Movie remakes coming thick and fast!
Discussion
This was an article in the newspaper a few days ago:
'With recession taking its toll on many industries, Hollywood movie bosses have decided that the best way to make money is by remaking a number of the 80s classics.
Movies like ‘Robocop’, ‘Romancing The Stone’, ‘Footloose’ and ‘The Karate Kid’ are slated to go into production in the next few months, to be followed by Dudley Moore’s 1981 comedy ‘Arthur’, ‘Ghostbusters’, ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ and ‘Clash of the Titans’.
A Hollywood movie executive has revealed that remaking the favourites would ensure a big audience without them having to spend a huge amount on production.
“Remakes are safer bets. They have proven appeal,” the Daily Star quoted the executive as saying.
And despite the recession, box offices are still making billions.
“Movies are recession-proof because they are still a comparatively inexpensive event,” Brandon Gray, chief analyst for boxofficemojo.com added.'
What do you think about remakes?
I've seen quite a few and some are better than others. I much prefer the John Carpenters version of 'The Thing' over the original, although apparently they are remaking this as well!
And isn't Robocop a bit young to be remade?
'With recession taking its toll on many industries, Hollywood movie bosses have decided that the best way to make money is by remaking a number of the 80s classics.
Movies like ‘Robocop’, ‘Romancing The Stone’, ‘Footloose’ and ‘The Karate Kid’ are slated to go into production in the next few months, to be followed by Dudley Moore’s 1981 comedy ‘Arthur’, ‘Ghostbusters’, ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ and ‘Clash of the Titans’.
A Hollywood movie executive has revealed that remaking the favourites would ensure a big audience without them having to spend a huge amount on production.
“Remakes are safer bets. They have proven appeal,” the Daily Star quoted the executive as saying.
And despite the recession, box offices are still making billions.
“Movies are recession-proof because they are still a comparatively inexpensive event,” Brandon Gray, chief analyst for boxofficemojo.com added.'
What do you think about remakes?
I've seen quite a few and some are better than others. I much prefer the John Carpenters version of 'The Thing' over the original, although apparently they are remaking this as well!
And isn't Robocop a bit young to be remade?
I think there are two perspectives to this.
If you saw the original, then 99.999999999% of the time the 'remake' it a steaming pile of guano.
If you've never seen the original, then I suppose it's an proven formula to entertain a 'new' audience.
Then again, some of those titles should NEVER be remade as they were so dire int he first place!!!!
If you saw the original, then 99.999999999% of the time the 'remake' it a steaming pile of guano.
If you've never seen the original, then I suppose it's an proven formula to entertain a 'new' audience.
Then again, some of those titles should NEVER be remade as they were so dire int he first place!!!!
Stig said:
I think there are two perspectives to this.
If you saw the original, then 99.999999999% of the time the 'remake' it a steaming pile of guano.
If you've never seen the original, then I suppose it's an proven formula to entertain a 'new' audience.
Then again, some of those titles should NEVER be remade as they were so dire int he first place!!!!
Apparently Russ Brand is playing Dudley Moore's character in 'Arthur'. I suppose it's no different from covering a pop song but something's should never be remade.....like Footloose or Dirty Dancing, mainly cos they are sIf you saw the original, then 99.999999999% of the time the 'remake' it a steaming pile of guano.
If you've never seen the original, then I suppose it's an proven formula to entertain a 'new' audience.
Then again, some of those titles should NEVER be remade as they were so dire int he first place!!!!
te.There should be a list of films which should never be re-made. Not only an they not possibly hope to be a good as the original but they'll actually reduce the status of the original as well.
I give you Keanu Reeves 'The Day The Earth Stood Still' as an example.
As a Sci-Fi fan the list should also include both of the following: Forbidden Planet & Alien but I'm sure other Genres should be heavily represented as well.
I give you Keanu Reeves 'The Day The Earth Stood Still' as an example.
As a Sci-Fi fan the list should also include both of the following: Forbidden Planet & Alien but I'm sure other Genres should be heavily represented as well.
I think Ghostbusters is a sequel rather than a remake, and with most of the original cast returning it should be watchable.
But Robocop, why, as a film I’ve watched fairly recently I can't say it struck me as being particularly dated (Well apart from the stop motion ED-209), and I can’t imagine a remake will have Verhoevens unique style. Some films are sacred ground, and as tongue in cheek Robocop can be at times I do consider it a modern classic.
Like Stig said, originals are always better.
But having seen Star Trek last night it’s apparent that some franchises can benefit from a reboot with a good cast, good director and good script (The film was awesome by the way!), the same is true of the new Batman films.
But Robocop, why, as a film I’ve watched fairly recently I can't say it struck me as being particularly dated (Well apart from the stop motion ED-209), and I can’t imagine a remake will have Verhoevens unique style. Some films are sacred ground, and as tongue in cheek Robocop can be at times I do consider it a modern classic.
Like Stig said, originals are always better.
But having seen Star Trek last night it’s apparent that some franchises can benefit from a reboot with a good cast, good director and good script (The film was awesome by the way!), the same is true of the new Batman films.
philwhite said:
I think Ghostbusters is a sequel rather than a remake, and with most of the original cast returning it should be watchable.
But Robocop, why, as a film I’ve watched fairly recently I can't say it struck me as being particularly dated (Well apart from the stop motion ED-209), and I can’t imagine a remake will have Verhoevens unique style. Some films are sacred ground, and as tongue in cheek Robocop can be at times I do consider it a modern classic.
Like Stig said, originals are always better.
But having seen Star Trek last night it’s apparent that some franchises can benefit from a reboot with a good cast, good director and good script (The film was awesome by the way!), the same is true of the new Batman films.
How the hell have you seen the new Star Trek, it's not out yet is it? Or do I not want to ask?!But Robocop, why, as a film I’ve watched fairly recently I can't say it struck me as being particularly dated (Well apart from the stop motion ED-209), and I can’t imagine a remake will have Verhoevens unique style. Some films are sacred ground, and as tongue in cheek Robocop can be at times I do consider it a modern classic.
Like Stig said, originals are always better.
But having seen Star Trek last night it’s apparent that some franchises can benefit from a reboot with a good cast, good director and good script (The film was awesome by the way!), the same is true of the new Batman films.
We got ours through the Princes Trust, my wife got our names on the waiting list months ago and they called us last week saying that two tickets had come up, so we went for it, £70 though but well worth it for the experience, we got to walk the ‘Blue’ carpet and I can actually be seen walking past Simon Pegg on the BBC news report!
philwhite said:
We got ours through the Princes Trust, my wife got our names on the waiting list months ago and they called us last week saying that two tickets had come up, so we went for it, £70 though but well worth it for the experience, we got to walk the ‘Blue’ carpet and I can actually be seen walking past Simon Pegg on the BBC news report!
Was that you in the blue dress 
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