In the spirit of remakes, or, under the cloud of no-ideas, the 1971 revenge actioneer led by latent gunpowder keg Dustin Hoffman gets redone. Where the previous locale was in boondocks Britain this time around its in boondocks US of A. How will it fare? Spate of revenge movies dredged from the 70s are getting the once over; spit and polish with just that right amount of elbow grease making it glossy, more expensive and relevant. Or is it?
The Skinny: Scriptwriter faces trouble and violence when he relocates with his wife to the wife's hometown down south. Old jealousies and resentment bubbles to the surface for a grisly showdown.
The Helmer: Rod Lurie - Borderline (2012), Straw Dogs (2011), Nothing but the Truth (2008), Speechless (TV documentary) (2008), Resurrecting the Champ (2007), I'm Paige Wilson (TV movie) (2007), Commander in Chief (TV series) (2005), Line of Fire (TV series) (2003 - 2004), The Nazi (short) (2002), The Last Castle (2001), The Contender (2000), Deterrence (1999), 4 Second Delay (short) (1998).
The Scribe: Rod Lurie
The Casts: James Marsden, Kate Bosworth, James Wood, Alexander Skarsgard, Walton Goggins, Anson Mount, Laz Alonso, Rhys Coiro, Grant Case, Drew Powell, Kristen Shaw, Courtney ShayYoung, Billy Lush, Willa Holland.
Release Date: 16th September 2011 (USA)
The Prediction: I loved the original Straw Dogs done in 1971 which had nerd times 2 Dustin Hoffman literally fight off the locals attention away from his luscious (read: sexy-dangerous) wife Susan George. The 1971 film helmed by the legendary Sam Peckinpah was notorious for its rape scene; back in the day. But a latter day viewing of the original carries the same effect most especially on the degradation of women as the questions arose: was she a willing participation of the rape? Or was she a tease which had it coming? Should lines be drawn to separate the two? Be that as it may, I'm wondering if this remake can stand up to the brutal take of Peckinpah. Rod Lurie seems to know what he's doing with is history of near perfect movies starting with the very original and highly entertaining The Contender back in 2000. Will this movie take up the core subject of jealousy, revenge, betrayal and the shifting dynamics of a husband/wife power struggle? Will it be easy viewing or an uncomfortable, thought-provoking experience? I'm curious how this movie fell in the hands of Lurie, as he is known for depicting empowered women as the basis of this movie is the objectification of women. Will it be a turnaround? Whatever it is I just hope it won't be as pointless and irrelevant as the abysmal Last House on the Left remake which had NOTHING going for it except ... NOTHING. Be that as it may, I'd say, go for it. This should be a solid revenge actioneer. And you know I loves me my revenge movies. Trailer looks pretty promising. Except for James Marsden's hair. Why?
Trailer
Wiki on Straw Dogs 1971
Wiki on Straw Dogs 2011
The Skinny: Scriptwriter faces trouble and violence when he relocates with his wife to the wife's hometown down south. Old jealousies and resentment bubbles to the surface for a grisly showdown.
The Helmer: Rod Lurie - Borderline (2012), Straw Dogs (2011), Nothing but the Truth (2008), Speechless (TV documentary) (2008), Resurrecting the Champ (2007), I'm Paige Wilson (TV movie) (2007), Commander in Chief (TV series) (2005), Line of Fire (TV series) (2003 - 2004), The Nazi (short) (2002), The Last Castle (2001), The Contender (2000), Deterrence (1999), 4 Second Delay (short) (1998).
The Scribe: Rod Lurie
The Casts: James Marsden, Kate Bosworth, James Wood, Alexander Skarsgard, Walton Goggins, Anson Mount, Laz Alonso, Rhys Coiro, Grant Case, Drew Powell, Kristen Shaw, Courtney ShayYoung, Billy Lush, Willa Holland.
Release Date: 16th September 2011 (USA)
The Prediction: I loved the original Straw Dogs done in 1971 which had nerd times 2 Dustin Hoffman literally fight off the locals attention away from his luscious (read: sexy-dangerous) wife Susan George. The 1971 film helmed by the legendary Sam Peckinpah was notorious for its rape scene; back in the day. But a latter day viewing of the original carries the same effect most especially on the degradation of women as the questions arose: was she a willing participation of the rape? Or was she a tease which had it coming? Should lines be drawn to separate the two? Be that as it may, I'm wondering if this remake can stand up to the brutal take of Peckinpah. Rod Lurie seems to know what he's doing with is history of near perfect movies starting with the very original and highly entertaining The Contender back in 2000. Will this movie take up the core subject of jealousy, revenge, betrayal and the shifting dynamics of a husband/wife power struggle? Will it be easy viewing or an uncomfortable, thought-provoking experience? I'm curious how this movie fell in the hands of Lurie, as he is known for depicting empowered women as the basis of this movie is the objectification of women. Will it be a turnaround? Whatever it is I just hope it won't be as pointless and irrelevant as the abysmal Last House on the Left remake which had NOTHING going for it except ... NOTHING. Be that as it may, I'd say, go for it. This should be a solid revenge actioneer. And you know I loves me my revenge movies. Trailer looks pretty promising. Except for James Marsden's hair. Why?
Trailer
Wiki on Straw Dogs 1971
Wiki on Straw Dogs 2011
