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sapphi_snake on 05 July 2011
aavidbacon said:
Mind you, I didn't know The Departed was a remake, when it was first made/ By whom?

On Topic. I can't think of many remakes that are better than the original. Many of the cited I didn't even know were remakes. IMO, depending on the "When"you can't really compare. I mean, how to compare a 40 or even 50 years old to a remake. Even the acting is different. (style, not just quality)

It's a remake of a Hong Kong movie called Infernal Affairs.



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sorsha113 on 06 September 2011

These days, EVERYTHING is a remake! That is why I have issues with the remakes. Come up with something original already!

I personally like ALL original movies better than the remakes. Don't care what it is. I will say good example Karate Kid, Honeymooners, The Haunting (yes there is an original Black & White one that is Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay better than the newer one). REALLY? Come on. Get with it people lol



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phinch1 on 06 September 2011
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War of the worlds ... that's a remake right?

It is, but you've obviously not seen the original, so I don't know what you're basing your opinion on.

The fact that it's old, so therefore must be shit.

I think I'd have a heart attack if I saw yout DVD collection.

Tell a lie, I like some pre 2000 horror like Candyman, Childs play, ect ect

You're my age though. If you were a tween I'd understand, but...

Yeach exactly, it was mid 90's at the earliest before either of us could really appreciate music and film

Yet that didn't stop me from appreciating older films.

I just find most to be overall rather poor.

just going to butt in at the highlighted.....

Some older films are amazing, I thought you were joking when you said "The fact that it's old, so therefore must be shit"

What generation of films do you consider "old" ? 70's? 80's? or 30's 40's old?



slowmo on 06 September 2011

Please don't get mortally offended at these guys as it's just my opinion:

The Parent Trap - I think it's easier for some to relate to than the original, plus it was cast very well

Phantom Of The Opera - Seen 2 earlier films and neither engage me the way the 2004 release did although this debatable as the film is very decisive and does have it's flaws. I'm actually pretty sure that many people could find one of the many remakes better than the original as there has been many.

Romeo And Juliet - I loved the style of the remake starring DiCaprio, actually made the story more engaging for a modern audience while also not butchering Shakespears dialogue to much.

Hairspray - Almost flawless adaptaion of the stage show to film to top the original

Evil Dead 2 > Evil Dead 1 - You guys can argue which you preferred more, I personally enjoyed the humour of the remake more than the horror of the first

Lord Of The Rings - Not really a fair fight as Peter Jackson got the budget nobody ever had previously

Thirteen Ghosts - The original isn't scary as you can barely see the ghosts at times, I have no doubt I would probably enjoy the original more if I'd seen it upon release rather than the degraded mess on the small screen. The remake wasn't breaking new ground in the scares department but it is truly one of the most beautiful visually styled sets in horror, the house is amazing.

The Italian Job - Nah, just kidding lol