Ned Kelly (The Kelly Gang)

[silverwings01]

Has anyone heard of this movie? It stars Heath Ledger and Orlando Bloom, and is about the life of Austrailian outlaw Ned Kelly.

I haven't seen a trailor for this movie yet or read anything (other then what I've found online) about it. It's supposed to come out March 27th (I don't know where it opens, btw this could be the world premire date in Aus.)

Anyone know if this coming stateside? Or how about just anything?

Thanks!

[Galadhrim]

Erm, all I know is what you've already said. Sorry. :(

Well, except this - Orlando plays a character called Joe Byrne. But somehow I think that doesn't help much... :huh:

[Adunauriel]

I don't know much either.. I've seen the older version of the movie (staring Mick Jagger). But couldn't really tell you much about the Movie, as I didn't watch all of it...Althou, I do know that Ned Kelly was actually Irish....:thumbs:

[Herenyë]

i heard of it.....you can find for info at this website.... www.orlandomultimedia.net it has pictures of him and stuff......but whats sad he has a beard and its real! he looks kinda cute.....but yea ;)......but the position he stood in one made him quiet bad boyish cuz he is holding a gun and firing it lol ;)

[Adunauriel]

I say what's wrong with Orlando looking like the bad boy...;) Nothing....:thumbs:

[Herenyë]

im not saying its bad im just saying that the beard is (well for me) kinda off putting.....its too well kinda big.....but he a cute bad boy anyhow......if you get what im saying ;)

[Adunauriel]

I totally get what your saying Herenyë... It's just that I find the beard strangely attractive...;) :grin:

[Herenyë]

In one picture the beard matched him perfectly *:drool:* but other then that it doesnt really match him.....but im still going to watch the movie *swoon* its still Orlando :grin: veryhappy......and cool you understand me ;)

[Adunauriel]

I think we've always understood eachother... It's a bit frightening:elfeek:

[Herenyë]

I know and your like almost twice my age......:elfeek: lol ;)

[Adunauriel]

Well, haveing taken a look at you profile... I'd have to say, I am twice your age... I guess Orlandos' Hotness:flamer: transends age....;) :grin:

[Herenyë]

im turning 14 so then.....your arent unless your 28 :elfeek: but then again is it bad to like orlando? he is just so gorgeous not to like lol heehee....:flamer: :drool: WHOOPSS! sorry about that heehee ;)

[Adunauriel]

Ok, well your not turning 14 'til May 30th, so for now your 13.. I'll be 26 on Feb. 22nd, so for like 3 months I'll be twice your age....:thumbs:

And yes Orlando gets the :drool: flowing.......;) lol

[Herenyë]

Of course ;) heehee.......well you will be twice my age for about 3 months and 8 days lol ;) heehee (well almost 8 days heehee)

Orlando :loveyou: that topps magazine cover of him is so good yummmm :thumbs:

[Lissuin]

Could you guys please try to stay on the top of the thread? I know that you like to drool and talk about Orli's age compared to yours but please try to stay on the topic!

Thanks!
:elfqueen:

[Adunauriel]

Ok cool, the Official Ned Kelly Site (sorry I don't know the address), had a cool screensaver and some wallpapers....:thumbs:

[Lady of the Rings]

I found a review of the Ned Kelly movie and for the life of me I can't remember where i found it! Fortunately I did copy it to a folder :grin: Here it is: *WARNING* ~Spoilers~
P.s. Orli plays Joe Byrne

Fan's review of Ned Kelly
November 23, 2002
Reviewed by:Fairytoes

Was part of some research reviewing thing and my local cinema was chosen, about 200 of us, and they showed us the nearly finished product.

Actually in answer to Little Hobbit Foot's review, there are certain points on which I'd agree, I think namely that Naomi Watts performance may have been slightly superfluous and not necessarily worthy of third billing, and Geoofrey Rush was definitely under-utlised.

As for the accents, I think aside from Heath who as I mentioned before has improved greatly in his Irish accent from his initial attempts in the series Roar, probably could still do with a wee bit of work everyone else I thought was superb. I spent a year living and working with Irish men, and when listening to the accents of the other accents, especially Orli's I was very impressed, in a lot of cases I would not have been able to tell the difference, an Irish man probably could but that's neither here nor there.

When a little way into the movie after we are introduced to Joe Byrne he certainly comes out with a phrase in Chinese I think shock would definitely be the right word. I was actually with my Chinese friend watching this movie and she was startled, her comment was that his Chinese accent was actually okay. High praise indeed, since I still struggle with the couple of words she's taught me.

I think what worked especially well in Orli's case was his soft voice, coupled with an Irish accent is it deadly, and my fetish for men on horseback just made it work. It was nice to see Orli's training from LOTR paying off when he displayed a great command over his horse. I think also that as Joe he got to play a slightly more varied emotional range than he did as Legolas the elf, and it does him credit, you can tell immediately why people are signing him up left right and centre, he's a very talented man.

I don't want to disappoint but the love scene between he and Rachel Griffiths couldn't really be classed as a love scene. I don't know how the final cut will appear but this scene was very humourous, and once I got over the initial shock of seeing Orli leering at someone and overtly staring at her bosom, right before she jumped on him (who wouldn't?) it was very believable. In fact after getting over that he does make a very endearing ladies man. I certainly wouldn't say no. :-)

The final battle between the outlaws and the police saw the four Irishmen confronting the gathered Queens forces in their armour. While Little Hobbit Feet may have had a fair point in saying that they should have immediately shot for the arms and legs, at the same time you can see that the police are confused. There is smoke from all the guns going off, and none of the policemen at first can ascertain why the outlaws haven't been taken down by well aimed shots to the chest, and of course Officer Hare has been shot by Ned.

The outlaws are then forced to retreat inside where the final shootout begins. The police shockingly begin firing upon the building and as a diversion to allow the hostages to flee from the rear Ned goes back outside to draw fire from the policemen. Shockingly the police fire upon the innocent hostages as they leave the building, leaving 3 outlaws and a number of corpses within the building. Panic is being to steal over them and whilst Ned has collapsed somewhere outside the police again concentrate their fire upon the hotel.

Without spoiling things let me just say that Joe's death is swift without the gross overacting that sometimes comes from a fairly new actor, and the ending for the poor wee lads that are left is tragically sad, and left me quite close to tears.

I wouldn't say that Ned's ending was the best one, but it wasn't bad either, and there is almost a look of respect in Hare's eyes as the train pulls away from the station.

I must warn anyone that wants to watch this though that if you are a friend to animals you may be upset by certain scenes in the film. The film itself was obviously in need of some touch ups but only to the film and colour quality which they did warn us about before they screened it, but on the whole, and I would have to say that judging by the laughter in the crowd that the film was well received by this test audience. I liked it immensely and am really looking forward to the finished article when it is released.

Fairytoes

[Tar-Ancalimë]

ah i think that was on the orlando bloom files... i remember reading it too

[Adunauriel]

Well, after reading that, and having seen an older version of the story.. I most certainly want to see this movie...:thumbs: :grin:

[Lady of the Rings]

ah i think that was on the orlando bloom files

Oh, was it? Thankyou very much notworthy

[Herenyë]

I would read it but i cant.....cuz i had enough spoilers heehee :thumbs: but i will watch it no matter what :thumbs: heehee

[Adunauriel]

that's the spirit Herenyë, watch it without any spoilers... I'm usually like that, but I mostly know what happens.. Thou, I'm kind of interested to see how this version goes...:thumbs:

[Herenyë]

Thanks Adunauriel!.......im just getting tempted cuz my brother knows the movie....GRRR.....but ill survive (starts singing....im a surviver!!!! lol ;))

[Adunauriel]

That's right Herenyë, you'll survive.. It actually sucks knowing how this movie goes... I'm not sure I'll see it in the theaters.. I'll probably wait to buy it....:mmmm:

[Herenyë]

the spoilers got to you huh?.....im managing reading the LotR book after so much spoilers.....but hopefully i dont stop cuz yea :thumbs:......ill see the movie then im going to buy it.......cuz i dont really know anything about it.......heeheee......and ill join with you on the mmmm look.....:mmmm:.......lol

[Adunauriel]

Well, it just sucks knowing what happens.. I knew what the story was about before reading the review that Lady of the Rings posted.. I've seen an older version of the Movie, and it doesn't end good...:(

[silverwings01]

I'm still going to see it, b/c by the time it gets here, i'll have forgotten. Apparently it opens in Austrillia, Britain, and Ireland in March (the 27th i believe) and its coming to the states 'later in the year'. mecry

[Lissuin]

NO FAIR! Why do you guy get if before us! *pouts....I want the movie.....*:(

lol

[Lady of the Rings]

I've seen an older version of the Movie, and it doesn't end good...

Yeh, it doesnt end good :( This will definately be a tissue film

[Herenyë]

Does Orlando die?!?!?!?! what it seems is that him or someone really important (heath ledger) will die huh? omgsh :mmmm:.....heehee.....WAIT dont tell me.....heehee just let it be a question floating around ;)......but grrrr okay im going to bring tissue in the movie theater just in case :thumbs:.....but when does it open in USA???? anyone know?

[Adunauriel]

Originally posted by Lady of the Rings
Yeh, it doesnt end good :( This will definately be a tissue film Well, it sounds like this version ends better, and yet worse in some ways.. I'll have to see it to make a true compairison...;)

[Lady of the Rings]

Does Orlando die?!?!?!?! what it seems is that him or someone really important (heath ledger) will die huh? omgsh .....heehee.....WAIT dont tell me.....heehee just let it be a question floating around ......but grrrr okay im going to bring tissue in the movie theater just in case .....but when does it open in USA???? anyone know?

Sorry, I don't know when it opens in USA :huh: Don't worry, I won't spoil it for you :shhh: And yes, I highly recommend a box of tissues ;)

[Adunauriel]

There's an Interview of Orlando at the Official Site.. It's pretty cool, he talks about his character Joe Byrne.....:thumbs:

[silverwings01]

Interesting, Joe Bryne has alot in common w/ Legolas, IMO. Loyalty to his leader, second in command, the intelligent one, still deadly, lady killer (lol ) etc.

Then you add his Pirate role. . . . he should be careful before he starts getting typecasted. . .

[Adunauriel]

Yea, it would suck getting stuck playing the Hot :flamer: guy...;) Although, I wouldn't mind if that's all he played...:naughty:

[Lissuin]

HAHAHA! If Orli was the typecast of the hot, sexy, mysterious character....i would be blissfully happy!lol :naughty:

But anyways, Does his character die? If you do not wish to spoil this for others, you may PM me. BUT I WANNA KNOW!! so please, somebody help me:grin:

[Adunauriel]

Lissuin, I've PM'd you with an answer to your question.. If you have any further questions, you can always PM me back...:thumbs:

[Lissuin]

Now that Adun has filled me in with some more info that none of the rest of you wanted, i'm even more primed to go see this movie!

Hey, what do you guys think of Orli's beard in the movie?

[Adunauriel]

I think it looks really scruffy, but for some strange reason... I still think it's totally Hot.... :flamer:

[silverwings01]

I'm indifferent to this beard but i like his beard in Pirates better. *shrug* doesn't bother me. Though I like the fact that the producers didn't want them to grow beards b/c they didn't think chicks would dig Leager and Bloom in beards, but they did it anyway for authenticity sake.

[Lady of the Rings]

Beard or no beard..doesn't really make a difference to me :drool: ;)

[Adunauriel]

I really doesn't make any difference does it L/R.... He's just far too tasty beard or no beard.....:naughty: ;)

[Lady of the Rings]

lol Oh yeah! And don't we know it :naughty: ;)

[Adunauriel]

Well, I know everyone knows it, but I just love to say it..... Orlando's Hot :flamer:

[Lissuin]

Orli with a beard is a good mix i think!

What 'bout the clothes now? And what kind of accent do you think he will have!

[Lissuin]

Orli with a beard is a good mix i think!

What 'bout the clothes now? And what kind of accent do you think he will have!

[Adunauriel]

Orlandos' accent in the Movie, is Irish... He does it pretty good, from what I've heard...:thumbs:

[Lady of the Rings]

Mmmm an Irish Orlando :drool: ;)

[Adunauriel]

Yes, it's just as good as the British Orlando IMO..... :thumbs:

[silverwings01]

I've just downloaded the full trailor from www.nedkellythemovie.com and all i can say is:

to all of you who get to see this movie on March 27, I envy you. . . so . . . much . . . (they need to make an envy smilie. . .)

[Tar-Ancalimë]

hmm i just did the same... i suppose i may be able to be persuaded to go see it.... maaaybe *shrugs*

[Lissuin]

Maybe go see it?

why just maybe, Tar? I think it will be a good movie! Heath Ledger is a great actor!

[Tar-Ancalimë]

yeah... it just looks like a chick flick lol

[Adunauriel]

Well, I wouldn't necessasarily call it a chick flick.. It's gonna definately have it's share of action...:grin:

[Tar-Ancalimë]

well, it remains to be seen how worthwhile the action will be... and i hate to say this to you swooners, but im in the same indecided state about the actors :grin:

[Adunauriel]

It's ok Tar, I know your not the biggest fan of Orlando... And I'm not the biggest fan of Heath Ledger either...:mmmm:

[Lissuin]

It's ok, not to like the actors....i myself in the POTC am not a big Johny Depp fan....:mmmm:

[Adunauriel]

Oh man, I've been a fan of Johnny Depp since the days of 21 Jump Street...:grin:

[Lady of the Rings]

:hooray: Whoo-hoo! :whoohoo: I just got back from seeing 'Ned Kelly'! It was Excellent! :thumbs: And Orlando was soo funny!roflmao :naughty: Has anyone else seen it?

[Adunauriel]

Nope, it doesn't come out in the states for awhile....:(

[Lady of the Rings]

Awwww :( Well, when it finally comes out there, I highly recommend you go and see it :thumbs: :grin:

[Adunauriel]

Well, when it does I'll surely try.. If I can't see it in theaters, I'll definately see it when it comes out to rent or buy...:thumbs:

[Ruby Yavevalar]

y'all are making me sooooo jealous!!!!! I will DEFINATELY go see it!!!!!

[Lady of the Rings]

:thumbs: You definately should! The movie is excellent and so is Orlando :grin:

[Adunauriel]

Lady of the Rings, I've actually seen an older version of the movie with Mic Jagger in it as Ned.. So, I have a basic understanding of how it goes.. I think thou, that I'll have to PM you my one question.. It's about a certain character, you know who I mean....;)

[Samwise2]

yes ive heard of itn ive seen it 3 times all ready its not too bad to watch its a good laugh in place's orlandoplays his part reily well and speck's irish reily well BIG change from being a elf
but both he and heath are cute

[Lady of the Rings]

I think thou, that I'll have to PM you my one question.. It's about a certain character, you know who I mean....

I sure do :thumbs: Go right ahead and PM whenever

its a good laugh in place's orlando plays

lol I know! I could not stop laughing!

[Adunauriel]

Originally posted by Lady of the Rings
I sure do :thumbs: Go right ahead and PM whenever Ok, I PM'd you.. I await your responce, and hope you understood my question....:thumbs:

[Eáránë]

i think the Kelly Gang is gonna b an awesome movie!! the 2 cutest guys r in it!!!! HEATH:loveyou: and Orlando!!!:loveyou:

[Adunauriel]

Well the urge I get to see this movie is soley based on the plain & very simple fact of I've got to see Orlando....:thumbs:

[Lady of the Rings]

lol That's exactly the same reason i went and saw it. Normally I hate Australian movies because they give the impression that we say stupid things like 'flamin' galah's' and that we say 'G'day mate' every five minutes. And let's just say most of us don't talk like that (no offence to anyone that does). But Orlando gave me a very good reason to see it and I'm glad I did, because it was a very good australian movie :thumbs:

[Lady of the Rings]

lol That's exactly the same reason i went and saw it. Normally I hate Australian movies because they give the impression that we say stupid things like 'flamin' galah's' and that we say 'G'day mate' every five minutes. And let's just say most of us don't talk like that (no offence to anyone that does). But Orlando gave me a very good reason to see it and I'm glad I did, because it was a very good australian movie :thumbs:

Ok, I PM'd you.. I await your responce, and hope you understood my question....

I PM'd you back and hope I didn't give away too much :blush:

[Kenzie]

when is it supose to come out??

really good...

heath pics (http://www.heathmagic.de/)

check some of them out under fav pix...

[Adunauriel]

I don't know if there's a definatle release date for it here in the States.. I think so far it's just saying later in the year...;)Originally posted by Lady of the Rings
I PM'd you back and hope I didn't give away too much :blush: I read your answer, and no you didn't give away too much...:thumbs: