The movie is not listet on IMDb, maybe it's already cancelled but it sounds interesting.[...] She will take director duties again with a project called "The Best So Far", an indie production starring Ellen Page, about a small town Canadian girl (Page) who is dedicated to Judo and dreams about participating on the 1988 Olympics. [...]
The author basically gives away the ending saying Ellen's character will be defeated in the final fightShe will take director duties again with a project called "The Best So Far", an indie production starring Ellen Page, about a small town canadian girl (Page) who is dedicated to Judo and dreams about participating on the 1988 Olympics. The film will focus not only on Page's character, but also on her ultimate rival, a Judo champion whom Page gets to face on the Judo match finals and be defeated by. Although rivals, both girls get to understand, during their intense fight, how they are similar, in spite of their differences. As of september, 2010, Jennifer Connelly expressed interest in playing the character of Page's rival. The film is being described as a "female version of Rocky", in the sense that Ellen Page's character does get an awful beating, but refuses to give up, taking the match through its whole grueling ten minutes, and thus gains self-respect. Besides Connelly and Page, veteran canadian actor William Hope is cast as Page's father. The picture is to be produced by Fortissimo Pictures and expect to be shot sometime in the fall of 2011.
Isn't this a bit suspicious and illogical? Also if this is a real thing, serious sites like Variety or The Hollywood Reporter would have reported anything about it meanwhile, wouldn't they?!
Jennifer Connelly turns 40 years old this December .... I'm just sayingAs of september, 2010, Jennifer Connelly expressed interest in playing the character of Page's rival.
Good point, Sherlock!JimH wrote:Jennifer Connelly turns 40 years old this December .... I'm just saying
That's another argument against making such a movie. Furthermore, Connelly is 5'7 and Ellen something about 5'1. Wouldn't that be an unequal fight? 
Anyway, time will tell. 
I should have put a question mark behind the topic.
She still looks good.JimH wrote:Jennifer Connelly turns 40 years old this December .... I'm just sayingAs of september, 2010, Jennifer Connelly expressed interest in playing the character of Page's rival.
Yeah she's lovely - and she could probably sell the part through movie magic and stunt doubles, so who knowsJerseyDevil65 wrote:She still looks good.JimH wrote:Jennifer Connelly turns 40 years old this December .... I'm just sayingAs of september, 2010, Jennifer Connelly expressed interest in playing the character of Page's rival.
Times have changed - original movies and series for cable tv networks such as HBO and AMC are now sought out by A-List actors and directors. But, lets not get off topic in this thread.Vinay-01 wrote:yep ..seems like a fantasy story for kids though...not sure if thats the direction she should be going
Im a bit sceptical about her doing a TV show though...she is a big fan of Diane Keaton, but hollywood producers tend to label a actor as a TV or movie actor.. she has such a fantastic movie career ahead of her... Even though i dont think it will have an impact on her career, i think its risky anyway
Its ok to be a writer for a TV show..like "stich "n Bitch" but stay away from the cameras Ellen!
Unfortunaterly she already shot the pilot for Tilda , so maybe time will tell..
