I think it's one of the movies where you ask, why is a remake needed? It's not
so incredibly old that major things have changed. Sometimes remakes
might--*might*--be justified if social, technological, or political realities
have changed. sometimes women and people of color get expanded roles, sometimes
the FX and background science gets updated and improved (such as in The Fly
or The Thing). Sometimes times have just changed and you want to show people
in modern clothing, using modern devices. And perhaps, sometimes it's even okay
to up the blood/violence quotient a bit (again, The Fly and The Thing)
But even then a remake isn't always needed. It's a tough call. Sometimes you
just need to leave well enough alone, unless you are coming in with a superior
script and actors who'll improve on the original. If the only reason to do a
remake is solely to throw more violence, sex, blood, or gadgets at the story,
it usually fails.
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The original was a definitely an underrated gem. I like Dylan Walsh but it
looks like he's doing an imitation of Terry O'Quinn. Not that it's a bad thing.
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Not too sure how I feel about this one. The original one--starring
Lost/X-Files/Millennium alum Terry O'Quinn--was an understated, slow-paced
creepy thriller. One wonders if the creators of this one can or will capture
that same feeling of suspense, or just go with the modern trend of throwing
as much over-the-top action and blood at the audience as possible. I wonder
how the star --from Nip/Tuck will play in the lead? O'Quinn was really
creepy.
I will say, it's got Sela Ward, and I respect her as an actress--not to
mention I could watch her all day long!
Anyone going to see this remake? I think this is out this weekend too, along
with Black Dynamite, Law Abiding Citizen, and Where the Wild Things Are. Lots
to chose from...
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