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Movie Monday: Movie Remakes

By Donna Foerster

Real Estate Agent with HomeSmart Realty Group

February 10, 2013 11:47 PM

Movie Monday: Movie Remakes

With few exceptions, movie remakes are never as good as the original. Here are some cases where, in my humble opinion, the remake was worth watching.

My Favorite Movie Remakes

1. Dial M for Murder (1954) Ray Milland and Grace Kelly vs. A Perfect Murder (1998) Michael Douglas and Gwyneth Paltrow

2. Planet of the Apes (1968) Charlton Heston and Roddy McDowall vs. (2001) Mark Wahlberg and Helena Bonham Carter

3. True Grit (1969) John Wayne and Kim Darby vs. (2010) Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon

4. The Longest Yard (1975) Burt Reynolds and Eddie Fisher vs. (2005) Adam Sandler and Chris Rock

5. The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 (1974) Walter Matthau and Robert Shaw vs. (2009) Denzel Washington and John Travolta

6. The Karate Kid (1984) Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita vs. (2010) Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith

There are many more that I would like to see. In some cases I've seen the original and not the remake. In other cases I've seen the remake and not the original. Guess I need to make another list. It could be a LONG one...movies I want to see!

What's on your list of Favorite Remakes? Or maybe you don't like any of the remakes. Share your opinion. Add your comment below and join the conversation!

Please visit my previous posts about my favorite movie actors, directors, characters, genres and legends.

(Photos courtesty of The Internet Movie Database.)

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Randy Bocook

Keller Williams Coastal Area Partners - Richmond Hill, GA

Selling Coastal Georgia

I agree that movie remakes are not usually as good as the original. There are a few that were watching but others are not. Great article. Have a great 2013

Feb 11, 2013 12:08 AM

Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN

The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Donna, True grit and The Longest Yards are some of my favorites. Dial M for Murder would have to be a good one too.

Feb 11, 2013 01:09 AM

Teral McDowell

Referral Patners LLC - Murphy, TX

I like the 1994 remake of Miracle on 34th Street better than the original. I'm looking forward to the anniversary release, in 3D, of Jurassic Park.

Feb 11, 2013 02:32 AM

Donna Foerster

HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO

Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Randy~ It's hit or miss.

Debbie R.~ There are quite a few that I have yet to see.

Teral~ Didn't know they were going to do a 3D version. I'm sure that will be good.

Feb 11, 2013 05:44 AM

Beth Atalay

Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL

Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Donna, The Longest Yard is one of my favorite from your list.

Feb 11, 2013 06:09 AM

Beth~ Both versions are great!

Feb 11, 2013 06:56 AM

John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM

Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

WOW......... I have actually seen 2,3,4 and 6 this week! I don't feel like such an odd ball now :)

Feb 11, 2013 07:58 AM

John~ It's about time!

Feb 11, 2013 08:38 AM

Andrew Capelli

Troy, MI

Donna: Another great movie discussion! I think my favorite remake might be John Carpenter's 1970's movie Assault on Precinct 13. It was an urban remake of an old John Wayne/Dean Martin western called Rio Bravo. It was interesting to see the different spin on the original story, with gang members instead of cowboy-outlaws.

Feb 12, 2013 02:10 AM

Andrew~ I think I might have to put that on my Netflix list. I like John Carpenter.

Feb 12, 2013 07:22 AM

Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

I think I've seen all your favorites except for the new Karate Kid...thanks for the reminder to get it!

Feb 14, 2013 08:25 AM

Hi Sharon~ It's just a little bit different from the original. If you liked to first one, you'll like the remake.

Feb 14, 2013 11:14 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

Donna- wow- I'm doing lousy! I haven't seen that many remakes that I've liked. May have to check some of these out.

Feb 15, 2013 04:41 AM

Kathy~ I think they are worth watching.

Feb 15, 2013 04:47 AM

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