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tommyboy81 · 02-03-2009, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by blu_chaplin

Its a remake/reimage of Bruce Lee's Fist of Fury, or Chinese Connection in the States.

It stars Jet Li

I remember that. Chinese Connection was better. Had more meaning behind it.

STARSCREAM · 02-03-2009, 06:47 PM

I voted Star Wars but I don't consider nor think it's a remake. Some of the movies on there I don't consider remakes.

toef · 02-03-2009, 08:41 PM

I think a lot of these "remakes" (Star Wars, Batman Begins/Dark Knight, etc) are under very loose terms of the word.

The best remakes, if you define them as movies based off the same material:

The Wizard of Oz (Garland version)
Maltese Falcon (Bogart version)

drobswim13 · 02-03-2009, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by toefer

I think a lot of these "remakes" (Star Wars, Batman Begins/Dark Knight, etc) are under very loose terms of the word.

The best remakes, if you define them as movies based off the same material:

The Wizard of Oz (Garland version)
Maltese Falcon (Bogart version)

I agree that these are very loose, because I don't consider Scarface a remake

caliminius · 02-03-2009, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by bruce_pullen

I agree. It's a masterpiece. I'm not sure what people's problem with it were.

I would say. They hadn't seen the original. You almost have to: to fully appreciate it. So many things in the remake, depend on you seeing both films. It was a loving tribute after all.

“It was beauty that killed the beast.”

My problem with King Kong can be summed up in two words: Jack Black. He seemed horribly miscast and for me ruined every scene he was in. He seemed to think he was in one of his usual screwball comedies while every else was making a dramatic film.

I really did want to love it. I blind-bought the collector's edition DVD set, with the sculpture. I watched it once and haven't had any desire to pull it back out of the box.

Beta Man · 02-03-2009, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ckent22

Don't think there is one actually that I would consider outstanding.

I couldn't figure one out either, but nonetheless I voted for "The Man Who Knew Too Much"

I can't believe people think the 05' remake of King Kong is better than the 76' remake though

tommyboy81 · 02-03-2009, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

I couldn't figure one out either, but nonetheless I voted for "The Man Who Knew Too Much"

I can't believe people think the 05' remake of King Kong is better than the 76' remake though

Speaking of Hitchcock. Rear Window/Disturbia Take Rear Window any day. Psycho(Hitchcock)/Psycho(Anne Heche) AgainI'll take Hitchcocks

Beta Man · 02-03-2009, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by drobswim13

I agree that these are very loose, because I don't consider Scarface a remake

Have you seen the original???? It was called "Scarface" much of the plot was the same (no freedom town at the beginning) His "partner" is attracted to his sister (Who he gives money too, just like the Pacino version) etc etc....

IT IS A REMAKE...... really not too hard to see the similarities

tommyboy81 · 02-03-2009, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

I couldn't figure one out either, but nonetheless I voted for "The Man Who Knew Too Much"

I can't believe people think the 05' remake of King Kong is better than the 76' remake though

The 76'? You mean the Pervert Kong with those crazy eyes trying to take her clothes off? LMAO

Beta Man · 02-03-2009, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by tommyboy81

The 76'? You mean the Pervert Kong with those crazy eyes trying to take her clothes off? LMAO

Damn Straight......

assydingo · 02-03-2009, 09:44 PM

I heard he fights a giant snake in the original. Hard to top that.

tommyboy81 · 02-03-2009, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by assydingo

I heard he fights a giant snake in the original. Hard to top that.

Yeah after he has the girl

assydingo · 02-03-2009, 09:48 PM

That is slightly confusing innuendo

tommyboy81 · 02-03-2009, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by assydingo

That is slightly confusing innuendo

But yeah the Snake instead of the T-Rex

toef · 02-03-2009, 11:28 PM

I don't care... I'm gonna say it...

[Show spoiler]

There I said it.

nycomet · 02-03-2009, 11:38 PM

This is the biggest pole I have ever seen!

I like Peter Jackson's Kong.

GORT · 02-03-2009, 11:43 PM

I vote The Thing with King Kong (2005) second for me.

anomynous · 02-03-2009, 11:44 PM

Dawn of the Dead

werewuf · 02-03-2009, 11:57 PM

I voted for "King Kong", however "The Thing" stands right beside it in my book. Also, how come no one has mentioned "3:10 to Yuma"? Fabulous remake!, and how about "Heaven Can Wait" (1978)

Galactus · 02-04-2009, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by bruce_pullen

Did I miss anything?

Fantastic 4
Incredible Hulk
The Longest Yard
The Fog
Amityville Horror
War of the Worlds

Thats all i can think of but theres probly more oh and btw Gremlins 2: The New Batch isn't a re-make its a sequel

View Poll Results: The Best Film Remake?
Halloween (2007)	0	0%
Night of the Living Dead (1990)	0	0%
The Man Who Kenw Too Much (1956)	1	1.30%
Psycho (1998)	0	0%
King Kong (1976)	0	0%
King Kong (2005)	11	14.29%
Never Say Never Again (1983)	0	0%
Red Dragon (2002)	0	0%
The Ring (2002)	1	1.30%
The Grudge (2004)	0	0%
Dark Water (2005)	0	0%
The Omen (2006)	0	0%
Batman Begins (2005) Redid Backstory of Batman (1989)	0	0%
The Dark Knight (2008) Redid Joker/Batman fight in Batman (1989)	13	16.88%
Cape Fear (1991) "Councilor!"	0	0%
Evil Dead 2: Dead by Dawn (1986) Remake/Re-imagining.	0	0%
Friday the 13th (2008)	0	0%
My Bloody Valentine 3D (2008)	0	0%
Assault on Presinct 13 (1976) Remake of Rio Bravo (1959).	0	0%
The Thing (1982)	15	19.48%
Village of the Damned (1995)	0	0%
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003)	4	5.19%
Wes Craven's New Nightmare (1994)	0	0%
The Hills Have Eyes (2006)	0	0%
Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)	0	0%
I Am Legend (2007)	0	0%
Pearl Harbor (2001). A remake of formula.	0	0%
Titantic (1997)	3	3.90%
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)	0	0%
Terminator 2: Judgement Day (1991) Many believe.	0	0%
Fistful of Dollars (1964)	0	0%
Once Upon a Time in the West (1968) Redid Johnny Guitar (1953).	0	0%
The Fly (1986)	1	1.30%
Heaven Can Wait (1978)	0	0%
A Little Princess (1995)	1	1.30%
Dawn of the Dead (2004)	4	5.19%
The Magnificent Seven (1960)	1	1.30%
Casino Royale (2006)	3	3.90%
Star Wars (1977) Remade The Hidden Fortress (1958).	1	1.30%
Scarface (1983)	1	1.30%
Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)	1	1.30%
The Producers (2005)	0	0%
The Departed (2006). Remade Internal Affairs (1990)	2	2.60%
Victor/Victoria (1982)	0	0%
Treasure Planet (2002)	0	0%
Little Shop of Horrors (1986)	2	2.60%
Solaris (2002) ???	1	1.30%
Ocean's Eleven (2002)	3	3.90%
Shaft (2000)	0	0%
Planet of the Apes (2001)	0	0%
Get Carter (2000)	0	0%
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001). Redid: The Lord of the Rings (1978).	5	6.49%
El Dorado (1967)	0	0%
Rio Lobo (1970)	0	0%
The Manchurian Candidate (2004)	0	0%
The Truth about Charlie (2002)	0	0%
The Hitcher (2006)	0	0%
The Blob (1988)	0	0%
The Maltese Falcon (1941) Humphrey Bogart, Peter Lorre	0	0%
The Ten Commandments (1956)	2	2.60%
Airplane! (1980)	1	1.30%
Beauty and the Beast (1991) [Animated]	0	0%
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02-03-2009, 06:47 PM	#42
STARSCREAM Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Dagobah Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:67	I voted Star Wars but I don't consider nor think it's a remake. Some of the movies on there I don't consider remakes.

02-03-2009, 08:41 PM	#43
toef Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2008 Location:Isla Nublar 4K collection:229 Blu-ray collection:545 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:4	I think a lot of these "remakes" (Star Wars, Batman Begins/Dark Knight, etc) are under very loose terms of the word. The best remakes, if you define them as movies based off the same material: The Wizard of Oz (Garland version) Maltese Falcon (Bogart version)

02-03-2009, 09:44 PM	#51
assydingo Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:483 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:3	I heard he fights a giant snake in the original. Hard to top that.

02-03-2009, 09:48 PM	#53
assydingo Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:483 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:3	That is slightly confusing innuendo

02-03-2009, 11:28 PM	#55
toef Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2008 Location:Isla Nublar 4K collection:229 Blu-ray collection:545 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:4	I don't care... I'm gonna say it... [Show spoiler] There I said it.

02-03-2009, 11:38 PM	#56
nycomet Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Long Island, NY, USA ; I enjoy watching 3D blu-rays; 41 Blufans steels so far Home Theater Gallery:11 Blu-ray collection:1344 DVD collection:55 Digital collection:246 Blu-ray reviews:40 Trading Score:343	This is the biggest pole I have ever seen! I like Peter Jackson's Kong.

02-03-2009, 11:43 PM	#57
GORT Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Reducing Your Planet To A Burned Out Cinder Blu-ray collection:295	I vote The Thing with King Kong (2005) second for me.

02-03-2009, 11:44 PM	#58
anomynous Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:185 Trading Score:40	Dawn of the Dead

02-03-2009, 11:57 PM	#59
werewuf Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Blu-ray collection:95 Blu-ray reviews:2	I voted for "King Kong", however "The Thing" stands right beside it in my book. Also, how come no one has mentioned "3:10 to Yuma"? Fabulous remake!, and how about "Heaven Can Wait" (1978)

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