficult roll to fill. True. I'd say that Bob Lee Swagger's defining characteristic is that he's hard as a hickory nut. And I can't think of any actor who could put believably put forth that trait. The movie's name escapes me and it was just OK but....Patrick Swayze is a big city cop - a detective. The guy who played Patrick Swayze's backwoods cousin who comes to the city to revenge the killing of some kin folk. Big bobbin adams apple and a skinny Appalachian face and accent..... That guy would be great. They were a bunch of crackers who took on the mob I believe with snakes, bows and arrows etc... Good flick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgkeller Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 A younger Sam Elliot IS Bob the Nailer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhunter Posted March 25, 2007 Author Share Posted March 25, 2007 A younger Sam Elliot IS Bob the Nailer. BINGO, we have a winner!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Sweeney Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 The movie you're thinking of was Next of Kin and it is on my short list of "so bad it's good." Liam Neeson was the cousin who went to Chicago to avenge the death of his relative, Bill Paxton. (Quick, name a movie Bill Paxton doesn't die in!) Liam would make a very good Bob the Nailer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Di Vita Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 Twister. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhunter Posted March 25, 2007 Author Share Posted March 25, 2007 The movie you're thinking of was Next of Kin and it is on my short list of "so bad it's good." Liam Neeson was the cousin who went to Chicago to avenge the death of his relative, Bill Paxton. (Quick, name a movie Bill Paxton doesn't die in!) Liam would make a very good Bob the Nailer. DING DING DING another winna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dunn Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 A Simple Plan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgary Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 Oh and he does say a line, in the movie, that needed to become my new "signature".... Now if only I could remember it after the beep! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Thomas Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 A younger Sam Elliot IS Bob the Nailer. An excellent choice! Actually, I'm not convinced he needs to be younger. If this was Duane's movie I'd keep him a Vietnam vet. I always saw Bob Lee Swagger as being well into his fifties but still hard as a rock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Saw "Shooter" yesterday. Cool movie! One cheesy kinda' love scene and one with video-game like explosions. But overall GOOD. Gunplay was cool! Can't wait for the next Bob Lee adventure to hit the big screen. Note to self: get and read the books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidball Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Favorite quote from the movie: Bob Lee is getting ready to leave his cabin and is giving instructions on the phone to someone who will care for his dog. After telling the person about food he says something to the effect of: "Show him a few ballistics tables if he gets lonely." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmd Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Saw "Shooter" over the weekend. I thought it was pretty good movie. The 1.5" group at 1,000yds was a little unrealistic..but then again it was a Hollywood movie. Was Bob Lee left handed in the book? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazos SC Shooter Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 A younger Sam Elliot IS Bob the Nailer. BINGO, we have a winner!! My thoughts exactly. I have always like him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtypool40 Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Favorite quote from the movie:Bob Lee is getting ready to leave his cabin and is giving instructions on the phone to someone who will care for his dog. After telling the person about food he says something to the effect of: "read him a few ballistics tables if he gets lonely." ...You don't understand, these guys killed my dawg." The gunplay was adequate, but somewhere in Hollyweird there is a foot draggin, cross eye dominant, weaver shooting mall ninja, making a damned good living as the Tech Advisor to EVERY major movie. Yes, I saw in the credits Front Site was involved, shame on them for not building a better "Bob". Overall I had fun, it was good to see the book sorta come to life, but I did catch a lot of "lefty" crap thrown in as though it was common sense. I STILL like the firing pin detail, although trust you or not, please don't claim you filed a couple thou off your firing pin and then point a loaded BMG at my melon. I soiled my armor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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