Patrick Warburton Plays An Action Hero in This EDGE OF TOMORROW-Style Short Film
I don't know about you, but I loved Doug Liman's Edge of Tomorrow. The film used a Groundhog Day-esque approach to storytelling, having Tom Cruise's character relive the same day until he ultimately became a badass soldier. Now there's a new short film that puts Seinfeld star Patrick Warburton in the lead role of a loose cannon cop who gets killed dozens of times while trying to save a hostage from a group of bad guys.
It's called The Action Hero's Guide to Saving Lives, and it comes from the mind of director Justin Lutsky. The short comically skewers some of the most ridiculous action movie cliches in the vein of Last Action Hero, and it reminds me that I'd like to see Warburton appear in more mainstream films. I believe he's reprising his role from Ted in the upcoming sequel, so that's probably the closest we'll get to seeing him on the big screen for a little while. After seeing this, though, maybe someone will cast him as a lead in a cop movie. For more, including some behind-the-scenes photos, check out the short's official website.
Official Website - http://www.ActionHerosGuide.com If At First You Don't Succeed... You Must Be Ace Mulligan! When lives are on the line... When there's danger at every turn... When clichés run amuck... Sometimes the best thing to do is call Mulligan! Ace Mulligan! Starring PATRICK WARBURTON, “The Action Hero’s Guide To Saving Lives” is a laugh-out-loud action-comedy that takes you behind the scenes of Ace Mulligan’s perilous and not-always-successful mission to stop the bad guys, get the girl, and save the day. It’s not always easy being an action hero! Produced entirely from concept to screen in just under 6 1/2 weeks and shot in 4 nights. This ambitious, micro-budget short was made possible through collaboration with a talented and dedicated cast and crew. a Justin Lutsky film - www.EpicImageEntertainment.com Staring: Patrick Warburton, Brett Simmons, Sean Naughton, Andrea Bogart Produced by: Keegan Wilcox, Clint Carmichael, Justin Lutsky Written by: Brett Simmons, Opie Cooper Cinematography by - Jeff Dolen WINNER! - Best Indie Short - CineGear Expo Film Series 2011 WINNER! - Best Comedy - Dragon*Con Film Festival 2009 WINNER! - Best Short - World of Comedy Film Festival 2010 WINNER! - Best-of-Fest - LA Comedy Shorts Fest 2010 WINNER! - Best Action / Adventure - Comic-Con International Film Festival 2010 WINNER! - Best Comedy - Hollyshorts Film Festival 2010 WINNER! - Best-of-Fest - Foursite Film Festival 2010 WINNER! - Audience Choice Best Comedy - TriMedia Film Festival 2010 Nomination - Best Short - Methodfest 2010 Honorable Mention - ReelHeART Film Festival 2011 Official Selection - Cleveland International Film Festival 2010 Official Selection - Hill Country Film Festival 2010 Official Selection - Vail Film Festival 2010 Official Selection - LA Shorts Fest 2009 Official Selection - Nashville Film Festival 2010 Official Selection - Newport Beach Film Festival 2010 Official Selection - Idaho Film Festival 2009 Official Selection - Lake Arrowhead Film Festival 2010 Official Selection - Big Shorts 4 2009 Official Selection - Los Angeles Comedy Festival 2010 Official Selection - Victoria Film Festival 2010 Official Selection - FLICKERS: Rhode Island Film Festival 2010 Official Selection - SoCal Film Festival 2010 Official Selection - Bumbershoot 1 Reel Film Festival 2010 Official Selection - Backyard Film Festival 2010 Official Selection - Fargo Fantastic Film Festival 2010 Official Selection - Sandhills Film Festival 2010 Official Selection - Cinequest Film Festival 2010 Official Selection - Boulder International Film Festival 2011 Official Selection - Providence Comedy Festival 2011 Official Selection - Cheyenne International Film Festival 2011 Official Selection - Modern Film Fest 2011 Official Selection - Port Townsend Film Festival 2011 Official Selection - Action On Film Festival 2011
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