Eddie Griffin Tries to Make Cars Looks Cool
Filed under: Action, Thrillers, Casting, Newsstand
Here's something you don't see every day (and
thank God for that): a vanity project -- for cars. I mean, sure, you could look at Redline as the second
directorial effort from stunt coordinator Andy
Cheng. Or, maybe, a chance for Eddie
Griffin and Nathan
Phillips (whose representatives have taken to using his presence in Snakes on a Plane as a selling point -- I bet they never dreamed
it would actually be a highlight of his resume) to become the new Bad Boys. But, really, let's just call a
spade a spade: the movie is being produced by Daniel Sadek so he can show off his cars. Yes, really.The movie is an "auto thriller," whatever the hell that means and, in addition to Griffin and Phillips, it will star Sadek's Phantom, Lamborghini Murcielago, Enzo Ferrari, Ferrari F430, Ferrari Scaglietti and two McLarens. Oh, and his Porsche Carrera GT will be destroyed in the movie! It's ok, though, because he has two. They're both worth $200,000, by the way -- just in case you were wondering. Um, woo hoo? Honestly, does this interest anyone who isn't Sadek? What kind of person would spend $26 million (the film's projected budget) to let people know he has cool cars? And who would agree to appear with those cars in a movie? This whole thing is more than a little repulsive, if you ask me. Anyone who reads this and thinks the movie sounds incredibly cool, please explain the appeal in the comments -- I need a little help here.
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4-11-2006 @ 8:31PM
Pantelis said...
I wouldn't say it is totally cool, but my guess is that it would appeal to people into the cars that the film will feature...I mean it's a chance for men to get closer, in a sense, to these dream cars. Of course I don't know if this film would be shown in the U.K. but if it does I might just spend a couple of pounds to see it. After all, movies like that just let you dream of what you would like to get your hands on.....
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