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No, when Diasys gang finally arrive they blame the town for hiding her killer, and its down to the local deputee to solve the mystery and end their rein of terror. Directed by Shane Black.
That assumes that Daisy wasn't bluffing and there really were more men hiding in Red Rock, though - the whole film is awash in mystery and not really being able to believe what everyone is spewing. I personally think she was lying, but I guess I'd never turn down a sequel to this movie in some way, shape or form.
I just don't see how they could continue the story. The one not set in Vegas was the weakest.
As for continuing it, they don't have to continue any arc. They just have to execute a reasonable but very astonishing heist that's groundbreaking. Otherwise, we could've said the same thing about Mission: Impossible, and say they couldn't have continued it past the third film.
It's full of twists and turns. Keeps you on your toes.
And I do like the double shot of great looking females co-stars in Riley Keough and Katie Holmes.
Holmes, like Evangeline Lilly in Ant-Man and the Wasp, looks as good as ever.
I think there are many directions with which they can take the series if they want to, but I don't think the team's heart is really in it any more. One has to really want to do these sort of films, because they take a lot out of the actor and team physically. Damon is in his late 40s now and not everyone can be an energizer bunny like Tom Cruise.
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The film I'd really like a sequel to is The International (2009). I think the original is one of the greatest thrillers of the 21st century so far. It's atmospheric, suspenseful, beautifully lensed, with a great score, wonderful locations and intense performances by all. In addition, the subject matter is still relevant today. The film has a bit of a 70s flavour too, which is also to its credit. If all that wasn't enough, that shootout at the Guggenheim is one for the ages. It will never happen of course, but one can hope.
Jack Reacher 3
Johnny English 4
Still on my top three list of movies from the last ten years!
You, me and @chrisisall does at least! That probably won't make a sequel closer to happening, but maybe as it's still relevant there's that little chance…?
Much to enjoy about The International though. I also agree completely with the 70's feel - as did Owen himself apparently (from Wikipedia): In April 2007, Clive Owen agreed to perform in The International. He said the script interested him because he was reminded of "those '70s paranoia pictures" and because it combined a factual, intelligent basis with an international thriller plot."
The Good Guys 2
Speaking of Shane Black:
Lethal Weapon 5: there is a treatment that Shane Black wrote, I think it was fifty pages or something. Riggs and Murtaugh are in New York (I don't know what the background story was to get them there), to stop a huge shipment of drugs coming in via the docks on the worst snow storm of the year (of course, this being Black-- it'd hafta be around Christmas time).
A proper Die Hard sequel. A few years ago a couple of indie filmmakers took out a full page ad in some of the trades. It was their pitch for a real DH sequel. If memory serves, this would have been on the thirtieth anniversary of the Nakatomi attack. John McClane is flown out to Japan for a special commemoration and to receive an award. And, of course, with the world watching, terrorists strike again.
From what i heard, the guys who pitched this didn't get the gig (supposedly Len Wiseman is still running the charge on this one (half takes place in the 70s with a young John McClane, the other half takes place in the present)). But they did end up getting a horror film, or something...
That sounds like a great synopsis! Can't see how a DH film with half of the movie taking place in the 70's can work; it seems easier to just make another present day film with Willis if you ask me.
The indie guys pitching this are onto something good: a commemoration day marking the 30th anniversary of Nakatomi (grounded), in Japan (a cool and unique setting), with the world watching (very cinematic) feels more like a DH story that would happen today.
And seriously??? A female-led TV series??? Smacks of PC'ness. The film was a throwback to the non-PC days. Smoking, drinking, swearing, more drinking and pornos...
It seemed like a quite original idea, really. Placing McClane in a new setting has been done before of course, but a new setting somewhat connected with the original is a clever thought. Did the pitch place the setting during Christmas too?
For me, Die Hard/Die Hard 2 are both Christmas films, and it would be really fun for a future DH film to take place around that time of year as well.
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Regarding the Len Wiseman script; is the 70's part perhaps based on the Die Hard: Year One comic book written by Howard Chaykin?
By the way, on Wikipedia it says that Chad Hayes and Carey W. Hayes have been enlisted to rewrite the script. Perhaps the 70's angle will be dropped?
I just looked, and according to the imdb page for Chad Hayes and Carey W. Hayes, they're calling it DH Y1... so it looks like this is staying for now.
The Hayes' brothers have recently focused on horror films. Why the studio isn't getting some strong thriller/action writers on board of DH boggles my mind...
Didn't notice that! I guess the Y1 in the title says it all (unfortunately). I haven't read the Y1 comic book, but by the description it looks like a story set in the 70's and only then (which is classic Chaykin by the way, as he does a lot of period stuff). Will be interesting to see if they can tie this together in a good way.
I'm not too familiar with the Hayes' brothers. If they've only done horror films, I'm a bit worried, as horror films - as far as the titles I've seen, isn't too focused on story - only the shock factor.
I would have loved a sequel to it in 1998.
While I have grown to like H20 more over the years, I wish we could have had a H7 that continued from H6.
LOVE AT SECOND BITE.
About 10 years ago he announced the project was back in the works.
Today crickets are chirping.