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Badass (or not so badass) actors for a remake of Mean Guns
Look, either you've seen Mean Guns or you haven't.  The former means you've got hair on your balls.  The latter, well... I guess the little fellas haven't even dropped yet.  But for those of you who are now waiting to see this top-notch piece of cinema history, here's a little taste of the plot.  Ice T brings together around 50 criminals, ne'er-do-wells, ruffians, rapscallions, and hooligans in a sealed complex.  He informs them that there is cash to be won in a Battle Royale scenario, and you can guess the rest.  Since the original obviously can't be topped in quality, it's my hope to recreate the film someday with a bunch of my favorite badass and not-quite-badass actors and actresses for the film.  Let the kickassery commence!
1. Christopher Lambert
2. Neil Patrick Harris

NPH, a.k.a. Lord Emperor of the Universe, is what I like to refer to as "badass in a closet, waiting to come out." Wait... what?

3. Bruce Campbell

I can't make a movie like this without Mr. Impin to the Pimpin himself, Bruce Campbell. He'll knock up your woman just by looking at her, son. And then he'll take your nachos, and you won't say a damn thing - because it's Bruce motherfuckin' Campbell.

4. Jason Statham

When he's not starring in shit, who the hell else are you gonna call for a straight-up action movie these days? Kinda want to see him in a more villainous, psychotic role.

5. Tom Cruise

Fuck you, Collateral was awesome.

6. Daniel Dae Kim

The best part of Saints Row 2 is imagining Daniel Dae Kim actually saying half his lines as Johnny Gat. We need more Kim in our action movies, so get on that, Hollywood!

7. Sung Kang

Sure, Ninja Assassin blew more chunks than I did when I had SARS and went to Six Flags, but you can't fault Sung Kang, whose role in Fast and Furious: Tokyo Drift was fantastic.

8. Jet Li

This little guy's straight up crazy! Crazy TALENTED! Ohhhh, see what I did there? Anywho... go watch Hero, Unleashed, and... well, just about anything from the last decade with him in it.

9. Tony Jaa

No one deserves their moment to shine in a blockbuster Hollywood action movie like Tony Jaa. There's no joke there - he's straight up the most physically talented martial artist I've ever seen on film.

10. Jean-Claude Van Damme

Look at the mullet! Look! Now go watch Lionheart, Universal Soldier, Kickboxer, and every other insanely hilariously bad movie he's ever done. OK, no, seriously, I do love The Quest, which is really a decent, fun movie.

11. Bruce Willis

Of all the old-as-shit action stars still out there on oxygen and walkers doing movies, I have nothing but the utmost respect for Willis and the next guy on this list. When Willis isn't saddled with shit like Die Hard 4, he still churns out the occasional good popcorn action movie, and Cop Out was shockingly funny.

12. Sylvester Stallone

You know, I like Sylvester Stallone. He doesn't always churn out the best movies, but when he hits a fun one out of the park, it's always a riot. Stuff like Deathrace 2000, Expendables, Cobra, the Rambo films... they're all good, mindless fun.

13. Ice Cube

I'm not talking the family-friendly silly Ice Cube here. I'm talking full-on angry, will-jack-you-in-the-jaw Ice Cube from the NWA days. If XXX 2's script hadn't sucked worse than a hooker with sewn lips, I think Ice Cube would have been a marketable action star for a period of time.

14. Terry Crews

We've basically got the rest of the Expendables, so why not? Terry Crews also had one of the best roles in the awesome Idiocracy, so there's that too.

15. Dwayne Johnson

I really, really like The Rundown, Walking Tall, and Southland Tales. Dwayne Johnson has put out a few stinkers, but his other stuff has really made me into a fan.

16. Jean Reno

I'd like to see Jean Reno put in a performance as a stone-cold antagonist, just a violent son of a bitch who has no mercy whatsoever. Sorta like if his character from The Professional had no heart? Hmm. In any case, yeah, a great action star who has moved on to different things. Good for him.

17. Sean Bean

Next to Anthony Hopkins, Sean Bean is my favorite actor of all time. Why? He's got a rough everyman look to him, yet his voice was absolutely meant for Shakespearean works and awesome roles. His roles in Lord of the Rings, the Sharpe movies, and the Big Empty alone have made me a huge fan.

18. Johnny Depp

Not a traditional action star by any means, but his roles as Jack Sparrow and Sands (from Once Upon a Time in Mexico) make me wonder how he'd do in a giant ensemble action piece.

19. Anthony Hopkins

Simply put, Anthony Hopkins is the best actor working today. Period. Titus Andronicus, Silence of the Lambs, and everything in between have made him the standout actor of the last three or four decades.

20. Zachary Quinto

One of the younger stars that I expect to become huge in the next decade is Zachary Quinto, of Star Trek and Heroes. He's a fantastic actor with a hell of a lot of charm and menace on the screen. I'd love to see him in an action movie like this.

21. Robert Downey Jr.

I'd love to see what RDJ would bring to the table as far as his character went. Every role he plays is done with an amazing amount of talent and a keen eye towards character building, so I'd let him go nuts with his character.

22. Woody Harrelson

Woody Harrelson's one of those guys who can look both intimidating and fun at the same time. He's the sort of versatile actor that's so rare, and has some awesome movies to show for it.

23. Sam Worthington

Sam Worthington's a solid action star. Honestly, as much as I enjoyed Avatar and Terminator Salvation, the man just needs a better written action movie to make him a household name. I definitely like his work, though!

24. John C. McGinley

John C. McGinley does a great job in Scrubs, and I think he'd do very well in an action-oriented comedic role in something as ridiculous as Mean Guns.

25. Owen Wilson

I wouldn't assign him a single comedic line in this movie. Honestly, I'd freaking love to see Owen Wilson do a straight-up, serious ballsy action movie, maybe even as a horrible villain of some sort. Don't get me wrong - I enjoy his comedic talents, but I'd like to see him challenged in new ways.

26. Luke Wilson

Luke's always seemed a bit more serious than Owen, so it's easier to see him in a movie like this. It's the sort of cheesy concept where you could even pair the two together, trying to wipe everyone else out as a team first. Hey, if I had a chance to work with my brother like that, I'd sure as hell do it.

lionellaflareon Jan. 12, 2011 at 8:52 p.m.
Dude, watch the IP MAN kung fu movies.. you will add Donnie Yen to this list!!
sladewilson30on April 12, 2011 at 9:17 a.m.
it would be too hard to get all these guys in the same movie, stallone, li, statham, crews, and willis were already in the expendables
Sparky_Buzzsawon April 16, 2011 at 6:14 p.m.
@sladewilson30 said:
"it would be too hard to get all these guys in the same movie, stallone, li, statham, crews, and willis were already in the expendables "


Really?  No kidding?  I did not realize that!  Thanks for pointing out that incredibly obvious fact.  Wasn't sure if Hollywood producers were really going to light on this page and say, "Brilliant!  Cast 'em all!" 

 

It's just a fun, whimsical list not really meant to be taken seriously, duder.

sladewilson30on May 12, 2011 at 5:38 p.m.

are you sure that owen wilson would do the movie without ben stiller
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