Movies not so much, but I rage when a TV show is (usually) given a American adaptation and is terrible. Ahem*The Office*ahem.
Poll: Does it piss you off when hollywood remakes a movie you enjoy/enjoyed?
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They shouldn't remake film that can still be considered great by todays standard. There's no reason for it, just watch the original. Remakes should only apply to movies that are:
1. Good but not great.
2. Have a decent Premise that was poorly executed.
3. Movies that were great for their time but have aged poorly.
1. Good but not great.
2. Have a decent Premise that was poorly executed.
3. Movies that were great for their time but have aged poorly.
Yes, it kind of does. As for when they remake old American movies I don't give a crap, but when they take really great movies from other countries and remake them it's just stupid.
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It all depends as many have said above, I don't think there is anything new there.
However, some of the old classics are remakes
Maltese Falcon starring Humphrey Bogart
Ten Commandments and Ben-Hur starring Charlton Heston
The Wizard of Oz
Like most other things, I will only make my mind up when I see it.
However, some of the old classics are remakes
Maltese Falcon starring Humphrey Bogart
Ten Commandments and Ben-Hur starring Charlton Heston
The Wizard of Oz
Like most other things, I will only make my mind up when I see it.
Not I know it's going to suck. Then I just ignore its existence: Problem solved.
If it actually looked like it could be a good update, but turns out to be crap, then I'll probably be even more annoyed and disappointed with it than I otherwise would have been with a "fresh" bad movie though.
If it actually looked like it could be a good update, but turns out to be crap, then I'll probably be even more annoyed and disappointed with it than I otherwise would have been with a "fresh" bad movie though.
Nope not at all, I can still watch the original regardless of there being a new one.
I can be disappointed when the remake isn't good though. (Clash of the Titans)
I can be disappointed when the remake isn't good though. (Clash of the Titans)
Clash of the Titans, Friday 13th, Nightmare on Elm Street, Planet of the Apes (not the new one, there was one released a few years ago), Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The very thought of them remaking Jaws and you know them touching Highlander is a bad idea.
These were all classic films to people when they were originally released.
Now those of us that loved these films when we were growing up get to see them butchered by a rehashed mess of a script and some of the worst acting i've had the misfortune to witness.
Basically films we know and loved and being massacred.
No it doesn't piss me off .... yet .... if they remake Highlander I will be pissed.
These were all classic films to people when they were originally released.
Now those of us that loved these films when we were growing up get to see them butchered by a rehashed mess of a script and some of the worst acting i've had the misfortune to witness.
Basically films we know and loved and being massacred.
No it doesn't piss me off .... yet .... if they remake Highlander I will be pissed.
*Remembers The Ring, The Lion King, Insomnia, The Fly, Willard, Twelve Monkeys, Dark City, House of Wax (Vincent price one), The Omega Man, Little Shop of Horrors, The Money Pit, The Mummy, Solaris, and The Thing.*Captain Placeholder said:
I dunno, I think I have to go with FalloutJack on this one. There have been some great remakes...
OT: It doesn't really bother me. Sure, it would be great if the remake is awesome, but it is no skin of my back if it isn't.
I do get pissed off because there's absolutely no reason to remake a movie especially since most of the times the remake is inferior to the original.
I'm not a fan of remakes generally because typically the remake is a watered down and poor interpretation of the original work.
You specifically ask about the Conan remake. Conan: The Barbarian is NOT a great film, but it is freaking awesome to watch. The screenplay (credited to Oliver Stone although it was heavily rewritten) is epic telling a sprawling story but never losing the characters. And let's not forgot some of the famous lines. "Conan, what is best in life?" and "He is Conan, a Cimmerian. He won't cry, so I cry for him." John Milius is brilliant as director, especially the scene where Conan falls into the crypt and sees the Atlantean King and takes up a new sword. So much is done with one scene with only one line dialogue! And it's nearly a silent film. Conan barely speaks and neither do the other characters. The story is told through images and action and does not rely on heavy exposition.
Arnold is gigantic and charismatic. Really showing the future action star. Sandahl Bergman is gorgeous and pretty much the epitomy of a Valkyrie. Although she is not a great actress, she did a good job in the film. Mako is amazing in his supporting role as the crazy old wizard. Mako's voice over, especially the epilogue, is just brilliantly delivered. James Earl Jones is well...James Earl Jones. Max Von Sydow as Old King Osric worrying about his daughter plays the sad old warrior, now king, but impotent against the snake religion.
Finally, the soundtrack. What can you say about the Conan soundtrack that hasn't already been said a million times. Basil Polidorous created a score so memorable and powerful that just humming it makes me feel a rush of adrenaline. Polisorous' soundtrack is so closely tied to the image of Conan for me that they are inseparable. The same is true of John WIlliam's score for Superman. Superman isn't superman without that score.
The problem with remakes is that you cannot recapture this. Conan is NOT a great film, but it has all of this talent coming together at one time. Some just starting their careers, others on the downswing, and others who show a spark of talent in this film and fade away. Everything came together perfectly just once for THIS film.
The problem with remakes is that they are usually pushed by a studio as another project to make money. Sometimes it works, other times it fails miserably. There are some good remakes out there. Don't get wrong. The Cohen Bros' True Grit remake is better than the original.
I'll reserve judgement, but 1982's Conan the Barbarian is a high standard to aim for, especially if you're trying to please a fan of the original film.
You specifically ask about the Conan remake. Conan: The Barbarian is NOT a great film, but it is freaking awesome to watch. The screenplay (credited to Oliver Stone although it was heavily rewritten) is epic telling a sprawling story but never losing the characters. And let's not forgot some of the famous lines. "Conan, what is best in life?" and "He is Conan, a Cimmerian. He won't cry, so I cry for him." John Milius is brilliant as director, especially the scene where Conan falls into the crypt and sees the Atlantean King and takes up a new sword. So much is done with one scene with only one line dialogue! And it's nearly a silent film. Conan barely speaks and neither do the other characters. The story is told through images and action and does not rely on heavy exposition.
Arnold is gigantic and charismatic. Really showing the future action star. Sandahl Bergman is gorgeous and pretty much the epitomy of a Valkyrie. Although she is not a great actress, she did a good job in the film. Mako is amazing in his supporting role as the crazy old wizard. Mako's voice over, especially the epilogue, is just brilliantly delivered. James Earl Jones is well...James Earl Jones. Max Von Sydow as Old King Osric worrying about his daughter plays the sad old warrior, now king, but impotent against the snake religion.
Finally, the soundtrack. What can you say about the Conan soundtrack that hasn't already been said a million times. Basil Polidorous created a score so memorable and powerful that just humming it makes me feel a rush of adrenaline. Polisorous' soundtrack is so closely tied to the image of Conan for me that they are inseparable. The same is true of John WIlliam's score for Superman. Superman isn't superman without that score.
The problem with remakes is that you cannot recapture this. Conan is NOT a great film, but it has all of this talent coming together at one time. Some just starting their careers, others on the downswing, and others who show a spark of talent in this film and fade away. Everything came together perfectly just once for THIS film.
The problem with remakes is that they are usually pushed by a studio as another project to make money. Sometimes it works, other times it fails miserably. There are some good remakes out there. Don't get wrong. The Cohen Bros' True Grit remake is better than the original.
I'll reserve judgement, but 1982's Conan the Barbarian is a high standard to aim for, especially if you're trying to please a fan of the original film.
