Comments on: Remakes And Sequels: Have We Reached Overload Yet?

By: James

James — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 19:20:31 +0000

The reason for reamkes
is Hollywood script writers lack creativity and orignality

By: Sick of Sequels and Remakes | My Blog

Sick of Sequels and Remakes | My Blog — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 23:09:30 +0000

[...] http://screenrant.com/movie-remakes-movie-sequels-ross-5327/ This entry was posted in Uncategorized. Bookmark the permalink. ← Two Reasons to Love South Park LikeBe the first to like this post. [...]

By: A ‘Look Who’s Talking’ Remake AND an E-Trade Baby Movie? - Screen Rant

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 18:02:06 +0000

[...] the movie work, despite the cheesy moments. Not to mention, how could this film not get remade? Hollywood will literally remake anything that they believe will bring in money, and the original grossed almost $300MM worldwide (and it [...]

By: Dirty Dancing Remake in Development - Screen Rant

Dirty Dancing Remake in Development - Screen Rant — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:21:50 +0000

[...] been said before on Screen Rant that we do not look forward to many remakes but if Hollywood MUST make one, then they should at least bring something new to the table. We even [...]

By: SR Picks: Futuristic Movie Timeline - Screen Rant

SR Picks: Futuristic Movie Timeline - Screen Rant — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:03:38 +0000

[...] what Meth chooses not to include are remakes of the originals, and we thank him for sparing us the embarrassment modern cinema has inflicted upon the past [...]

By: Original Movie Alert: Sean Bean Battles ‘Black Death’ - Screen Rant

Original Movie Alert: Sean Bean Battles ‘Black Death’ - Screen Rant — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 17:23:03 +0000

[...] all of the remakes, reboots and absurd movie ideas spewing forth from Hollywood lately, it’s nice to see there are still some people having [...]

By: Total Recall Remake Gets ‘Ultraviolet’ Screenwriter - Screen Rant

Total Recall Remake Gets ‘Ultraviolet’ Screenwriter - Screen Rant — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:43:23 +0000

[...] Total Recall is still a sci-fi classic for many children of the 80’s like myself, so this news of a remake has been hard to swallow – another bad example of Hollywood’s current addiction to remakes. [...]

By: Tony Scott Confirms Alien PREQUEL! - Screen Rant

Tony Scott Confirms Alien PREQUEL! - Screen Rant — Sat, 30 May 2009 06:44:01 +0000

[...] Again, thanks to Collider for snagging that exclusive – Alien fans have been going nuts about whether this next film was going to be a prequel or a remake! I’m an Alien fan and right now I can tell you that I’m breathing a bit easier knowing that one of sci-fi’s all-time classics isn’t going to suffer the indignity of a lackluster remake. [...]

By: Creature from the Black Lagoon Needs A Director - Screen Rant

Creature from the Black Lagoon Needs A Director - Screen Rant — Fri, 29 May 2009 17:25:17 +0000

[...] Rant recently talked about all the remakes and reboots coming out of the unoriginal machine called Hollywood. With the dozens of proposed remakes [...]

By: More Details About Ghostbusters 3 - Screen Rant

More Details About Ghostbusters 3 - Screen Rant — Wed, 27 May 2009 16:52:40 +0000

[...] It’s a very weird concept but then again so is a giant, green, slimy, ghost who eats hot dogs. So does any of this new information trickling out get you more excited to see Ghostbusters 3 and do you think it will live up to the hype beginning surround it or will it ultimately be another unnecessary sequel? [...]

By: Does The Battleship Board Game Movie Have A Director? - Screen Rant

Does The Battleship Board Game Movie Have A Director? - Screen Rant — Tue, 19 May 2009 16:11:21 +0000

[...] movies out of board games. No, that’s not some industry specific term for a new type of sequel or remake. That’s right, I’m referring to those family-friendly pastimes which usually have dice [...]

By: New Hellraiser Movie Is A ‘Reboot,’ NOT A ‘Remake’ - Screen Rant

Sat, 07 Mar 2009 21:37:12 +0000

[...] the term “remake” is one which often gets winced at, gets heads shaking, and sometimes even rants will be induced. Well those making the upcoming new Hellraiser film (yes, they’re making another one) have [...]

By: Ken J

Ken J — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 12:48:45 +0000

@ Jess

I agree 100% then, they shouldn’t remake The Thing… again… the first remake is probably much better than the original (never seen it), but I heard they wanted to make a prequel… or something…

By: John "Kahless" Taylor

John "Kahless" Taylor — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 20:02:49 +0000

I don’t mind remakes as long as they don’t change the plot. When I heard Day the Earth Stood Still was being remade, I was estatic. My jubilation lowered a bit when I heard Reeves was playing Klaatu but I still looked forward to it. Then came the word that the entire plot had gone green, and that’s what killed it. Why change a plot that is still relevant today? Hopefully, they won’t change the plots of The Thing, When Worlds Collide, Forbidden Planet or Clash of the Titans.

By: JessSayin'

JessSayin' — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 21:04:07 +0000

@Ken J..

Should have prefaced the title correctly, sorry.

John Carpenter’s, ‘The Thing’.

I grew up watching Kurt Russell, (who did the voice of Elvis in Forrest Gump and directed and owns the masters to Tombstone, btw) doing all those Disney ‘clean kid’ movies.

..Then sitting down in a practically empty theater in 1982 and seeing The Thing with him using the F-word was a real eye opener.

Made prior to CG or personal computers for that matter, the film is a horror classic and shouldn’t be touched. IMO

By: MM

MM — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 21:01:29 +0000

WTF!? You say that The Manchurian Candidate (remake) is superior to the original? Are you crazy?

By: Re-Animator Remake Coming In 3D - Screen Rant

Re-Animator Remake Coming In 3D - Screen Rant — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 20:33:01 +0000

[...] seems that Hollywood doesn’t have the wisdom to read Screen Rant’s remakes and sequels article, as they seem persistent in continuing the trend. The latest classic horror film to get the [...]

By: Liam

Liam — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 18:11:48 +0000

We have SOOOO reached overload… i mean it would definitely be a tiny bit different of a scenario were these remakes done exceptionally well… but nope they never cease to disappoint either fans of the originals as well as belittle the “general” intellect of movie viewers all around the globe

By: SIN187UM

SIN187UM — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 03:01:31 +0000

A good sequel was Guyver 2 Dark Hero, much better than the first Guyver. I think where sequels go wrong is the length of time it takes to make the sequel. Granted not all tht come years later are bad (RAMBO), but some have been a let down on some level (Indy and the Crystal Skull). The same holds true for remakes, some are bad, and some are decent. Most hollywood remakes of japanese horror films suck, and I wish Hollywood would stop remaking them into PG-13 crap fests. I think the John Carpenter remake of the Thing is fine and does not need to be remade, a sequel much like the 2001 Game The Thing would go over much better. Remakes usually fail to capture the essence of the original, the halloween remake did little justice to the original version. Friday the 13th was decent for what is, but was lacking a certain feel, and turned into the predictable slasher movie post 80s slasher films. So I guess in conclusion on remakes updating and retooling the storyline/persona of characters can make or break the remake. But then again remakes aren’t for the older generation who appreciate what it was then. If they Re-remake the Thing or the Howling they better not butcher it. Sequels need to have some thought behind them besides cash which yes is ultimately the bottom line but then again Hollywood still green lights the Movie spoofs (Scary after 2, Disaster) and that needs to stop.

By: Ken J

Ken J — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 22:17:32 +0000

Hey, if you can find a network willing to finance a cancelled show, we’ll be back in business.