[Film] Will Smith and Kevin Hart to remake 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles'

[Doc Lynam]

Its lazy but safe film making. Also pretty cynical thumbing two black actors for the leads, bit like Ghostbusters with all women. Lazy film making with a twist.

 

[Braggfan]

I suppose in theory there could be exceptions to the rule, but reboots and remakes are generally just lazy cash cows for studios. Attach a couple of actors they know will draw a crowd to a concept that has already worked, and it will generate a huge profit. There's no artistic value to these of films at all, they are purely just dross they churn out to please simple folk whilst taking their money.

 

[beorhthelm]

I've always wondered why studios don't remake crap films, and try and make a better job of them second time around, rather than remaking films that are already decent.

they do, just few saw the original or cares because it was rubbish. we only care when its a remake of a favorite.

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Is that THE Will Smith? Or someone with the same name and a modicum of acting talent?

 

[Swansman]

I do wonder why any film is remade it's been done move onto somthing new

Money. Its increasingly expensive to make movies and just a few failures could put entire studios at risk so for every "original"/interesting movie you make you need to make a bunch of "safe" ones.

 

[el punal]

In a population of 7 billion plus; surely we've not run out of new and interesting stories yet?

It's opportuntistic, quick buck, laziness. I've started watching a fair few foreign language films to get something fresh away from standard Hollywood dross.

Me too! If you get a chance watch these brilliant French flicks :

La Balance - a gritty crime drama set in Paris

Le Cop - starring Philip Noiret as a bent policeman with a rookie, by the book, partner. It’s hilarious.

La Cage Au Folles (spelling?) - not the American one! About a gay couple, one whose son is about to be married, welcome the girlfriend’s strict, religious parents to their home. Also hilarious.

The Closet - starring Gerard Depardieu, about a loyal company employee about to be made redundant who then pretends to be gay to save his job. Tres funny!

Anything and everything by Jacques Tati.

As for TV series - the Paris police drama ‘Spiral’. On a par with Line of Duty. Riveting stuff.

Final suggestion, it’s Irish, watch ‘The Guard’ starring Brendan Gleeson as a naughty policeman in the west of Ireland. Outrageously funny. Supporting roles from Mark Strong and Don Cheadle.

Happy viewing!

 

[Gwylan]

Me too! If you get a chance watch these brilliant French flicks :

La Balance - a gritty crime drama set in Paris

Le Cop - starring Philip Noiret as a bent policeman with a rookie, by the book, partner. It’s hilarious.

Are these flic flicks?

Seriously, La Balance is stunningly good and it has a very young Nathalie Baye in it

 

[Randy McNob]

Parasite is brilliant if you haven't already seen it

 

[el punal]

Are these flic flicks?

Seriously, La Balance is stunningly good and it has a very young Nathalie Baye in it

Mais oui, mon brave! (Gauloises!)

 

[Icy Gull]

Never watched the remake of The Wicker Man but watched the original for the first time recently. What a ****ing odd film. Still don't know what I thought of it.

If you haven’t already, watch the 1971 version of Straw Dogs, another classic that will mess with your mind. Never bothered with the 2011 remake so can’t comment on it.

 

[Bry Nylon]

'The Madness of King George' was originally titled' The Madness of King George III' but the title was changed as American audiences said they hadn't seen parts I and II

True story, dat.

 

[Acker79]

The worst thing about this is that we will all be forced to go watch it. This stupid law that means we have to watch every film made is such a burden. I think they should do away with it.

 

[Palacefinder General]

So many great French thrillers beyond the usual suspects (A Prophet, La Haine and Mesrine 1&2).

36 Quai des Orfevres (2004)
The Page Turner (2006)
The Prey (2011)
Point Blank (2010)
Love Crime (2010)

French, German and Brazilian cinema craps all over the Hollywood gravy train offerings.

 

[Palacefinder General]

'The Madness of King George' was originally titled' The Madness of King George III' but the title was changed as American audiences said they hadn't seen parts I and II

True story, dat.

Open auditions for extras were held at The Grand back in the day for that one.

 

[Mellotron]

If you haven’t already, watch the 1971 version of Straw Dogs, another classic that will mess with your mind. Never bothered with the 2011 remake so can’t comment on it.

See in that instance, I've watched the remake (was fine, 7/10 imo) but not the original. Will give it a go, thanks.

 

[mejonaNO12 aka riskit]

Aliens
French Connection 2
Terminator 2
Toy Story 2

but on the whole they are crap.

and often very lazy e.g.

Gremlins 2, Crocodile Dundee 2, Short Circuit 2, Predator 2 and Babe Pig in the City ... make the film again, but set it in New York.

In fairness 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels' was a remake and pretty good but I confidently predict that the remake of 'Trains, Planes and Automobiles' will be shit.

'they're not pillows'

Paddington 2

Genuinely

 

[Ludensian Gull]

Reminds me - gonna watch Uncle Buck again tonight. Not John Candy's most famous film, but an absolute belter. Would highly recommend if it passed you by.

That and The Great Outdoors are two of my favourite John Candy films

 

[Russconha]

Thaaaat's not two pillooooooows!

 

[studio150]

Terrible original film and bound to be an even worse film when remade

 

[big nuts]

Terrible original film and bound to be an even worse film when remade

Terrible original? What makes you draw that conclusion?