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Old 02-13-12 | 10:44 AM
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Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012, d: Timur Bekmambetov, p: Tim Burton)



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Directed by: Timur Bekmambetov (Night Watch, Day Watch, Wanted)
Produced by Tim Burton

Mary Elizabeth Winstead - Mary Todd Lincoln
Dominic Cooper - Henry Sturgess
Alan Tudyk - Stephen A. Douglas
Anthony Mackie - William Johnson
Rufus Sewell - Adam
Benjamin Walker - Abraham Lincoln

Basically, I just love the fact this exists and isn't a super low budget movie.

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Old 02-13-12 | 11:16 AM
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Re: Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012, d: Timur Bekmambetov, p: Tim Burton)

Not a fan of the director but I'm still pretty excited to see how this turns out.
Old 02-13-12 | 11:16 AM
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love the cast, hope it's a decent movie.
Old 02-13-12 | 12:27 PM
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Re: Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012, d: Timur Bekmambetov, p: Tim Burton)

The book is a fun read - I think the trailer looks outstanding.
Old 02-13-12 | 12:34 PM
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Re: Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012, d: Timur Bekmambetov, p: Tim Burton)

I thought this was supposed be with Daniel Day-Lewis? Guess he quit or got canned.
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Re: Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012, d: Timur Bekmambetov, p: Tim Burton)

Originally Posted by RichC2
Basically, I just love the fact this exists and isn't a super low budget movie.

When I first heard they were going to make this, I thought it would be like a SciFi (or what ever they are calling themselves now) original type movie. This looks pretty good.
Old 02-13-12 | 12:40 PM
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Re: Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012, d: Timur Bekmambetov, p: Tim Burton)

Not a fan of Timur Bekmambetov but this looks like lots of fun.
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Originally Posted by Groucho
I thought this was supposed be with Daniel Day-Lewis? Guess he quit or got canned.
It was between him and Liam Neeson but they each thought the other one was a vampire and killed each other.
Old 02-13-12 | 12:56 PM
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Re: Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012, d: Timur Bekmambetov, p: Tim Burton)

Originally Posted by Groucho
I thought this was supposed be with Daniel Day-Lewis? Guess he quit or got canned.
They should have gotten Raymond Massey...big mistake on their part.
Old 02-13-12 | 12:58 PM
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Wanted was really entertaining

can't wait for this
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I hope this is fun, but I have the feeling that there will be very little of Abe looking like we know him (bearded, etc) fighting vamps, which is half the fun.
Old 02-13-12 | 02:34 PM
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Re: Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012, d: Timur Bekmambetov, p: Tim Burton)

I always knew there was a reason why Abe was my favorite president.
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Re: Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012, d: Timur Bekmambetov, p: Tim Burton)

What's with all the Bekmambetov hate? Night Watch is a classic, imo, and Wanted was a lot of fun. Day Watch was a little problematic but not bad.
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Night Watch was bloated and bordered on the annoying. Day Watch was a little better (more focused plot and less Michael Bay-isms) and Wanted was an absolute bore.
Old 02-13-12 | 03:40 PM
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Re: Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012, d: Timur Bekmambetov, p: Tim Burton)

They stick to the book (which was historically accurate...except, you know, for the vampire stuff), they'll do fine. I've touted the book as a great way to learn about Lincoln's life - it basically was his life story, but just gave supernatural explanations for the events in his life.
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Even without Daniel Day Lewis, I'm in for this!
Old 02-13-12 | 04:31 PM
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Re: Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012, d: Timur Bekmambetov, p: Tim Burton)

I'm game. I liked Night Watch and really dug Wanted. Also...Lincoln kicking ass? I'm there.
Old 02-13-12 | 04:35 PM
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Re: Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012, d: Timur Bekmambetov, p: Tim Burton)

I like the director's other movies so I will give this one a go.

Of course, with this concept, I would likely give it a chance with almost any director. I just got to see where this goes.
Old 02-13-12 | 04:50 PM
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Re: Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012, d: Timur Bekmambetov, p: Tim Burton)

Originally Posted by Groucho
I thought this was supposed be with Daniel Day-Lewis? Guess he quit or got canned.
That's another Lincoln movie coming out:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0443272/
Old 02-13-12 | 04:58 PM
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Re: Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012, d: Timur Bekmambetov, p: Tim Burton)

Originally Posted by mhg83
That's another Lincoln movie coming out:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0443272/
Groucho gets another one!
Old 02-13-12 | 05:03 PM
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...he's being sarcastic, mgbfan.
Old 02-13-12 | 06:17 PM
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Re: Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012, d: Timur Bekmambetov, p: Tim Burton)

Interesting concept, could have been a lot of fun if they had stayed true to the period.

The trailer, however, brings up memories of Van Helsing and looks like something I'd pay to avoid seeing.
Old 02-13-12 | 06:46 PM
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I'm diggin it!
Old 02-13-12 | 08:24 PM
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Re: Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012, d: Timur Bekmambetov, p: Tim Burton)

This looks like garbage. Just like all those spoof novels: PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES, ANDROID KAERNIA, etc., the novelty shouldn't go past a fake cover/poster.
Old 02-13-12 | 08:41 PM
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I love Abe, and vampires, so this movie is a no brainer. I liked the book. Can't wait.


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