In Reply to: Star power can make or break the financing.....you go with the safe bet--if requested. * posted by mr grits on January 4, 2009 at 20:45:44:
problems.
Both Tarantino and Malick have produced films which have done very well (for "art" films) without big stars. You think Tarantino would risk wrecking the film of his career (his description) by having a mediocre lead? Or that Malick, in one of his very infrequent films would?
Fact is Pitt has earned his emerging reputation as a serious actor in several roles, one of which is in current release.
If either of you can show any previous cynical casting by either director, go ahead.
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Follow Ups
- You and Max keep muttering generalities. Tarantino and Malick have NO such - tinear 08:16:26 01/05/09 (2)
- Malick tanked on his last one: New World * - mr grits 11:32:43 01/05/09 (1)
- RE: Malick tanked on his last one: New World * - The Duke 10:10:48 01/06/09 (0)