Why the Nerd Rage against him?
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jhinders-1 — 17 years ago(August 19, 2008 04:26 PM)
The character Darth Maul is the only reason I own TPM on DVD. Ray Park as Darth Maul was badass. Darth Maul was as intimating/badass as Darth Vader. What a wasted opprotunity not to have Darth Maul antagonize Obi-Wan and Anakin through out AotC. Forget Old man Dooku.
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feilong_guzman — 17 years ago(September 13, 2008 03:02 PM)
Fun fact Ray Park didnt do the voice acting, all he did was the stunt fighting. The guy from Shaun of the dead did the voice, pete. (forget his real name) But i have to admit Ray Park is awesome, I loved his part in Ecks vs Sever. He should have bigger movie roles
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marsharmony — 17 years ago(September 21, 2008 04:52 AM)
Wonderful post, thank you for putting it up.
Acting is much more than speaking, and since Ray Park is already an excellent actor with his body, all he needs is a good script and most importantly a good director. Hope it happens soon.
So great to hear that he is a sweet man, because he is one sexy, good looking guy and that combination doesn't always go together.
When The Phantom Menace was running in theaters the first time, I saw it five times because of Ray Park as Darth Maul. He was electrifying. The fact that it wasn't his voice doesn't make a bit of difference-hey thats not his real face either! (Um, and isn't the other greatest screen villan of all time, Darth Vader, also a composite of several talented actors as well? For characters this dynamic, the sum of the parts make them whole-ly bad ass! I still wish, almost ten years later, that George Lucas had kept Maul around a little longer. sigh
Ray is such a great martial artist. sigh
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dogsoldier_spoon-1 — 17 years ago(December 20, 2008 03:18 AM)
yes, absolutely OP!
I hope Iron Fist will be his breakthrough (even thoug marvel pushed the release date). And well, he might still be the runner up to play Vegeta if they ever make a sequel to Dragon Ball. That is, if the movie won't suck (which is something I highly doubt at this moment). -
devilscry — 17 years ago(January 08, 2009 06:04 PM)
Much respect for Ray Park. I like to see it. So what he barely has any speaking lines. Everything i've seen him in, he's done a great job and i eagerly wait to see his portrayal of Snake Eyes. Its almost like a curse, in hollywood i guess. How many Successful white martial artists does anyone see in the movies. Instead they have to teach alot of actors, this is what this mans done his entire life and it shows cause he's great at it. Him not having any speaking lines in a movie has almost become cliche. He's not a bad looking guy, his voice isn't irritating to mei don't understand alot of the beep ranting against him. Maybe its jealousy. who knows. Either way, guys still gettin paid to do what he loves, must be doin something right.
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muze226 — 17 years ago(January 27, 2009 10:03 AM)
He is awesome! & A very nice guy to boot! I met him in Denver Colorado in 1999, at the Star Wars Convention
(oddly enough, I'd never even seen any of the Star Wars movies until after/during the convention, I went for the trip to Denver & because of my then boyfriend's obsession with the films)
& had my picture taken with him, he was so down to earth & very courteous, not cocky at all. If I were him, or had half of his talent, character, looks, etcetera, I would be so full of myself, lol. I'm glad to see all the support here!
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TheLastArcanum — 17 years ago(February 14, 2009 04:39 AM)
i dint know everyone hated him so muchhe made the star wars fight scene as good as it was.and his beep awesome as toad, the facial expressions, the dancing spot on.
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james_cynthia — 17 years ago(February 14, 2009 11:02 AM)
George Lucas, as much as I respect him, was dumb to kill off Maul in Episode I; instead, we had to had to watch the lame Count Dooku as his replacement in Episode II.
Anyway, I wish Ray the best with his future project and can't understand the nerd rage either; some nerds have even gone so far as to call him fat, but he's not an 18-year old boy anymore either. Men generally gain some weight as they get older. -
Mission77 — 17 years ago(February 14, 2009 02:30 PM)
I only really read a few of these posts. The first two posts are all you have to read reallyso why am I adding one? I guess I never knew there was any hate for Ray. I find that kind of suprising really. Yeah I am adding a post in support of Ray Park. Lets all add one and shift the unwarented hate back to reality.
Incase people were not paying attention to the Star Wars prequals, can't blame you. Darth Maul was by far the best villian in that intire series. Thank You Ray. The first X Men movie was my favorite of the series and I liked Toad in that. Thank You Ray.
He hasen't done all that much todate but I liked what little I have seen. I will most likely watch G.I.Joe and I think Ray is good cast as Snake eyes. G.I.Joe was my favorite toys as a little dude.
I herd rumors that there was going to be an Iron Fist movie staring Ray as the lead. I think that would be a good fit for Ray in a lead role. Why not put Ray Park in a lead role? Providing that he fits that part I think it could work pretty well. -
TheLastArcanum — 17 years ago(February 14, 2009 04:12 PM)
king of fighters should be good
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jr98466 — 17 years ago(April 07, 2009 11:53 AM)
This is kind of scary, since I feel that I'm the only guy who's posting about how good an actor he is.
Got to meet him at the ECC in Seattle, definitely a badass, without the cockiness.
Personally, I think the nerd rage is a combo of he's better than the ragers, since he doesn't live in mom and pop's basement, isn't a fatass typing on a computer, and actually has a life. He's an american who studies Wushu. Not every actor who performs wushu has to be asian. And I'd love to see him get a main role in a movie. He'd make a great actor for any action or comic based movie. -
Hamiltonfilmmaker — 16 years ago(May 18, 2009 05:46 AM)
I agree, he's a really cool guy. I loved him in Star Wars Episode I, Sleepy Hollow and X-Men. The fact he was cast as Snake Eyes made me very happy. I think that he's one of the factors that will save that movie. It was a match made in heaven when he was cast in G.I. Joe.
Now if only Hollywood would let him play the title role in that Iron Fist movie that's been in development hell. -
james_cynthia — 16 years ago(May 19, 2009 07:49 AM)
I've heard the reason why they never went along with Iron Fist was because there were just too many darn superhero movies to compete with (especially Spiderman, which turned out to be a smashing success); there was also the very good Batman reboot, X-Men, Fantastic Four, Incredible Hulk, you name it.
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anuk78 — 16 years ago(July 20, 2009 05:18 PM)
This post is brilliant! I first found out who Ray Park was after I saw PM. I loved his character and even had a Star Wars crush on Darth Maul and he didnt even really talk. I loved the character and was really pissed they killed him. I had to know who the actor was because I thought he was amazing! The fight scene when they first start to fight at the end when DM comes outomg my fav part! Ever since this movie I have been kind of obsessed with Ray Park. I would love to meet him. I too have heard how pleasant he is to meet. I cant wait to see GI Joe and snake eyes has always been my favorite!
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