Should Historical Films be Accurately Portrayed?

[Judge]

I've never been able to watch the film "Revolution" (1985) for more than a few minutes.

Al Pacino may have been a classic studio pick for such a role, but his accent seemed to spoil every scene despite so much attention to the visuals. Reminded me of a character in the 1960 production of "Spartacus" where one actor had that strong New York accent, causing me to laugh.

And John Wayne as Genghis Khan? Priceless. Then again Omar Sharif sort of talked the part, but never looked it either. And all those white folks squinting to look Asian. Oh my. But then Clark Gable never sounded for a second like anyone I knew from South Carolina either. Then again dean Norris made for an amusing Ben Franklin. I could go on and on.

But then it's all up to the studios, who all do their own thang more or less. No matter what anyone thinks for much of any reason.

 

[Cyber]

I've never been able to watch the film "Revolution" (1985) for more than a few minutes.

Al Pacino may have been a classic studio pick for such a role, but his accent seemed to spoil every scene despite so much attention to the visuals. Reminded me of a character in the 1960 production of "Spartacus" where one actor had that strong New York accent, causing me to laugh.

And John Wayne as Genghis Khan? Priceless. Then again Omar Sharif sort of talked the part, but never looked it either. And all those white folks squinting to look Asian. Oh my. But then Clark Gable never sounded for a second like anyone I knew from South Carolina either. Then again dean Norris made for an amusing Ben Franklin. I could go on and on.

But then it's all up to the studios, who all do their own thang more or less. No matter what anyone thinks for much of any reason.

And Yul Brynner as Genghis Khan or Schwarzenegger as Conan the Barbarian.

 

[Judge]

And Yul Brynner as Genghis Khan or Schwarzenegger as Conan the Barbarian.

Conan the Barbarian was a fictional character. I can live with that...

I suppose the only real-life role I could see Arnold recreating would be governor of California.

"Your votes. Gib dem to me. NOW." (Preferably in a suit and tie and not in his birthday suit.)

 

[Crossbreed]

...I suppose the only real-life role I could see Arnold recreating would be governor of California.

"Your votes. Gib dem to me. NOW."

Don't you mean "Der Governator...!?"

 

[Judge]

Don't you mean "Der Governator...!?"

Nope. Though from what I hear he really does want to called "Governor" first and foremost.

And for Diana Ross it's "Miss Ross to you!"

 

[Crossbreed]

...And for Diana Ross it's "Miss Ross to you!"