DeniGerard Butler stars in Machine Gun Preacher
May 12th 2010 05:32
Category: In the know!
After playing the field with a handful of characters in those typical Hollywood movies, Gerard Butler will most likely come out swinging with substance with not only "Machine Gun Preacher" but his other future projects. Also in the works for the Scottish actor is, "Burns", the true story of Scotish Bard Robert Burns, and "Coriolanus", a story of a banished Roman who allies himself with a sworn enemy for revenge.
I've noticed Gerard Butler and admired his work for years
It's unfortunate that Hollywood has a short term memory. It seems that since "300", the movie which put Gerard Butler's name on the map, he has been working to avoid being pigeon-holed into into the stereotypical muscle bound mo-fo who kicks ass and take names later. He's been dabbling with different characters. He played a father in "Nim's Island", the romantic leads in "P.S. I Love You", "The Ugly Truth" and "The Bounty Hunter", a bumbling thief in "Rock-n-Rolla", a vigilante baddie in "Law Abiding Citizen" and then back to action in "Gamer". Because he has a name now his failures far outweigh the success he's had in the past.
I've noticed on various forums and articles that Gerard has been getting a lot of flack for his recent choices in film roles, and it is fair enough to say that they haven't been that great but despite what people say he is good and there is much to be admired about an actor who would rather be known for the variety of work that he's capable of pulling off rather than being known for one type of character. Let's face it, Sylvester Stallone will not be remembered for his comedic turns in "Stop, Or My Mom Will Shoot" or "Oscar".
I think "Machine Gun Preacher" will be another start for Butler - the best is yet to come!
For anyone who is interested in reading about Sam Childers' work in the Sudan, visit his website: Machinegunpreacher.org
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