Re: Star Wars Anthology (Young Han Solo)
Yeah, I watched Alden in HC and thought he was pretty good. But I also saw him in "Beautiful Creatures". I don't doubt he has some acting talent but more than anything else its his lack of physical presence that hampers him, certainly in comparisson to Ford. He must have turned in one hell of an audition to overcome that immediately obvious natural disadvantage.
I've also read some of the comments here about Woody H. I really would urge people who might doubt his acting chops to watch some of his later stuff. He is simply brilliant in "True Detectives". And if this is going to be a lighter hearted caper type SW movie then he is pretty damn perfect as Hans older role model (just watch "Seven Psycopaths /Zombieland if you have any doubts ).
And interestingly, physically Harrelson, though he often looks like a large powerful bloke, is just an inch or so taller than Alden. If you look at the entire cast, which is actually a pretty impressive one overall, it looks like the actors have been cast around Alden to make his height disadvantage disappear, much like they manage to do with many Tom Cruise films.
Overall, as far as I am concerned this is a bigger risk for Disney/Lucas film than any other they might have chosen to do BUT it also has possibly one of the best chances to deliver a great fun SW movie along the lines of the best Marvel movies.
But they really need to nail the story .A successful action movie with a good deal of comedy in it is one of the most difficult scripts to write. If they don't deliver one that is completed with strong dialogue and character moments its going to be tough to win over the older SW crowd.
I remain hopeful though.
