I think 'Manhunter' (1986) was based on the first of the Thomas Harris novels and then 'Silence of the Lambs' (1991) on the second. One of the more recent adaptations 'Red Dragon' (2002) was a remake of 'Manhunter' or second adaptation of the novel. I get your point though about 'Silence of the Lambs' being a "semi-remake" as I don't think there is any reference to 'Manhunter' in it and Anthony Hopkins is far more iconic and well remembered than William Cox essentially being seen as 'Hannibal Lecktor'. Also according to IMDB in America the working title of 'Hannibal' (2001) was 'Silence of the Lambs 2'.Sikachu said:
Films You Really Don't Want To See Remakes Of
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Uh... Ghost In the Shell and Neon Genesis Evangelion? Oh... right, they're happening already...
Yeah, I really want to see a live action G.I.T.S. set in New York, directed by lens flare/shakycam addicted "creatives".
Yeah, I really want to see a live action G.I.T.S. set in New York, directed by lens flare/shakycam addicted "creatives".
I'm inclined to agree about most remakes being pretty poor. In my opinion there are certain trends with well made remakes, specifically a good director and to a lesser extent a good cast. In my opening post I used the directors who were in their part responsible for poor looking films (never bothered to see them) and directors who I found the names of by googling the films. This is opposed to knowing Scorsese made 'The Departed', De Palma made 'Scarface' (1983) and Huston made 'The Maltese Falcon' (1941), namely directors who warrant discussion and critical engagement beyond being part of a culture of remakes. In essence directors who may be cited in terms of auteur theory (Scorsese being the most obvious of the three in my opinion) as opposed to just employees being paid to work to a schedule.mikozero said:
Learn something new every daytigermilk said:
. Hannibal and Red Dragon were terrible (imo). Definitely worse than Manhunter, which I would have said was reasonably good if it hadn't been for Silence of the Lambs showing us what Lector could be. Please don't get me started on Hannibal Rising.
Any distinctly British film, specifically Guy Ritchie's work, and films with Simon Pegg and Nick Frost in, redone by Americans. You guys have ruined enough of our TV series already, and we never do the same to your greats, so if you dare tarnish the bastion of awesome that is Hot Fuzz, I will personally declare war.
Other films: Inception, The Usual Suspects, The Matrix Trilogy, and some others I really can't be fucked to name.. they've already been said anyhoo.
In a relatively linked topic I really wish the Harry Potter films had been done with an extended version a la Lord Of The Rings, as the films miss out so much awesome that the books cover in detail. Quidditch World Cup, anyone?
Other films: Inception, The Usual Suspects, The Matrix Trilogy, and some others I really can't be fucked to name.. they've already been said anyhoo.
In a relatively linked topic I really wish the Harry Potter films had been done with an extended version a la Lord Of The Rings, as the films miss out so much awesome that the books cover in detail. Quidditch World Cup, anyone?
Have you ever seen the American pilot for 'Red Dwarf', if not it is even worse than you think (trust me it is possible).Captain Pirate said:
In terms of British films, other than all of Shane Meadows work up to and including 'Dead Mans Shoes' is Danny Boyles early work, 'Shallow Grave' (1994) and specifically 'Trainspotting' (1996) must never be remade by Hollywood (while I think "independent" American versions would be poor, Hollywood trainspotting, no... just no.
Right, lets try to be different, everyone is ssaying a lot of the same stuff, and while all true, I haven't seen this one mentioned.
The Life Of Brian, its comedy will never be matched.
For those people saying A Clockwork Orange and Fear And Loathing in Las Vegas, no one has the fucking balls to even try pull that off because it is impossible.
Overall I am against remaking movies.
The Life Of Brian, its comedy will never be matched.
For those people saying A Clockwork Orange and Fear And Loathing in Las Vegas, no one has the fucking balls to even try pull that off because it is impossible.
Overall I am against remaking movies.
Well the John Carpenter version is already a remake, though in all reality the two are very different movies. But yes, I agree, doesn't need to be remade AGAIN.Mr.Pandah said: