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iam1bearcat · 01-09-2010, 12:55 AM

ABSOLUTELY NONE.
For as bad as some movies are, Hollywood should put a ban on all remakes unless you've made 5 original films (written or directed) yourself. Too many people remake any g*ddamn film they please because they want it to "fit" into whatever generation is currently the hot commodity. That's not what films are about. That's what greed and lack of originality is about.

I assure you, there is someone who wants to remake I Am Legend because the "vampires" in that movie weren't "Twilight / True Blood enough" and people who watch it won't understand because they won't see their Prince Pattinson in the CGI (or however created) "vampires" and thus turn it off and say it sucks.

End rant. Sorry for the anger, but I'm sick of remakes

dgator783 · 01-09-2010, 01:00 AM

Ghost Rider....could have been really cool

slick1ru2 · 01-09-2010, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by dgator783

Ghost Rider....could have been really cool

Agreed. And, I am watching my PS3 60GB right now. You know you can get a refurb 60 gig from Sony, same model, by sending it in for about $160 bucks?

Afrobean · 01-09-2010, 07:48 AM

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OK, I am watching Alexander and I know that Alexander The Great is spinning in his grave. This movie needs Ridley Scott for sure, to make this right. There also needs to be a good movie about Jack the Ripper, From Hell is ok, but a more realistic treatment is needed. An example of a good remake, I think, would be the last King Kong.

From Hell is based on a graphic novel.

It's not supposed to necessarily be true to life. Furthermore, I am confident that there have been more than a few films about Jack the Ripper in the past and there will likely continue to be more in the future. But for From Hell, that one film adaptation is all it really needs.

As for what I think should be remade? I'll say Dragon Ball. There is great potential in the story and characters, but Fox bungled another franchise with their film adaptation. Would also like to see a Power Rangers movie come some time. If Transformers can do it, so can Power Rangers.

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I actually like the idea of a Wizard of Oz remake

Oh yeah, this too. "Told in a darker and less musical way." Agree completely. It's too bright and cheery for the fantastically dangerous journey. And drop the "ruby" slippers too.

I realize what I just said might sound sarcastic. It is not. I am being 100% serious.

koontz1973 · 01-09-2010, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by slick1ru2

OK, I am watching Alexander and I know that Alexander The Great is spinning in his grave. This movie needs Ridley Scott for sure, to make this right. There also needs to be a good movie about Jack the Ripper, From Hell is ok, but a more realistic treatment is needed. An example of a good remake, I think, would be the last King Kong.

Plenty of good films about JTR. Try the BBC mini series staring Michael Caine. Would love to see Savage by Laymon turned into a film on this subject.

As for a remake, I would love to see Jurassic Park remade (This is bound to be very unpopular). I loved the film till I read the book. So many things have been changed in the film, it is unrecognisable. Even more so with the sequels.

Icedburden · 01-09-2010, 10:16 AM

Max Payne would be an excellent Film Noir type of film if done right. But, like others I want some new ideas instead of watching the same damn films over and over again.

AeroK · 01-09-2010, 11:04 AM

Most cases I'm not a fan of remaking classics, old or newer ones including foreign films. I believe that the 1998 Psycho film started this trend most recently. I especially hate when Hollywood decides to remake movies that were made after I was born such as The Karate Kid and when they remake old tv shows into movies....though I like the Mission Impossible movies.
I will admit that I am a fan of a few remakes like Father of the Bride. If you consider Nolan's Batman franchise a remake, that too.

Grand Bob · 01-09-2010, 03:10 PM

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the fantastic voyage

Agreed, modern CGI could do that film justice. They would just need to find a suitable replacement for Raquel Welch!

Rob71 · 01-09-2010, 03:48 PM

Flesh Feast. If you absolutely have to remake a film, remake one that is so bad you can't help but improve upon it.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0065727/

Elvis · 01-09-2010, 03:55 PM

Remakes? Hey I have a novel idea...why dosen't Hollywood come up with new ideas so we dont have to keep seeing crap like Star Trek 2009 or Superman Returns.

jadedeath · 01-09-2010, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Elvis

Remakes? Hey I have a novel idea...why dosen't Hollywood come up with new ideas so we dont have to keep seeing crap like Star Trek 2009 or Superman Returns.

Superman Returns I agree with you with.

But, Star Trek 2009 actually makes sense and is a pretty fun ride for the people who realize that James T. Kirk never really existed.

Logan

Rob71 · 01-09-2010, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Elvis

Remakes? Hey I have a novel idea...why dosen't Hollywood come up with new ideas so we dont have to keep seeing crap like Star Trek 2009 or Superman Returns.

But without remakes we wouldn't have

Invasion of the Body Snatchers(1978)
The Thing(1982)
The Fly(1986)
Dawn Of The Dead(2004)

I'll gladly put up with not going to see crap remakes if a few like these get made.

opterasis · 01-09-2010, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jadedeath

But, Star Trek 2009 actually makes sense and is a pretty fun ride for the people who realize that James T. Kirk never really existed.

Logan

But Star Trek was real, and Abrams raped Kirk!

Elvis · 01-09-2010, 04:18 PM

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But Star Trek was real, and Abrams raped Kirk!

Right next to Georgie Boy.

GLaDOS · 01-09-2010, 04:20 PM

I actually want a remake of Gone With The Wind, but come on. That would be raping another classic, right?

Maybe The Ten Commandments.

Elvis · 01-09-2010, 04:30 PM

Is there a problem with the writing departments in Hollywood? Come up with new stories to tell us.....

opterasis · 01-09-2010, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Elvis

Is there a problem with the writing departments in Hollywood? Come up with new stories to tell us.....

On the other hand, is there a problem with viewers in the world? Can they not say no to movies? Just because something is remade, you don't have to see it. People see something is being remade, they RABBLE RABBLE RABBLE on the internet about how horrible it's going to be, then they watch it anyways.

(I don't mean you specifically Elvis, just people in general that go spastic colon when a remake is mentioned)

koontz1973 · 01-09-2010, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Elvis

Is there a problem with the writing departments in Hollywood? Come up with new stories to tell us.....

With 600+ films coming out of Hollywood each year, the vast majority are new; so a few remakes that do happen I can live with. It is when a remake of a personal classic happens, that I get upset.

AeroK · 01-09-2010, 04:39 PM

I think any film in the National Film Registry should be off limits for remakes. Just a personal thought.

slick1ru2 · 01-09-2010, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Elvis

Remakes? Hey I have a novel idea...why dosen't Hollywood come up with new ideas so we dont have to keep seeing crap like Star Trek 2009 or Superman Returns.

You must be being sarcastic. Both those were better then the originals.

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01-09-2010, 12:55 AM	#41
iam1bearcat Blu-ray Knight Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Club Loop Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:54 DVD collection:28 Trading Score:29	ABSOLUTELY NONE. For as bad as some movies are, Hollywood should put a ban on all remakes unless you've made 5 original films (written or directed) yourself. Too many people remake any gddamn film they please because they want it to "fit" into whatever generation is currently the hot commodity. That's not what films are about. That's what greed and lack of originality is about. I assure you, there is someone who wants to remake I Am Legend* because the "vampires" in that movie weren't "Twilight / True Blood enough" and people who watch it won't understand because they won't see their Prince Pattinson in the CGI (or however created) "vampires" and thus turn it off and say it sucks. End rant. Sorry for the anger, but I'm sick of remakes

01-09-2010, 01:00 AM	#42
dgator783 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Lakeland,FL 4K collection:377 Blu-ray collection:1521 Blu-ray reviews:11 Trading Score:14	Ghost Rider....could have been really cool

01-09-2010, 10:16 AM	#46
Icedburden Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Baltimore, MD Home Theater Gallery:87 Blu-ray collection:942 DVD collection:8 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:62	Max Payne would be an excellent Film Noir type of film if done right. But, like others I want some new ideas instead of watching the same damn films over and over again.

01-09-2010, 11:04 AM	#47
AeroK Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2009 Location:DFW TX 4K collection:106 Blu-ray collection:1178 DVD collection:168 Digital collection:771 Trading Score:3	Most cases I'm not a fan of remaking classics, old or newer ones including foreign films. I believe that the 1998 Psycho film started this trend most recently. I especially hate when Hollywood decides to remake movies that were made after I was born such as The Karate Kid and when they remake old tv shows into movies....though I like the Mission Impossible movies. I will admit that I am a fan of a few remakes like Father of the Bride. If you consider Nolan's Batman franchise a remake, that too.

01-09-2010, 03:48 PM	#49
Rob71 Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Florida Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:295 Trading Score:5	Flesh Feast. If you absolutely have to remake a film, remake one that is so bad you can't help but improve upon it. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0065727/

01-09-2010, 03:55 PM	#50
Elvis Banned Member since:May 2009 Location:The Jungle Room Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:327 DVD collection:45 Blu-ray reviews:10 Trading Score:18	Remakes? Hey I have a novel idea...why dosen't Hollywood come up with new ideas so we dont have to keep seeing crap like Star Trek 2009 or Superman Returns.

01-09-2010, 04:20 PM	#55
GLaDOS Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Location:Fujiwara Tofu Shop 4K collection:10 Blu-ray collection:114 Blu-ray reviews: 5	I actually want a remake of Gone With The Wind, but come on. That would be raping another classic, right? Maybe The Ten Commandments.

01-09-2010, 04:30 PM	#56
Elvis Banned Member since:May 2009 Location:The Jungle Room Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:327 DVD collection:45 Blu-ray reviews:10 Trading Score:18	Is there a problem with the writing departments in Hollywood? Come up with new stories to tell us.....

01-09-2010, 04:39 PM	#59
AeroK Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2009 Location:DFW TX 4K collection:106 Blu-ray collection:1178 DVD collection:168 Digital collection:771 Trading Score:3	I think any film in the National Film Registry should be off limits for remakes. Just a personal thought.

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