Judging from some of the reviews we've read, the story and characters are the strongest part of the recently-released game, so a film seems to make perfect sense. But Bruce Willis as a hardened thief? Does Hollywood never learn?
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Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thorton rumored for Kane and Lynch
by Justin McElroy 
on Nov 15th 2007 10:45AM
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Judging from some of the reviews we've read, the story and characters are the strongest part of the recently-released game, so a film seems to make perfect sense. But Bruce Willis as a hardened thief? Does Hollywood never learn?
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Posted: Nov 15th 2007 10:48AM NaeemTHM said
That photoshop is classic.
Posted: Nov 15th 2007 10:51AM (Unverified) said
They should use Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman.
Posted: Nov 15th 2007 11:07AM (Unverified) said
ahahhahahh! That's true...they would be a perfect match for this role
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Posted: Nov 15th 2007 10:53AM (Unverified) said
So its Bandits all over again! That was more of a drama/comedy.
I dont buy that rumor.
I dont buy that rumor.
Posted: Nov 15th 2007 8:31PM (Unverified) said
in hudson hawk willis wasn't a 'hardened' thief. that movie was more of a comedy...except for the fact that blows. don't mind me, i liked it.
you'll be closer with the hardened shit with The Jackal or Slevin. thief, assasin, potato, potatoe.
if they fo it (well), it can become a nice flick.
you'll be closer with the hardened shit with The Jackal or Slevin. thief, assasin, potato, potatoe.
if they fo it (well), it can become a nice flick.
Posted: Nov 15th 2007 11:01AM (Unverified) said
LMAO @ the Home Improvement kids.
Posted: Nov 15th 2007 11:09AM (Unverified) said
Um, anyone else feel like this has been done before? Oh yeah, they starred in Bandits...
Posted: Nov 15th 2007 11:27AM Neon Jebus said
I had my hopes up for the game as I dig the Hitman series and thought it would be a good project. I think AC's release this week hurt them though. I picked up AC over K&L and by some of the reviews I've read I made the right choice.
I think they needed to hold off on the release and polish up things a touch.
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I think they needed to hold off on the release and polish up things a touch.
Posted: Nov 15th 2007 11:16AM (Unverified) said
Am I the only person out there who doesn't give a shit about this game? You'd think with all the coverage it's getting it would be good enough to at least be something I don't dismiss outright as a gimmicky lame buddy movie made into a game/.
Posted: Nov 15th 2007 11:17AM jorojoserojas said
No, you're not the only one. I've ignored it since day one.
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Posted: Nov 15th 2007 11:20AM (Unverified) said
Yeah, I have NO idea what this game is about or want to know really.
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Posted: Nov 15th 2007 12:38PM (Unverified) said
From what I've seen and read, this game doesn't look so hot - cool idea and some good marketing doesn't mean it plays worth a shit. Actually it doesn't even look as good as Stranglehold, which I'm still waiting to pick up for 20 bucks off the used shelf. There's too many high-caliber games releasing now to monkey with average games like this.
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Posted: Nov 15th 2007 2:50PM sand0789 said
Most reviews are calling the characters and story the best part. Perhaps it would make a better movie than a game. It can pull that off while still being bad at both.
Maybe that is the problem with game to movie projects. They always pick a great game and make a piss poor movie out of it. Maybe they need to take terrible games and make kickass movies.
I'm visualizing Bullet Witch the movie and it is pretty badass.
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Maybe that is the problem with game to movie projects. They always pick a great game and make a piss poor movie out of it. Maybe they need to take terrible games and make kickass movies.
I'm visualizing Bullet Witch the movie and it is pretty badass.
Posted: Nov 15th 2007 11:25AM SheppyReturns said
Thou Shalt Not Take The Name Of The Hawk In Vain!
Seriously... Hudson Hawk was the shit. And Willis wasn't supposed to be a hardened criminal in that.
Seriously... Hudson Hawk was the shit. And Willis wasn't supposed to be a hardened criminal in that.
Posted: Nov 15th 2007 11:28AM Neon Jebus said
Yeah...that was for the comment below...sorry about that.
Posted: Nov 15th 2007 11:57AM ObiBen8 said
Didn't they already make this movie???
Posted: Nov 15th 2007 11:59AM RedRaptor82 said
Hudson Hawk is fantastic. I'll cite Mutant Reviewers for referring to it as a litmus test for new friends: if you don't find Hudson Hawk at least a little funny, there's something wrong with you ;)
Posted: Nov 15th 2007 12:01PM (Unverified) said
FidliousWong - Thank you for speaking the truth. How dare anyone speak ill of Hudson Hawk.
I think it is time to go speak with the dolphins, perhaps they can tell me what the color blue tastes like.
I think it is time to go speak with the dolphins, perhaps they can tell me what the color blue tastes like.
Posted: Nov 15th 2007 1:15PM baby sea tuna said
You must pay the rent! But I can't pay the rent!!
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Posted: Nov 15th 2007 12:03PM (Unverified) said
I think they should use andy dick and zach braff
Posted: Nov 15th 2007 12:03PM zero21xxx said
Bruce Willis played a real criminal in The Jackal and was "hardened" for Sin City. Whether he was hardened because of the story of because of Jessica Alba, we'll never no. I think if you combined them, you'd get a pretty good "hardened criminal."
Posted: Nov 15th 2007 12:04PM zero21xxx said
Bruce Willis played a real criminal in The Jackal and was "hardened" for Sin City. Whether he was hardened because of the story *or because of Jessica Alba, we'll never *know. I think if you combined them, you'd get a pretty good "hardened criminal."
Stupid English!
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Stupid English!
Posted: Nov 15th 2007 12:05PM (Unverified) said
or better yet, megatron and star scream
Posted: Nov 15th 2007 12:09PM (Unverified) said
i think bruce would better play the crazy guy on meds, and they could use someone more like the bad guy from the 5th element as the hitman character
Posted: Nov 15th 2007 12:22PM (Unverified) said
Gary Oldman for Hitman? NO! However....Gary Oldman for Lunch? WIN!
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Posted: Nov 15th 2007 12:35PM 343 Guilty Fart said
Hey, parts of Bandits was filmed at my old work. Bruce lost his keys in the iceplant out front and they were never found.
Posted: Nov 15th 2007 12:49PM (Unverified) said
Mario and Luigi should star in Kane and Lynch.
Posted: Nov 15th 2007 1:08PM (Unverified) said
cobra commander and destro
Posted: Nov 15th 2007 1:27PM Vegeta has a ps3 said
While I've been hearing the gameplay is average, alot of people have been saying the story is excellent. I think Kane and Lynch would be better as a movie instead of a game.
And Bruce Willis>>>Chuck Norris. Anyone who can launch a car into a helicopter is a fucking badass in my book.
And Bruce Willis>>>Chuck Norris. Anyone who can launch a car into a helicopter is a fucking badass in my book.
Posted: Nov 15th 2007 5:11PM (Unverified) said
I more interested in the story of this game than the game itself so this is good news.
Plus Bruce Willis ftfw.
Plus Bruce Willis ftfw.
Posted: Nov 15th 2007 5:30PM Manhammer said
BBT: Do I play a drunken sleaze?
Posted: Nov 15th 2007 6:13PM zsavior said
Ok that is some seriously awesome casting, I get the feeling Kane & Lynch was always supposed to be a movie tie in game. But I think the makers of the game wanted to escape the stigma of movie tie in games being utter crap so they released the game first.
Posted: Nov 15th 2007 6:36PM (Unverified) said
... that picture makes it look like they're going to kiss.
AARGH
AARGH
Posted: Dec 3rd 2007 6:25PM Quintin B said
Justin McMuffin, you should watch Bandits. Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thorton as harden criminals who rob banks by going to the managers house the night before and driving them to the bank at which they work. It was a decent movie.
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