Thursday
30Oct2008
Sam Jackson as Sho'nuff? Sho'nuff!
Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 9:55AM
And with this move, suddenly a remake of
The Last
Dragon becomes something I want to see.
The film is being re-imagined as part of the 50th anniversary of Motown, whose founder, Berry Gordy, was an executive producer on the film. Considering the original was a sizable hit back in 1985, it's strangely that it was the last film or TV project he did produce.
The film starred Taimak as young martial artist Leroy Green, and Prince protégé Vanity as the girl of his dreams. Julius Carry, who just passed away in August, originated the role of Sho'nuff. And here's trivia: The movie also features bit performances by Chazz Palminteri and William H. Macy. It's been a busy...uh...fifteen years for Jackson, who continues to work at an astounding pace. Since Pulp Fiction was released, he has appeared in a movie every three months on average. Some have been great, most have not, but there's no denying he's perfect for this role.
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