It isnt merely bad its so desperate that the actors can scarcely conceal their contempt for the material. Hollywood blockbusters that were actually filmed in australia. The main tank and the stage 5 indoor tank were used for some of the underwater scenes. Fools gold is set in the caribbean and the original plan was also to shoot the. Fool s gold 1947 in the 56th film of the 66 in the series and the first one produced by william boyd productions instead of harry sherman, hopalong cassidy william boyd undertakes to help out his old friend, army colonel jed landry forbes murray. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Seriously, can we take a minute to appreicate these two. Matthew mcconaugheys bare chest is the only treasure in. Josh goldens cycling school opens to much fanfare in fools gold. Fools gold 1947 in the 56th film of the 66 in the series and the first one produced by william boyd productions instead of harry sherman, hopalong cassidy william boyd undertakes to help out his old friend, army colonel jed landry forbes murray. With matthew mcconaughey, kate hudson, donald sutherland, alexis dziena. The real 1715 fleet went down off the eastern coast of florida near cape canaveral.
The scene, rescuing finn, from fools gold was filmed at this location. Pictures 2008 film fools gold directed by andy tennant. Jonny came to the quirky town of fools gold to support his sister not to fall in love. Fools gold is a dismal attempt to revive the sunken treasure adventure movie of yore underwater. The danger down under for fools gold the virginian. Yet madeline is the most extraordinary woman hes ever met. At one point in the movie they said they were in key west, but ive been there. George lopez performs a new standup special filmed in san francisco. Largely in australia cairns, brisbane, gold coast and other. Fool s gold is yet another example of a romcom that has checkered his career. As described in a film magazine, marshall strong lewis and john moore playter are partners in a mine and both love school teacher constance harvey turner. Down under fools gold is set in the caribbean and the original plan was also to shoot the movie there. The entire movie takes place around key west and, later, the bahamas. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies.
The scenes that are supposed to be in key west were actually filmed in port douglas. Fools gold is a 1919 american silent drama film directed by laurence trimble. Ben finn finnegan matthew mcconaughey is an affable, modernday treasure hunter who is obsessed with finding the legendary 18th century queens dowry40 chests of priceless treasure that was lost at sea in 1715. Short film starring simon brandon, simon gibbons, rosemary macvie, clive ward, nadia ostacchini. Romance was supposed to be in the air when the cast and crew went. When a couple in the fast lane to splitsville accidentally careens into a murder, they take off on a wild race to. Apparently fools gold was originally planned to be shot in the carribean, however, due to disastrous weather it was relocated to the beautiful great barrier reef along the queensland coast. A new clue to the whereabouts of a lost treasure rekindles a married couples sense of adventure and their estranged romance. What madeline didnt expect was to be swept off her feet by the brides gorgeous brother, movie star johnny blake.
Directed by 1 writing credits 5 cast 42 produced by 6 music by 1 cinematography by 1 film editing by 2. They eventually found everything they needed in and around queensland, australia. Sahara 2005, six days seven nights 1998, the jewel of the nile 1985, romancing the stone 1984, national treasure 2004. The film was directed by andy tennant and reunites the how to lose a guy in 10 days stars matthew mcconaughey and ka. How to lose a guy in 10 days costars kate hudson and matthew mcconaughey reteam on the big screen for this adventurous tale about a treasurehunting. Some scenes were also filmed at batt reef, the area where steve irwin died from a stingray barb. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing fools gold near you. I was feeling a little down and was not looking forward to the five plus hour flight. Fool s gold is a 1919 american silent drama film directed by laurence trimble. The lucky lady casino and resort opens, bringing new influx of tourists to fools gold. One of the reallife stars of the show sasha andersson goes on to become famous actor in hollywood. See the full list of fools gold cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more.
The danger down under for fools gold the virginianpilot the. Fools gold is an 2008 american adventureromance film directed by andy tennant and starring matthew mcconaughey and kate hudson, reuniting them after how to lose a guy in 10 days, alongside donald sutherland, ray winstone, and kevin hart finn finnegan mcconaughey is a treasure hunter searching for a sunken spanish galleon, the aurelia, that was lost at sea with the 1715 treasure fleet. It was based on the novel of the same name by davis grubb. Such topography does not exist in the florida keys and the bahamas. Fools gold 2008 matthew mcconaughey and kate hudson shot fools gold in queensland, with locations including cairns and the gold coast. However, certain logistical concerns, not to mention the impending hurricane season, forced the filmmakers to change the plan. Although it was supposed to be filmed in the caribbean, they had to move the set location to queenslands great barrier reef due to bad weather conditions. However, in several scenes, mountains or large hills are visible in the background. Fools gold is a decently charming movie, not a bad couple of hours diversion once anyway especially if you come across it while channel surfing, but not much more. The arcam corporations spriggan agents must keep them out of the wrong hands. This plane belonged to the late steve wilson of gustavus, ak he was the stunt double for mathew. The 2008 hollywood blockbuster movie fools gold filmed a scene with kate. A copy of the film survives in the british film institutes national film and television archive. Shortlived reality show, true love or fools gold, filmed in town.
Fools parade is a 1971 american eastmancolor comedydrama period film directed by andrew mclaglen with topbilled stars james stewart and george kennedy as well as secondtier stars strother martin, kurt russell, william windom, mike kellin and anne baxter. Fools gold is a 2008 american adventureromance film from warner bros. Filming on location in the bahamas with film commissioner. Fools gold is a 2008 american action comedy romance film from warner bros. Some of it was filmed at movie world on the gold coast as i saw the aircraft hanging from a crane obviously for some of the close up shots and special effects. Gold glorifies the idea of immense wealth no matter what the cost, even if its on the backs of child slave labor and bribing an authoritarian regime. By the time it was over, i was smiling and over my funk. Pictures about a recently divorced couple who rekindle their romantic life while. Fools gold 2008 film wikimili, the free encyclopedia. Romantic comedy about divorced treasure hunters forced to work together. We went to see my sister in australia who died in an accident shortly after me editing this video.
No treasure at the end of fools gold, a terrible matthew. As an 80s huckster, mcconaughey outshines the film around him matthew mcconaughey gained weight and lost hair to throw himself into. Filming took place in port douglas, lizard island, the whitsundays and the. A new clue to the whereabouts of a lost treasure rekindles a married couple s sense of adventure and their estranged romance. The pelican bar floyds pelican bar is in treasure bay jamaica, but the fools gold movie was filmed entirely in australia. The film is also known as dynamite man from glory jail. Fools gold is the sort of movie that makes you look more kindly upon the wga strike. Pictures about a recently divorced couple who rekindle their romantic life while searching for a lost treasure. Fools gold movie matthew mcconaughey talks about the film. How fitting that the movie they tried to shoot there is called fools gold. Down under fool s gold is set in the caribbean and the original plan was also to shoot the movie there. Fools gold nude scenes 17 images and 7 videos including appearances from alexis dziena clementine heath kate hudson. The film has its moments, but it never succeeds at being a good film. This treasure hunt movie staring kate hudson and matthew mcconaughey didnt exactly get a good response from film critics but its worth a mention anyway.