It is interesting that Karl Urban was originally connected to the lead role of Kainen in Outlander but due to a scheduling conflict had to move on to another role - another viking in fact in Pathfinder.
I suppose there are some simularities between the two, but judge for yourself.
Biases aside, Outlander has the advantage. Caviezel is a much deeper actor and can convey dark emotions on the screen that Urban just can't summon. No offense to Urban as his track record is awesome (LOTR and The Bourne Supremacy come to mind) but Caviezel has an ethereal quality that stems from The Passion of the Christ and Deju Vu.
Other than the starring role, Outlander has the chops over Pathfinder again too. Who can argue with having Ron Perlman as a viking? Can't wait to see that. Well I DID see that during production. The man is huge and that is coming from a guy who is not a slouch either (I'm 6'6"). And John Hurt is well, John Hurt - gotta love it; 135 movies since the early '60s.
The finished Outlander product should be spectacular. Outlander should at least double Pathfinder's box office take. Not that I won't be going to see Pathfinder though ;-)
Hi again Jim!
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Just a little bit, pleeeease!
Does he come back to his planet?
Do we ever see his spacecraft?
Does he have a love affair with the viking princess?
Ok, I know what you're thinking. I am far too curious. Sorry.
*grin*
Well I wish I could divulge more info, but we just can't go around giving out the plot can we?
ReplyDeleteJC is going to have to have some surprises to give to his interviewers on the promo tour right?
Let me tell you that the movie kicks ass. The director put together some of the raw footage for the crew and jaws dropped. And thats before the Moorwen has been weaved in!
I liked the role that the Bailey Maughan played though (Erick, a viking boy - http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2343058/). He really did a wonderful job and kept it together though long, cold and wet all-nighters. Hey Bailey, if you read this - GREAT JOB!
I may let a few more tidbits slip out now and then :-) Stay tuned...
Can't wait to see Outlander!!Especially since I am a huge fan of Ron Perlman. Please do let loose with some more tid bits about the plot, and anything else you can tell us ( especially involving Ron ).
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