Comments on: Alba Set To Bump McGowan As Barbarella?

By: jimf

jimf — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:54:19 +0000

to belabor the point…Jessica Alba is very pretty…but a very weak actress. Rose McGowan also has a much better look for the part… Naomi Watts would also work just fine.

By: FullMetal Patch

FullMetal Patch — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 08:08:26 +0000

I should point out that I haven’t yet seen the original Barbarella, although I plan to soon. My opinion might change once I actually know what I’m talking about.

By: FullMetal Patch

FullMetal Patch — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 08:07:11 +0000

The only reason I would want to see Jessica Alba in this movie is if she decides it’s finally time to get naked. And I’d leave after that scene.

I have to say, I was all for Rose McGowan getting the role…but if she’s definitely out, Rhona Mitra would make me pretty happy. I loved Doomsday, mainly because of her.

By: 790

790 — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:21:43 +0000

Kristina nailed it.

By: Art

Art — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:17:21 +0000

> Do you guys like the idea of Alba as Barbarella?
Nope. She lacks the wide-eyed innocence of Jane Fonda or the pouty-lipped sexuality of Angelina Jolie. She can’t act, and she won’t take her top off; she is simply a non-starter.

>who would you like to see in the space boots?
Charlize Theron.

By: Mozzerino

Mozzerino — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:58:23 +0000

Kristina, I completely and whole-heartily agree with you! Very well put.

By: Mozzerino

Mozzerino — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:56:57 +0000

No no no no no.
When will the suits in Hollywood finally realize that Jessica Alba
a.) can’t fucking act to save her life
b.) simply can’t lead a movie.

Cast her as the hot girl who has 3-5 scenes in a film just to raise the babe-factor. I’m fine with that. But please for fuck’s sake, don’t give her any leading roles. She won’t deliver. May I remind you of THE EYE? LOVE GURU? GOOD LUCK, CHUCK? Need more proof?

Now you may say “Well, it’s a cheesy sci-fi flick, it’s not exactly Shakespeare is it?” That may be the case, but especially in those types of films, you need someone who has the comedic chops to make this charming and enjoyable.
Jane Fonda not only was beyond hot (way hotter than Alba ever was/will be), but she had the skills to make Barbarella into a character that you can’t help but love. Fonda won 2 Academy Awards later on, something Alba can only dream of. That woman looked wooden in FANTASTIC FOUR for fucks sake!
Her time is over, get someone with looks AND TALENT.

By: Kristina

Kristina — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:21:26 +0000

Alba has always been confused and uncomfortable with her label as a sex symbol, which confuses and irritates me. She’s willing to pose for pictures like that one above, but when she’s asked about being a sex symbol, she freaks out and claims that she wants to be a serious actress. Her never-ending hypocrisy annoys me to no ends. If you wanna be a hot piece of ass, fine, but fucking own up to it. People are finally beginning to see how completely untalented she is, and she’s already being phased out by another non-acting hottie in the form of Megan Fox. In three years Alba will be in the same position that Cameron Diaz is in now: old fucking news.

By: Jojo

Jojo — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:22:31 +0000

the perfect casting would be Scarlett Johansen – she best embodies the role – wink wink.

By: Bishop

Bishop — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:16:34 +0000

I have never been a fan of Jessica Alba’s work, although I think she is smokingly hot.

In all honesty do you know who I would like to see in the space boots? Everyone’s favourite Tic Tac Girl, Kate Kelton.

Narty, indeed.