View Full Version : Remake of the 1970s Movie, “The Message”, soon to be produced!!!
Güven
10-28-2008, 05:18 PM
:sl:
Im sure everyone have seen the movie "The Message" aka Ar-Risalah that was made in the 70's , I have to say it was the BEST movie i have EVER watched.
if you didnt watch it (and i doubt that) you can watch it on google video
here if you want.
Movie planned on life of Prophet Mohammad
Mon Oct 27, 2008 2:47pm EDT
DUBAI (Reuters) - A movie drama about the life of the Prophet Mohammad is to go into production soon, and will be only the second English-language film of its kind ever made, its producers said on Monday.
"The Messenger of Peace" will be a remake of Moustapha Akkad's "The Message," a 1977 Hollywood classic starring Anthony Quinn which is often applauded by Muslims as an example of how commercial Western cinema can respect Islam.
"We have only the utmost respect for Akkad's work but technology in cinema has advanced since the 1970s and this latest project will employ modern film techniques in its renewal of the first film's core messages," producer Oscar Zoghbi, who worked on the original, said in a statement.
Akkad, the Syrian-born executive producer of Hollywood's "Halloween" horror films, was killed in a suicide bomb attack by al Qaeda on a luxury hotel in Jordan's capital Amman in 2005.
In the original "Message," the Prophet and his companions were heard speaking off-camera but never directly shown, in accordance with Muslim conventions forbidding their visual depiction.
Portrayals of Mohammad have triggered anger in recent years. Danish cartoons of him ignited protests, some deadly, by Muslims in many countries in 2006. The offices of a British publisher were attacked in September over a novel about the Prophet's child bride.
"In the 21st century there is a real need for a film that emotionally engages audiences on the journey that led to the birth of Islam," the statement quoted the film's scriptwriter Ramsey Thomas as saying.
A spokesman for the producers said in an email to Reuters that details of the funding and production of the planned film would be released "in due course."
The events of the Prophet's life took place mainly in Mecca and Medina, Islamic holy cities in modern Saudi Arabia.
(Writing by Andrew Hammond; editing by Andrew Roche)
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http://www.reuters.com/article/enter...49Q3N520081027
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truemuslim
10-28-2008, 05:22 PM
yeh that movie is awesome, saw it in arabic nd english , liked the english beter (mostly coz i couldnt understand half the stuff theyr sayin :p )
cant wait till this version comes out!
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Güven
10-28-2008, 05:32 PM
yeah i wonder who the actors would be :D
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aadil77
10-28-2008, 05:36 PM
In the original "Message," the Prophet and his companions were heard speaking off-camera but never directly shown, in accordance with Muslim conventions forbidding their visual depiction.
the original was nice, but can't remember the prophet speaking
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Re.TiReD
10-28-2008, 05:37 PM
:wasalamex
I hate remakes. Should be interesting to see how this one turns out though.
WassalamuAlaykum
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Güven
10-28-2008, 05:40 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by
aadil77
the original was nice, but can't remember the prophet speaking
yeah i was thinking that also, i realy cant remember tho :?
:w:
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Musaafirah
10-28-2008, 05:43 PM
I've never seen it. What was so interesting about it?
My younger sisters have seen it. I thought they enjoyed it coz they're little. :muddlehea
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Güven
10-28-2008, 05:46 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by
Musaafir
I've never seen it. What was so interesting about it?
My younger sisters have seen it. I thought they enjoyed it coz they're little. :muddlehea
YOU never seeen it !!??? :ooh:
that movie is a legend!
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Re.TiReD
10-28-2008, 05:48 PM
Anybody seen the cartoon version btw? I liked that too.
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Güven
10-28-2008, 05:49 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by
JolieFleur
Anybody seen the cartoon version btw? I liked that too.
yeah i saw that too but it doesnt come close to the real one tho :ooh:
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Musaafirah
10-28-2008, 05:49 PM
Nope. Again my lil sisters have seen it, but then it's coz they were eensy weensy at the time. What was amazing about it though?
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Mikayeel
10-28-2008, 05:50 PM
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Güven
10-28-2008, 05:52 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by
Musaafir
Nope. Again my lil sisters have seen it, but then it's coz they were eensy weensy at the time. What was amazing about it though?
all i can say is ......EVERYTHING!:ooh:
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crayon
10-28-2008, 05:52 PM
Don't mess with perfection.
Remakes are sometimes a good idea, but other times, meh.. I've seen the arabic, english, and cartoon versions.. The cartoon is okay, more for kids though.
Great movie though. Great story + great cinematography= brilliant result.
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truemuslim
10-28-2008, 05:52 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by
Güven
yeah i was thinking that also, i realy cant remember tho :?
:w:
the prophet didnt speak
they would be like
"oh prophet __________talk talk talk?" nd then get like a second guy or something to tell them wat he said.
just many clever ways they handled that part :exhausted
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Re.TiReD
10-28-2008, 05:52 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by
Musaafir
. What was amazing about it though?
A movie drama about the life of the Prophet Mohammad << what's not to like about such a movie? :ooh: :p
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Kas1m
10-28-2008, 05:53 PM
well i liked the cartoons and the movie. was good in the end
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Güven
10-28-2008, 05:55 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by
crayon
Don't mess with perfection.
Remakes are sometimes a good idea, but other times, meh.. I've seen the arabic, english, and cartoon versions.. The cartoon is okay, more for kids though.
Great movie though. Great story + great cinematography= brilliant result.
I agree!
I wonder how this one would be tho..I hope they dont put messed up actors in it.
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truemuslim
10-28-2008, 05:58 PM
Lol would they get american actors?
lol imagine will smith as hamzah :p
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crayon
10-28-2008, 05:58 PM
I keep picturing Brad Pitt in it for some reason... ugh.:exhausted
I hate Brad Pitt. UGH.
Ew.
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Kas1m
10-28-2008, 06:06 PM
brad pitt, will smith, ewan mcgregor and denzel washington. i love denzel and his acting
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Güven
10-28-2008, 06:07 PM
lool brad pitt , will smith !?
The one from kingdom of heaven who played Sallahudeen was good tho innit?
we'll see lol pshh brad pitt lol
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truemuslim
10-28-2008, 06:10 PM
jackie chan. lool that would be funny
lets add jet li to :p
daym this gettin suspensful now
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Kas1m
10-28-2008, 06:10 PM
i dont like pitt either. he looks weird anyway
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Güven
10-28-2008, 06:11 PM
samual L jackson and sylvester stallone ? LOL ;D
ok this is not funny:exhausted
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FatimaAsSideqah
10-28-2008, 06:14 PM
I love to watched the old movie "The Message" but I would like to watch how is the new movie getting on!
I'm bit worried who is the actors and actresses would be involving in that new movie. :-\
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Kas1m
10-28-2008, 06:14 PM
you getting all the old guys in guv. i dont think they will work under one roof
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Kas1m
10-28-2008, 06:16 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by
FatimaAsSideqah
I love to watched the old movie "The Message" but I would like to watch how is the new movie getting on!
I'm bit worried who is the actors and actresses would be involving in that new movie. :-\
that is what we are deciding
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Güven
10-28-2008, 06:16 PM
yeah i guess lol...i hope some new talented actors
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truemuslim
10-28-2008, 06:16 PM
^ samual l jackson is not old.
he's in pretty much every movie ever possibly made :p
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When's it scheduled for release, anyway?
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Güven
10-28-2008, 06:30 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by
Ali.
When's it scheduled for release, anyway?
they still got to produce it tho , i think maybe 2010 orsomething
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Kas1m
10-28-2008, 06:30 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by
truemuslim
^ samual l jackson is not old.
he's in pretty much every movie ever possibly made :p
lol trust me. ol shaft is old
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FatimaAsSideqah
10-28-2008, 06:39 PM
2010? Will it be setting up to be film in Saudi Arabia?
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Güven
10-28-2008, 06:40 PM
I said maybe I dont know Anything :X
This news just came out today tho , so we will hear more of it later inshaAllah
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FatimaAsSideqah
10-28-2008, 06:44 PM
OK akhi, Insha'Allah. And also Jazaak'Allah Khair for the news.
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Güven
10-28-2008, 06:48 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by
FatimaAsSideqah
OK akhi, Insha'Allah. And also Jazaak'Allah Khair for the news.
lol Wa Iyaaki sis :D
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The Ruler
10-28-2008, 06:48 PM
I watched half of the original movie and was sent to bed for the last half. Heh, I look forward to the remake.
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The Khan
10-28-2008, 07:27 PM
Awesome! I can't wait! I saw both, English and Arabic versions. Preferred the English version, 'cause of Anthony Quinn's acting. Liked the fact that the Arabic version is longer.
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Danah
10-28-2008, 07:34 PM
I watched the old version around ..... 5 or 6 times if not more...:p I just cant hold myself when they keeo showing it on TV :-[
I wonder how good the new version will be with the advance techniques of cinema nowadays
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Güven
10-28-2008, 07:35 PM
I bet the battles would be awesome :ooh:
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Ansariyah
10-28-2008, 07:37 PM
I'm excited!
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Kas1m
10-28-2008, 07:37 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by
Güven
I bet the battles would be awesome :ooh:
like lord of the rings. that was under awesome direction
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Güven
10-28-2008, 07:39 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by
Kasim
like lord of the rings. that was under awesome direction
yeah and Like 300 maybe? :ooh:
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FatimaAsSideqah
10-28-2008, 07:41 PM
Masha'Allah! I would be agree, that would be awesome to have big battles in new modern movie!
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Güven
10-28-2008, 07:42 PM
Yeah especialy Battle of Uhud , Alot of drama In there :ooh:
SubhanAllah i suddenly want to watch the old movie again...
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barney
10-28-2008, 07:48 PM
Hmm, the early battles, like Badar, were only about 1300 people total. You wouldnt need CGI for that, just a load of enthusiastic extras.
Looking forward to seeing this one.
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Zahida
10-28-2008, 07:53 PM
:sl: I wonder whose gonna get role of "Hind"............????????:w:^o)
format_quote Originally Posted by
Güven
yeah i wonder who the actors would be :D
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Kas1m
10-28-2008, 11:42 PM
I think they should make a high budget tv mini series instead of a movie
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The Khan
10-29-2008, 09:58 AM
I doubt people would watch that in the west then. Movie ftw.
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crayon
10-29-2008, 12:55 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by
FatimaAsSideqah
2010? Will it be setting up to be film in Saudi Arabia?
Doubt they'll film in in Saudi.. Perhaps Libya, where the originals were filmed?
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AvarAllahNoor
10-29-2008, 02:57 PM
I enjoyed that film. They should have CGI effects in it. Will be great!
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alcurad
10-29-2008, 03:11 PM
heh, watched like 10 minutes of the original and was put off by the 'cinematics', I guess I'll wait for this one...
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Sahabiyaat
10-29-2008, 03:27 PM
loved this movie
we actuallly have a home video...(oi..all pakistanis have home videos okay!), of us watching it as little kiddies.
Lion of The Desert made me cry lol, amazing film, anthony quinn looks fab in both films as a muslim, hes got so much charachter and valour when he's acting, its amazing to watch! :D
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The Khan
10-29-2008, 03:36 PM
Yes, true, nobody can beat Anthony Quinn. He was perfect for the role of Hamza.
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Nájlá
10-29-2008, 03:50 PM
i cant wait to see it :D
I’ve seen the Arabic, English and cartoon versions
loved all versions
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Nσσя'υℓ Jαииαн
10-29-2008, 04:00 PM
Hope it comes out sooner than predicted :D I so wana watch it! :p
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