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[dankingery]

shout box inspired this one. out of all of your old movie faves what ones would you most like to see re-made. maybe there's something in the story you think could be better, or maybe you'd like the story to stay the same, just update the special effects.

i'd want to see a monster squad movie re-make. i loved it when i was a kid, but it just doesn't have as much zazz by today's standards.

i'll be adding more to this list, just gonna have to give it some thought.

[TwoHeadedBoy]

I'd hate to see ANY of my old favourites remade. The special effects of the time are part of what made it so special in the first place, right?

Update anything nowadays and it'll be 80% green screen, 20% Shia LaBeouf...

[Universal Ruler Supreme]

Monster Squad was awesome, and I surely watched it at least once a week as a kid. It's also where I learned the word Fagot. I'll never forget the first time I used this term in reference to my Older Brother in front of my Dad. Ignorance was truly bliss.

But let's see. hmm.....

Captain America. I kind of liked the older 80's version back in the day, but I'm pretty sure they could knock it out of the park now.

Robot Jox. One of those Meh 80's scifi titles with very great promise....but sorely fell short. This one could really use an up to date remake.

Inframan. I loved this classic Ultramanesque title, and wouldn't change a thing about it. But I would also like to see a modern take on this Great film.

I'd like to list more at this time, but I have to go.

[musclemenkids]

I wouldnt want a remake so much as a seqel to Big Trouble in Little China!!

[ironmask]

I'd love to see a remake of "They Live".

Also, of "Cobra"... Or a sequel of sorts.

[dankingery]

let's face it. i think most of us would like them to erase xmen 3 from all existence and re-do it the proper way.

[musclemenkids]

I'd love to see a remake of "They Live".

Is that the film with Rowdy Roddy Piper and the magic glasses that allow him to see aliens? For if so, it's an effing awesome moovie!

I would love to see a live action film of Ulysses 31 - who would be a good lead role as Ulysses???

[ironmask]

Sure is. Piper and Keith David.
I wouldn't mind seeing The Rock, or Vin Diesel play Piper's part... And maybe Terrence Howard as David... He pulls off pathos well. Piper's part just has to be able to act confused and nutty.

[doc_moore_j]

LOL I love They Live too. I always thought the half hour fight scene was funny just cause the dude wouldnt put the damn glasses on haha.

[ironmask]

Yeah dude! In an interview, Keith David said that aside from the pro wrestling moves, most of that shizznit was just ad libbed. Like in a wrestling match, they had several key spots to hit... Other than that, they just winged it.

RAD.

[nevdog81]

Monster Squad was awesome, and I surely watched it at least once a week as a kid. It's also where I learned the word Fagot. I'll never forget the first time I used this term in reference to my Older Brother in front of my Dad. Ignorance was truly bliss.

Wolfman has NARDS!!!!!
That was a great movie!!!

I would like to see a Stripes remake, I think the ever famous Pauly Shore tried to do on with In the Army Now. But that movie sucked big time.

Also I think an updated Caddy Shack would be awesome!!!

[Ericnilla]

im actually not a fan of remakes... i prefer the originals and if a movie i dont like is remade, then i usually dont see it anyways.

[Tortle]

I'd like to see a remake of the Star Wars prequels with filmmakers who actually respect the original trilogy... which pretty much excludes George Lucas.

I also think a Tron remake would be awesome, but I think that's essentially what we'll be getting with Tron 2.

Finally, I'd like a Godzilla reboot, again with respectful filmmakers (no GINO) and Weta-style special effects.

[spastik4plastik]

i think logans run could be a decent re-make if done right.

[Ericnilla]

a Logan's Run remake is/was in the works... not sure for certain.

[Scumdogg]

I'm sure you guys will get your remake of They Live, John Carpenter has been slowly whoring out everything he's ever put his name on. They'll get there one day.

Monster Squad holds up just fine, got it for Christmas and i've watched it twice since then. I was actually really surprised at how funny it still is. And if they remake Monster Squad that means someone will be right there with a Goonies remake, and i'll have to start stabbing necks until it stops.

Really in my opinion the only time a movie needs remade is if the first attempt wasn't good. Say with something like 3:10 to Yuma. A lackluster first movie based on a great story, updated with a great director and great actors. Or if you're smart enough as a director to pay homage to the original while taking the premise in a completely new direction, like with the Dawn of the Dead remake.

Off the top of my head i can't think of much that i'd like remade...except maybe all the Marvel movies that got farmed out to terrible directors before they had their own studio. If i could get Ghost Rider and the Fantastic Four movies stricken from the record i'd be pretty happy. I'd also be happy with doing away with Superman Returns and 2/3 of the Batman movies. But now i'm veering towards a rant.

In general i'll just say that the problem with remakes is that usually it's an untalented hack or one-hit-wonder director that's remaking a tried and true classic from a unique and experienced director. And 9 out of 10 times, that equation is going to fail horribly.

[musclemenkids]

Jesus Christ Superstar!!.... Set in outer space in the future!...... with..... MUPPETS!!!!

Edited by musclemenkids, 20 March 2009 - 10:51 AM.

[OmegaTraf]

Jesus Christ Superstar!!.... Set in outer space in the future!...... with..... MUPPETS!!!!

The latest Outlander movie (not sean connery one) has Jesus from space team up with Vikings in th epast to fight a Dragon alien............http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0462465/

[ironmask]

I wouldn't mind seeing an updated "Best of the Best", also.
Just, no "Best of the Best 2" or three for that matter... AWFUL.
Imagine Danny McBride as Chris Penn's character!
Maybe get Carl Weathers to play James Earl Jones' part.... If not him, Delroy Lindo?

(As an aside, I am a HUGE mark for Carl Weathers!)

[dankingery]

isn't it about time a ninja scroll live action movie was made?

[Universal Ruler Supreme]

ZARDOZ!!!!!

[Ghost Lion]

I would love to see a kick ass Krull remake. How about Last Starfighter?

[Universal Ruler Supreme]

Krull would be nice! But that' another classic where the look, feel, and design was so dated and worked for some crazy reason. That ones up there with Flash in my book, but a new one would be very cool to see! I hated the Last Starfighter....Never got the big deal with that movie.

[Scumdogg]

(As an aside, I am a HUGE mark for Carl Weathers!)

Carl Weathers is awesome. So awesome.