VintijDroidGutzz
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Poltergeist remake...
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VintijDroidGutzz
Super Freak
See my above edit firstly. Secondly, I know you're more than up to speed buddy - it wasn't a jab, just a quick reply.
On point - box office takings, sure, but.. is that really enough reason? It's like the recent Robocop remake; it's it's own story in a way, but ok then.. call it something else. This seems like a remix; you know, a lazy *** way to keep the schlock shelf stocked.
*sorry, it was a perfect oportunity to finally use this gag*
Oh I gotcha. I need to suffer a head injury for his point to make sense.
If it wasn't a "RoboCop" I'd most likely love it. So it's not about making a good "N-cult-classic-franchise-title" movie. Either appreciate the source and do it justice or do something different.
See my above edit firstly. Secondly, I know you're more than up to speed buddy - it wasn't a jab, just a quick reply.
On point - box office takings, sure, but.. is that really enough reason? It's like the recent Robocop remake; it's it's own story in a way, but ok then.. call it something else. This seems like a remix; you know, a lazy *** way to keep the schlock shelf stocked.
When you said Hollywood (or Hollypoop or Holly buttcheeks or whatever you called it) it sounded like you were complaining that the entire industry or at the very least the entire industry based out of California just can't make a good or original movie because of remakes like Poltergeist. Remakes are often lazy, and usually suck, but they are SO easily ignored. 2014 had an incredible amount of good or great films. It's a good time to be a film lover man, cheer up!
VintijDroidGutzz
Super Freak
True. 
It really is a shame though, that certain attempts at the classics haven't reached the heights of examples like The Thing or The Fly.
These are the times we live in.
It really is a shame though, that certain attempts at the classics haven't reached the heights of examples like The Thing or The Fly.
These are the times we live in.
Yes, but I do think that a problem with the current "remake" mentality is that studios aren't getting that great films from the 80's and 90's really do still hold up today. Making King Kong, The Fly, and The Thing from Another World new contemporary films in the 70's and 80's were HUGE upgrades from their 1930 or 1950 something counterparts. But RoboCop? That movie is just as perfect today as it was in 1987. Total Recall still holds up. So do Red Dawn and Poltergeist. And 2002's Spider-Man.
So I don't think quality directors really want to touch those films. But some gun for hire hack? Why not. Which brings us to the era of "crappy ass remakes."It's stupid, I agree, but to me it just emphasizes how good the originals were in the first place.
VintijDroidGutzz
Super Freak
It's interesting that you mention King Kong, because while I like the 2005 Peter Jackson film, I can't say the same for the 70s remake with Jeff Bridges & Jessica Lang. The original 1933 film was a breakthrough for the period (stop motion interacting with live cast etc), & still excellent in it's own right. I think it's far better than the 70s one, with the guy in the monkey suit walking through miniature sets.
I own all three films btw, but I'm not interested in any of the sequels.
I own all three films btw, but I'm not interested in any of the sequels.
Centurion
Super Freak
Well said. It's a sad trend. Rebooting/remaking isn't as exciting as something new. The same has happened in the videogame industry, but I'll save that discussion for the appropriate forum.
I'm not saying that the 1976 Kong was great by any means (though I've always had a soft spot for it due to nostalgia and it's tone) but I can at least understand why they would have thought it was a good idea to remake.
VintijDroidGutzz
Super Freak
I love the 70s, they were a magnificent period in cinema.
In theory 76 Kong could've been wonderful, but while it did have some good points, the end result was a bit rinkydink.
In theory 76 Kong could've been wonderful, but while it did have some good points, the end result was a bit rinkydink.
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Very much agreed. The 70's and early to mid 80's were a spectacular time in film history! All of my favourites are pieces from this period in time. I feel fortunate to be a product of 1975, as I got to thoroughly enjoy the visual effects revolution that began with Star Wars in 1977, and continued through the 80's…
This being said, some of my all time favourite films are indeed remakes (Invasion Of The Body Snatchers '78 / The Thing '82 / The Fly '86) so I'm not opposed to it. I think the problem now is the severe lack of creativity, imagination or innovation being injected into the current remakes, which essentially starts with the writing. I also have to comment on the serious decline in demand for good acting in these films. It doesn't seem as important as it once was…
This being said, some of my all time favourite films are indeed remakes (Invasion Of The Body Snatchers '78 / The Thing '82 / The Fly '86) so I'm not opposed to it. I think the problem now is the severe lack of creativity, imagination or innovation being injected into the current remakes, which essentially starts with the writing. I also have to comment on the serious decline in demand for good acting in these films. It doesn't seem as important as it once was…
Centurion
Super Freak
Agreed.
YankeesFanboy
Super Freak
The key is not remaking/rebooting good to great movies. That's why The Thing and The Fly were so well-received.
This is probably going to suck
