Quote Quoting Grouchy (view post)
Jesus, imagine clapping the prospect of any movie being directed by Ron Howard.
Easy. I'm the member of a London-based film crew, say a grip or camera assistant, and I've worked with or know people who have worked with Howard before. I know that he'll work efficiently and sensibly and not be in over his head. If I didn't like Lord and Miller's methods, I'm happy that the known quantity of Ron Howard is being brought in to make my day-to-day workplace experience better.

It's not a referendum on the quality of Howard's finished movies, but on his ability to run a large production.