Remakes. Hollywood is remaking everything in sight. It seems that no one is safe. But every once in a while there is a movie that comes along and its lightning in a bottle. It creates such a following that it solidifies itself in pop culture to the point that remaking it would be an abomination. Here’s a few classics that in my opinion have stood not only the test of time so far, but continue to find new audiences every day.
Sure Hollywood could remake any of these movies at anytime, but the magic that caught the attention of so many would be artificial. It just simply would not be the same. See if you agree…
GHOSTBUSTERS
To this day Ghostbusters remains a classic. This movie seemed to do everything right. Great story, great effects, great comedy and most of all great cast. I can’t imagine anyone taking over the reigns from any of these actors (yes, yes I know all about the animated series, which was great in its own way, but was not the movie). And that theme song! 27 years later and everyone still knows it!
Take one look around the net and you can see that even though we have not seen proton packs and full torso vaporous apparitions on the screen in 22 years, the movie still has a devout following. People are still out there making home-made proton packs, PKE meters, uniforms, the works! I dare you to go to one major con this summer not bump into at least one Ghostbuster.
Even though the cast say that they knew they had a hit before filming was even finished, I doubt they knew that the movie would still be in demand 30 years later. Here’s hoping Hollywood will leave this one alone. Even though we have a sequel (possibly) on the way the original will remain an eternal classic.
BACK TO THE FUTURE
Who would have thought a failed car would become so iconic? I don’t know anyone who can look at a DeLorean and not immediately ask about its flux capacitor. Personally I know if I ever get the opportunity to drive one the first thing coming out of my mouth is “Let’s see if you bastards can do 90!” right before flooring it.
Back to the Future is a movie that was not afraid to date itself. As a matter of fact it depended on just that. The 80s stand out as a decade that people love to reminisce about, whether it was the ridiculous clothes they wore, the giant (quite flammable) hair they had, or how back in my day Optimus Prime didn’t have flames on him (that’s a topic for another day).
Back to the Future is just a fun movie that will make you laugh and and never ceases to entertain. I do not think anyone could ever capture the magic that Christopher Lloyd and Michael J. Fox produced in these films. The DeLorean is practically another character! What would they replace it with now? Some bright-colored sports car with flames and all leather interior? Let’s hope we never find out.
STAR WARS
Do I really have to explain why I don’t think they can ever remake Star Wars? Really? Okay I will anyways. (For this lets assume I am talking about Episode IV, but really this applies to the whole trilogy. Yes TRILOGY.)
Star Wars was never expected to become the phenomenon it has. Many in the industry thought it would run its course in the theaters and end up never being seen again. How could they have known this little science fiction movie would become a way of life for some people, spawning sequels, prequels, toys, shirts, books, etc? The list is endless!
How could you reboot something that for a lot of people is considered one of the most important movies of all time? You can’t! I don’t think even Hollywood has the guts to try to convince George Lucas to remake any of these movies. Although with as much as he has altered them with Special Editions, Special DVD Editions, and who knows what on the Blu-Ray coming out this fall, I would not put it past him to start from scratch instead of making Han shoot 3rd this time. But who knows?
There you have it! 3 movies I do not think could ever be remade and capture the same magic as the originals. I am sure dome day we’ll see remakes of at least one of these, but i doubt they will pack the same punch or be remembered with as much fondness. Did I miss anything? What movie do you think is so timeless that a remake would be impossible?
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