Originally Posted By ctdsnark I've got another for Pat Buttram---as the Sheriff of Nottingham in Disney's "Robin Hood". I was 10 when it came out;I didn't see it then,but I had several of the Robin Hood comic books available at the time.Even at that young age,my "mind's ear" gave the Sheriff a low,British-accented voice,smacking of culture & breeding,but still the manner of a pompous buffoon.Years later,when I saw the actual movie---rented it,saw it on TV,or theatrical re-release,I don't remember---and heard Buttram's slow-as-molasses drawl come out of the Sheriff---try to imagine Fran Drescher doing the voice of the Little Mermaid. >sheeesh!<
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA Tom Hanks in 'The DaVinci Code.' I don't know who I pictured when I read the novel, but it wasn't Tom Hanks.
Originally Posted By BlueDevilSF ^^^ Tom Hanks in virtually anything? It's not that I think he's a bad actor. For me, he just doesn't inhabit the roles he plays.
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA I should state that I really like Tom Hanks as an actor. 'Apollo 13' 'Saving Private Ryan' 'Road to Perdition' 'Forrest Gump' 'CastAway' -- excellent performances. Even silly movies like 'Turner and Hooch' and 'Splash' and 'The Money Pit' I think he's done well. Again, don't know why about 'The DaVinci Code' or who else should have played his part, but Tom Hanks just doesn't work for me.
Originally Posted By jdub Hanks is a strike against any film in my book, as well. >>Chevy Chase as an amusing person<< THANK YOU. To that list I also add Ben Stiller. Pffft.
Originally Posted By alexbook Nobody's mentioned Dick Van Dyke's accent in "Mary Poppins" and "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang." And of course Benny Hill in CCBB. Roger Moore as James Bond.
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy BlueDevil, I can't stand Tom Hanks. It's nice to know I can run to you for protection around here, lol. <try to imagine Fran Drescher doing the voice of the Little Mermaid.> LOL, that'd be great..."Someday I'll beeee part of your wooooorld---oy!" <Nobody's mentioned Dick Van Dyke's accent in "Mary Poppins"> That's because everybody loves DVD and MP. ;-P
Originally Posted By u k fan Dick Van Dyke's cockernee accent may be dire (and I know because both of my parents are from East London), but who else could have played it as well!!!
Originally Posted By EdisYoda "Roger Moore as James Bond." Actually, he was more like what Flemming had in mind... but I still prefer either Pierce or Sean!
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA What is with all the Tom Hanks haters?? I don't get it? Who could have played Bert in 'Mary Poppins'? Anthony Newley. Jack Wild.
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy I looked 'em up on IMDB. Apparently I've seen Anthony Newley because he's the Mad Hatter in the hard-to-find Hollywood star-studded TV version of "Alice in Wonderland" which I love. I'll have to pay attention to him next time.
Originally Posted By FiveBearRugs ^^^^^^^^^^Jam tomorrow, jam yesterday, but neva eva jaaam todaaaaaaaaaaay! I still have the '85 TV version of Alice on Beta and I watched it last year. It was nice to see just about ALL the characters from the books, but some of the performances were worthless cameos: Shelley Winters at the Dodo Bird for instance; all she says is "Stop crying, little girl, stop crying!". Aside from the movie casting 80s TV stars and alumni from Irwin Allen's disaster films of the 70s, the movie gets major points for making the Jabberwocky the most feared dragon besides Maleficent or Star Jones. Being a 007 fan, I enjoyed all five actors and I'm awaiting to see how Daniel Craig will turn out. Yes, that means I also enjoyed George Lazenby and On Her Majesty's Secret Service; G'day mate! Oh, and remember everyone, Tall also despises and hates Jimmy Stewart with a passion.
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy < the movie gets major points for making the Jabberwocky the most feared dragon besides Maleficent or Star Jones.> Well, "the most feared" as a kid, anyway. When I watch my DVD I can't believe how much it intimidated me as a kid, lol. And you're wrong about Jimmy Stewart---turns out *I* was wrong about *him*. Well, not completely...I still think he is intolerable in "It's a Wonderful Life", but I did enjoy him in "Rope" (I would have in "Vertigo" too if it were an interesting movie to me and not ZZZZZzzzzzzzzz...)
Originally Posted By Dabob2 <Who could have played Bert in 'Mary Poppins'? Anthony Newley. Jack Wild.> I think Jack Wild was about 10 at the time, Jim. As for Newley, I don't know if he could have done the physical stuff DVD did - plus, I think they wanted someone actually taller than Julie Andrews. DVD was just about perfect with the one glaring exception of the accent. And yes, it was glaring.
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA I was joking with my Anthony Newley and Jack Wild choices. Was quickly trying to come up with British actors who sing. Although Newley did star in 'Doctor Dolittle' from 1968. Although he wrote the songs with Leslie Bricusse, and wanted to play the doctor role, he didn't -- but he sure does sings all the time in the movie.
