Comments on: ‘Cowboy Bebop’ Will Stay True to the Show

By: Samael

Samael — Wed, 05 May 2010 21:04:29 +0000

Honestly imo Keanu is a great actor but I don't think he can fit in the roll that Spike is laying out. The story, the character, AND I have yet to see him do a role even as close to as big as this one. With that being said it leads to my next point, With characters so indepth and complex there is no way you can ever find an actor able to portray Spike or any of the Bebop Crew for that matter, It just isn't possible making this a doomed project from the start. Plus to top it all off do you guy's honestly want a bunch of fangirls flocking to a flopped movie claiming to be hardcore fans when they have never seen 5 minutes of an episode of the animated series?(i.e Deathnote) I just don't think it is in any way shape or form going to turn out well for the best anime ever made but all in all if they don't overclock the budget and crash and continue with it as planned then I hope I am proved wrong.

By: Name

Name — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 16:19:17 +0000

Everyone seems to have a problem with Keanu playing spike but im not hearing any better alternatives from anyone. He is by no means a great actor but if there is one role he can pull off its a quiet offbeat slacker. He has the body type to pull it off. The only missing part is if he had some experience as an action star who could fight and shoot. Hmmm I seem to remember some movie a few years back but its kinda fuzzy now. So all you fanboys need to mellow out! Oh and if you don't know your a fanboy, if you have to watch the show with jap audio and english subs even though it has a top notch english dub. Your probably a fanboy!

By: mmmkile

mmmkile — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 08:43:21 +0000

I am so afraid for this movie because of Keanu, but it is assuring to see Shinichiro's name in the production.

By: Chris Johnson

Chris Johnson — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:13:02 +0000

There is no way in hell Spikes character will be done justice to as long as Keanu Reeves is set to play him. He was very much a character in the piece – an interesting and beautiful one at that – and Keanu Reeves, as much of a niece guy as he is, CANNOT ACT A BEAT. Nothing. He is completely void of charisma which is central to this character and the only way spike would work on the big screen. The character will need charisma to win over the audience because it's his story that matters most:- y'know what, I'm just gonna wait for the movie.

By: Chris Johnson

Chris Johnson — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:13:02 +0000

By: Chris Johnson

Chris Johnson — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:13:02 +0000

By: Al

Al — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:47:41 +0000

Ross Fenelon post:

http://io9.com/5133978/io9-the-site-that-may-ma...

By: Al

Al — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:47:41 +0000

Ross Fenelon post:

http://io9.com/5133978/io9-the-site-that-may-ma...

By: Al

Al — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:46:08 +0000

I read the interview… and while it makes me feel a slight bit better… I can't help but be a little fanboy about him saying “Sony sent me every episode including a few that had never aired in the U.S.”…there are only 26 episodes and ALL of them have been aired on Adult Swim…if he's “obsessed” with the show he should have known that…if anything you could technically just read posting comments to see what fans are so upset about and then mention them so everyone shuts up and doesn't voice their negative opinion on the project. I love Bebop and i'm really saddened that they want to make a film out of it…if anything read Ross Fenelon post sums everything up…

By: Al

Al — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:46:08 +0000

By: John Usef

John Usef — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:30:41 +0000

keanu did Constantine, and it ddid great! He pulled it off. I have no doubt in my mind that he can pull off Spike Seigel also. Keanu is a good actor. If he were not he wouldnot have the career he has. His moves alwys sell, you cannot do that on goodlook alone.

everyboy and their mother is a danmed critic today. Funny isnt it? NOT! Keanu maneges to sell lots of movie tickets. Strange how only the HATERS seem to write negative comments on these boards,nothing to do but bash Mr. Reeves.

I want him to do Spike. He has the look, and I want him to be so good in it, he makes you eat your words.
Go "Get em" Keanu.

By: John Usef

John Usef — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:30:41 +0000

By: Mladen

Mladen — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:55:08 +0000

Lets hope it goes the way of Leonardo DiCaprio's Akira

By: Mladen

Mladen — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:55:08 +0000

Lets hope it goes the way of Leonardo DiCaprio's Akira

By: Mladen

Mladen — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:53:27 +0000

I have this eerie premonition that they're going to do Ein in cg and have him talk (I'm picturing voiced in that Brooklyn accent they always give dogs in movies)

By: Mladen

Mladen — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:53:27 +0000

I have this eerie premonition that they're going to do Ein in cg and have him talk (I'm picturing voiced in that Brooklyn accent they always give dogs in movies)

By: Guest

Guest — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:12:28 +0000

This project needs to die. Period. Full Stop. Nothing good can come of this.

By: Guest

Guest — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:12:28 +0000

This project needs to die. Period. Full Stop. Nothing good can come of this.

By: Ben Goldman

Ben Goldman — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:45:24 +0000

I've got nothing against Keanu Reeves per se, I just happen to hate the majority of projects he's been involved with. That said, being an obsessive fan of the show, I can not even begin to imagine how he will fit the bill as Spike Spiegel. Him being cast in that role is either a result of a visionary director or a dumb blind fuck of a moron.

I'm hoping on the former, but knowing Hollywood – it's probably the latter.

By: Ben Goldman

Ben Goldman — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:45:24 +0000

I'm hoping on the former, but knowing Hollywood – it's probably the latter.