The best remakes offer new filmmakers their chance to deliver a unique vision. In their perpetual pursuit of profits, movie studios often remake films rather. Shyamalans greatest twist was hiding a deadpan comedy in plain sight. Some movie remakes were successful but many of the remakes failed to impress the audience. For me there are only few remakes that are better than the original, the departed was superb, i really like the original hong kong version but i loved scorseses version. Comment below with some remakes you deem redundant. Best horror movie remakes worth watching thrillist.
It seems that all the other films made are based on something weve already seen. Whether the remakes are foreigntoamerican, spanned decades apart, or an attempt by the same director to recapture his own magic, below are the 10 best remakes ive ever seen. Arguably the movie responsible for the current pack of live action remakes from disney. Not only are geena davis and jeff goldblum at the top of their game, but cronenbergs unflinching. In 2020, there are more prequels, sequels, remakes and spinoffs than.
Godzilla 1998 since the original 1954 godzilla from. The 10 worst movie remakes ever indiewire critics survey with remakes seemingly more popular and profitable than ever, our panel of critics picks the worst of the worst. Here are 10 examples of movie remakes that are widely considered better than the originals. Best movie remakes 10 best movie remakes of all time. K, but in terms of what id rather watch, the originals are far superior.
Jan 19, 2018 not all horror movie remakes turn out poorly, as this crop of streamable reboots demonstrates. The problem with remakes is that theyre usually made for movies that are already famous, otherwise known as good movies. Because the genre is so popular, we see constant sequels and prequels in abundance, as well as many. The 10 worst movie remakes ever indiewire critics survey. Tony scotts man on fire was much better than the original 80s version. Will the cultured, highclass con artist come out on top, or will the rough smallchange scammer rise to win the wager. Click through for 10 of the best and worst remakes in recent film history. Named to many top ten lists in 1986, the film has come to be known as one of the best in cronenberg. Top 10 movie remakes and reboots of 2015 coming soon. Bale and russell crowe are badass in james mangolds drama but it is ben foster as charlie prince who steals the whole movie. The top 10 disney liveaction remakes, ranked according to rotten tomatoes. Along with being a great film, scarfaces poster has. Top 10 movie remakes that are better than the original.
The 10 best videogame remakes and the 5 worst paste. Due to the size of this page, the main listing has been split into two. These 10 films take the cake for top remake misfires of all time. What are the movies and spinoffs that are coming in 2020 well we have listed out 10 sequel and remakes for you. Hollywood has come under fire for relying on too many remakes. Epic superhero movies darthvadern best movies of all time heather top ten greatest actors scariest movies of all time revan top 10 best movie series greatest film directors of all time top ten saddest movies clownana best action movies ever heather funniest movies of all time revan best. Top 10 worst remakes of bollywood movies world blaze. May 01, 2016 some movie remakes were successful but many of the remakes failed to impress the audience. Still, a good remake can tap into nostalgia while offering a modern, updated experience. Top 10 movie remakes no one asked for but were great. Over the past two decades, remaking movies has really taken off.
Robocop 2014 is the very definition of an unnecessary remake. Welcome to the movie industry in 2011, where, because of the economic sludge the world finds itself in, the studios are too scared to. In fact, theyve earned the dubious distinction of earning a spot on our countdown of the worst movie remakes of all time. While we have previously highlighted 10 movie remakes that are much better than the original, the truth is that there are far.
Oct 25, 2014 we can all agree that some things are best left alone especially when it comes to the classics. Top ten most epic superhero movies darthvadern best movies of all time heather top ten greatest actors scariest movies of all time revan top 10 best movie series greatest film directors of all time top ten saddest movies clownana best action movies ever heather funniest movies of all time revan best sports movies of all time best disney. The problem with remakes is that theyre usually made for movies that are. May 05, 2018 usa today partner 247 wall street determined the best and worst movie remakes of all time based on user ratings from imdb and rotten tomatoes. As if hollywood didnt have enough movie franchises, 2015 marks the resurrection of old franchises. Jul 14, 2016 do you think there will ever come a day hollywood will get the message that their remakes are tanking and just come up with ideas of their own. Watchmojo top 10 movie remakes no one asked for but were.
Lets face it, even the most sacred of classics have caught the attention of cashgrabbing studio executives. Nov 21, 2012 top 10 greatest movie remakes of all time subscribe hollywood is constantly remaking their own movies, but sometimes they defy the odds. Top 10 worst movie remakes of alltime factuation page 5. Studios are hoping to revisit familiar cinematic worlds to capitalize on their name recognition. Top 10 movie sequels that were better than the original duration. For this list, were looking at changes in remakes that had us wishing theyd just left the original alone. Best movie remakes and reboots of all time redbook.
The first version of the great train robbery was made in 1903 and is the first narrative film sometimes referred to as the first feature film. Texas chainsaw 3d 20 tobe hoopers the texas chainsaw massacre is my alltime favorite horror movie, so of course im going. We can all agree that some things are best left alone especially when it comes to the classics. These 10 remakes, on the other hand, are complete and utter turkeys.
The movie kaante directed by bollywood director sanjay gupta was a copy of hollywood movie reservoir dogs directed by quentin tarantino. Psycho 1998 often hailed as the worst movie remake of all time. Stay on top of the latest breaking film and tv news. Usa today partner 247 wall street determined the best and worst movie remakes of all time based on user ratings from imdb and rotten tomatoes. Trivia during jem and the holograms, strider refers to jerrica benton as one of the sisters, although she is the star and titular character. Remakes are a hotbutton topic for any movie fan, regardless of genre, but horror by far has had the worst run of them. A handful of the films below are remakes of very fine movies, others are revisions of bad movies ultimatly made better. Top 10 greatest movie remakes of all time subscribe hollywood is constantly remaking their own movies, but sometimes they defy the odds. Frequently ranked among the best movie remakes of alltime, the san franciscobased 1978 remake adds a gritty layer of realism that the original film lacks, while.
May 28, 2019 the 10 worst movie remakes ever indiewire critics survey with remakes seemingly more popular and profitable than ever, our panel of critics picks the worst of the worst. Top 10 movie remakes better than the original its hard to act surprised when hollywood announces that it is yet again remaking or rebooting another movie for modern audiences. Verhoeven and company were spoton when they made the original, and it shouldve been left alone. Dec 03, 2019 the problem with remakes is that theyre usually made for movies that are already famous, otherwise known as good movies. Not so much a remake, more an adaptation, much in the same way that disneys a christmas carol is an adaptation not a remake. On this list, youll find your old favorites and new movies that are screaming to be added to your future movie. Mar 31, 2010 top ten movie remakes contrary to popular belief, remakes are nothing new in hollywood.
The best movie remakes put a creative twist on a beloved classic. Top 10 remakes that are better than the original films. While audiences might be fatigued with liveaction remakes of disney movies, you should take a look at the top ten films theyve released so far. Swept away 2002 the original 1974 italian film swept away. Watchmojo top 10 upcoming movie remakes of the next decade. I sometimes try to understand why they exist, why people in a position of creative power that can reach a global audience with whatever they choose to create end up making horror movie remakes. Worst cartoon live action remakes phantomstrider wikia. Jan 07, 20 well have to wait until it hits theaters but until then, here are the 20 movies you picked as the 10 best and 10 worst remakes of all time. Not all horror movie remakes turn out poorly, as this crop of streamable reboots demonstrates. Well thats enough bitching and moaning from this old fart. Watchmojo top 10 movie remakes no one asked for but were great. Jul 21, 2010 its often said that hollywood has run out of original ideas, which is why there are so many movie remakes.
Jul 30, 2018 25 movie sequels that are better than the original new, improved. Top ten movie remakes contrary to popular belief, remakes are nothing new in hollywood. Horror movies are some of the highest grossing films, making millions of dollars each year. While audiences might be fatigued with liveaction remakes of disney movies. May 30, 2015 for me there are only few remakes that are better than the original, the departed was superb, i really like the original hong kong version but i loved scorseses version. Its often said that hollywood has run out of original ideas, which is why there are so many movie remakes.
Top 10 best horror movie remakes movie list by top10 all. Who knows, maybe one of them will be your favorite. At the very least, jacksons film is better than the 1976 remake. Do you think there will ever come a day hollywood will get the message that their remakes are tanking and just come up with ideas of their own. Top 10 best movie remakes of all time bram stokers dracula 1992 gary oldman in bram stokers dracula 1992 francis ford coppola tries his hand at directing a gothic horror romance film in his version of the famous vampire story, bram stokers dracula 1992. Some are as good or even better as films that inspired them. I really wanted to include sorority row on the top. A good remake captures the spirit of the original but builds something more on top of the preexisting formula that wasnt possible, something.
These are the 50 best remakes of the past 50 years. Actually, remakes are part of a longstanding hollywood tradition the very first remake was 1904s the great train robbery. List of ten worst bollywood remakes is mentioned below. Top 10 movie remakes better than the original top10hq. Texas chainsaw 3d 20 tobe hoopers the texas chainsaw massacre is my alltime favorite horror movie, so of course im going to take serious umbrage with any and all socalled remakes. But sometimes, theyre good enough to outshine the original. The action scenes are topnotch and kong is a superb achievement in cgi. Rebecca brayton hollywood is constantly at it, making and remaking their own movies.
We rank the top film remakes and reboots of the past three decades by metascore. The top 10 disney liveaction remakes, ranked according to. Many americans cant be bothered to watch foreign films. Cinemovie counts down the 10 reboots and remakes of 2015. For this list, well be looking at the most disappointing, unnecessary remakes of action films. Well have to wait until it hits theaters but until then, here are the 20 movies you picked as the 10 best and 10 worst remakes of all time. Luckily, hollywood is always ready to jump in with an unnecessary remake. Box office remakes often fall flat, but occasionally, youll find one that soars. Best and worst movie remakes of all time usa today. I could also think of other remakes i would put way higher than them in terms of quality and overall good movie entertainment. Three men and a baby 3 men and a baby 1987 the birdcage 1996 piranha 3d 2010 cape fear 1991. Theyre two remakes that are best for limited watches. I love the movie and its characters, but why make it 3 hours.
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