Rob Marshall to direct Pirates 4?

[rn1017871]

I'm out on this one, never watched any of Marshall's movies. May need to pick up Chicago just to see what all the fuss is about.

[Onslaught X]

Rob Marshall is just a product of the Weinstein Brothers' "Do whatever it takes to win an Best Picture Oscar" crew. Don't enjoy his movies.

[twonunpackmule]

I'm out on this one, never watched any of Marshall's movies. May need to pick up Chicago just to see what all the fuss is about.

The problem I have with Marshall is that he lacks cinematic interpretation. Both of his films are filled with great production, but that's it. They aren't really films, they merely are recorded stage productions. Everything seems highly staged for theater, versus the camera. It's flat.

[DigitalFreakNYC]

The problem I have with Marshall is that he lacks cinematic interpretation. Both of his films are filled with great production, but that's it. They aren't really films, they merely are recorded stage productions. Everything seems highly staged for theater, versus the camera. It's flat.

One of which is a screen adaptation of a musical. What do you expect?!?

Awards by a self congratulatory industry means little to nothing. Remember, this is an industry that awarded Titanic a Best Picture.

Let me guess...still bitter because The Dark Knight wasn't nominated?

[twonunpackmule]

One of which is a screen adaptation of a musical. What do you expect?!?

Umm, a film? Tim Burton managed to do it with Sweeney Todd. Granted, I prefer the stage production (mainly because the film cut out A LOT of the humor), however, it's a great film. Truly one of the best adaptations.

Let me guess...still bitter because The Dark Knight wasn't nominated?

No. It definitely deserved it, however, there's tons of films that get "awards" that mean nothing. Titanic is one of the many bullshit picks. Though, Shakespeare In Love winning the Oscar over Ryan is the worst upset...and I don't even like Saving Private Ryan, but it was the vastly superior film.

[Favelle]

No. It definitely deserved it, however, there's tons of films that get "awards" that mean nothing. Titanic is one of the many bullshit picks. Though, Shakespeare In Love winning the Oscar over Ryan is the worst upset...and I don't even like Saving Private Ryan, but it was the vastly superior film.

Don't forget Russell Crowe for Gladiator. It was CLEARLY a make-up vote for not winning for A Beautiful Mind the year before.

[Onslaught X]

Don't forget Russell Crowe for Gladiator. It was CLEARLY a make-up vote for not winning for A Beautiful Mind the year before.

Gladiator was the year before A Beautiful Mind. Were you referring to the Insider?

[Aziz]

I was confused at the title because I didn't think there was a Pirates 3 out yet, how could there be a fourth? But now I see that you are talking about the Johnny Depp franchise not the Jesse Jane franchise...

Well, I think Johnny's Depp's Pirates should stop at three, I liked them but that's enough. However, we could all use a few more installments of the other series.

[Favelle]

Gladiator was the year before A Beautiful Mind. Were you referring to the Insider?

YES! Insider....that's the one I was thinking of...

[DigitalFreakNYC]

Umm, a film? Tim Burton managed to do it with Sweeney Todd. Granted, I prefer the stage production (mainly because the film cut out A LOT of the humor), however, it's a great film. Truly one of the best adaptations.

Then shouldn't you be blaming the writer? It was that persons idea to have it as it was. The director just executes the script.

[crazzeto]

Awards by a self congratulatory industry means little to nothing. Remember, this is an industry that awarded Titanic a Best Picture.

Yes, Rob Marshall is terrible...

Chicago is an awful musical adaptation.

Memoirs of a Geisha was borderline offensive.

Perhaps I'm not steeped in Japanese culture enough to know how Memoirs was borderline offensive? As a layman looking in it felt generally realistic and respectful, but perhaps I missed something?

As for Chicago, it's not exactly the first film adaptation of a musical to take a stage production feel... Most don't take that route, but done well it works (Jesus Christ: Superstar for instance). On a personal level, I felt Chicago was well done, but then again I'm perfectly happy with the stylistic intent.

[squall4008]

Then shouldn't you be blaming the writer? It was that persons idea to have it as it was. The director just executes the script.

The director is the one who brings together a film, not the screenwriter. Sweeney Todd is a great example because Tim Burton had no hand in writing the script but it is very clearly a Tim Burton film.

As far as Chicago goes i have only seen it once and remember enjoying it, but none of it has really stuck with me so i cant comment to much on its style. But, Rob Marshall comes from a background as a stage director and choreographer so its very easy to see that his films could feel simply like stage productions put to film.