Should Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson be in TMNT Part III? - Page 2

~~TMNTInsighter~~ · 07-08-2016, 09:19 PM

He's a wrestler who's never displayed any real acting talent and hasn't made any good movie choices--he has not even been in a cult classic. "The Scorpion King" is not a good movie, the "Fast and Furious" films are not good movies, his most recent films "San Andreas" and "Hercules" are not good movies (in the slightest), "The Rundown" was a pretty good movie but it's not a cult classic nor would I exactly put it up there as a good or even great movie--he's not even the best part, character/actor, whatever of that film. Besides, how is this guy worthy of praise when he's in a number of bad remakes and "The Tooth Fairy" (among some other excruciating bad ones)?! If I don't see him in another movie, that'd be great.

*Xav* · 07-08-2016, 09:22 PM

Yes, he should play Rocksteady!

*GoldMutant* · 07-08-2016, 09:44 PM

If Kevin Nash could play Super Shredder in Secret of the Ooze and Sheamus casted as Rocksteady in the PD Universe, why not? The Rock has a significant aura to him; whether in the WWE or movies, he is a big draw for mainstream viewers. Although I've only seen one of his movies growing up, that being The Game Plan, I thought he was alright. Nothing bad, but nothing great, just rather average.

In terms of a TMNT character, it honestly depends on the direction of a specific character and his chemistry. Even if you don't like his movies, he does have that aura I mentioned; his antics in the WWF, now WWE are still enjoyable to this day. If anything, I could see him being Armaggon if they played him up as a cocky bounty hunter, it would fit certainly given that Johnson has done impressive mic work as a heel. Other than that, I honestly don't see him working outside the box office draw with a cameo or minor role at best.

*CyberCubed* · 07-08-2016, 10:09 PM

Isn't he almost like 40 years old now? Or is he older than that? He has to be up there in the years now.

*IndigoErth* · 07-08-2016, 10:59 PM

What's age got to do with it. Heck, Leo got voiced by a 40-something last time. Surely 'The Rock' could have at least an age appropriate part.

Not everyone hits 'old age' by 40. lol

*Shark_Blade* · 07-08-2016, 11:17 PM

He can be a stone general or something.

*Prowler* · 07-09-2016, 01:03 AM

I liked The Rundown and have a soft spot for The Mummy series. I know the Mummy films are not exactly masterpieces, but they're part of my childhood.

Doom was a terrible movie but I did like that twist near the end when he becomes the bad guy. Did not see that coming.

Did not enjoy his VA in Planet 51, that animated film set in an alien planet version of the 50s.

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Isn't he almost like 40 years old now? Or is he older than that? He has to be up there in the years now.

Yeah, but he's still jacked as f*ck. He cna pull off the action hero convincingly enough still.

*ZariusTwo* · 07-09-2016, 06:35 AM

When is he ever going to make that Johnny Bravo movie?

Shedder · 07-09-2016, 07:33 AM

Everyone seems to be missing the obvious one.
A 'rock' soldier. Tragg or granitor

*Shark_Blade* · 07-09-2016, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Shedder

Everyone seems to be missing the obvious one.
A 'rock' soldier. Tragg or granitor

I mentioned stone... is there a difference between rock and stone?

And also there's Stone Cold, and there's The Rock... so much infatuation over harden material lmfao.

Tora · 07-09-2016, 11:18 AM

I'd want to see the Turtles and Casey hunting down Bebop and Rocksteady in the first act of the film when the Turtles come across the Purple Dragons and Hun played by Dwayne The Rock Johnson. The Purple Dragons team with Bebop and Rocksteady & decide to take over new york now that Shredder is out of the picture. The PD and B&R could be as the setup Villains of the movie as it builds up to a full on invasion from Dimension X.

For the final act have the Turtles learn from Bebop and Rocksteady that Shredder and Krang are returning to earth soon. The Turtles then hunt down Baxter and use his tech to build a Portal to take the fight to them and head to Dimension X. When the heroes arrive they see that Krang has Robo Foot Ninja and a Rock Soldier army ready for an invasion.

Now for the finally I'd have the final showdown be with a Mutated Super Shredder in the Technodrome portal room who is set to lead the army to earth. The Turtles of course need to stop the army from getting thru and get past Shredder as Donnie has set the drome to explode.

*IndigoErth* · 07-09-2016, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Shedder

Everyone seems to be missing the obvious one.
A 'rock' soldier. Tragg or granitor

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Originally Posted by Shark_Blade

I mentioned stone... is there a difference between rock and stone?

Both late, said it three days ago in anther thread.

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Originally Posted by IndigoErth

Definitely. With a nickname like 'The Rock,' who else is supposed to do General Traag. Because no reasons.

*CyberCubed* · 07-09-2016, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

I put the Rock in my old TMNT 4 fan screenplay (that I once personally handed to Kevin Eastman in 1999). As himself.

That's interesting, I'd like to introduce you to my friends Luke Keith and what's his name:

http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=29200

Seems your former 20 year old self would have been quite enthusiastic and interested in "Dawn of the Ninja." Maybe you guys could all pitch some money in and Kevin Eastman would greenlit your script, trust me it can happen!

*Andrew NDB* · 07-09-2016, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by TMNTInsighter

He's a wrestler who's never displayed any real acting talent

You're kidding me, right? He's like the only WWE/WWF wrestler to ever possess any modicum of acting talent, and the Rock can act.

"Faster" is the best film he's ever done. Fantastic movie.

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 07-09-2016, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

You're kidding me, right? He's like the only WWE/WWF wrestler to ever possess any modicum of acting talent, and the Rock can act.

"Faster" is the best film he's ever done. Fantastic movie.

And here I thought I was the only person who'd ever watched "Faster."

"Snitch" was also severely underrated.

*Prowler* · 07-09-2016, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ZariusTwo

When is he ever going to make that Johnny Bravo movie?

I know right? I was like "oh come on now!" when I heard the plans for that movie were axed.

*TurtleWA* · 07-09-2016, 03:22 PM

I like both Gridiron Gang and Walking Tall. Maybe The Rock could make a cameo as a pizza delivery guy. Smash a few heads and that's it. Let's just hope LeBron James never gets cast.

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 07-09-2016, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by TurtleWA

I like both Gridiron Gang and Walking Tall. Maybe The Rock could make a cameo as a pizza delivery guy. Smash a few heads and that's it. Let's just hope LeBron James never gets cast.

I finally got to see Walking Tall. Good fun, not much depth to it though. But hey, the Rock smashing casinos and thugs with a 2x4 is great!

*CyberCubed* · 07-11-2016, 12:59 PM

This is another one of those professional athletes/actors/stars that has aged incredibly well despite his age.

Really just goes to prove if you take care of your body even when you're pushing 40 you can still look great.

*Andrew NDB* · 07-13-2016, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy

I finally got to see Walking Tall. Good fun, not much depth to it though. But hey, the Rock smashing casinos and thugs with a 2x4 is great!

Definitely falls under the umbrella of "movies that really want to be like the hard R actioners of the 80s/90s... but gets a PG-13 anyway." Comes off so light when they were totally going for the opposite.

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~~TMNTInsighter~~ Banned Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: South Carolina Posts: 429	He's a wrestler who's never displayed any real acting talent and hasn't made any good movie choices--he has not even been in a cult classic. "The Scorpion King" is not a good movie, the "Fast and Furious" films are not good movies, his most recent films "San Andreas" and "Hercules" are not good movies (in the slightest), "The Rundown" was a pretty good movie but it's not a cult classic nor would I exactly put it up there as a good or even great movie--he's not even the best part, character/actor, whatever of that film. Besides, how is this guy worthy of praise when he's in a number of bad remakes and "The Tooth Fairy" (among some other excruciating bad ones)?! If I don't see him in another movie, that'd be great. Last edited by TMNTInsighter; 07-08-2016 at 09:25 PM.

07-08-2016, 09:44 PM	#23
GoldMutant Control Your Narrative Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: New England Posts: 1,763	If Kevin Nash could play Super Shredder in Secret of the Ooze and Sheamus casted as Rocksteady in the PD Universe, why not? The Rock has a significant aura to him; whether in the WWE or movies, he is a big draw for mainstream viewers. Although I've only seen one of his movies growing up, that being The Game Plan, I thought he was alright. Nothing bad, but nothing great, just rather average. In terms of a TMNT character, it honestly depends on the direction of a specific character and his chemistry. Even if you don't like his movies, he does have that aura I mentioned; his antics in the WWF, now WWE are still enjoyable to this day. If anything, I could see him being Armaggon if they played him up as a cocky bounty hunter, it would fit certainly given that Johnson has done impressive mic work as a heel. Other than that, I honestly don't see him working outside the box office draw with a cameo or minor role at best. __________________

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07-09-2016, 03:22 PM	#37
TurtleWA Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: WA Posts: 2,507	I like both Gridiron Gang and Walking Tall. Maybe The Rock could make a cameo as a pizza delivery guy. Smash a few heads and that's it. Let's just hope LeBron James never gets cast. __________________ Find me on Instagram @turtle_wa YouTube @TurtleWA

07-08-2016, 09:22 PM	#22
Xav Foot Elite Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 3,045	Yes, he should play Rocksteady!

07-08-2016, 10:09 PM	#24
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,888	Isn't he almost like 40 years old now? Or is he older than that? He has to be up there in the years now.

07-08-2016, 10:59 PM	#25
IndigoErth Team Blue Boy Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: U.S., East Coast Posts: 16,296	What's age got to do with it. Heck, Leo got voiced by a 40-something last time. Surely 'The Rock' could have at least an age appropriate part. Not everyone hits 'old age' by 40. lol

07-08-2016, 11:17 PM	#26
Shark_Blade Emperor Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,909	He can be a stone general or something.

07-09-2016, 07:33 AM	#29
Shedder Hench Mutant Join Date: May 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 297	Everyone seems to be missing the obvious one. A 'rock' soldier. Tragg or granitor

07-09-2016, 11:18 AM	#31
Tora Hench Mutant Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Ohio Posts: 254	I'd want to see the Turtles and Casey hunting down Bebop and Rocksteady in the first act of the film when the Turtles come across the Purple Dragons and Hun played by Dwayne The Rock Johnson. The Purple Dragons team with Bebop and Rocksteady & decide to take over new york now that Shredder is out of the picture. The PD and B&R could be as the setup Villains of the movie as it builds up to a full on invasion from Dimension X. For the final act have the Turtles learn from Bebop and Rocksteady that Shredder and Krang are returning to earth soon. The Turtles then hunt down Baxter and use his tech to build a Portal to take the fight to them and head to Dimension X. When the heroes arrive they see that Krang has Robo Foot Ninja and a Rock Soldier army ready for an invasion. Now for the finally I'd have the final showdown be with a Mutated Super Shredder in the Technodrome portal room who is set to lead the army to earth. The Turtles of course need to stop the army from getting thru and get past Shredder as Donnie has set the drome to explode.

07-11-2016, 12:59 PM	#39
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,888	This is another one of those professional athletes/actors/stars that has aged incredibly well despite his age. Really just goes to prove if you take care of your body even when you're pushing 40 you can still look great.