Last Starfighter director Nick Castle remaking...the Last Starfighter? - Blu-ray Forum

Sussudio · 02-27-2009, 02:49 PM

Purely speculation at this point, but there have been numerous stories regarding a remake of Nick Castle's sci-fi classic, The Last Starfighter, going around for the last few months. What I didn't know was, Nick Castle may be planning on remaking his own movie. How many times have you seen THAT happen?

According to IMDB, the new Starfighter movie directed by Castle, simply titled Starfighter, is expected to hit theaters sometime in 2010. But this is IMDB, and nothing is truly set in stone until there's an official announcement. The original is fantastic, if you haven't seen it go out and rent it. You're in for a fun adventure filled with the most hilarious special effects ever (but there were considered great for their time...remember, this was 1984

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BRu-LAy · 02-27-2009, 02:51 PM

I don't know. The original was already good IMO. It was ground-breaking, campy, and fun.

Red Hood · 02-27-2009, 02:58 PM

While I like the original, maybe they could just update the special effects. It's almost unbearable to watch.

jadedeath · 02-27-2009, 03:01 PM

Why doesn't he just tack on some CGI like Lucas did?

Logan

Y3k Bug · 02-27-2009, 03:12 PM

I would love it if they just redid the Computer Graphics stuff with modern technology. Then on the Blu-ray have the option to watch original or updated.

I don't see how he could recapture the magic the first one had, I guess we'll see though...maybe.

Rothwilder Blu · 02-27-2009, 03:20 PM

FIRE THE METEOR GUN!!!

I'd be in for a remake.

lutefisk69 · 02-27-2009, 03:22 PM

I'd like to see a remake. But...I know they will just mess it up and it will be bad.

Sussudio · 02-27-2009, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rothwilder Blu

FIRE THE METEOR GUN!!!

I'd be in for a remake.

they could get that kid who was the drummer in That Thing You Do to play Alex. They look pretty similar:

Pauliesr · 02-27-2009, 04:01 PM

I never liked the original much. Thought it was pretty boring and the whole 'final scene' with him pushing the button to make the ship spin around and shoot all the bad seemed so anti-climatic.
My $.02 and it looks like I'm in the minority.

They should remake Critters. That was cheesy but fun (or maybe I just didn't have as high of expectations of that movie). I don't know anything beyond the first one though. I'm sure they went downhill fast though.

P@t_Mtl · 02-27-2009, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pauliesr

I never liked the original much. Thought it was pretty boring and the whole 'final scene' with him pushing the button to make the ship spin around and shoot all the bad seemed so anti-climatic.
My $.02 and it looks like I'm in the minority.

They should remake Critters. That was cheesy but fun (or maybe I just didn't have as high of expectations of that movie). I don't know anything beyond the first one though. I'm sure they went downhill fast though.

No, not in minority. I also did not like the original, was extremely boring. I probably haven't seen this movie in 25 years and I have no plan to do so either.

BRu-LAy · 02-27-2009, 04:28 PM

Before I forget.......Victory or Death!

STARSCREAM · 02-27-2009, 06:09 PM

Now this is one remake that could be good, especially if the original director is gonna do it again. I used to love this movie and then bought it when it came out on dvd and it was just aweful to get through. The special effects look terrible now and didn't hold up at all.

Pirate King · 02-27-2009, 07:32 PM

Alex Rogan: Wait a minute. When did the hangar go up?
Grig: I told you! When Zur attacked!
Alex Rogan: And were the Starfighters?
Grig: In the hangar!
Alex Rogan: You mean they're *dead*?
Grig: [scoffs] Death is a primitive concept. I prefer to think of them as battling evil, in another dimension.
Alex Rogan: In another dimension? How many are left?
Grig: Including yourself?
Alex Rogan: Yeah!
Grig: One!

What a fun movie. In 1984 we thought the effects were great. The storyline is fun, the characters are great, I just don't see how they could remake this movie into a better movie.

Louis Rogan: [trying to sleep, angry] What's up, Alex?
Alex Rogan: [walking out] Back to sleep, Louis, or I'm telling Mom about your Playboys!

Classic.

Offender_Mullet · 02-27-2009, 09:33 PM

One of my favorite movies when I was a kid & I still enjoy it today. There were quite a few memorable characters in this. I'd like to see a special fx touch-up job before a re-make.

Kodan Officer: "She won't answer the helm! We're locked into the moon's gravitational pull. What do we do?"
Lord Kril: "..........We die."

Galley · 02-28-2009, 12:21 AM

The Death Blossom is the best weapon ever!

GORT · 02-28-2009, 01:47 AM

Great movie campy and fun, I would go see a re make

Psychonaut · 02-28-2009, 03:30 AM

I saw this not too long ago after not seeing it since the theater. It didn't hold up so maybe a remake is in order. It'd probably be a rental, though.

02-27-2009, 02:49 PM	#1
Sussudio Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	Last Starfighter director Nick Castle remaking...the Last Starfighter? Purely speculation at this point, but there have been numerous stories regarding a remake of Nick Castle's sci-fi classic, The Last Starfighter, going around for the last few months. What I didn't know was, Nick Castle may be planning on remaking his own movie. How many times have you seen THAT happen? According to IMDB, the new Starfighter movie directed by Castle, simply titled Starfighter, is expected to hit theaters sometime in 2010. But this is IMDB, and nothing is truly set in stone until there's an official announcement. The original is fantastic, if you haven't seen it go out and rent it. You're in for a fun adventure filled with the most hilarious special effects ever (but there were considered great for their time...remember, this was 1984 ) Last edited by Sussudio; 02-27-2009 at 02:59 PM.

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02-27-2009, 02:51 PM	#2
BRu-LAy Special Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Fortress of Solitude Trading Score:46	I don't know. The original was already good IMO. It was ground-breaking, campy, and fun.

02-27-2009, 02:58 PM	#3
Red Hood Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:33	While I like the original, maybe they could just update the special effects. It's almost unbearable to watch.

02-27-2009, 03:01 PM	#4
jadedeath Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007	Why doesn't he just tack on some CGI like Lucas did? Logan

02-27-2009, 03:12 PM	#5
Y3k Bug Senior Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Arizona Blu-ray collection:666	I would love it if they just redid the Computer Graphics stuff with modern technology. Then on the Blu-ray have the option to watch original or updated. I don't see how he could recapture the magic the first one had, I guess we'll see though...maybe.

02-27-2009, 03:20 PM	#6
Rothwilder Blu Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Michigan 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:25 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:2	FIRE THE METEOR GUN!!! I'd be in for a remake.

02-27-2009, 03:22 PM	#7
lutefisk69 Senior Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Westminster, MD Blu-ray collection:427 DVD collection:1	I'd like to see a remake. But...I know they will just mess it up and it will be bad.

02-27-2009, 04:01 PM	#9
Pauliesr Special Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Minnesota Blu-ray collection:325	I never liked the original much. Thought it was pretty boring and the whole 'final scene' with him pushing the button to make the ship spin around and shoot all the bad seemed so anti-climatic. My $.02 and it looks like I'm in the minority. They should remake Critters. That was cheesy but fun (or maybe I just didn't have as high of expectations of that movie). I don't know anything beyond the first one though. I'm sure they went downhill fast though.

02-27-2009, 04:28 PM	#11
BRu-LAy Special Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Fortress of Solitude Trading Score:46	Before I forget.......Victory or Death!

02-27-2009, 06:09 PM	#12
STARSCREAM Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Dagobah Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:67	Now this is one remake that could be good, especially if the original director is gonna do it again. I used to love this movie and then bought it when it came out on dvd and it was just aweful to get through. The special effects look terrible now and didn't hold up at all.

02-27-2009, 07:32 PM	#13
Pirate King Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Texas Home Theater Gallery:25 Blu-ray collection:1851 Blu-ray reviews: 4	Alex Rogan: Wait a minute. When did the hangar go up? Grig: I told you! When Zur attacked! Alex Rogan: And were the Starfighters? Grig: In the hangar! Alex Rogan: You mean they're dead? Grig: [scoffs] Death is a primitive concept. I prefer to think of them as battling evil, in another dimension. Alex Rogan: In another dimension? How many are left? Grig: Including yourself? Alex Rogan: Yeah! Grig: One! What a fun movie. In 1984 we thought the effects were great. The storyline is fun, the characters are great, I just don't see how they could remake this movie into a better movie. Louis Rogan: [trying to sleep, angry] What's up, Alex? Alex Rogan: [walking out] Back to sleep, Louis, or I'm telling Mom about your Playboys! Classic.

02-27-2009, 09:33 PM	#14
Offender_Mullet Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Illinois Blu-ray collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:10	One of my favorite movies when I was a kid & I still enjoy it today. There were quite a few memorable characters in this. I'd like to see a special fx touch-up job before a re-make. Kodan Officer: "She won't answer the helm! We're locked into the moon's gravitational pull. What do we do?" Lord Kril: "..........We die."

02-28-2009, 12:21 AM	#15
Galley Power Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Greenville, SC 4K collection:117 Blu-ray collection:634 DVD collection:41 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:7	The Death Blossom is the best weapon ever!

02-28-2009, 01:47 AM	#16
GORT Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Reducing Your Planet To A Burned Out Cinder Blu-ray collection:295	Great movie campy and fun, I would go see a re make

02-28-2009, 03:30 AM	#17
Psychonaut Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Second left after Wal-Mart Blu-ray collection:111	I saw this not too long ago after not seeing it since the theater. It didn't hold up so maybe a remake is in order. It'd probably be a rental, though.

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