The Rocketeer: Reloaded

[Nergol]

Disney announces a reboot of The Rocketeer:
http://www.vulture.com/2012/08/disneys-the-rocketeer-being-reloaded.html

My reaction:


Seriously, I've been wanting to see The Rocketeer brought back for twenty years!

[Darth Geek]

I really liked the Rocketeer. Not so sure about a remake, though, as it will probably suck. I think the announcement of the director is going to be the first good indication of the direction they want to take this.

[Rainbow Dash]

I'm not excited about this.  I will have some interest if by some miracle, Johnson is involved.  Given Captain America's success, I guess there's a chance.

The first movie is my favorite comic book movie ever made.  It holds up well even today.  Great characters, and a great look that really pulls off the 30's serial feeling. 

I can't imagine how butchered the costume will be as I'm sure it will be altered heavily to prevent Ironman comparisons.

[bigheadtodd82]

I'm with you. It'll be bastardized, and worst of all, star Zac Effron

[Rainbow Dash]

Original also has the greatest movie poster ever.

[ScottotD]

This thread went downhill fast 

I rewatched it a couple of weeks ago, the last time I saw it was probably when it came out on video and I couldn't help but think I'd like to see someone take another shot at this so interested to see what it ends up like.

[Darth Geek]

I'm more concerned that it is Disney, than just that it is a remake. That being said, at least it isn't Platinum Dunes.

I know this is wierd for me to say, but after the stellar reviews I've been seeing of Robert Pattinson in Cosmopolis I would love to see him star in this and really knock it out of the park.

[a pretty girl is like]

I'm more concerned that it is Disney, than just that it is a remake. That being said, at least it isn't Platinum Dunes.

I know this is wierd for me to say, but after the stellar reviews I've been seeing of Robert Pattinson in Cosmopolis I would love to see him star in this and really knock it out of the park.

Um...the original Rocketeer was also a Disney movie.

As much as I like the original, there's plenty of room for improvement. 

[Russell]

What time period will the movie be set in? And will there be Jennifer Connelly?

[TheUnabeefer]

What time period will the movie be set in? And will there be Jennifer Connelly?

Mmmm Jennifer Connelly. [drool]

[TheUnabeefer]

It also had Jan Levinson from the office as the nightclub crooner.

Mmmmmmm Jennifer Connelly..... [in a trance, drool]

[Henry88]

i hope we have the FBI and the MOB fighting Nazis together 

[Russell]

I'm hoping they get Joseph Gordon Levitt to be the Rocketeer. I mean who doesn't want that man to be everyone now?

[lassieface]

I absolutely love The Rocketeer. I want there to be more Nazis and also a massive (I'm talking absolutely huge) dirigible battle at the end.

I'm hoping they get Joseph Gordon Levitt to be the Rocketeer. I mean who doesn't want that man to be everyone now?

YES!

I always listen to music when I'm running, and "Short Ride in a Fast Machine" always makes me think of The Rocketeer that could be.

Seriously! That crescendo!

[ScottotD]

I'm hoping they get Joseph Gordon Levitt to be the Rocketeer. I mean who doesn't want that man to be everyone now?

Yeah, I could see that.  Hugh Jackman or even David Tennant would be good in the Neville Sinclair role