The Last Dragon

*Raph's Girl* · 10-30-2008, 02:05 PM

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20081030/...m/us_jackson_1

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Samuel L. Jackson is taking on another heavy role.

Having most recently played a dirty cop in "Lakeview Terrace," Jackson is set to star as a bad guy again in a remake of Motown Records founder Berry Gordy's 1985 cult classic "The Last Dragon."

Jackson will play Sho'Nuff, the Shogun of Harlem, a role played in the original by the late Julius Carry, whose spiel included asking ego-driven questions like "Am I the baddest mofo lowdown around this town?" Each time his gang of thugs answered, "Sho'Nuff!"

Columbia Pictures' updated plot will be along the same lines of the original, centering on young martial arts student Leroy Green in his quest through the streets of New York to achieve the highest level of martial arts accomplishment, known as the Last Dragon. Those who achieve the high ranking possess the Glow, making them the greatest fighter alive.

The original, which also starred one-namers Taimak and then-Prince protegee Vanity, was released in March 1985 by TriStar Pictures and received lukewarm reviews. Roger Ebert said it was a "great near-miss."

"Last Dragon" managed to do well at the box office, grossing nearly $26 million. It soon became a cult classic for scenes like Bruce Lee follower Green remaining so loyal to the martial arts star that he eats his popcorn in a movie theater with chopsticks.

"I'm a huge fan of the original and look forward to bringing Sho'Nuff into the 21st century," said Jackson, who returns to theaters soon alongside the late Bernie Mac in "Soul Men."

Samuel L. Jackson was born for that role!

*gobo* · 10-30-2008, 02:57 PM

Sho 'nuff!

*KROW* · 11-04-2008, 12:49 PM

Meh, this is another case of "if it ain't broke, don't fix it."

*XERO* · 11-04-2008, 08:05 PM

"And if you can't fix it, you can't afford the tools."

*Ninjinister* · 11-04-2008, 09:06 PM

If it ain't broke... add Sam Jackson?

**Jester** · 11-04-2008, 09:11 PM

A remake...of a cult classic.

What's next a remake of Plan 9 from Outer Space?

Ok....the end of the world is neigh!

*KROW* · 11-04-2008, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Jester

Ok....the end of the world is neigh!

Well, it certainly is horsesh*t, that's for sure.

**Jester** · 11-04-2008, 10:51 PM

Blast my illiteracy! Well what can I say, I was educated in Arkansas.

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KROW Meat-n-Potatoes Man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: State's Anus, NY Posts: 6,472	Meh, this is another case of "if it ain't broke, don't fix it." __________________ - Optimus Acid Trip - Cult of a Half-Shell - Raiden's Bitter Tongue - *I don't try to be funny; I fail at it naturally.*

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Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	A remake...of a cult classic. What's next a remake of Plan 9 from Outer Space? Ok....the end of the world is neigh! __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

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Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	Blast my illiteracy! Well what can I say, I was educated in Arkansas. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656