LarryUK Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 I've just seen ads for 'The Three Stooges' and 'Total Recall'. Why do they do it? It's very rare that these sort of films are as good as the original. I watched a dvd of 'Don't be afraid of the dark' on Sunday. Utter tat! Who walks into a room and not puts the light on? If you knew there was a monster upstairs, would you go up and not put the lights on too? I've seen a lot of films in the last few years that I can't believe even got made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Because there isn't one original idea in Hollywood. It's all remakes, sequels or garbage. I laugh when they say the script took years to write and then you see the finished film and realize these billionaire actor/producer/directors should be returning your money. I haven't been to a theater in a few years and sold all my dvds in our yardsale before we moved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 There is a big analogy here regarding UK TV... Top execs drawing £1M+ salary Deciding which repeat DVD to insert into the player... V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rogerb Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Many years ago Hollywood made a remake of The Lone Ranger while Clayton Moore was still living. He was making personal appearances at small gatherings to make a living. The Hollywood execs made him remove his mask, he was forced to wear oversized sunglasses. I boycotted their movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShredAstaire Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 They make a shitload of money regardless of whether they are good or not. That is why they do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searcy Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Yep, they are cheap to make because the studio already owns the rights and most of them have a proven built in audience. It's easy money. I can see the new Total Recall being a worthy project. You don't mess with the Stooges though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrNylon Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 It's amazing if you do some research on remakes of remakes of the older films that you may not be aware, were remakes. You don't mess with the Stooges is right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryUK Posted August 21, 2012 Author Share Posted August 21, 2012 When I saw the Stooges trailer it saddened me. What next? Laurel and Hardy? They tried to re hash the 'carry on' films and failed. I think some films are about the time in which they were made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 This is nothing new. They have been "re-making" movies from the very beginning. Why do they do it? Because it's an easy way to make money. Period. And after all, isn't that the reason they are doing this in the first place? You can't blame filmmakers, IMO. You have to blame movie goers. As long as people are paying to see these movies, they will keep being made. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 I understand some of the movies that have special effects since that stuff is leaps better than what was available 20 years ago. The one that I ma surpirsed by is Spider Man, again? so soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShredAstaire Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 They should remake North Shore....with the same actors. Now, THAT i would see!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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