What upcoming remakes/sequels are u seeing?

blessingindisguise · Post by **blessingindisguise** » Mon Jan 31, 2011 1:19 am

http://boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=3063&p=.htm

It's some stuff like fright night remake, scream 4, sherlock holmes 2, and fast five i'm gonnabe checking out. Nothing fancy just dumb fun.

Comedy Quaddafi · Post by **Comedy Quaddafi** » Mon Jan 31, 2011 9:26 am

Maybe Scre4m, maybe The Thing. Probably nothing.

Andvil · Post by **Andvil** » Mon Jan 31, 2011 10:05 am

thread is depressing

Versive · Post by **Versive** » Tue Feb 01, 2011 1:05 am

The Thing is a prequel and the word is that they went in to the point of analyzing details of the scenery/locations in the original to see how they could have the action lead up to that exact condition. I'm definitely seeing that.

I dug Sherlock Holmes enough to check for the sequel, but what Ritchie really needs to do is that Rocknrolla sequel he promised.

Patches O'Houlihan · Post by **Patches O'Houlihan** » Wed Feb 02, 2011 9:00 pm

Versive wrote:The Thing is a prequel and the word is that they went in to the point of analyzing details of the scenery/locations in the original to see how they could have the action lead up to that exact condition. I'm definitely seeing that.

I dug Sherlock Holmes enough to check for the sequel, but what Ritchie really needs to do is that Rocknrolla sequel he promised.

Word! prob after Holmes 2, then he'll have the banking even if it flops, which it will in the US

ric · Post by **ric** » Wed Feb 02, 2011 9:49 pm

holmes was unexpectedly dope. not perfect but still sweet

Thun · Post by **Thun** » Wed Feb 02, 2011 10:17 pm

Sorry wrong thread.

drizzle · Post by **drizzle** » Thu Feb 03, 2011 1:23 pm

Versive wrote: what Ritchie really needs to do is that Rocknrolla sequel he promised.

why? the movie was just a fairly rote attempt to squeeze out whatever little juice was left in the ideas behind lockstock and snatch, it felt like one of the blevel attempts to cash in on the success of those 2 that came out in mass in the early part of the decade. if anything he needs to get away from that kind of shit, not pursue it

holmes sequel is much more promising, especially since the first was a set up to get to Moriarty as the main villian

None · Post by **None** » Thu Feb 03, 2011 1:27 pm

drizzle wrote:
Versive wrote: what Ritchie really needs to do is that Rocknrolla sequel he promised.
holmes sequel is much more promising, especially since the first was a set up to get to Moriarty as the main villian

Especially since Lane Pryce is Moriarty.

Versive · Post by **Versive** » Thu Feb 03, 2011 3:05 pm

drizzle wrote:
Versive wrote: what Ritchie really needs to do is that Rocknrolla sequel he promised.
why? the movie was just a fairly rote attempt to squeeze out whatever little juice was left in the ideas behind lockstock and snatch, it felt like one of the blevel attempts to cash in on the success of those 2 that came out in mass in the early part of the decade. if anything he needs to get away from that kind of shit, not pursue it

Man, I just don't watch movies through that sort of critical lens, especially not Guy Ritchie movies. Don't get me wrong; I enjoy movies that call for closer attention and thoughtful analysis, but when it comes to pulpy action flicks I don't care if it comes across as formulaic or cheesy or whatever. Ritchie's formula works and I was thoroughly entertained. I dug the story, the acting, the action, how it was filmed, everything about it really.

Edit: It also probably helps that I don't have an extensive familiarty with the Euro-crime genre as a whole.

drizzle · Post by **drizzle** » Thu Feb 03, 2011 3:18 pm

Versive wrote:I dug the story, the acting, the action, how it was filmed, everything about it really.

if you're breaking it down to components like that, you're watching it through a critical lense.

recognizing that this movie is just a retread of his 2 best ones doesn't take thoughtful analysis, it's pretty obvious. and liking the movie doesn't negate those similarities, in some ways it actually confirms them - you like what he did in the other 2 and the style of those still appeals to you, hence you like this one too.

don't get me wrong, i don't have a problem with cheesy formulaic action movies, a very large portion of my collection is devoted to exactly that. BUT, there's a difference between movies that put some kind of life into the old formula and execute it with flair, and those that just go through the motions to cash in on it. which fall in the former and which fall into the latter is debatable, based on personal opinion. obviously in this case we have a different opinion.

Spartan · Post by **Spartan** » Thu Feb 03, 2011 3:22 pm

Both the Fright Night remake and prequel to The Thing fill me with dread and not the good kind.

Looking forward to Piranha 3DD.

360 · Post by **360** » Thu Feb 03, 2011 4:15 pm

I would like to add that as much as Sherlock Holmes is a remake, it isn't. It's more of an innovation. Classic and timeless stories will be remade forever due to the fact that that's what they are, classic and timeless. It is how they are approached which makes each new version great.

Batman is a perfect example.

These are more than remakes, they are innovative revisions for a new era.

I have been a fan of Sherlock Holmes since I was a little kid so I was obviously excited when it was being redone and I think Ritchie did an excellent job. The sequel will be amazing and will also give way to a whole new franchise. Definitely expect to see, at least, 2-3 more Sherlock films made.

There is a difference between a remake and a modern revision. Of course, it is up to use to be able to make the distinction.

There are cool remakes, as well, but remakes suck in general.

The I Spit On Your Grave remake was awesome, though.

drizzle · Post by **drizzle** » Thu Feb 03, 2011 4:15 pm

ok, NOW i'm mad

http://twitchfilm.com/news/2011/02/john ... killer.php

360 · Post by **360** » Thu Feb 03, 2011 4:19 pm

drizzle wrote:ok, NOW i'm mad

http://twitchfilm.com/news/2011/02/john ... killer.php

Yea, see. That's heartbreaking.

To clarify my previous post, a film that was made to be a film and wasn't a series of novels prior shouldn't be remade.

LilLeftBrain · Post by **LilLeftBrain** » Thu Feb 03, 2011 4:26 pm

Spartan wrote:Looking forward to Piranha 3DD.

LilLeftBrain · Post by **LilLeftBrain** » Thu Feb 03, 2011 4:35 pm

did not know that was a real thing.

still stands

am actually looking forward to the new scream primarily for the likability of a good chunk of the cast. alison brie and seth cohen up in the same flick!

Spartan · Post by **Spartan** » Thu Feb 03, 2011 5:35 pm

LilLeftBrain wrote:did not know that was a real thing. still stands

It's real alright, no Aja in the director's seat though.
http://www.empireonline.com/news/feed.asp?NID=29246

Spartan · Post by **Spartan** » Sun Feb 06, 2011 7:14 am

Completely forgot The Wicker Tree is coming out maybe this year. Apparently not a sequel but a companion piece to the original The Wicker Man film. Never read Robin Hardy's book Cowboys For Christ which the film is based upon but I'm glad he's directing this.

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Comedy Quaddafi · Post by **Comedy Quaddafi** » Sun Feb 06, 2011 5:48 pm

That has me interested ^

I'm actually looking forward to this sequel being released outside of Norway the most, even if it's bound to be disappointing with a new director and after two incredibly good previous efforts