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Originally Posted by Yamer
Now, there are definitely some works that benefited from a re-visit. The Coen Brothers' True Grit is a goddamned masterpiece that improved on pretty well everything from the original film. It was more faithful to the source material, and no amount of nostalgia for The Duke can defeat the fact that the modern adaptation is superior, IMO.
Robocop? Why? Why did you do that?
Total Recall? Stop it.
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Total Recall and Robocop are both action films that are defined by the period they were made in and the technology used to make them. Perfect examples of films that should not be remade. Total Recall had Arny fighting his neon-spandex wearing wife, 3 boobs, eyes popping out of his head with the most over exaggerated practical effects possible, etc... yes we know that CGI can probably do a better job, but with none of the charm.
Crow is also a movie that shouldn't be remade. It was from a time period that gave rise to bands like NIN. Trying to recreate that just doesn't work. It's also a serialized concept, with the "Crow" attaching itself to various characters who need revenge. Why do you need to remake the movie, instead of add a sequel? Just name the character something other than Eric Draven, so that way you don't to crap all over Brandon Lee's grave.