Asmus Toys : Aragorn thread

[The Josh]

I had never heard about Townsend being Aragorn... pretty funny to think how different and possibly awful that could have been. Good last minute choice Peter Jackson

That was a bulled dodged for sure. It was funny when ROTK was winning all those oscars in 03 he was dating Charlize Theron and was at that Oscars. Poor guy

 

[piccolodaimaoh]

That was a bulled dodged for sure. It was funny when ROTK was winning all those oscars in 03 he was dating Charlize Theron and was at that Oscars. Poor guy

Well he did get to play the other Lestat so he has that going for him.

 

[The Josh]

Well he did get to play the other Lestat so he has that going for him.

True.

 

[superdoug]

If only he'd made that same kind of choice with Jack Black on Kong ...

(sigh)

What might have been ...

Oddly that didn't bother me as much as some of the pacing and forced attempts of grandure did. In my opinion with Kong he wanted it to be the best film ever so he tried to make it something it was not. The over long T-Rex battle with the whole disney fight in the vines and the skating in the park were what did it in for me.

For the most part I think he does a fantastic job at casting. I remember being shocked and annoyed at some of the casting choices for Lord of the Rings but once I saw the movie I was blown away with how well it was cast at least in my opinion.

 

[Bucky Underbelly]

Oddly that didn't bother me as much as some of the pacing and forced attempts of grandure did. In my opinion with Kong he wanted it to be the best film ever so he tried to make it something it was not. The over long T-Rex battle with the whole disney fight in the vines and the skating in the park were what did it in for me.

For the most part I think he does a fantastic job at casting. I remember being shocked and annoyed at some of the casting choices for Lord of the Rings but once I saw the movie I was blown away with how well it was cast at least in my opinion.

Oh, it's not a perfect movie by a long shot. Pacing certainly hobbled it (it's at least 20 minutes too long).

But man, Jack Black was like nails on a chalk board to me the whole way through. Waaaay too contemporary a performer. Didn't fit the period at all. I found myself pining for an actor with some gravitas. One who was less ... how to put it politely ... manic.

 

[superdoug]

Oh, it's not a perfect movie by a long shot. Pacing certainly hobbled it (it's at least 20 minutes too long).

But man, Jack Black was like nails on a chalk board to me the whole way through. Waaaay too contemporary a performer. Didn't fit the period at all. I found myself pining for an actor with some gravitas. One who was less ... how to put it politely ... manic.

Lol. Well he was cast a little differently than normal too. If I remember correctly, I believe his kids love Jack Black and that might have had something to do with him getting a call to star in it but I could be wrong that was years ago now.

 

[Wor-Gar]

Kong was Jackson's "1941".

 

[galactiboy]

Oh, it's not a perfect movie by a long shot. Pacing certainly hobbled it (it's at least 20 minutes too long).

But man, Jack Black was like nails on a chalk board to me the whole way through. Waaaay too contemporary a performer. Didn't fit the period at all. I found myself pining for an actor with some gravitas. One who was less ... how to put it politely ... manic.

It felt like Jack Black was trying to immitate a 1930's actor and it was just painful, but more so for me was just how long and drawn out the whole movie was.

 

[Neko]

Hello guys, I looked back at the asmus work after a couple of days so I can have a fresh look at it, and I think, as we all more or less agreed, they are quite near to Viggo's face. But, something is really off with this sculpt, (in addition to the high forehead wich is an evidence) and I think it may be the eyebrushes. I'm not good with photoshoplike tools, but I submit a new try.
First is Asmus sculpt. Second is with low forehead, less cheekbones, the right eye a bit more far from the nose, modified eyebrushes, deeper nostrils and larger nose, and the scar on th upper lip. Third is with a sort of "bang", but as I said I'm not good with photoshop...







I think the last one is really close to Viggo, what do you think?
One thing for sure, Asmus you still need some work on this sculpt to make it look correct, good luck!

 

[kylemm]

Hello guys, I looked back at the asmus work after a couple of days so I can have a fresh look at it, and I think, as we all more or less agreed, they are quite near to Viggo's face. But, something is really off with this sculpt, (in addition to the high forehead wich is an evidence) and I think it may be the eyebrushes. I'm not good with photoshoplike tools, but I submit a new try.
First is Asmus sculpt. Second is with low forehead, less cheekbones, the right eye a bit more far from the nose, modified eyebrushes, deeper nostrils and larger nose, and the scar on th upper lip. Third is with a sort of "bang", but as I said I'm not good with photoshop...

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I think the last one is really close to Viggo, what do you think?
One thing for sure, Asmus you still need some work on this sculpt to make it look correct, good luck!

I think the work you did gets it a lot closer. The cheek bones are still too big in my opinion. He looks a little like he's been malnourished. But it's miles closer to original.

 

[hoodonit00]

I think it's the eyes. I like that you lowered the forehead, it helps. But the eyes are just not the right shape or something.

 

[Cheungkinmen]

OOoooh! Aragorn!!!. The changes does make a difference.

 

[Neko]

I have to agree with the cheek bones thnig. Concerning the eyes it may be a problem of positionning more than a problem of shape, I don't know...
I found a picture where you can see what I mean with the eyebrushes:



And a correction with the cheek bones and the postition of the eyes remade:



Would like to have Asmus thoughts about that...

 

[hoodonit00]

Asmus doesn't seem to be sharing too much of their thoughts lately.

 

[emh1000]

I love what ASMUS is doing with the line so far, but nothing will kill a line faster than a sub par head sculpt. Many a line have been killed with a rushed sculpt. I'd highly recommend delaying progess in order to get it right. At your price point, good quality/headscuplt so far, and support from the fans, you have a chance to bury ACI before they get started. I wouldn't let that chance slip away by messing up one of the most important characters in LOTR. I am a big fan and hope you rethink what you have so far.

 

[Wor-Gar]

I agree. And Viggo's likeness is not that strange. The proportions of the Asmus sculpt are just off, clear and simple. Needs to be reworked, not simply shaved off here and there.

Start over, get it right and get that money.

 

[kylemm]

I have to agree with the cheek bones thnig. Concerning the eyes it may be a problem of positionning more than a problem of shape, I don't know...
I found a picture where you can see what I mean with the eyebrushes:

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And a correction with the cheek bones and the postition of the eyes remade:



Would like to have Asmus thoughts about that...

That looks a lot better. I'm wondering if it'd be better to just completely redo it. Even though it pains me to say it since I'm excited to get Aragorn. We'll see what they come back with when they have something to share.

 

[Gipetto0812]

Asmus doesn't seem to be sharing too much of their thoughts lately.

They're probably getting annoyed

 

[Wor-Gar]

They're probably getting annoyed

Is that really our fault?

 

[dwing]

They are probably working on it right now.