Most if not all these film properties are already owned by the studio. Therefore they get a cheap thrown together film that they call quality entertainment.

The way I see it, these remakes are only gaining strength. There’s no slow down in sight,,,, hence the frustration…

The Cloverfield director should be working on a sequel to Cloverfield not a film that came out less than 2 years ago. That’s insane!

Well Snakes on a Plane was sort of a “remake” of the SNL skit. If you’re saying Snakes on a Plane was original that is (or more original than this remake).

I know what you’re saying, and I’m not disagreeing, but you are stretching it a bit.

I think horrible movies would get made either way. Yes a remake carries a certain stigma (lazy, not original, etc.) and that should be noted.

You could argue for every original sucky move a decent remake could be made.

I guess my point is that these remakes die a natural death and I’ve been seeing that a lot lately. People, although not that smart in general when it comes to movies, know when a remake is really bad. The middle of the road remakes are still making money, but those are OK movies that don’t really bother me. The truly bad ones are often singled out and actors’ or directors’ careers can be really hurt.

For every sucky remake made, there might be a decent movie that DIDN’T get made because the money and resources went into that instead.

Vic

Even I have to admit that most (alright…all) remakes pale in comparison to their original counterparts. I’m just trying to remain hopeful for a film that I love and a director that I respect will do alright.

Reeves has a tremendous challenge ahead of him and so much could go wrong. But if all goes right, we have a wonderful adaptation of an instant classic and a director who sets himself apart from the typical Hollywood fare.

Very true and I won’t argue that point (cause I’d lose) but there could be advantages to this remake in particular

Best case scenario the movie doesn’t suck and turns a lot of people onto the original work (both the film and book)

Worst case scenario the remake fails horribly and turns a lot of people onto the original work(s).

I’d much rather see a director who is passionate about the source material do a remake, rather than something like “White Chicks 2: That Time of the Month” or an “American Werewolf in London: Our Wolves are better than Twilight’s”.

Does it bother you guys so much that someone else made a movie out there that you don’t like and people are seeing it?

Because remakes often suck and they smack of a lack of creativity and a quick buck.

Vic

If he likes the story so much then why not promote the original movie? As much as Matt Reeves says he liked the first movie, he must not have to be remaking it.

Remakes feel like the new director thinks s/he can do better then the original. Occasionally that can be true, but give audiences some time to absorb the original.

“Let the Right One In” is still on the shelf for Christ’s sakes. Let Americans try to get over ourselves enough to enjoy a movie that we have to read.

Boooo remakes boooo!

Fine, they are not original ideas, etc.

It comes down to “you don’t want to see it, then don’t see it”. Let it fail naturally. Why do people run to message boards and useless online petitions? If a remake sucks, it will be evident in the reviews and box office.

If a film maker/actor/producer is passionate about it, let them do it. Who are we to judge their creativity?

I loved the original film but was ultimately left with questions regarding the characters. When I learned of the book I quickly absorbed all it had to offer and was left with a complete, satisfying experience that made me appreciate the movie even more.

While most remakes are made for poor reasons, I have faith in Matt Reeves and he seems genuine concerning his passion for the remake. If they stay close to the book it will be a different movie to be sure, but it will also be an extension of the original.

Trying to remain hopeful in a sea of negativity we at least have a good director who cares for the original work. If it fails horribly we still have Alfredsons version that will stand the test of time as a true classic.