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[QUOTE="Shafftehr"] On the contrary, I think it's cool to like Jack Black since he has this "bad boy of rock" image. For a guy whose actual comedic offerings tend to be pretty meh compared to the more dedicated comedians, he's a guy who's really made his stake in film based on image, being a member of Tenacious-D and starring in School of Rock. This Jack-Black Love affair reminds me of the rap fans who used to argue that L.L. Cool Jay was really quite a good actor based on his performances in Any Given Sunday and Deep Blue Sea. I also don't hate the guy (actually quite curious to see Year One), but I do find the Jack Black hype as anything but a musician to be blown *way* out of proportion for a guy who has so few standout contributions to much anything since School of Rock. I look at crap like Shallow Hal and that sorry excuse for an acting job in King Kong and I really see a reputation established more on a bad-boy-of-rock image than on actual quality offerings. Not to say he's terrible, but he ain't that great in most of the things he does. Oh, and also, Brutal Legends could be very good - I really don't know, and I wouldn't be qualified to say, since it's not a type of game I'm really at all interested in.stepat201
From what I've studied as a Br00tal Legend stalker, I've noticed that it's actually "cool" and a new "trend" to rip Jack Black apart. Sure, his roles are nearly identical. We all now his gig in his movies and with Tenacious D, but that's kinda why he fits the character. Anyone who has played a Tim Schafer game is not expecting something deep and moving, but an hilarious and well written adventure. He's got a cast that can deliver that. I'm not saying Jack Black is hilarious, but with such fine talent writing the script, I don't have any concerns whatsoever.
My problem with Jack Black, and with alot of actors, is that he doesn't seem able, or willing, to do anything other than the 'bad boy of rock' immage.
Michael Cera is another example, can he play anything other than the awkward teenager? I just don't enjoy seeing actors play the same roles over and over (unless its a sequel of course) that's why Jack Black is a real turn off for me when it comes to this game.
Because thats the character Writers write for him. Producers build movies for, and folks pay to see. The mainstream big budget movies are almost never indicative of an actors true body of work. Look at Eddie Murphy, or Will Farrel. Will Farrel movies suck balls but he was good in Stranger than fiction. Take a look at some of JB's smaller movies and supporting roles in Holiday, Tropical Thunder, Orange County.. I think you'll find he's much different than the Nacho Libre's you're used too.
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