Ned Kelly

Gertrude · 04-11-2007, 07:38 PM

I just watched the movie. How true to life ( compare with Wikipedia)! And OB speaks Chinese... am 30% Chinese but i can't speak it!

Cat · 04-11-2007, 08:17 PM

Yeah, it really is a great movie. Which reminds me, I should watch it again soon, haven't seen it in a long time. I don't know much about the actual life of Ned Kelly, but if the story told through the movie is true, then he did lead an exciting life. Everyone should see that movie, it's worth it.

Spoonfan · 04-12-2007, 02:31 AM

It was mostly accurate except for Naomi's character who was made up for the book (and movie).

But yes it's a good film, probably my favourite Heath movie, and just behind Pirates as far as Orlando goes (not that I'm a huge Orlando fan or nothing).

Great cast, solid performances... makes me proud to be an Aussie. ;)

Tcup4jdh · 04-12-2007, 04:18 PM

I love Ned Kelly. It's been in the mix on cable since the beginning of the year. After the first time I saw it I bought the DVD. Not much on extras but did talk to Heath Ledger. According to him, it was more closely based than any of the previous movies. Most of which were based on those old "dime" novels.

Orlando was so good in this movie. I would tell anyone who is still having trouble believing in his talent, should really see Ned Kelly. I read a review that said he stole the movie. I would have to agree - at least for myself personally. I like characters (no disrespect to the real person) like Joe. He was loyal. He kept his head and was so cool and casual. Most importantly, he took care of business when he needed to. Oh, I almost forgot. He was a lover as well as a fighter. Could not have cast any better.

Cat · 04-12-2007, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcup4jdh

Orlando was so good in this movie. I would tell anyone who is still having trouble believing in his talent, should really see Ned Kelly. I read a review that said he stole the movie. I would have to agree - at least for myself personally. I like characters (no disrespect to the real person) like Joe. He was loyal. He kept his head and was so cool and casual. Most importantly, he took care of business when he needed to. Oh, I almost forgot. He was a lover as well as a fighter. Could not have cast any better.

Yeah, he was pretty good in this movie. I wouldn't say he stole the movie, but I did like him better than Heath Ledger. With that being said, I still think his acting was best in some parts of the second Pirates movie. But yes, he really did do a good job in this movie. Ahh, I have to watch it. Now.

Gertrude · 04-12-2007, 11:25 PM

O yes…there historically is no Julia… Spoonfan.
Hey, this is must also be the first time OB plays a drug addict.

ThisYearsGuy · 04-13-2007, 11:42 AM

I have this movie on video and watched it once a while ago but its kinda slipped my mind - I am sure I didn't dislike it though lol. Must re-watch sometime...

Gertrude · 04-13-2007, 07:49 PM

To Spoonfan: Did You know that OB is also partly Aussie on his Mother’s side? His forbears, the Copelands, were from Tasmania.

To Cat: I agree that POTC 2 is presently his greatest acting achievement, but he did steal Ned Kelly from Heath with his powerful performance. He is such a movie thief anyway, unintentionally stealing them from his co-stars, excepting Johnny and Brad.

Spoonfan · 04-14-2007, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Gertrude

To Spoonfan: Did You know that OB is also partly Aussie on his Mother’s side? His forbears, the Copelands, were from Tasmania.

Serious? I had no idea! Well I like him even more now.

Tcup4jdh · 04-16-2007, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Gertrude

He is such a movie thief anyway, unintentionally stealing them from his co-stars, excepting Johnny and Brad.

I like that - "movie thief". I agree with you on Johnny. Brad I'm so sure. But if we're going to get into any discussion about either, we should probably start separate threads for Pirates and Troy.

Gertrude · 04-16-2007, 09:38 PM

Hey i will post some scans for you Spoonfan

Gertrude · 04-16-2007, 10:04 PM

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Serious? I had no idea! Well I like him even more now.

Serious!

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I like that - "movie thief". I agree with you on Johnny. Brad I'm so sure. But if we're going to get into any discussion about either, we should probably start separate threads for Pirates and Troy.

I haven't seen Troy but OB said about the movie "Brad is still the man", so I believe him

Spoonfan · 04-17-2007, 01:52 AM

Whoa that is quite colourful! Thanks for the scans!

Gertrude · 04-17-2007, 06:35 PM

Great you like it! Hope to see you often here at OB's forum!

Intensely Deceiving · 04-18-2007, 02:00 AM

Wow, that's kind of ... dramatic! Very interesting. Thank you for that.

Tcup4jdh · 04-18-2007, 01:20 PM

What a history. I can't wait to read his memoir when he gets to be an old man. Thanks Gertrude.

Cat · 04-18-2007, 01:32 PM

Hey, thanks for that, I haven't seen these. Interesting. I want to find out about my ancestry. Though I doubt it's as colorful as his.

Tcup4jdh · 04-18-2007, 02:14 PM

You'll be surprized. I've been researching mine for the last several years. Only recently a new interesting branch has popped up.

Gertrude · 04-19-2007, 06:31 AM

You’re all welcome! Ironically though it was a result of a debate I had with an Imdb member about Orlando’s origins. I had argued that OB must probably have Spanish blood, coz of his name (his mother’s and his cousin’s names as well), his physical features, and his grandma living in Spain. She just sort of slapped these on my face.

Intensely Deceiving · 04-20-2007, 12:30 AM

I have a very interesting background. My great great great (not sure how many greats) grandpa was booted out of Ireland to Scotland (apparently he was pretty wild) and My great grandpa was famous! There's a statue of him at a ranch in Alberta, and when I went there to see it I learned to lasso (not sure if that spelling is right). It was pretty cool!

Yeah, that'll be really interesting to read a memoir of Orlando!

04-11-2007, 07:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
Gertrude Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 275 My Profile	Ned Kelly I just watched the movie. How true to life ( compare with Wikipedia)! And OB speaks Chinese... am 30% Chinese but i can't speak it!

04-16-2007, 09:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
Gertrude Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 275 My Profile	Hey i will post some scans for you Spoonfan Last edited by Gertrude; 04-16-2007 at 10:08 PM..

04-18-2007, 01:32 PM	#17 (permalink)
Cat Bloomin' crazy Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Norway Posts: 1,987 My Profile	Hey, thanks for that, I haven't seen these. Interesting. I want to find out about my ancestry. Though I doubt it's as colorful as his. Last edited by Cat; 04-18-2007 at 01:32 PM..

04-11-2007, 08:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cat Bloomin' crazy Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Norway Posts: 1,987 My Profile	Yeah, it really is a great movie. Which reminds me, I should watch it again soon, haven't seen it in a long time. I don't know much about the actual life of Ned Kelly, but if the story told through the movie is true, then he did lead an exciting life. Everyone should see that movie, it's worth it.

04-12-2007, 02:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
Spoonfan Old School Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 112 My Profile	It was mostly accurate except for Naomi's character who was made up for the book (and movie). But yes it's a good film, probably my favourite Heath movie, and just behind Pirates as far as Orlando goes (not that I'm a huge Orlando fan or nothing). Great cast, solid performances... makes me proud to be an Aussie. ;)

04-12-2007, 04:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tcup4jdh Creative Maven Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,680 My Profile	I love Ned Kelly. It's been in the mix on cable since the beginning of the year. After the first time I saw it I bought the DVD. Not much on extras but did talk to Heath Ledger. According to him, it was more closely based than any of the previous movies. Most of which were based on those old "dime" novels. Orlando was so good in this movie. I would tell anyone who is still having trouble believing in his talent, should really see Ned Kelly. I read a review that said he stole the movie. I would have to agree - at least for myself personally. I like characters (no disrespect to the real person) like Joe. He was loyal. He kept his head and was so cool and casual. Most importantly, he took care of business when he needed to. Oh, I almost forgot. He was a lover as well as a fighter. Could not have cast any better.

04-12-2007, 11:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
Gertrude Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 275 My Profile	O yes…there historically is no Julia… Spoonfan. Hey, this is must also be the first time OB plays a drug addict.

04-13-2007, 11:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
ThisYearsGuy Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: England - home to Keira and Orlando!! Posts: 767 My Profile	I have this movie on video and watched it once a while ago but its kinda slipped my mind - I am sure I didn't dislike it though lol. Must re-watch sometime...

04-13-2007, 07:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
Gertrude Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 275 My Profile	To Spoonfan: Did You know that OB is also partly Aussie on his Mother’s side? His forbears, the Copelands, were from Tasmania. To Cat: I agree that POTC 2 is presently his greatest acting achievement, but he did steal Ned Kelly from Heath with his powerful performance. He is such a movie thief anyway, unintentionally stealing them from his co-stars, excepting Johnny and Brad.

04-17-2007, 01:52 AM	#13 (permalink)
Spoonfan Old School Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 112 My Profile	Whoa that is quite colourful! Thanks for the scans!

04-17-2007, 06:35 PM	#14 (permalink)
Gertrude Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 275 My Profile	Great you like it! Hope to see you often here at OB's forum!

04-18-2007, 02:00 AM	#15 (permalink)
Intensely Deceiving MIHO THE HARTNETT BUNNI!! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,584 My Profile	Wow, that's kind of ... dramatic! Very interesting. Thank you for that.

04-18-2007, 01:20 PM	#16 (permalink)
Tcup4jdh Creative Maven Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,680 My Profile	What a history. I can't wait to read his memoir when he gets to be an old man. Thanks Gertrude.

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04-18-2007, 02:14 PM	#18 (permalink)
Tcup4jdh Creative Maven Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,680 My Profile	You'll be surprized. I've been researching mine for the last several years. Only recently a new interesting branch has popped up.

04-19-2007, 06:31 AM	#19 (permalink)
Gertrude Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 275 My Profile	You’re all welcome! Ironically though it was a result of a debate I had with an Imdb member about Orlando’s origins. I had argued that OB must probably have Spanish blood, coz of his name (his mother’s and his cousin’s names as well), his physical features, and his grandma living in Spain. She just sort of slapped these on my face.

04-20-2007, 12:30 AM	#20 (permalink)
Intensely Deceiving MIHO THE HARTNETT BUNNI!! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,584 My Profile	I have a very interesting background. My great great great (not sure how many greats) grandpa was booted out of Ireland to Scotland (apparently he was pretty wild) and My great grandpa was famous! There's a statue of him at a ranch in Alberta, and when I went there to see it I learned to lasso (not sure if that spelling is right). It was pretty cool! Yeah, that'll be really interesting to read a memoir of Orlando!