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Posted by: Tony on March 21, 2008 at 13:29:54

there's a script review up at LR, and it sounds pretty good... seems they've dropped this "supernatural" business, which is a VERY good thing. this movie should be a straight up violent action western and nothing else.

Posted by: Dax on March 21, 2008 at 19:13:46

Err... if the comic is a supernatural western, then why is it a good thing to nix that for the theatrical adaptation? Then what is there to differentiate it from the millions of other violent westerns out there?

Posted by: ShadowMan on March 21, 2008 at 22:11:05

That's the thing though, the comic isn't a supernatural western, though it has had some supernatural type stories over the course of it's various runs throughout the years, usually when he ran across other DC western characters like El Diablo. But mainly Jonah Hex is just a straight up, hard edged, down and dirty western, albeit one with a truly great, no nonsense bounty hunter as the central character. There is much potential for movie coolness here, that is if they don't tone it all down and pg-13 it to hell.

Still, I'll believe it when I see it. They've been trying to get a Jonah Hex movie made since the late 70's. Kind of a shame that they never managed to do so back then too, as Clint Eastwood back in his High Plains Drifter/Outlaw Josey Wales days would have been perfect for Hex. If this does get the green light it'll be very interesting to see just who they get to play Jonah Hex...

Posted by: Dax on March 22, 2008 at 03:09:54

Yeah, having Eastwood as the main character, in the 70s or 80s, MAYBE even the early 90s (well, maybe not)...too late now. What actor today has the grizzled and "masculine" appearance to pull of the character?...I guess it would have to be a relatively unknown actor.

Posted by: G D LAUGHLIN on March 22, 2008 at 06:42:27

methinks it should retain a supernatural element. certainly lots of shadowy subdued lighting and be as gritty and unrelenting as "deadwood". what about john hamm from "madmen" tv series...he's got the credentials provided we do only see half a handsome face. And bonny prince billy and maybe calexico to do an eerie minimal soundtrack.

Posted by: Captain Infinity on March 22, 2008 at 16:57:19

I think Viggo Mortensen or Josh Holloway would be a good choice to play Hex.

Posted by: Pierre Spengler on March 23, 2008 at 00:32:19

They should have gotten Hugh Jackman to play Hex!! Boooooo!!

Posted by: G D LAUGHLIN on March 23, 2008 at 05:03:19

yes,i agree that all of the above suggestions would be capable~maybe jackman is too over exposed now tho'.The tone of the film should be dark and the lighting/cinematography reflect this ~some david Lynch type flashbacks to Hex's Civil war experiences ~canon fire,bloodied bodies etc and should only "hint" at an origin rather than "explain" it. Plus, Hex's face should only be seen sparingly too, maybe lighting up a cigar at night, that kind of thing ~ less is more...effective.

Posted by: Clint on March 24, 2008 at 16:10:12

A friend of mine and I were talking about this just this weekend. I was thinking that Brad Pitt would actually do a great job at being Hex. In fact, I think if the script was good enough, he'd probably jump at it.

Posted by: Joe on March 25, 2008 at 14:54:24

Russell Crowe is the perfect Jonah Hex, and I think it should retain it's supenatural element.

Posted by: Pierre Spengler on April 4, 2008 at 07:02:25

Or this guy could be Hex!!!:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPd8jIuAR74

Posted by: Hexersized on April 7, 2008 at 10:38:05

I read every one of the Hex novels. He was one of the greatest Rebel I have ever come across. I deffenantly will go to this movie. I hope you do him justice I can not immagine it to be a G rated movie for al the blood in the books. THANKS for bringing him back in my life.