John Findlay Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 I will start with 3.10 to Yuma starring Christian Bale and Russell Crown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 The Coen Brothers remake of True Grit is better in my opinion. Though that might be that the original looks very dated when you see it now, in a way that not all old films do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 25 minutes ago, John Findlay said: I will start with 3.10 to Yuma starring Christian Bale and Russell Crown. That was great . However I’ve never seen the original so can’t compare . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 I'll probably get pelters from @JudyJudyJudy for this, but... The Wizard of Oz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 The recent “ west side story “ was good and is almost better than the original . But I’ll still give the original the edge cause of Natalie wood and Rita Moreno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 1 minute ago, Morgan said: I'll probably get pelters from @JudyJudyJudy for this, but... The Wizard of Oz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 It’s almost impossible to remake a “ classic “ film. They are classics for a reason . However I know your question is just about a “ film “ classic or not . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 2 minutes ago, JudyJudyJudy said: I knew it! I just bloody well knew it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 The Judy “ a star is born “ is the best of the 4 versions . Babs 1976 remake is awful . Her worse film . However lady gaga version is better 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 1 minute ago, Morgan said: I knew it! I just bloody well knew it. I assume you mean “ The wiz “ ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Just now, JudyJudyJudy said: I assume you mean “ The wiz “ ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Tron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Both remakes of “ King Kong “ were pish . Sorry im struggling to think of any decent remakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 (edited) Does directors re-making their own films count? Heat (1995) is a remake of L.A. Takedown (1989), both directed by Michael Mann. Desperado (1995) is a remake/sequel hybrid of El Mariachi (1993), both directed by Robert Rodriguez. 28 Days Later (2002) is essentially just a re-make of Day of the Triffids but with zombies instead of alien flowers. They share some very similar plot points, especially the soldiers they find towards the end. Talking of alien flowers, Little Shop of Horrors (1986) was an adaptation of the 1982 musical which was itself an adaptation of the original 1960 film. Last Man Standing (1996) is a remake of A Fistful of Dollars (1964) which in turn was a remake of Yojimbo (1961). The Fly (1986) is a remake of the 1958 original film. Edited November 27, 2023 by Cade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffros Furios Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 The Thing which was an update on The Thing from Another World. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas-voss Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Scarface Dune A Star Is Born Cape Fear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 4 minutes ago, Jeffros Furios said: The Thing which was an update on The Thing from Another World. Def . That was outstanding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 A Star Is Born Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Casino Royale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted November 27, 2023 Author Share Posted November 27, 2023 1 hour ago, JudyJudyJudy said: That was great . However I’ve never seen the original so can’t compare . The original is Glenn Ford and Van Helsing. Made in 1957/8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas-voss Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 (edited) 34 minutes ago, JudyJudyJudy said: 34 minutes ago, JudyJudyJudy said: Def . That was outstanding Aye but the remake of The Thing was shite 🤣 Edited November 27, 2023 by vegas-voss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Cape Fear. Or should that be " cape fear "? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 The Dark Knight was better than Batman Begins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Robert Matheson's I Am Legend has had 3 adaptations. The Last Man on Earth The Omega Man I Am Legend The Omega Man is a classic and an infinitely better film than the first. The Will Smith update is ok but doesn't have the atmospheric, desolate vibe of TOM. In it's favour it does get nearer in places to the plot of the book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 (edited) 34 minutes ago, John Findlay said: The original is Glenn Ford and Van Helsing. Made in 1957/8. I’m hoping it’s Van Heflin or I missed a whole vampire side story. I disagree with people saying Cape Fear. The original was menacing with great lead performances, the remake was cartoony to me. Edited November 27, 2023 by Tazio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo David Fincher's version I thought was better than the Danish version Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas-voss Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 16 minutes ago, rudi must stay said: The Dark Knight was better than Batman Begins Not actually a remake though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 7 minutes ago, vegas-voss said: Not actually a remake though Fair enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 I see that Ben Hur is an update on a 20s silent film, Ben Hur : A Tale of the Christ. So that has to rank as the greatest improvement imaginable. Saw that on a best-of list. This reminds me of The Magnificent Seven (Seven Samurai). More of an adaptation than a remake of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 21 minutes ago, rudi must stay said: The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo David Fincher's version I thought was better than the Danish version No way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 2 minutes ago, JudyJudyJudy said: No way Fincher's version is a masterpiece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kila Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Miracle on 34th Street Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Def " The Fly" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 " Invasion of the body snatchers " 1978 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted November 27, 2023 Author Share Posted November 27, 2023 42 minutes ago, Tazio said: I’m hoping it’s Van Heflin or I missed a whole vampire side story. I disagree with people saying Cape Fear. The original was menacing with great lead performances, the remake was cartoony to me. My mistake Van Heflin is who I meant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas-voss Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 The Departed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 The Jungle Book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Dracula, the Bram Stoker version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Nosferatu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 2 minutes ago, Dawnrazor said: Dracula, the Bram Stoker version. What about Dracula Dead and Loving it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Just now, rudi must stay said: What about Dracula Dead and Loving it Shite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Just now, Dawnrazor said: Shite. I agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 5 minutes ago, rudi must stay said: What about Dracula Dead and Loving it Leslie Neilson was a legend. I loved that guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambraejambo Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 1 hour ago, rudi must stay said: The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo David Fincher's version I thought was better than the Danish version I would agree that both versions done some things better than the other. One cost 13m to make and the other about 90m to make only 2 years later. American version didn't bother showing you what she done to her dad though and the very last scene was rubbish and unnecessary. I finished all 3 books before seeing any film. Just my opinion but the original was more how I imagined the 2 main characters . Fincher done a great job though and made a very good film. Not knocking him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 11 minutes ago, adambraejambo said: but the original was more how I imagined the 2 main characters Same here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 I know it's not strictly a remake as such, but Dredd (Urban) was a far better film and imagining of the character than Judge Dredd (Stallone). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 5 minutes ago, redjambo said: I know it's not strictly a remake as such, but Dredd (Urban) was a far better film and imagining of the character than Judge Dredd (Stallone). Well said Dredd is a cool film Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Similar to that I'll say the new Robocop is better than the original Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indianajones Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 16 minutes ago, redjambo said: I know it's not strictly a remake as such, but Dredd (Urban) was a far better film and imagining of the character than Judge Dredd (Stallone). Dredd was incredible. A farce it never got a second movie. Dune is up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 1 minute ago, indianajones said: Dredd was incredible. A farce it never got a second movie. Dune is up there. Dune's overrated ####. Did nothing for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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