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Future movies should absolutely be spoilered. Generally once something hits Video / Streaming most people have seen it and spoilering everything becomes more of a burden.
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Apparently production on the Han Solo movie hasn't gone well. The directors have been replaced with Ron Howard, and they brought in an acting coach (?!?) for Alden Ehrenreich.
I guess we'll see what's what when the movie eventually comes out, but it's kind of surreal that these kinds of massive shifts are happening so late in the production process.
Apparently production on the Han Solo movie hasn't gone well. The directors have been replaced with Ron Howard, and they brought in an acting coach (?!?) for Alden Ehrenreich.
I guess we'll see what's what when the movie eventually comes out, but it's kind of surreal that these kinds of massive shifts are happening so late in the production process.
We've been discussing this. I actually think it was a good move, and I am glad they had the gumption to pull the trigger and replace the directors.
The acting coach is a curiosity. I watched Hail,
Caesar! again the other night and thought (again) that Ehrenreich was very good in it. Certainly held his own in scenes with the likes of Ralph Fiennes and George Clooney.
Apparently production on the Han Solo movie hasn't gone well. The directors have been replaced with Ron Howard, and they brought in an acting coach (?!?) for Alden Ehrenreich.
I guess we'll see what's what when the movie eventually comes out, but it's kind of surreal that these kinds of massive shifts are happening so late in the production process.
Check out my post on the previous page for a summary of the emerging narrative. Basically it sounds like the directors and editor were making a slapstick comedy indifference to the writers and producers wishes. Things got heated between the directors and producers resulting in the directors and editor being fired. New ones were hired and the star got an acting coach to try to pull this movie back from the brink. It also sounds like they are ditching ALL previously shot footage and starting over again from scratch.
Ron Howard directed Apollo 13. Pietro Scalia, the new editor, won Oscars for editing Black Hawk Down and JFK. I think this is the best possible scenario all things considered. I am cautiously optimistic. Only 2 movies in and this franchise has earned the benefit of doubt.
Apparently production on the Han Solo movie hasn't gone well. The directors have been replaced with Ron Howard, and they brought in an acting coach (?!?) for Alden Ehrenreich.
I guess we'll see what's what when the movie eventually comes out, but it's kind of surreal that these kinds of massive shifts are happening so late in the production process.
Check out my post on the previous page for a summary of the emerging narrative. Basically it sounds like the directors and editor were making a slapstick comedy indifference to the writers and producers wishes. Things got heated between the directors and producers resulting in the directors and editor being fired. New ones were hired and the star got an acting coach to try to pull this movie back from the brink. It also sounds like they are ditching ALL previously shot footage and starting over again from scratch.
Ron Howard directed Apollo 13. Pietro Scalia, the new editor, won Oscars for editing Black Hawk Down and JFK. I think this is the best possible scenario all things considered. I am cautiously optimistic. Only 2 movies in and this franchise has earned the benefit of doubt.
The acting coach makes sense if they're re-shooting the entire thing. I can see the casting director hiring Ehrenreich based on Lord and Miller's original vision, which may not jive with the vision Ron Howard or Kasdan is bringing on board.
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Originally it was reported that Chris Miller and Phil Lord had dramatically fallen out with Han Solo’s co-writer Lawrence Kasdan, which then resulted in Kathleen Kennedy siding with the Empire Strikes Back and Return Of The Jedi writer over the pair. But the latest speculation is that it was actually Han Solo’s leading actor, Alden Ehrenreich, that raised concerns about how Phil Lord and Chris Miller were directing the film. Phil Lord and Chris Miller were apparently using such a zany approach to film Han Solo that the film’s incarnation of the character was similar to that of Jim Carrey’s outlandish efforts as Ace Ventura.
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At this point I'll be checking out until the oral history, should I live that long.
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I like the character Kylo Ren. I'm excited to see where they take him!
He really feels like how Anakin should have been portrayed in the prequels. Angsty done right.
It helps that he's on the evil side this time
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Originally it was reported that Chris Miller and Phil Lord had dramatically fallen out with Han Solo’s co-writer Lawrence Kasdan, which then resulted in Kathleen Kennedy siding with the Empire Strikes Back and Return Of The Jedi writer over the pair. But the latest speculation is that it was actually Han Solo’s leading actor, Alden Ehrenreich, that raised concerns about how Phil Lord and Chris Miller were directing the film. Phil Lord and Chris Miller were apparently using such a zany approach to film Han Solo that the film’s incarnation of the character was similar to that of Jim Carrey’s outlandish efforts as Ace Ventura.
I mean, if true, it's just one more point in the "this could still turn out well" column since it would mean that the main actor is fully on-board with the change.
Originally it was reported that Chris Miller and Phil Lord had dramatically fallen out with Han Solo’s co-writer Lawrence Kasdan, which then resulted in Kathleen Kennedy siding with the Empire Strikes Back and Return Of The Jedi writer over the pair. But the latest speculation is that it was actually Han Solo’s leading actor, Alden Ehrenreich, that raised concerns about how Phil Lord and Chris Miller were directing the film. Phil Lord and Chris Miller were apparently using such a zany approach to film Han Solo that the film’s incarnation of the character was similar to that of Jim Carrey’s outlandish efforts as Ace Ventura.
Originally it was reported that Chris Miller and Phil Lord had dramatically fallen out with Han Solo’s co-writer Lawrence Kasdan, which then resulted in Kathleen Kennedy siding with the Empire Strikes Back and Return Of The Jedi writer over the pair. But the latest speculation is that it was actually Han Solo’s leading actor, Alden Ehrenreich, that raised concerns about how Phil Lord and Chris Miller were directing the film. Phil Lord and Chris Miller were apparently using such a zany approach to film Han Solo that the film’s incarnation of the character was similar to that of Jim Carrey’s outlandish efforts as Ace Ventura.
Originally it was reported that Chris Miller and Phil Lord had dramatically fallen out with Han Solo’s co-writer Lawrence Kasdan, which then resulted in Kathleen Kennedy siding with the Empire Strikes Back and Return Of The Jedi writer over the pair. But the latest speculation is that it was actually Han Solo’s leading actor, Alden Ehrenreich, that raised concerns about how Phil Lord and Chris Miller were directing the film. Phil Lord and Chris Miller were apparently using such a zany approach to film Han Solo that the film’s incarnation of the character was similar to that of Jim Carrey’s outlandish efforts as Ace Ventura.
I had hopes that while the film would be more comedic than the others, it'd be more in the Marvel flavor or darker - but Ace Ventura? Welp.
Han sneaking into a smuggler's den... "If I'm not back in 5 minutes... wait longer!"
Han stepping out of the Falcon's bathroom... "Woo! Do NOT go in there!"
Han wedging the Falcon between two star destroyers... "Like a glove!"
Now I kindof want to see this Ace Solo parody.
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I wish they still made those sorts of movies. Though it's not appropriate for Star Wars, I'd sure like to see a good character actor take on a good slapstick comedy role.
Originally it was reported that Chris Miller and Phil Lord had dramatically fallen out with Han Solo’s co-writer Lawrence Kasdan, which then resulted in Kathleen Kennedy siding with the Empire Strikes Back and Return Of The Jedi writer over the pair. But the latest speculation is that it was actually Han Solo’s leading actor, Alden Ehrenreich, that raised concerns about how Phil Lord and Chris Miller were directing the film. Phil Lord and Chris Miller were apparently using such a zany approach to film Han Solo that the film’s incarnation of the character was similar to that of Jim Carrey’s outlandish efforts as Ace Ventura.
What is it about improv that turns everybody who uses it into an improv zealot? Who gets the job of a lifetime and says, you know what? Let's wing this. I'm tired of every comedy being glued together by stupid riffs, but if this style is seeping into Star Wars, improv's dark influence is even greater than I feared.
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FencingsaxIt is difficult to get a man to understand, when his salary depends upon his not understandingGNU Terry PratchettRegistered Userregular
What is it about improv that turns everybody who uses it into an improv zealot? Who gets the job of a lifetime and says, you know what? Let's wing this. I'm tired of every comedy being glued together by stupid riffs, but if this style is seeping into Star Wars, improv's dark influence is even greater than I feared.
Doing 20 takes of riffing and putting it together in a resemblance of something funny is easier and cheaper than actually being funny.
What is it about improv that turns everybody who uses it into an improv zealot? Who gets the job of a lifetime and says, you know what? Let's wing this. I'm tired of every comedy being glued together by stupid riffs, but if this style is seeping into Star Wars, improv's dark influence is even greater than I feared.
I think it's because those times when improv works for a scene, it really knocks it out of the park and builds on the actor's understanding and interpretation of the character to provide further characterization. Like Han's "I know" in ESB. It was originally written as "I love you too", but Ford understood Han well enough to know that in that situation he wouldn't be dropping that. Or Quill bumbling the infinity gem orb in GotG. Both scenes helped define the characters despite not having been written that way.
And, the other 95% of the time, when improv utterly fails in a scene, it's left on the cutting room floor and never seen aside from (maybe) a collector's edition out take reel.
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FencingsaxIt is difficult to get a man to understand, when his salary depends upon his not understandingGNU Terry PratchettRegistered Userregular
What is it about improv that turns everybody who uses it into an improv zealot? Who gets the job of a lifetime and says, you know what? Let's wing this. I'm tired of every comedy being glued together by stupid riffs, but if this style is seeping into Star Wars, improv's dark influence is even greater than I feared.
I think it's because those times when improv works for a scene, it really knocks it out of the park and builds on the actor's understanding and interpretation of the character to provide further characterization. Like Han's "I know" in ESB. It was originally written as "I love you too", but Ford understood Han well enough to know that in that situation he wouldn't be dropping that. Or Quill bumbling the infinity gem orb in GotG. Both scenes helped define the characters despite not having been written that way.
And, the other 95% of the time, when improv utterly fails in a scene, it's left on the cutting room floor and never seen aside from (maybe) a collector's edition out take reel.
Ford improvised a line. And Pratt didn't improvise dropping the stone, he just dropped it. It's great when something small like that can enhance a movie. What I'm talking about is the trend of improv filibuster. Having a different idea for a line is much different from rolling camera with no plan other than volume.
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MalReynoldsThe Hunter S Thompson of incredibly mild medicinesRegistered Userregular
Kinda really feel like everyone is selling improv short.
That shit is difficult.
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I wish they still made those sorts of movies. Though it's not appropriate for Star Wars, I'd sure like to see a good character actor take on a good slapstick comedy role.
I keep waiting for Spaceballs 2: The Search for More Money.
I wish they still made those sorts of movies. Though it's not appropriate for Star Wars, I'd sure like to see a good character actor take on a good slapstick comedy role.
I keep waiting for Spaceballs 2: The Search for More Money.
I've given up hope on that front. Now I'm looking forward to Spaceballs 3: The Search for Spaceballs 2: The Search for More Money.
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FencingsaxIt is difficult to get a man to understand, when his salary depends upon his not understandingGNU Terry PratchettRegistered Userregular
Originally it was reported that Chris Miller and Phil Lord had dramatically fallen out with Han Solo’s co-writer Lawrence Kasdan, which then resulted in Kathleen Kennedy siding with the Empire Strikes Back and Return Of The Jedi writer over the pair. But the latest speculation is that it was actually Han Solo’s leading actor, Alden Ehrenreich, that raised concerns about how Phil Lord and Chris Miller were directing the film. Phil Lord and Chris Miller were apparently using such a zany approach to film Han Solo that the film’s incarnation of the character was similar to that of Jim Carrey’s outlandish efforts as Ace Ventura.
I had hopes that while the film would be more comedic than the others, it'd be more in the Marvel flavor or darker - but Ace Ventura? Welp.
Han sneaking into a smuggler's den... "If I'm not back in 5 minutes... wait longer!"
Han stepping out of the Falcon's bathroom... "Woo! Do NOT go in there!"
Han wedging the Falcon between two star destroyers... "Like a glove!"
Now I kindof want to see this Ace Solo parody.
To be fair, the "wait longer" line actually kind of works in character. Like, I could imagine late 70's/early 80's Ford saying that. But the way to do it in-character would be to change the delivery from 'set up, pause, punch' to 'start sentence, second thoughts, change direction'.
Originally it was reported that Chris Miller and Phil Lord had dramatically fallen out with Han Solo’s co-writer Lawrence Kasdan, which then resulted in Kathleen Kennedy siding with the Empire Strikes Back and Return Of The Jedi writer over the pair. But the latest speculation is that it was actually Han Solo’s leading actor, Alden Ehrenreich, that raised concerns about how Phil Lord and Chris Miller were directing the film. Phil Lord and Chris Miller were apparently using such a zany approach to film Han Solo that the film’s incarnation of the character was similar to that of Jim Carrey’s outlandish efforts as Ace Ventura.
I had hopes that while the film would be more comedic than the others, it'd be more in the Marvel flavor or darker - but Ace Ventura? Welp.
Han sneaking into a smuggler's den... "If I'm not back in 5 minutes... wait longer!"
Han stepping out of the Falcon's bathroom... "Woo! Do NOT go in there!"
Han wedging the Falcon between two star destroyers... "Like a glove!"
Now I kindof want to see this Ace Solo parody.
To be fair, the "wait longer" line actually kind of works in character. Like, I could imagine late 70's/early 80's Ford saying that. But the way to do it in-character would be to change the delivery from 'set up, pause, punch' to 'start sentence, second thoughts, change direction'.
There's a similar line in Big Trouble in Little China
"If we're not back in an hour, call the national Guard"
I imagine the line from Ace Ventura was a play on that, but they both work for different reasons.
Han: If I'm not back in a few minutes... ah... just, just wait longer."
Originally it was reported that Chris Miller and Phil Lord had dramatically fallen out with Han Solo’s co-writer Lawrence Kasdan, which then resulted in Kathleen Kennedy siding with the Empire Strikes Back and Return Of The Jedi writer over the pair. But the latest speculation is that it was actually Han Solo’s leading actor, Alden Ehrenreich, that raised concerns about how Phil Lord and Chris Miller were directing the film. Phil Lord and Chris Miller were apparently using such a zany approach to film Han Solo that the film’s incarnation of the character was similar to that of Jim Carrey’s outlandish efforts as Ace Ventura.
I had hopes that while the film would be more comedic than the others, it'd be more in the Marvel flavor or darker - but Ace Ventura? Welp.
Han sneaking into a smuggler's den... "If I'm not back in 5 minutes... wait longer!"
Han stepping out of the Falcon's bathroom... "Woo! Do NOT go in there!"
Han wedging the Falcon between two star destroyers... "Like a glove!"
Now I kindof want to see this Ace Solo parody.
To be fair, the "wait longer" line actually kind of works in character. Like, I could imagine late 70's/early 80's Ford saying that. But the way to do it in-character would be to change the delivery from 'set up, pause, punch' to 'start sentence, second thoughts, change direction'.
There's a similar line in Big Trouble in Little China
"If we're not back in an hour, call the national Guard"
I imagine the line from Ace Ventura was a play on that, but they both work for different reasons.
Han: If I'm not back in a few minutes... ah... just, just wait longer."
I don't know why I'm actually analyzing this.
For the record, the line is, "Okay. You people sit tight, hold the fort and keep the home fires burning. And if we're not back by dawn... call the president."
Your point still stands. I just love Big Trouble in Little China.
Originally it was reported that Chris Miller and Phil Lord had dramatically fallen out with Han Solo’s co-writer Lawrence Kasdan, which then resulted in Kathleen Kennedy siding with the Empire Strikes Back and Return Of The Jedi writer over the pair. But the latest speculation is that it was actually Han Solo’s leading actor, Alden Ehrenreich, that raised concerns about how Phil Lord and Chris Miller were directing the film. Phil Lord and Chris Miller were apparently using such a zany approach to film Han Solo that the film’s incarnation of the character was similar to that of Jim Carrey’s outlandish efforts as Ace Ventura.
I had hopes that while the film would be more comedic than the others, it'd be more in the Marvel flavor or darker - but Ace Ventura? Welp.
Han sneaking into a smuggler's den... "If I'm not back in 5 minutes... wait longer!"
Han stepping out of the Falcon's bathroom... "Woo! Do NOT go in there!"
Han wedging the Falcon between two star destroyers... "Like a glove!"
Now I kindof want to see this Ace Solo parody.
To be fair, the "wait longer" line actually kind of works in character. Like, I could imagine late 70's/early 80's Ford saying that. But the way to do it in-character would be to change the delivery from 'set up, pause, punch' to 'start sentence, second thoughts, change direction'.
Makes me think of another character he definitely inspired - Mal Reynolds, Serenity:
Mal: I'll take the shuttle in closer. Zoe, ship is yours. Remember, if anything happens to me, or you don't hear from me within the hour, you take this ship... and you come and you rescue me. Zoe: What, and risk my ship? Mal: I mean it. It's cold out there. I don't wanna get left.
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The last series of posts have been confusing for me.
"A new take on the epic fantasy genre... Darkly comic, relatable characters... twisted storyline."
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Remember, if anything happens to me, or you don't hear from me within the hour... you take this ship and you come and you rescue me.
I wondered why this seemed so familiar to me. Mal is basically Han but slightly more idealistic.
Eh. Mal is a hell of a lot more violent and I'm not sure idealistic is exactly how I'd describe him. It's more that he's a lot more willing to stick his neck out for who he views as his people then even he admits to himself. And one of his defining character traits, from what we get from the little of the series we got, is that beneath is sort of gruff but affable exterior he's a real nasty violent motherfucker.
Han always struck me as a guy who would shoot first and have no hesitation about killing people, but isn't really like a ruthless violent guy. He's just a sort of everyman in a rough trade where you gotta be willing to shoot people occasionally. And he's the far more idealistic one I think.
Originally it was reported that Chris Miller and Phil Lord had dramatically fallen out with Han Solo’s co-writer Lawrence Kasdan, which then resulted in Kathleen Kennedy siding with the Empire Strikes Back and Return Of The Jedi writer over the pair. But the latest speculation is that it was actually Han Solo’s leading actor, Alden Ehrenreich, that raised concerns about how Phil Lord and Chris Miller were directing the film. Phil Lord and Chris Miller were apparently using such a zany approach to film Han Solo that the film’s incarnation of the character was similar to that of Jim Carrey’s outlandish efforts as Ace Ventura.
I wish they still made those sorts of movies. Though it's not appropriate for Star Wars, I'd sure like to see a good character actor take on a good slapstick comedy role.
I keep waiting for Spaceballs 2: The Search for More Money.
I've given up hope on that front. Now I'm looking forward to Spaceballs 3: The Search for Spaceballs 2: The Search for More Money.
Weirdly, we're having this conversation and it's Mel Brooks's 91st birthday today. Holy crap.
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I guess we'll see what's what when the movie eventually comes out, but it's kind of surreal that these kinds of massive shifts are happening so late in the production process.
We've been discussing this. I actually think it was a good move, and I am glad they had the gumption to pull the trigger and replace the directors.
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Caesar! again the other night and thought (again) that Ehrenreich was very good in it. Certainly held his own in scenes with the likes of Ralph Fiennes and George Clooney.
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Check out my post on the previous page for a summary of the emerging narrative. Basically it sounds like the directors and editor were making a slapstick comedy indifference to the writers and producers wishes. Things got heated between the directors and producers resulting in the directors and editor being fired. New ones were hired and the star got an acting coach to try to pull this movie back from the brink. It also sounds like they are ditching ALL previously shot footage and starting over again from scratch.
Ron Howard directed Apollo 13. Pietro Scalia, the new editor, won Oscars for editing Black Hawk Down and JFK. I think this is the best possible scenario all things considered. I am cautiously optimistic. Only 2 movies in and this franchise has earned the benefit of doubt.
The acting coach makes sense if they're re-shooting the entire thing. I can see the casting director hiring Ehrenreich based on Lord and Miller's original vision, which may not jive with the vision Ron Howard or Kasdan is bringing on board.
"Readers who prefer tension and romance, Maledictions: The Offering, delivers... As serious YA fiction, I’ll give it five stars out of five. As a novel? Four and a half." - Liz Ellor
My new novel: Maledictions: The Offering. Now in Paperback!
He really feels like how Anakin should have been portrayed in the prequels. Angsty done right.
I know it's a faint hope, but I think it'd be more interesting if he isn't redeemed.
Might be dumb, but it feels like it would cheapen Anakin's story if Kylo's is a near beat-for-beat repetition.
Tag spoilers for movies that aren't out yet.
No need to tag movies that have already been released.
http://www.inquisitr.com/4320406/fired-han-solo-directors-had-reportedly-turned-character-into-ace-ventura-with-their-approach/
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"Readers who prefer tension and romance, Maledictions: The Offering, delivers... As serious YA fiction, I’ll give it five stars out of five. As a novel? Four and a half." - Liz Ellor
My new novel: Maledictions: The Offering. Now in Paperback!
It helps that he's on the evil side this time
Doc: That's right, twenty five years into the future. I've always dreamed on seeing the future, looking beyond my years, seeing the progress of mankind. I'll also be able to see who wins the next twenty-five world series.
I mean, if true, it's just one more point in the "this could still turn out well" column since it would mean that the main actor is fully on-board with the change.
I had hopes that while the film would be more comedic than the others, it'd be more in the Marvel flavor or darker - but Ace Ventura? Welp.
I have no interest at all about Ace Ventura-style comedies. Han Solo is clever and snarky; he's not fucking Freakazoid.
Han sneaking into a smuggler's den... "If I'm not back in 5 minutes... wait longer!"
Han stepping out of the Falcon's bathroom... "Woo! Do NOT go in there!"
Han wedging the Falcon between two star destroyers... "Like a glove!"
Now I kindof want to see this Ace Solo parody.
Get Out.
But really, this would be horrible IMO.
Doing 20 takes of riffing and putting it together in a resemblance of something funny is easier and cheaper than actually being funny.
I think it's because those times when improv works for a scene, it really knocks it out of the park and builds on the actor's understanding and interpretation of the character to provide further characterization. Like Han's "I know" in ESB. It was originally written as "I love you too", but Ford understood Han well enough to know that in that situation he wouldn't be dropping that. Or Quill bumbling the infinity gem orb in GotG. Both scenes helped define the characters despite not having been written that way.
And, the other 95% of the time, when improv utterly fails in a scene, it's left on the cutting room floor and never seen aside from (maybe) a collector's edition out take reel.
Ford improvised a line. And Pratt didn't improvise dropping the stone, he just dropped it. It's great when something small like that can enhance a movie. What I'm talking about is the trend of improv filibuster. Having a different idea for a line is much different from rolling camera with no plan other than volume.
That shit is difficult.
"Readers who prefer tension and romance, Maledictions: The Offering, delivers... As serious YA fiction, I’ll give it five stars out of five. As a novel? Four and a half." - Liz Ellor
My new novel: Maledictions: The Offering. Now in Paperback!
Yes, it is. Making a movie based on it, when nobody is trained in improv is not the best idea in the world.
I keep waiting for Spaceballs 2: The Search for More Money.
I've given up hope on that front. Now I'm looking forward to Spaceballs 3: The Search for Spaceballs 2: The Search for More Money.
To be fair, the "wait longer" line actually kind of works in character. Like, I could imagine late 70's/early 80's Ford saying that. But the way to do it in-character would be to change the delivery from 'set up, pause, punch' to 'start sentence, second thoughts, change direction'.
There's a similar line in Big Trouble in Little China
"If we're not back in an hour, call the national Guard"
I imagine the line from Ace Ventura was a play on that, but they both work for different reasons.
Han: If I'm not back in a few minutes... ah... just, just wait longer."
I don't know why I'm actually analyzing this.
I wondered why this seemed so familiar to me. Mal is basically Han but slightly more idealistic.
For the record, the line is, "Okay. You people sit tight, hold the fort and keep the home fires burning. And if we're not back by dawn... call the president."
Your point still stands. I just love Big Trouble in Little China.
Makes me think of another character he definitely inspired - Mal Reynolds, Serenity:
Mal: I'll take the shuttle in closer. Zoe, ship is yours. Remember, if anything happens to me, or you don't hear from me within the hour, you take this ship... and you come and you rescue me.
Zoe: What, and risk my ship?
Mal: I mean it. It's cold out there. I don't wanna get left.
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"Readers who prefer tension and romance, Maledictions: The Offering, delivers... As serious YA fiction, I’ll give it five stars out of five. As a novel? Four and a half." - Liz Ellor
My new novel: Maledictions: The Offering. Now in Paperback!
Might want to recheck your suit integrity, then.
Eh. Mal is a hell of a lot more violent and I'm not sure idealistic is exactly how I'd describe him. It's more that he's a lot more willing to stick his neck out for who he views as his people then even he admits to himself. And one of his defining character traits, from what we get from the little of the series we got, is that beneath is sort of gruff but affable exterior he's a real nasty violent motherfucker.
Han always struck me as a guy who would shoot first and have no hesitation about killing people, but isn't really like a ruthless violent guy. He's just a sort of everyman in a rough trade where you gotta be willing to shoot people occasionally. And he's the far more idealistic one I think.
I want to see Han speak Wookie with his butt.
Weirdly, we're having this conversation and it's Mel Brooks's 91st birthday today. Holy crap.