Author Topic: MOVIES THAT SHOULD BE REMADE...and WHY (Read 15208 times)

brude · « **on:** September 27, 2010, 07:51:28 PM »

I have always been a fan of FLASH GORDON. I loved the Alex Raymond comic strip and the old Buster Crabbe serials.
But the only things I liked about the Mike Hodges 1980 'remake' was the soundtrack by Queen, Max Von Sydow as Ming and Ornella Muti as Princess Aura.
I think it screams out to be remade.
Any casting suggestions?

spacething · « **Reply #1 on:** September 27, 2010, 07:57:43 PM »

I gotta disagree on this one. The 1980 version is brilliant and should be left alone. It was intentionally campy before it was popular to do so, and it stands the test of time as being one of my favorite of the 1980's fantasy/sci-fi films.

brude · « **Reply #2 on:** September 27, 2010, 08:05:11 PM »

I might very well be in the minority on this one...IMDB gives it 6.2 out of a 10.
I still would like to see it remade -- camp included.

eatbrie · « **Reply #3 on:** September 27, 2010, 08:09:06 PM »

The Shining.

Oh, wait, Stephen King already did that. Nevermind...

paul waines · « **Reply #4 on:** October 02, 2010, 02:44:49 AM »

Jason and the Argonauts, but done right. unlike clash of the titans was. Wouldn't we all like to see what cgi can do with the Skeletons battle.

brude · « **Reply #5 on:** October 02, 2010, 07:56:21 AM »

I am with you on that, Paul. JASON is my favorite Harryhausen film but...American TV already remade it in 2000 and I thought it was abysmal, CGI FX and all...

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0217579/

Zorba · « **Reply #6 on:** October 02, 2010, 08:09:35 AM »

Troy WITHOUT so MUCH of the CGI and without Brad Pitt...Oh and it should be at least 3 1/2 hours long

To be fair...Brian Cox, Peter OToole and the chick from National Treasure/Inglorious Basterds as Helen were pretty good in it. For different reasons.

paul waines · « **Reply #7 on:** October 02, 2010, 04:24:45 PM »

Quote from: brude on October 02, 2010, 07:56:21 AM

I am with you on that, Paul. JASON is my favorite Harryhausen film but...American TV already remade it in 2000 and I thought it was abysmal, CGI FX and all...

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0217579/

It has been shown over here, I didn't sit through it all, it was that bad. This film needs a first rate production team, maybe Harryhausen could spearhead it. That would be cool.

CSM · « **Reply #8 on:** October 04, 2010, 11:21:49 AM »

Star Wars Trilogy...oh wait

kovacs01 · « **Reply #9 on:** October 05, 2010, 05:07:21 PM »

I would actually like to see a remake of The Great Escape in the hands of the right director, though the casting department would have to be very careful with Steve McQueen's character (Daniel Craig maybe???). That is not to say that replacing any of the other legends would be easy, but McQueen was the lynch pin. I absolutely love the original, but I always felt like it had a very Disney feel to it. A gritter more realistic take would be very well received I think.

Harry Caul · « **Reply #10 on:** October 05, 2010, 05:25:32 PM »

I for one would be happy if studios started coming up with original f*#king ideas instead of having their marketing departments trying to figure out how to convert our lifetime of fond movie memories into 3 measly days of opening-weekend windfall profits.

But hey, maybe that is just me.

Harry Caul · « **Reply #11 on:** October 05, 2010, 05:26:03 PM »

And get off my lawn!

Zorba · « **Reply #12 on:** October 05, 2010, 07:31:45 PM »

Quote from: Harry Caul on October 05, 2010, 05:25:32 PM

I for one would be happy if studios started coming up with original f*#king ideas instead of having their marketing departments trying to figure out how to convert our lifetime of fond movie memories into 3 measly days of opening-weekend windfall profits.

But hey, maybe that is just me.

Its NOT just you and about your lawn...

Ari · « **Reply #13 on:** October 05, 2010, 10:17:48 PM »

Jamaica Inn.
My FAVOURITE book, and could be such a good film, I would vote POLANSKI to make it.

stewart boyle · « **Reply #14 on:** October 06, 2010, 12:04:29 PM »

The Infidel..quite a recent Brit movie about a devout Muslim adopted when he was a baby,who later finds out his real parents are Jewish.... was reasonably funny, but i think if the people from Curb Your Enthusiasm got involved it would be top notch.

Stew

brude · « **Reply #15 on:** October 06, 2010, 12:10:21 PM »

I'd like to see a remake of DINOSAURUS, that 1960 sci-fi fantasy about a T Rex, Brontosaurus and Caveman thawed out in modern times. Some new CGI effects and...maybe Brandon Frazier as the Neanderthal (he was good as ENCINO MAN)...

paul waines · « **Reply #16 on:** October 16, 2010, 09:14:56 AM »

Quote from: Ari on October 05, 2010, 10:17:48 PM

Jamaica Inn.
My FAVOURITE book, and could be such a good film, I would vote POLANSKI to make it.

I do enjoy the first film with Laughton, but I'm on board for a remake, timing should be right as well.

erik1925 · « **Reply #17 on:** May 03, 2014, 08:57:56 PM »

Although the idea and or script have been languishing for years (along with various directors who were said to be attached, as well), i think a well scripted remake of Creature From the Black Lagoon, with limited, yet effective CGI for the creature's face, could do really well. Nothing can take the place of the original, but a more flushed out story and more realistic looking creature, i think, would do quite well at the BO.

Just DON'T make it into another teen-based flick, with the typical 4 couples camping down at some lake for the weekend.......

Ari · « **Reply #18 on:** May 12, 2014, 01:36:31 PM »

Quote from: paul waines on October 16, 2010, 09:14:56 AM

I do enjoy the first film with Laughton, but I'm on board for a remake, timing should be right as well.

Seems it has been done, missed it but saw some of the final episode of a new mini series while in a caravan on a scottish isle. I'll catch it when I'm home.

On a related note, I went there on Saturday, Jamaica inn that is. I can now die happy.

paul waines · « **Reply #19 on:** May 12, 2014, 02:34:07 PM »

The series didn't look to good Ari, don't hold your breath..

jedgerley · « **Reply #20 on:** May 12, 2014, 04:14:22 PM »

Movie:
Wonder what E.T. part 2 would be like? It bet a bag of reese's pieces it would definitely be profitable regardless if it was good or bad. plot line? hmm maybe a follow-up probe of Elllllleeeeeeeeeoooooooaaaat (Elliott)

Why: for the hopes 80's kids can take their kids, plus Spielberg is a really good guy.

erik1925 · « **Reply #21 on:** May 12, 2014, 04:28:38 PM »

I bet the new ET alien would be all CG, like Gollum was (via motion capture), in the LOTR movies.

jayn_j · « **Reply #22 on:** May 12, 2014, 04:38:17 PM »

I am coming up blank. I hate it when they remake something I consider a classic as they never do justice to the original. So most of the failed ones I can think of are for movies that should have never been made in the first place.

Tang Lung in Rome · « **Reply #23 on:** May 12, 2014, 06:01:03 PM »

A Jaws remake based on the book.....it could be better than III & IV , possibly decent like 2.

brude · « **Reply #24 on:** July 21, 2014, 10:39:20 PM »

I'd like to see a remake of Target Earth (1954)

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Author Topic: MOVIES THAT SHOULD BE REMADE...and WHY (Read 15208 times)

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