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Someone explain wanting to remake good movies to me
Posted on 6/7/13 at 12:20 pm
Posted on 6/7/13 at 12:20 pm
I don't understand this concept
If a movie fricks up great source material -- like Bonfire Of The Vanities or The Wild Wild West -- that is when you want to see a remake.
But why would you want to see a remake of something that was done right the first time? What is the point?
If a movie fricks up great source material -- like Bonfire Of The Vanities or The Wild Wild West -- that is when you want to see a remake.
But why would you want to see a remake of something that was done right the first time? What is the point?
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Posted on 6/7/13 at 12:22 pm to Kafka
I personally don't want to see remakes of good movies, but it might make some kind of sense if the movie can be greatly improved by the use of improved special effects. Maybe some old science fiction movies would make sense. Maybe.
ETA: Oh and money for the studios.
ETA: Oh and money for the studios.
This post was edited on 6/7/13 at 12:44 pm
Posted on 6/7/13 at 12:23 pm to Kafka
$$$
Posted on 6/7/13 at 12:23 pm to Kafka
Money
Posted on 6/7/13 at 12:24 pm to Peazey
quote:Not talking about this
money for the studios
I mean people who want to see remakes
Posted on 6/7/13 at 12:24 pm to Kafka
I'd venture to guess nostalgia and wanting to see a possible new spin on it are at the top of the reasons.
But you're right, most of the time they are very bad.
But you're right, most of the time they are very bad.
Posted on 6/7/13 at 12:25 pm to Brettesaurus Rex
shallow people who think all old movies are boring
Posted on 6/7/13 at 12:28 pm to Brettesaurus Rex
quote:
I'd venture to guess nostalgia and wanting to see a possible new spin on it are at the top of the reasons
Yep. I LOVE Indiana Jones. That being said, I don't want another one, didn't want the last one, and don't want them to attempt to "James Bond" the franchise with a new Indy.
Just come up with some new, fun, adventure franchises and move forward.
:joncarter:
Posted on 6/7/13 at 12:31 pm to Kafka
So they can complain its an abomination to the original
Posted on 6/7/13 at 12:33 pm to Alex in Wonderland
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shallow people who think all old movies are boring
This for those that want to watch it.
Easy money and not a creative bone in their body for those that want to do it.
I think remakes should be damn near illegal. Unless the original was a total disaster. Force those frickers in Hollywood to come up with something original.
Posted on 6/7/13 at 12:35 pm to Kafka
quote:
fricks up
quote:
The Wild Wild West
wrong
Posted on 6/7/13 at 12:37 pm to Kafka
quote:
But why would you want to see a remake of something that was done right the first time? What is the point
New technology.
People believe updating characters and storylines to fit in today's world or look like today's films will improve them.
Posted on 6/7/13 at 1:04 pm to Kafka
quote:
I don't understand this concept
If a movie fricks up great source material -- like Bonfire Of The Vanities or The Wild Wild West -- that is when you want to see a remake.
But why would you want to see a remake of something that was done right the first time? What is the point?
For me, it's a very sensitive area and USUALLY mismanaged or misguided.
But honestly, when it comes to artists I really like, I wouldn't mind to see their take on something even if it was done right the first time. I think there is benefit in that.
It's like a good cover from music, sometimes the new take can even be better, or at least just as classic.
Posted on 6/7/13 at 1:11 pm to Kafka
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I mean people who want to see remakes
Who wants to see a movie made before 1990?
Posted on 6/7/13 at 1:14 pm to ColaTiger
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Who wants to see a movie made before 1990?
You mean 2003
Posted on 6/7/13 at 3:43 pm to Kafka
The fact they are remaking Vaction makes me sick to my stomach...who are these sick frickers, and why do they want to do this to me and one of my favorites?
This post was edited on 6/7/13 at 3:44 pm
Posted on 6/7/13 at 4:26 pm to Spaulding Smails
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and why do they want to do this to me and one of my favorites?
unless they pull a george lucas and literally change the original source material, THEN make it impossible to find the original in contemporary formats, then i don't get this response
Posted on 6/7/13 at 4:34 pm to SlowFlowPro
What's not to get...they are remaking a movie I like, it's going to be terrible, I'm not going to watch it, but it aggravates me. I know they aren't getting rid of the original vacation forever. The End.
Posted on 6/7/13 at 4:48 pm to Spaulding Smails
quote:if you don't watch it.....it can't aggravate you
What's not to get...they are remaking a movie I like, it's going to be terrible, I'm not going to watch it, but it aggravates me.
how do YOU not understand this?
Posted on 6/7/13 at 5:11 pm to Kafka
quote:
But why would you want to see a remake of something that was done right the first time? What is the point?
While some remakes are completely pointless (e.g psycho) and others are futile because the original, or just as likely a prior remake, is sublime, there is room for better production values, new technology and different interpretations. The original Invasion of the Body Snatchers is a great movie, but the 78 version is just as good or better. Subsequent remakes don't measure up though. The Batman reboot is vastly superior to the Burton crap. The BSG reimagination is amazing. Star Trek is another positive.
The point is that there can be a point to remakes from a creative standpoint. Unfortunately, a lot of remakes today have no creative purpose and are done because the producers think that there is a sure fire franchise that will make money regardless.
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