Well, at least the convict's name is Oscar and not something horribly stereotypical like "O-type" or "O-trageous"

Same here (i.e. trying not to expect too much to avoid possible crushing disappointment).

"No movie could go through casting and filming and still get release in 2012."

I thought the same thing (i.e. The Uglies series being girl-friendly/perfect for CW), but I think they avoided it because of the Uglies movie that's coming out ([www.imdb.com]).

For the "There's no dialogue" point:

A possible FUTURE attempt at an American Whitewashed Sailor Moon?

There's only one Titanic "sequel" I'd ever be interested in seeing: