One of my favorite historical figures, Queen Boudicca of Britain, I feel is so far under the radar for bad asses. Why no love for her? I mean, if the overblown Greek tragedies can have remake after remake, why not give her ONE?
Look, a group of rebels go blow for blow with the most dominant force of their time and the leader is just forgotten? In my opinion, Leinitis has nothing on her because the Spartans were breed only for fighting and dying…Boudicca and Britain were just pissed off to the point of no other option. This would make for such a sick movie too, anyone know if it is in the talks?
Sad to say, I am not as educated as you are. I never heard of her? I will have to take your word.
This woman was WICKED! Here’s the first part of a documentary that fails miserably to do her justice.
Yeah, I read about that whole deal. Pretty badass, indeed.
A movie might work, but I’m not sure. I wonder how well an epic movie based on a female would do, though. Maybe a film buff could clue me in, but I don’t know if those movies do well historically.
[quote]LarryDavid wrote:
Yeah, I read about that whole deal. Pretty badass, indeed.
A movie might work, but I’m not sure. I wonder how well an epic movie based on a female would do, though. Maybe a film buff could clue me in, but I don’t know if those movies do well historically.[/quote]
That’s what my conclusion was too. I don’t think “we” could take seeing a woman tear it up with Rome. There could be so many movies based on females that rocked it harder than the males throughout history. Ego wins out whe making movies though, I guess.
The rebellion would own 300 or Spartacus, not only because of its novelty of it being a female leader but the story that could be developed. It’s sad nobody has touched it, there’s so much potential.
[quote]Ct. Rockula wrote:
[quote]LarryDavid wrote:
Yeah, I read about that whole deal. Pretty badass, indeed.
A movie might work, but I’m not sure. I wonder how well an epic movie based on a female would do, though. Maybe a film buff could clue me in, but I don’t know if those movies do well historically.[/quote]
That’s what my conclusion was too. I don’t think “we” could take seeing a woman tear it up with Rome. There could be so many movies based on females that rocked it harder than the males throughout history. Ego wins out whe making movies though, I guess.
The rebellion would own 300 or Spartacus, not only because of its novelty of it being a female leader but the story that could be developed. It’s sad nobody has touched it, there’s so much potential.
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There’s lots of speculation about her too. She took over after her husband died, I believe? Really is one of the first British rebellions against Rome…even though she failed and was captured (?).
difficult to make a film where the protagonist wipes out three cities slaughters the 70,000 or so living in the cities (def not all romans either) and then manages to loose a battle outnumbering the enemy at least 10 to 1 (conservative estimate)
[quote]Grneyes wrote:
[quote]Ct. Rockula wrote:
[quote]LarryDavid wrote:
Yeah, I read about that whole deal. Pretty badass, indeed.
A movie might work, but I’m not sure. I wonder how well an epic movie based on a female would do, though. Maybe a film buff could clue me in, but I don’t know if those movies do well historically.[/quote]
That’s what my conclusion was too. I don’t think “we” could take seeing a woman tear it up with Rome. There could be so many movies based on females that rocked it harder than the males throughout history. Ego wins out whe making movies though, I guess.
The rebellion would own 300 or Spartacus, not only because of its novelty of it being a female leader but the story that could be developed. It’s sad nobody has touched it, there’s so much potential.
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There’s lots of speculation about her too. She took over after her husband died, I believe? Really is one of the first British rebellions against Rome…even though she failed and was captured (?).
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she wasnt captured, committed suicide after losing the battle of watling street and realising she would be unable to defeat the romans
[quote]redstar144 wrote:
[quote]Grneyes wrote:
[quote]Ct. Rockula wrote:
[quote]LarryDavid wrote:
Yeah, I read about that whole deal. Pretty badass, indeed.
A movie might work, but I’m not sure. I wonder how well an epic movie based on a female would do, though. Maybe a film buff could clue me in, but I don’t know if those movies do well historically.[/quote]
That’s what my conclusion was too. I don’t think “we” could take seeing a woman tear it up with Rome. There could be so many movies based on females that rocked it harder than the males throughout history. Ego wins out whe making movies though, I guess.
The rebellion would own 300 or Spartacus, not only because of its novelty of it being a female leader but the story that could be developed. It’s sad nobody has touched it, there’s so much potential.
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There’s lots of speculation about her too. She took over after her husband died, I believe? Really is one of the first British rebellions against Rome…even though she failed and was captured (?).
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she wasnt captured, committed suicide after losing the battle of watling street and realising she would be unable to defeat the romans[/quote]
To me, this would just add to the dramatic effect, and maybe even draw in a wider audience that doesnt get into epic battle movies.
[quote]Ct. Rockula wrote:
[quote]LarryDavid wrote:
Yeah, I read about that whole deal. Pretty badass, indeed.
A movie might work, but I’m not sure. I wonder how well an epic movie based on a female would do, though. Maybe a film buff could clue me in, but I don’t know if those movies do well historically.[/quote]
That’s what my conclusion was too. I don’t think “we” could take seeing a woman tear it up with Rome. There could be so many movies based on females that rocked it harder than the males throughout history. Ego wins out whe making movies though, I guess.
The rebellion would own 300 or Spartacus, not only because of its novelty of it being a female leader but the story that could be developed. It’s sad nobody has touched it, there’s so much potential.
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Yeah, but be fair I don’t really think it’s just us. Women may not be as interested in a film of this nature even if it’s protagonist was a female. Girl power doesn’t actually sell with girls either, I think :D.
I agree on that last paragraph, too. It would truly be bananas. The only issue is money.
[quote]Grneyes wrote:
[quote]Ct. Rockula wrote:
[quote]LarryDavid wrote:
Yeah, I read about that whole deal. Pretty badass, indeed.
A movie might work, but I’m not sure. I wonder how well an epic movie based on a female would do, though. Maybe a film buff could clue me in, but I don’t know if those movies do well historically.[/quote]
That’s what my conclusion was too. I don’t think “we” could take seeing a woman tear it up with Rome. There could be so many movies based on females that rocked it harder than the males throughout history. Ego wins out whe making movies though, I guess.
The rebellion would own 300 or Spartacus, not only because of its novelty of it being a female leader but the story that could be developed. It’s sad nobody has touched it, there’s so much potential.
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There’s lots of speculation about her too. She took over after her husband died, I believe? Really is one of the first British rebellions against Rome…even though she failed and was captured (?).
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That’s what I want, A huge uproar then a FAIL right when you think the rebels are invincible. There are too many stories of underdogs winning or the oppressed conquering. Heartbreaking endings where the ones you follow throught the story get butchered are much better, imo.
I want Wolverine,Superman, or even the horror movie hero to get killed at the end before they triumph…ya kno, draw out a little tear? lol
[quote]redstar144 wrote:
she wasnt captured, committed suicide after losing the battle of watling street and realising she would be unable to defeat the romans[/quote]
Well, you know…she was still a women.
j/k
[quote]LarryDavid wrote:
[quote]Ct. Rockula wrote:
[quote]LarryDavid wrote:
Yeah, I read about that whole deal. Pretty badass, indeed.
A movie might work, but I’m not sure. I wonder how well an epic movie based on a female would do, though. Maybe a film buff could clue me in, but I don’t know if those movies do well historically.[/quote]
That’s what my conclusion was too. I don’t think “we” could take seeing a woman tear it up with Rome. There could be so many movies based on females that rocked it harder than the males throughout history. Ego wins out whe making movies though, I guess.
The rebellion would own 300 or Spartacus, not only because of its novelty of it being a female leader but the story that could be developed. It’s sad nobody has touched it, there’s so much potential.
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Yeah, but be fair I don’t really think it’s just us. Women may not be as interested in a film of this nature even if it’s protagonist was a female. Girl power doesn’t actually sell with girls either, I think :D.
I agree on that last paragraph, too. It would truly be bananas. The only issue is money.[/quote]
lol, I meant everyone by “we”. But, the story could be swayed to attract everyone. Oh, dude the money has to be around! Have you seen some of the bullshit,remakes,sequels from the last decade? lol
[quote]LarryDavid wrote:
[quote]redstar144 wrote:
she wasnt captured, committed suicide after losing the battle of watling street and realising she would be unable to defeat the romans[/quote]
Well, you know…she was still a woman.
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Fixed. Say what you mean and mean what you say!
LOL @ Wolbarrett
Rock, you might have to write this one yourself, bro. It’s a great idea and someone gonna do it one day. You’re right that money flies around, so maybe someone’ll fund it.
Then befriend Oprah. She’ll get all the moms to watch it and shit. Look how well it worked out for Tyler Perry. All you need is to figure out a way to get guys to watch it, and maybe good visuals and some t&a will do the trick.
EDIT: Just had to mention, bullshit remakes are considered safe bets if you have good stars. Not being a safe bet is the problem with this film. But hey, I guess there are people/companies that’d fund it.
[quote]redstar144 wrote:
[quote]Grneyes wrote:
[quote]Ct. Rockula wrote:
[quote]LarryDavid wrote:
Yeah, I read about that whole deal. Pretty badass, indeed.
A movie might work, but I’m not sure. I wonder how well an epic movie based on a female would do, though. Maybe a film buff could clue me in, but I don’t know if those movies do well historically.[/quote]
That’s what my conclusion was too. I don’t think “we” could take seeing a woman tear it up with Rome. There could be so many movies based on females that rocked it harder than the males throughout history. Ego wins out whe making movies though, I guess.
The rebellion would own 300 or Spartacus, not only because of its novelty of it being a female leader but the story that could be developed. It’s sad nobody has touched it, there’s so much potential.
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There’s lots of speculation about her too. She took over after her husband died, I believe? Really is one of the first British rebellions against Rome…even though she failed and was captured (?).
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she wasnt captured, committed suicide after losing the battle of watling street and realising she would be unable to defeat the romans[/quote]
Yeah, after I posted I Googled her.
They made several movies about Joan D’Arc and I don’t remember any being hits
[quote]Cockney Blue wrote:
They made several movies about Joan D’Arc and I don’t remember any being hits[/quote]
With LeeLee Sobieski as Joan, did you really think it was going to be a hit?
[quote]LarryDavid wrote:
LOL @ Wolbarrett
Rock, you might have to write this one yourself, bro. It’s a great idea and someone gonna do it one day. You’re right that money flies around, so maybe someone’ll fund it.
Then befriend Oprah. She’ll get all the moms to watch it and shit. Look how well it worked out for Tyler Perry. All you need is to figure out a way to get guys to watch it, and maybe good visuals and some t&a will do the trick.
EDIT: Just had to mention, bullshit remakes are considered safe bets if you have good stars. Not being a safe bet is the problem with this film. But hey, I guess there are people/companies that’d fund it. [/quote]
good idea, I just sick of doing “favors” for repayment everytime I borrow from her.
I do know about her. My military history teacher in high school dedicated some time to talking about her. I dont remember talking about her in my western civ class last semester (college). I think she is an interesting figure certainly worthy of note. A women materializing an army around her to attempt to take on Rome is definitely impressive. Her accomplishments could certainly be put in the same scope of The Men at Thermopylae. Many other nations fought that battle and died. The difference is the significance of that battle in the minds of all western civilization. Men, standing ready to die against a truely massive army. “Go tell the Spartans, thou who passest by, That here, obedient to their laws, we lie”
(no mention of freed slaves and foreign squires who stayed to die without stake or oath to Sparta or any Greek.) A battle no matter won or lost, perfect or ripped from the Jaws of defeat is nothing if not key to a significant event occurring.