Comments on: Sean Penn, Jim Carrey and Benicio Del Toro are the Farrelly's 'Three Stooges'

By: Luke

Luke — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 04:48:46 +0000

All I have to do is think of Del Toro in Fear and Loathing and I'm confident he'll be great as Moe. And Penn as Larry? Hell yeah, that's a stroke of genius, actually.

I'm most worried about Carrey overdoing it, actually. Sometimes that guy doesn't know when to let up.

By: Bill

Bill — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:46:05 +0000

I think Benicio Del Toro will make a great, abusive Moe. I can see it already. It's understandable to be skeptical as he's never done a comedy, but I think he will pull it off. THe guy is extremely gifted

By: oldskool138

oldskool138 — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 11:31:49 +0000

@Chris: "This is probably his first comedic role since Spicoli." What about "I Am Sam"? :P

By: William

William — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 02:31:17 +0000

For some reason I see Penn leaving this project in the near future. Hist face morphed onto Larry's actually makes him look like the right guy for the part; on looks alone that is lol. Would be interesting if he actually did this.

I did not see Carrey coming as Curley; I saw Rogan or another chubbier actor in the role. Carrey will do nicely though. Looks aside, that's a role made for him haha.

Del Toro as Moe is a great choice in my opinion.

Actually, I wouldn't be surprised if each of these three eventually walk; even Carrey. But I'm predicting that it'll be someone else as Larry, despite what Variety is saying.

By: JM

JM — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 01:35:07 +0000

This looks so damn creepy!!! This is some crazy bleeping casting! Not as eclectic as "Repo! The Genetic Opera," but it certainly tries to touch it.

By: The Jackall

The Jackall — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:23:07 +0000

@Chris: I agree, this film could end up being a resounding dud at the box office; however, I must admit, this film looks really interesting.

Of course Jim Carrey will be more than up to the task of portraying one of histories great physical comedians. I'm not so sure about Sean Penn, but after seeing his Oscar-winning performance in Milk, maybe…just maybe…he can pull it off.

Surprisingly, I really have a lot of faith in Del Toro's comedic potential. His off-the-wall performances in The Usual Suspects & Snatch proved that he is more than capable of portraying unique-yet-zany characters. I will be watching this film closely – just hoping it's more of a serious film than the Farrelly's usual brand of humor.

By: Brad Brevet

Brad Brevet — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:03:21 +0000

@Ryan Adams: I will admit, I was shocked at how well that particular part of the image turned out. The other two look like Photoshopped images but the Carrey face is eerily realistic.

By: Ryan Adams

Ryan Adams — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 23:55:54 +0000

Brad, your diabolical morphing of Curly and Jim Carrey has accidentally spawned a Luke Wilson clone. This is the kind of thing that freaks me right out about stem cell research

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 23:27:41 +0000

This could end up being disastrous or pretty good. I am most surprised that Sean Penn agreed to be in it. This is probably his first comedic role since Spicoli.

By: ManOfNottingham

ManOfNottingham — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:32:21 +0000

This is gonna be a 'belly laugh' film when this hits – I can just smell it!. Jim Carrey – FUNNY! BDT – FUNNY AS HELL!!!! Check him out in The Usual Suspects…..Sean Penn…hmmmmm….i'd say he has the propensity to be funny. A beautiful blend.

Cant wait! I'm already holding my sides!

ManofNottts

By: John Debono

John Debono — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:12:53 +0000

Who would have thought this would be the film to unite Del Toro and Penn after 21 Grams? Guess even oscar winners need to pay rent.

By: Vik

Vik — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:00:36 +0000

Whoa, why are the Farrellys doing this to us?