I can’t let this one go without commenting on it.
Over the last few days, various sites have reported that Sean Bean will be playing the Rutger Hauer part in the remake of The Hitcher. This has met with almost unanimous praise – I don’t think I’ve come across anybody who isn’t pleased with the decision.
So allow me to weigh in on this one, providing the internet with a much needed voice of reason: FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, NOOOOOO!
Would everyone who thinks Sean Bean will ruin the Hitcher remake – which is a fundamentally bad idea anyway, find something crappy to remake; leave my classics alone, please – form an orderly queue here. Thank you.
How this guy keeps getting work is totally beyond me. You may as well cast Vinnie Jones as the Hitcher, they’ve got equal amounts of acting talent. (Actually I think Vinnie would do a better job).
Sean Bean’s casting doesn’t matter to me. But like you, I don’t honestly see the point of a remake of The Hitcher. How can anyone hope to even come close Rutger Hauer’s absolutely stunning and iconic performance in the original?
Exactly Josiah: Bean doesn’t have the presence, or power, and is far less imposing on screen than Hauer. It’s a pointless remake, with some moronic casting decisions. But should we be surprised? The same company is doing a remake of The Birds!
They are doing *what*??? Remaking The Birds? How can anyone even begin to think that a remake of The Birds is a good idea? Honestly, I’ve heard it all now…