So since there have currently been a ton of remakes out in theaters, what old movie would you like to see redone?
mine would be Fahrenheit 451
mine would be Fahrenheit 451
what movie would you remake?
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I just read that book...
Remakes of movies generally seem to be pretty bad. I would say make a new one.
Remakes of movies generally seem to be pretty bad. I would say make a new one.
.:Jeenyus:. said:
a lot of the movies re-made don't even attempt to improve on the original; they are just counting on name recognition, or mining ideas which they can't come up w/ on their own.
i'm trying to think of a decent but flawed movie which would benefit from a remake, and i'm coming up w/ blanks.
ok..... but lets say they "don't suck"
then.....
then.....
why would you remake a good movie?firetoole said:
consider the travesties of _Psycho_ and _Willie Wonka_...
I give up
Howabout Casablanca?
how about _Deep Throat_?
oh wait, that movie sucked.
oh wait, that movie sucked.
Lol, I like that movie. (old English movie from the 50/60s)firetoole said:
It is kind of ironic that you suggested that and you're a firefighter.
Rob and I just watched This is Spinal Tap for the first time last night...f*ed up but really funny stuff!
Michael McKean is a genius.
I haven't seen this movie, but I haven't really heard anything good about it: Catch 22. The book is fantastic, so there's no reason for the movie not to be.
Also, any Vonnegut book that's been made into a movie - I think just Breakfast of Champions.
A related movie idea (I can't take credit for this): a mockumentary take off of The Antiques Road Show.
Also, any Vonnegut book that's been made into a movie - I think just Breakfast of Champions.
A related movie idea (I can't take credit for this): a mockumentary take off of The Antiques Road Show.
narlus said:
a lot of the movies re-made don't even attempt to improve on the original; they are just counting on name recognition, or mining ideas which they can't come up w/ on their own.
i'm trying to think of a decent but flawed movie which would benefit from a remake, and i'm coming up w/ blanks.
Maybe someone can remake the last three Star Wars films... there's no way anyone can make those any worse than they already are.
I think perhaps Christopher Guest is deserving of more of the Spinal Tap credit. Y'all have seen his other movies, right?robdamanii said:
Waiting for Guffman
Best in Show
The Mighty Wind
I'm talking as an all around actor, writer and comedian, not just as a writer.Enginerd A2 said:
I want to see them remake the Batman series with Christian Bale, and the new director.
_slaughterhouse 5_ was a movie but i haven't seen it.Enginerd A2 said:
i think that Terry Gilliam would be the right choice to direct any vonnegut-originated movie.
also Soylent Green would be good with Will Ferrell
It would have to be On Any Sunday, with all of today's riders and modern bikes.
Before I even opened this thread, I was going to say the exact movie.firetoole said:
If someone like King could have a hand in making a movie like that it could be very scary. I heard a few years ago that Mel Gibson had bought the movie rights to the book but that was the last I heard.
Now that's a good idea.Ridemonkey said:
"Flash Gordon"
...then again, they probably could not improve on that GEM from 1980. I mean, how can you improve on perfection?
...then again, they probably could not improve on that GEM from 1980. I mean, how can you improve on perfection?
bullitt
The Hills Have Eyes
But it is already being remade and will be out in March!
With input from Wes Craven it is being directed by Alexandre Aja (High Tension) so it will be scary and cool.
Sorry, I am a big Horror fan and like alot of foreign and "B" Horror as well.
Second pick would be to remake AUDITION from Japanese director Takashi Miike.
But it is already being remade and will be out in March!
With input from Wes Craven it is being directed by Alexandre Aja (High Tension) so it will be scary and cool.
Sorry, I am a big Horror fan and like alot of foreign and "B" Horror as well.
Second pick would be to remake AUDITION from Japanese director Takashi Miike.
I thought The Longest Yard was well done. Also Bad News Bears was funny as hell both times. I thought The Punisher was a lot better the second time, but it would have been hard to F that up worse than the first.
Most remakes suck, but it depends on the approach. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was true to the book rather than trying to improve on the original. I thought it was good in that sense.
I think it would be funnier to remake an old movie using the original cast, only old. Like Star Wars would be great! Harrison Ford's old ass running around like he's all that would be priceless!
Most remakes suck, but it depends on the approach. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was true to the book rather than trying to improve on the original. I thought it was good in that sense.
I think it would be funnier to remake an old movie using the original cast, only old. Like Star Wars would be great! Harrison Ford's old ass running around like he's all that would be priceless!
"Citizen Kane"
This time I would make it in color with lot's of big budget CGI effects.
Ohhh and think of the marketing potential for "Rosebud" sleds!!!
This time I would make it in color with lot's of big budget CGI effects.
Ohhh and think of the marketing potential for "Rosebud" sleds!!!
man i would remake kirby, exept it wouldnt suck the secondtime around
I would remake Brokeback Mountain starring Jessica Alba and Eva Longoria as lonely lesbian Mexican cowgirls.
Jeremy R said:
*SCHWING!!!!*
I recently rented the movie because I loved the book. The movie focused more on the dark side of the book and less on the comedy. It's pretty good (Bob Newhart was hilarious) but could definitely be done better. Something more along the lines of 1941 I think would great.Enginerd A2 said:
I think a "do over" is in order. But I wasn't so sure about them being made in the first place, its not like we didn't know where it was going.Ciaran said:
Maybe someone can remake the last three Star Wars films... there's no way anyone can make those any worse than they already are.
I did not think the movie version was too bad. Not as good as the book, but decent.Enginerd A2 said:
While on the topic of catch-22:Yossarian said:
Nice screen name!
No remake of Rocky Horror Picture Show is needed either...
Someone should convince Peter Jackson to do a version of the Hobbitt. The animated one SUCKED.
I was going to jokingly suggest Barbarella, but I guess I got beat to the punch:
Maybe NSFW link:
http://membres.lycos.fr/angel/Barbarella/
Maybe NSFW link:
http://membres.lycos.fr/angel/Barbarella/