MOVIE REMAKES

[Darth Tepes]

I know they are thinking of remaking this movie, but I'm hoping they don't, An American Werewolf in London.

*Edit* Just read that due to the allegations against Max Landis, his remake of this has been cancelled. And it's looking increasingly unlikely that any studios will want to pursue it, even with another writer/director attached. So, that's good news
Maybe I'm too much of a  movie purist but I don't count that as a "cut".

It is, for all intents and purposes, A Cut.  Generally Cut in this instance is used like "Draft" for writing projects.  The Snyder "Cut" would be the equivalent to a Rough Draft.  So, technically I guess it would be more accurate to call it the Snyder Rough Cut.

[Darth Knox]

It is, for all intents and purposes, A Cut.  Generally Cut in this instance is used like "Draft" for writing projects.  The Snyder "Cut" would be the equivalent to a Rough Draft.  So, technically I guess it would be more accurate to call it the Snyder Rough Cut.

Unless it's good enough to be seen by mass audiences then it doesn't count. But that's just my own sensibilities.

[Taegin Roan]

Maybe you guys know something about it that I don't, but Zach Snyder has said that "it is finished". To me that sounds like everything, including VFX are done, and it is more than just a "rough cut". It is very possible that I am missing something though.

[Darth Tepes]

Maybe you guys know something about it that I don't, but Zach Snyder has said that "it is finished". To me that sounds like everything, including VFX are done, and it is more than just a "rough cut". It is very possible that I am missing something though.

https://screenrant.com/justice-league-zack-snyder-cut-exists-confirmed/

[Darth Logos]

I know they are thinking of remaking this movie, but I'm hoping they don't, An American Werewolf in London.

Didn't they already do this as American Werewolf in Paris?

[Darth Knox]

Didn't they already do this as American Werewolf in Paris?

No. That was just a really really really bad sequel.

[Darth Logos]

Ah

[Darth Tepes]

No. That was just a really really really bad sequel.

Need a couple of more "Really"s in there....


On the subject of Werewolf Films that should not be Remade.....  Dog Soldiers.



But Ginger Snaps maybe could use a remake....

[Kryptonian Jedi]

They are supposedly working on a remake of Highlander and I’m really of two minds about it. Because part of me would just as soon they leave it alone. The original didn’t really open itself up for a sequel which is part of why the other films that followed were inherently awkward situations to begin with even before getting into stuff like Zeist. (Ugh).The TV series was probably the best thing that came out of any of that and they managed to muck that up to eventually.

On the other hand given hindsight you could build the story as something to be told over multiple films. You could elaborate on things the original film left mysterious which either could be good or turn out to be something where the explanation is much lamer than keeping the mystery on.  The sword battles could be much improved and other Immortals besides Conner and the Kurgan could be fleshed out. (Maybe even borrow some ideas from the tv series like Amanda or The Watchers).

You also wouldn’t have the Queen soundtrack or Michael Kamen’s score which are so much a part of the identity of Highlander for me.  Also who would make a good Ramirez? I can’t think of anybody who could bring the proper charm to that role.

[Darth Tepes]

They are supposedly working on a remake of Highlander and I’m really of two minds about it. Because part of me would just as soon they leave it alone. The original didn’t really open itself up for a sequel which is part of why the other films that followed were inherently awkward situations to begin with even before getting into stuff like Zeist. (Ugh).The TV series was probably the best thing that came out of any of that and they managed to muck that up to eventually.

On the other hand given hindsight you could build the story as something to be told over multiple films. You could elaborate on things the original film left mysterious which either could be good or turn out to be something where the explanation is much lamer than keeping the mystery on.  The sword battles could be much improved and other Immortals besides Conner and the Kurgan could be fleshed out. (Maybe even borrow some ideas from the tv series like Amanda or The Watchers).

You also wouldn’t have the Queen soundtrack or Michael Kamen’s score which are so much a part of the identity of Highlander for me.  Also who would make a good Ramirez? I can’t think of anybody who could bring the proper charm to that role.

Highlander has such a cult following remaking it, I think, would be a Mistake.  I would rather a continuation to get the bad taste of The Source out of my mouth. 

[Darth Knox]

GODDAMN IT!!! There are talks of remaking The Princess Bride. Did somebody forget to forward this discussion onto Hollywood?

https://youtu.be/pGejqzfLn3I

[Darth Logos]

GODDAMN IT!!! There are talks of remaking The Princess Bride. Did somebody forget to forward this discussion onto Hollywood?

https://youtu.be/pGejqzfLn3I

GODDAMN IT!!! What the frell is wrong with these damn Millennials thinking they can improve perfection? We don't need CGI. We don't need modern actors. We DON'T need socially progressive themes. We DON'T need throwbacks to an original. WE DON'T NEED ANOTHER WEAK ASS REMAKE. We need the original to be left alone in all its greatness.

We need to start a boycott of this film. Tell your friends and families to not see this. Let Hollywood know we're tired of lame redoes.

[Taegin Roan]

GODDAMN IT!!! There are talks of remaking The Princess Bride. Did somebody forget to forward this discussion onto Hollywood?

https://youtu.be/pGejqzfLn3I

Nope. Just nope. Maybe with enough outrage, we can get them to not make it. Haven't watched the video yet, but I will in a little bit.

[Darth Knox]

GODDAMN IT!!! What the frell is wrong with these damn Millennials thinking they can improve perfection? We don't need CGI. We don't need modern actors. We DON'T need socially progressive themes. We DON'T need throwbacks to an original. WE DON'T NEED ANOTHER WEAK ASS REMAKE. We need the original to be left alone in all its greatness.

We need to start a boycott of this film. Tell your friends and families to not see this. Let Hollywood know we're tired of lame redoes.

To be fair, I think I the people talking about it aren't millennial, which only makes it worse. They are old enough to know better. Plus, there's no evidence that a remake would feature any of the stuff you mentioned.

That being said, I agree 1000% with your sentiment. The best way to send a message to Hollywood is to not go see these movies. Hollywood is a business and despite online outrage or petitions, the only thing that will make them think twice about stuff like this is losing money at the box office.

If enough remakes of beloved classics fail at the box office, the studios won't want to risk their bottom line or their bonuses.

Besides, who the hell out of today's actors could match Cary Elwes, Wallace Shawn or Andre the Giant? Inconceivable indeed.

[Darth Logos]

Plus, there's no evidence that a remake would feature any of the stuff you mentioned.

There is a staggering high probability that what I listed will be included. Otherwise why, WHY would they want to remake it.


That being said, I agree 1000% with your sentiment. The best way to send a message to Hollywood is to not go see these movies. Hollywood is a business and despite online outrage or petitions, the only thing that will make them think twice about stuff like this is losing money at the box office.

If enough remakes of beloved classics fail at the box office, the studios won't want to risk their bottom line or their bonuses.

Besides, who the hell out of today's actors could match Cary Elwes, Wallace Shawn or Andre the Giant? Inconceivable indeed.
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EXACTLY. That movie MADE most of the main cast. QUIT TRYING TO frellING REMAKE THE 80s.