ROTTEN TOMATOES: Kate Beckinsale as "Barbarella"?

Kate Beckinsale as "Barbarella"?

by Scott Weinberg | April 18, 2007

This word arrives by way of a British gossip column, so you know what to do with it, but here's the dirt: Kate Beckinsale is apparently being considered for the lead role in Dino De Laurentiis' "Barbarella" remake. And you won't hear any complaints from me.

Best known for kicking Lycan tail in leather in "Underworld" and "Underworld: Evolution," the British actress is also well-known for her work in "Van Helsing," "Pearl Harbor," "Serendipity," "The Aviator," and "Click." She's also well-known for being stunningly hot, but that's just one guy's opinion.

Still no word on who'll be directing the new "Barbarella," but we do know that "Casino Royale" screenwriters Neal Purvis and Robert Wade are on adaptation duty. (They also wrote "Plunkett & MacLeane" and "Johnny English.") Just sayin'.

Source: Daily Express

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Xhrix writes:
on Apr 18 2007 12:52 AM

She's Hot, but she's kinda short on the petite side

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TheAnswerMVP2001 writes:
on Apr 18 2007 01:40 AM

Barbarella not really a step up role for Beckinsale...sure I'd see it but it would definitely not progress her career in the right direction.

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Neonknight writes:
on Apr 18 2007 02:18 AM

What's the point of remaking this movie?

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BUCK69 writes:
on Apr 18 2007 05:31 AM

In reply to this comment (#861919)
[b]The Point???[/b]
How about seeing Kate Beckinsale in one of those Barbarella costumes??? How's that for point one????

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GreenBastard writes:
on Apr 18 2007 06:19 AM

I'll see it as long as she gets her kit off! Lots!

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bigbrother writes:
on Apr 18 2007 06:32 AM

mmmmmm, daddy like!!!

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FILMCZY writes:
on Apr 18 2007 07:41 AM

But will she do an intergalatic strip tease to that groovy theme song during the opening credits???

"Barbarella, psychadella,
there's a kind of cockleshell about you"

Yea, baby!

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adml_shake writes:
on Apr 18 2007 07:44 AM

Reply to comment #690761

Works for me!

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nogard46 writes:
on Apr 18 2007 09:23 AM

[b]NICEEE!!![/b]
if there is truly a god he will make this happen!!!

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saiga6360 writes:
on Apr 18 2007 09:31 AM

I WILL MAKE THIS HAPPEN. Trust me.

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Ashron writes:
on Apr 18 2007 02:26 PM

I agree that while she is very good looking, she doesn't seem quite...well, how shall I put this...buxom enough for Barbarella.

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jeremyf1977 writes:
on Apr 18 2007 03:52 PM

Will she be put through that Music Machine the way Jane Fonda Was where she was supposed to die from Orgasm?

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Defmonkey writes:
on Apr 18 2007 04:31 PM

In reply to this comment (#861923)
[b]That was the same thing I was thinking![/b]
I only watch Underworld, because of Beckinsale and what she's wearing.

And this movie would be great if she was in it. Should be nominated for an oscar if she's in it.

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FILMCZY writes:
on Apr 19 2007 12:12 PM

In reply to this comment (#861928)
This should definitely be the scene where Duran Duran makes a cameo appearance while their song "Electric Barbarella" plays in the background. I mean if your're gonna go kitchy ya might as well go all the way....

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hotbox2001 writes:
on Apr 19 2007 06:52 PM

[b]barbarella[/b]
so it seems dreams really do come true...she is perfect.

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RevolverOcelot writes:
on May 22 2007 06:13 PM

they could've gotten a better picture of her face. how can you not do that face justice?

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