Do you enjoy "remake" movies?

Generally no, but I hated the original Total Recall. Just because I hate a movie doesn't mean that I want a remake, but the story is a good one and the concept for a good movie is there, it just got ruined by REALLY cheesy special effects and Arnold. So yeah, looking forward to TR.

theone86

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You.

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Planet of the apes

nuff said.

[QUOTE="theone86"]

Generally no, but I hated the original Total Recall. Just because I hate a movie doesn't mean that I want a remake, but the story is a good one and the concept for a good movie is there, it just got ruined by REALLY cheesy special effects and Arnold. So yeah, looking forward to TR.

Ilovegames1992

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You.

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I hate DePalma's Scarface, too.

And just about every actor in the Expendables.

I hate DePalma's Scarface, too.

theone86

I don't hate it myself...I just consider it inferior to the Howard Hawks film.

remakes only show how a lack of original ideas has sapped the very soul out of Hollywood. >.>Allicrombie

[QUOTE="theone86"]

Generally no, but I hated the original Total Recall. Just because I hate a movie doesn't mean that I want a remake, but the story is a good one and the concept for a good movie is there, it just got ruined by REALLY cheesy special effects and Arnold. So yeah, looking forward to TR.

Oleg_Huzwog

But... dude... triple boobs! How can you hate a movie with that?

Touché.

Though I am hoping for triple boobs in the new one.:P

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[QUOTE="theone86"]

Generally no, but I hated the original Total Recall. Just because I hate a movie doesn't mean that I want a remake, but the story is a good one and the concept for a good movie is there, it just got ruined by REALLY cheesy special effects and Arnold. So yeah, looking forward to TR.

theone86

But... dude... triple boobs! How can you hate a movie with that?

Touché.

Though I am hoping for triple boobs in the new one.:P

In the trailer for the new one, I think there was a hooker saying "you'll wish you had three hands" or something like that.

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[QUOTE="theone86"]

Generally no, but I hated the original Total Recall. Just because I hate a movie doesn't mean that I want a remake, but the story is a good one and the concept for a good movie is there, it just got ruined by REALLY cheesy special effects and Arnold. So yeah, looking forward to TR.

theone86

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You.

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I hate DePalma's Scarface, too.

And just about every actor in the Expendables.

To call them actors is a stretch.

But anyone who hates Arnie and his films just needs to take a good look at themselves in the mirror and introspect.

Also, Scarface is one of these movies people like to dislike for some reason, i quite like it myself.

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[QUOTE="Ilovegames1992"]

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You.

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Ilovegames1992

I hate DePalma's Scarface, too.

And just about every actor in the Expendables.

Also, Scarface is one of these movies people like to dislike for some reason, i quite like it myself.

The issue with Scarface is that it gets overrated to all hell. There is also that issue of wannabe gangsters worshipping Montana as some sort of idol....

Really, the only thing that movie has going for it is Al Pacino's acting. Beyond that it is just another "meh" gangster movie...

[QUOTE="Ilovegames1992"]

Also, Scarface is one of these movies people like to dislike for some reason, i quite like it myself.

LostProphetFLCL

The issue with Scarface is that it gets overrated to all hell. There is also that issue of wannabe gangsters worshipping Montana as some sort of idol....

Really, the only thing that movie has going for it is De Niro's acting. Beyond that it is just another "meh" gangster movie...

I like remakes of movies.

[QUOTE="LostProphetFLCL"]

[QUOTE="Ilovegames1992"]

Also, Scarface is one of these movies people like to dislike for some reason, i quite like it myself.

toast_burner

The issue with Scarface is that it gets overrated to all hell. There is also that issue of wannabe gangsters worshipping Montana as some sort of idol....

Really, the only thing that movie has going for it is De Niro's acting. Beyond that it is just another "meh" gangster movie...

Ahhhh fail. I totally meant to say Al Pacino. :P

Goin to fix it in me post.

[QUOTE="Ilovegames1992"]

[QUOTE="theone86"]

I hate DePalma's Scarface, too.

And just about every actor in the Expendables.

LostProphetFLCL

Also, Scarface is one of these movies people like to dislike for some reason, i quite like it myself.

The issue with Scarface is that it gets overrated to all hell. There is also that issue of wannabe gangsters worshipping Montana as some sort of idol....

Really, the only thing that movie has going for it is Al Pacino's acting. Beyond that it is just another "meh" gangster movie...

You could at least watch the film and/or have some knowledge of the history of film before you rip on it.

:P

I caught you post edit, sh!t.

[QUOTE="LostProphetFLCL"]

[QUOTE="Ilovegames1992"]

Also, Scarface is one of these movies people like to dislike for some reason, i quite like it myself.

Ilovegames1992

The issue with Scarface is that it gets overrated to all hell. There is also that issue of wannabe gangsters worshipping Montana as some sort of idol....

Really, the only thing that movie has going for it is Al Pacino's acting. Beyond that it is just another "meh" gangster movie...

You could at least watch the film and/or have some knowledge of the history of film before you rip on it.

:P

I caught you post edit, sh!t.

Lol, I promise I haz seen the movie! Don't know why my brain was saying De Niro. I was picturing Pacino in the movie and everything but my brain was like "It's De Niro!". :P

It depends on what they are remaking, and how good the movie was. For instance, Total Recall will of course have better action and special effects because of the advancement in technology, but I reckon it won't be as awesome as the original. I loved that Schwarzenegger classic!

[QUOTE="Ilovegames1992"]

[QUOTE="theone86"]

Generally no, but I hated the original Total Recall. Just because I hate a movie doesn't mean that I want a remake, but the story is a good one and the concept for a good movie is there, it just got ruined by REALLY cheesy special effects and Arnold. So yeah, looking forward to TR.

theone86

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You.

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I hate DePalma's Scarface, too.

And just about every actor in the Expendables.

[QUOTE="DeadMan1290"]

The Bourne Legacy is continuing the series, right?

Pirate700

remakes only show how a lack of original ideas has sapped the very soul out of Hollywood. >.>Allicrombie

Did you know that the universally celebrated 'Wizard of Oz' from 1939 was not only an adaptation of the book, but also no less than the 7th film made of the book?

Some are good (The Crazies remake in particular)

Most are sh*t

would like to see a "Ghost busters" re-make too. With today's tech that flick would be awesome. Just make it a little more serious... Not so much a comedy.bnarmz

[QUOTE="bnarmz"] would like to see a "Ghost busters" re-make too. With today's tech that flick would be awesome. Just make it a little more serious... Not so much a comedy.Hallenbeck77

Yup.

Sometimes. I hope the Evil Dead remake coming out next year doesn't suck.

I don't watch movies very much, :? . Never feel like I have the time, even though I do. But the ones I do and have watched are always the best rated movies of the year, or of all time.

Sometimes. I hope the Evil Dead remake coming out next year doesn't suck.

tryagainlater

Woah an Evil Dead remake? Say WHAT?

[QUOTE="tryagainlater"]

Sometimes. I hope the Evil Dead remake coming out next year doesn't suck.

LostProphetFLCL

Woah an Evil Dead remake? Say WHAT?

[QUOTE="LostProphetFLCL"]

[QUOTE="tryagainlater"]

Sometimes. I hope the Evil Dead remake coming out next year doesn't suck.

Hallenbeck77

Woah an Evil Dead remake? Say WHAT?

Ok question of the day, who is playing Ash?

[QUOTE="Hallenbeck77"][QUOTE="LostProphetFLCL"]

Woah an Evil Dead remake? Say WHAT?

LostProphetFLCL

Ok question of the day, who is playing Ash?

[QUOTE="LostProphetFLCL"]

[QUOTE="Hallenbeck77"] Yup. Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell are producing the remake due out next year.Hallenbeck77

Ok question of the day, who is playing Ash?

...I is hesitant with this one...

[QUOTE="Hallenbeck77"]

[QUOTE="LostProphetFLCL"]

Ok question of the day, who is playing Ash?

LostProphetFLCL

...I is hesitant with this one...

[QUOTE="LostProphetFLCL"]

[QUOTE="Hallenbeck77"] Here's the thing--there is no Ash character in this version; besides, the ass-kicking Ash really didn't emerge until Evil Dead 2 anyway. This is an re-interpretation of the first film, which was played as a straight horror film. There's supposed to be a strong female character who's supposed to stand against the demons in this one.

Hallenbeck77

...I is hesitant with this one...

Honestly, I just don't even know why they are doing a remake in the first place ESPECIALLY without Ash.

I mean, Ash IS Evil Dead, plain and simple. The first movie totally pales in comparison to #2 IMO mainly BECAUSE Ash isn't his awesome self in the first movie. Really, that series worked so much better as dark humor than a horror movie IMO.

IDK, they just really need to show me awesomeness to get me on board seeing as I freaking LOVE Evil Dead 2 soooo much!

[QUOTE="Hallenbeck77"][QUOTE="LostProphetFLCL"]

...I is hesitant with this one...

LostProphetFLCL

Honestly, I just don't even know why they are doing a remake in the first place ESPECIALLY without Ash.

I mean, Ash IS Evil Dead, plain and simple. The first movie totally pales in comparison to #2 IMO mainly BECAUSE Ash isn't his awesome self in the first movie. Really, that series worked so much better as dark humor than a horror movie IMO.

IDK, they just really need to show me awesomeness to get me on board seeing as I freaking LOVE Evil Dead 2 soooo much!

I may be alone on this, but that's just me.Hallenbeck77

You're right, if it's just you then you're probably alone. :P

Sometimes yes, often times no. I don't automatically condemn remakes for the sake of it though.

Fright Night was also much, much better than the original. :P

raven_squad

...What?!?! That is crazy talk.

[QUOTE="bnarmz"] would like to see a "Ghost busters" re-make too. With today's tech that flick would be awesome. Just make it a little more serious... Not so much a comedy.Hallenbeck77

The ones i have see were pretty bad. I watched Clash of the Titans The Remake and it was pretty awful, compared to the original.

[QUOTE="raven_squad"]

Sometimes yes, often times no. I don't automatically condemn remakes for the sake of it though.

Fright Night was also much, much better than the original. :P

iloverikku11

...What?!?! That is crazy talk.

I know, I know.

I really liked what they did with the Peter Vincent character and David Tennant's involvement made it that much more fun in my opinion. Colin Farrell made a really good Jerry, too. The original has it's merits, I'll admit, but I think they did a great job on the remake.

Ghost Busters could have been so much better. Remake with new cast and characters is what I want. Just make it a little more badass. Imo, the comedy in the original movie/s wasn't that funny. I think if they did a more modern version they should concentrate more on the action parts. some funny moments here and there is good enough, perhaps have slimer (or another ghost) as the comic relief. I doubt the cast would remain the same...all the more reason why I think they'll have a better chance making it an action flick. You can hire just about anyone to do some badass stuff but comedy is suggestive and harder to pull off than most people think. I can't think of another remake movie that would benifit more with todays technology.bnarmz

To make Ghostbusters as anything than a comedy would be like taking the original Godfather film and trying to remake it as an action film--it wouldn't work, and it would do a HUGE disservice to the original film, not to mention the backlash from both fans and the original filmmakers. This wasn't just another movie, it was one of the highest grossing comedies of its time and a pop culture phenomenon that is still popular to this day.

The writers, Dan Ackroyd and Harold Ramis, weren't just actors, they were successful comedians/writers. Ackroyd got his start on SNL, and Ramis co-wrote some of the most memorable comedies ever--Animal House, Caddyshack, Stripes and Back To School. The director, Ivan Reitman is a very successful producer and comedic director. And of course, there's Bill Murray, one of the greatest comedic actors ever.

You're right when you say comedy is suggestive and is harder to pull off than most people think--which is one of the reasons the studio hasn't made a theatrical follow-up to this movie since 1989. This isn't just another movie for Sony to reboot, this is a tentpole franchise for them--spawning two cartoon series, books, comics, a video game and merchandising out the ying yang. They are not going to risk changing what made this movie a hit in the first place by making it what's it not.

[QUOTE="bnarmz"] Ghost Busters could have been so much better. Remake with new cast and characters is what I want. Just make it a little more badass. Imo, the comedy in the original movie/s wasn't that funny. I think if they did a more modern version they should concentrate more on the action parts. some funny moments here and there is good enough, perhaps have slimer (or another ghost) as the comic relief. I doubt the cast would remain the same...all the more reason why I think they'll have a better chance making it an action flick. You can hire just about anyone to do some badass stuff but comedy is suggestive and harder to pull off than most people think. I can't think of another remake movie that would benifit more with todays technology.Hallenbeck77

To make Ghostbusters as anything than a comedy would be like taking the original Godfather film and trying to remake it as an action film--it wouldn't work, and it would do a HUGE disservice to the original film, not to mention the backlash from both fans and the original filmmakers. This wasn't just another movie, it was one of the highest grossing comedies of its time and a pop culture phenomenon that is still popular to this day.

The writers, Dan Ackroyd and Harold Ramis, weren't just actors, they were successful comedians/writers. Ackroyd got his start on SNL, and Ramis co-wrote some of the most memorable comedies ever--Animal House, Caddyshack, Stripes and Back To School. The director, Ivan Reitman is a very successful producer and comedic director. And of course, there's Bill Murray, one of the greatest comedic actors ever.

You're right when you say comedy is suggestive and is harder to pull off than most people think--which is one of the reasons the studio hasn't made a theatrical follow-up to this movie since 1989. This isn't just another movie for Sony to reboot, this is a tentpole franchise for them--spawning two cartoon series, books, comics, a video game and merchandising out the ying yang. They are not going to risk changing what made this movie a hit in the first place by making it what's it not.

TOTAL RECALL is releasing this Friday, but i'm not sure if the movie'll be better than Arnold Schwarzenneger's original movie from 90's.

Hollywood also remade some classi'c 80's movies as FOOTLOOSE, FRIGHT NIGHT, THE THING etc recently.KING KONG comes to mind as well.They also remade and remaking movies from outside America like LET THE RIGHT ONE IN, THE GRUDGE, THE RING especially for American audience.

Thing is do you enjoy "remake" movies or prefer original version as it is?

Personally i prefer original version.I really hate when they remake and ruin classi'c movies.

indzman

9 times out of 10, the remakes are cheap garbage meant to cash in on a fad or another person's movie. In general, I avoid remakes like the plague, but every so often you get something that is a truly important reshaping of a classic idea or movie premise. The Thing and to a lesser extent, King Kong both come to mind.

Also lol at Colin Farrell. And why is Kate Beckinsale in this movie? I'd rather just watch the original again.

[QUOTE="Hallenbeck77"]

[QUOTE="bnarmz"] Ghost Busters could have been so much better. Remake with new cast and characters is what I want. Just make it a little more badass. Imo, the comedy in the original movie/s wasn't that funny. I think if they did a more modern version they should concentrate more on the action parts. some funny moments here and there is good enough, perhaps have slimer (or another ghost) as the comic relief. I doubt the cast would remain the same...all the more reason why I think they'll have a better chance making it an action flick. You can hire just about anyone to do some badass stuff but comedy is suggestive and harder to pull off than most people think. I can't think of another remake movie that would benifit more with todays technology.bnarmz

To make Ghostbusters as anything than a comedy would be like taking the original Godfather film and trying to remake it as an action film--it wouldn't work, and it would do a HUGE disservice to the original film, not to mention the backlash from both fans and the original filmmakers. This wasn't just another movie, it was one of the highest grossing comedies of its time and a pop culture phenomenon that is still popular to this day.

The writers, Dan Ackroyd and Harold Ramis, weren't just actors, they were successful comedians/writers. Ackroyd got his start on SNL, and Ramis co-wrote some of the most memorable comedies ever--Animal House, Caddyshack, Stripes and Back To School. The director, Ivan Reitman is a very successful producer and comedic director. And of course, there's Bill Murray, one of the greatest comedic actors ever.

You're right when you say comedy is suggestive and is harder to pull off than most people think--which is one of the reasons the studio hasn't made a theatrical follow-up to this movie since 1989. This isn't just another movie for Sony to reboot, this is a tentpole franchise for them--spawning two cartoon series, books, comics, a video game and merchandising out the ying yang. They are not going to risk changing what made this movie a hit in the first place by making it what's it not.

[QUOTE="indzman"]

TOTAL RECALL is releasing this Friday, but i'm not sure if the movie'll be better than Arnold Schwarzenneger's original movie from 90's.

Hollywood also remade some classi'c 80's movies as FOOTLOOSE, FRIGHT NIGHT, THE THING etc recently.KING KONG comes to mind as well.They also remade and remaking movies from outside America like LET THE RIGHT ONE IN, THE GRUDGE, THE RING especially for American audience.

Thing is do you enjoy "remake" movies or prefer original version as it is?

Personally i prefer original version.I really hate when they remake and ruin classi'c movies.

starfox15

9 times out of 10, the remakes are cheap garbage meant to cash in on a fad or another person's movie. In general, I avoid remakes like the plague, but every so often you get something that is a truly important reshaping of a classic idea or movie premise. The Thing and to a lesser extent, King Kong both come to mind.

Also lol at Colin Farrell. And why is Kate Beckinsale in this movie? I'd rather just watch the original again.

It depends on whether the movie still stands up today so doesn't need to be remade. Robocop, The Thing, and Total Recall didn't need to be remade.

It also depends on whether the remake actually brings something new to the table.

I've liked some like Halloween,and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.A Nightmare on Elm Street is terrible though.

I do but I done favour them over original because i want to see what happens next rather then whats already been done.