by Chris Alexion, Copyright March 17, 2006, all rights reserved. 537 views
I know what the real conspiracy in Hollywood is. Ready? It's preventing Sean Bean from landing a role as a good guy who lasts for the entire movie. Bean's British coolness, low-key but visible confidence, and slightly rugged masculinity make him great to watch in a world of sensitive metrosexuals. Bean makes a great villain, but it would be nice to have him on our side for once. Check out this rough filmography:
National Treasure. Bean delivered the best performance in a fun though not spectacular Nick Cage adventure. But he was the bad guy.
Patriot Games. I can't really recommend this movie, but a younger Bean did a good job as an Irish terrorist animated only by revenge and hatred for Jack Ryan. Again, bad guy.
GoldenEye. Never saw it, but two words: Bad guy.
Lord of the Rings. Bean, as Boromir, dies in the first installment. (And he tried to take the Ring.)
Equilibrium. Again, Bean was a good guy, kind of, but this time died in the first half hour of the film.
Anyone know a movie in which Bean doesn't (a) play a villain or (b) die before the story gets moving? I'm telling you, man. Black helicopters.
1 • Nathan Brown • March 17, 2006 • 12:21 PM
Flightplan
2 • Jenn • March 17, 2006 • 10:44 PM
Sean shows up in the extended version of TTT, in LOTR (to showcase the tension between Faramir and Denethor and to give the story a little background). You're right: he wasn't the most likeable character in the fellowship! (Esp. when he pats Frodo on the head after picking up the ring F dropped - condescending!)
3 • LHR • March 17, 2006 • 11:15 PM
Thank you for revealing Hollywood's real conspiracy to us. ./chrisalexion_2008-10_wordpress_export_files/icon_smile.gif alt=:- class=wp-smiley I think I've only seen Sean Bean in the LOTR. I didn't like him in the beginning of FOTR, but I changed my mind at the end of the movie - he was so brave in the battle when the Fellowship was broken.
4 • Jee • March 23, 2006 • 12:42 AM
He was the captain in Flightplan…and a good guy, in some respects. He wasn't really AGAINST Kyle, but he didn't help her…And he lasted through the whole thing. It was a gooood movie.
5 • JCE • April 30, 2006 • 7:26 PM
Well in LOTR Borimer was the best guy around if anybody wanted my most humble opinion! ./chrisalexion_2008-10_wordpress_export_files/icon_wink.gif alt=- class=wp-smiley
I shall keep this conspiricy in mind and activate the EATTS to counter it.
Jo
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