The Goonies (sequal)
Discussion
Electronicpants said:
gotoPzero said:
Point Break.... say no more.
I'm going to..........Robocop
Total Recall
Mind, Colin Farrell was in two of those s
t remakes, so maybe if he isn't in the new Goonies (Twonies?)It'll be ok.
Having said that, sometimes belated sequels do work; Maverick has been mentioned and I'd throw Tron Legacy in there as well. But both those two had the same director.
Conclusion: If Colin Farrell isn't in it, and it's directed by Joseph Kozinkski it'll be good!
The rumours have been swirling for years - and the latest have been shut down (again):
https://variety.com/2024/film/news/the-goonies-2-r...
Goonies never say do a remake!
https://variety.com/2024/film/news/the-goonies-2-r...
Goonies never say do a remake!
BUG4LIFE said:
This is going to be a sequel though isn't it, not a remake. Goonies is one of my fav films...I definitely wouldn't be interested in watching a remake [unless it's very very good] but might be up for a sequel.
'Sequel' and 'remake' seem to be interchangeable terms today.LimaDelta said:
'Sequel' and 'remake' seem to be interchangeable terms today.
Well, one is continuation of the story and the other is re-doing the originally story/starting again. Whatever they do, we know it won't be a patch on the original film. It's impossible! Doesn't stop them trying though [Jurassic Park/Alien/Predator/Ghostbusters/Bad Boys.....!].BUG4LIFE said:
Well, one is continuation of the story and the other is re-doing the originally story/starting again. Whatever they do, we know it won't be a patch on the original film. It's impossible! Doesn't stop them trying though [Jurassic Park/Alien/Predator/Ghostbusters/Bad Boys.....!].
Thanks for the clarification. The point is, that most 'sequels' are nothing more than a lazy remake. Essentially the same movie as the original, just more poorly executed. They follow the same formula, and may superficially develop the narrative, so can be marketed as a sequel, they are unimaginative, and will have almost exactly the same story arc.Hmm.
My aaaumption is that it will be crack, but to be fair to poster above, or coop was watchable and total recall was ok-ish.
Would I prefer it if they’d made something original? Of course! Would I go into a Simon Peggy-esque rage and punch a small child a la phantom menace? No.
…but if I ever meet the chap who sanctioned the remake of taking of Pelham 123, I’d happily kick him in the shin.
My aaaumption is that it will be crack, but to be fair to poster above, or coop was watchable and total recall was ok-ish.
Would I prefer it if they’d made something original? Of course! Would I go into a Simon Peggy-esque rage and punch a small child a la phantom menace? No.
…but if I ever meet the chap who sanctioned the remake of taking of Pelham 123, I’d happily kick him in the shin.
I can't think of a modern film that has fantasy mixed in with reality like that. Can anyone think of anything in the last ten years that feels like the Goonies did? Do we even know how to make kids films like that anymore?
Everything these days seems to have to have an angle; a certain loss of innocence. Just don't see how a modern Goonies would work.
Everything these days seems to have to have an angle; a certain loss of innocence. Just don't see how a modern Goonies would work.
dxg said:
I can't think of a modern film that has fantasy mixed in with reality like that. Can anyone think of anything in the last ten years that feels like the Goonies did? Do we even know how to make kids films like that anymore?
Everything these days seems to have to have an angle; a certain loss of innocence. Just don't see how a modern Goonies would work.
Stranger Things (TV Series) – While not a film, this series has strong Goonies vibes with a group of kids discovering supernatural mysteries in their small town. It's filled with nostalgia for the '80s.Everything these days seems to have to have an angle; a certain loss of innocence. Just don't see how a modern Goonies would work.
Dora and the Lost City of Gold (2019) – This live-action adaptation of Dora the Explorer is treasure-hunting that resembles The Goonies in its tone and spirit.
Spiderwick Chronicles (2008) – While slightly older, this movie has the adventure and mystical creatures, featuring kids who uncover a hidden world full of danger and wonder.
Du1point8 said:
dxg said:
I can't think of a modern film that has fantasy mixed in with reality like that. Can anyone think of anything in the last ten years that feels like the Goonies did? Do we even know how to make kids films like that anymore?
Everything these days seems to have to have an angle; a certain loss of innocence. Just don't see how a modern Goonies would work.
Stranger Things (TV Series) – While not a film, this series has strong Goonies vibes with a group of kids discovering supernatural mysteries in their small town. It's filled with nostalgia for the '80s.Everything these days seems to have to have an angle; a certain loss of innocence. Just don't see how a modern Goonies would work.
Dora and the Lost City of Gold (2019) – This live-action adaptation of Dora the Explorer is treasure-hunting that resembles The Goonies in its tone and spirit.
Spiderwick Chronicles (2008) – While slightly older, this movie has the adventure and mystical creatures, featuring kids who uncover a hidden world full of danger and wonder.
Agree on Dora and would add the (admittedly quite good) Jumanji remakes/sequels.
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