My daughter and I were talking about MASH recently, and we started riffing about how cool a remake would be. So we started thinking about who would play what character....
HAWKEYE: Dane Cook or Vince Vaughn - they would both have to tone it DOWN a bit - a cross between Hawkeye and themselves (both of them essentially are the same guy in every movie they do).
Casting serious dramatic actors would be better, I agree. But you know that would never happen. Hollywood would conclude a MASH remake would make them more money as a comedy, and they would cast comedic actors.
MASH does NOT need to be remade. The original can't be topped. IMO what's killing the film industry these days are all the crappy remakes of classic films and TV shows. Hollywood needs to start coming up with its own ideas again, or else step aside and let the indie directors take the lead. Just my opinion.
Let us take the risks of peace upon our lives, not impose the risks of war upon the world.
Oh, OK. I just don't want anyone to get any ideas! Sorry, I'm a crazed Altman fanatic and MASH is probably my all-time favorite Altman film... I can get a little defensive!
Let us take the risks of peace upon our lives, not impose the risks of war upon the world.
Okay, everyone, chill! First off this is just a hypothetical question. I also loved the movie when it came out, my parents took me to see it, (part of a Christmas present, 1970--I was 13 and couldn't get in by myself, it was "R" and the theatres were more strict in those days. I believe that it shouldn't be remade, because it was just right the way it was. However, if they did, this is what the cast should be...and certain aspects have been changed a little bit...
Hawkeye Paul Rudd Smart charmer equally sarcastic/sweet but lovable
Trapper Vince Vaughn Earthy, tough, and funny, very loyal good friend
Duke Luke Wilson Southerner a little misguided, but ultimately has good intentions And Duke should also have a bigger part this time!
Frank Burns Ray Liotta (Yes Burns should be a little more hot, and more of a villan, going more against our heroes) The "fight scene" between him and Hawkeye should be a little more intense,
Hotlips - Leslie Mann She should be tougher, not crumble when they guys make fun of her, After all, she is the head nurse!
Lt Dish - Anna Faris She should not just be an object of desire, but a good nurse
Col Blake - Steve Carell (Yeah, he should still be clueless, but a nice person!)
Radar - Christopher Mintz-Plasse Young man, just inducted into Army, a little bit naive/homesick,but a smart computer techie.