Reboots, Sequels and Remakes. Dear Hollywood, please think of something new. Sincerly, America.

Reboots, Sequels and Remakes. Dear Hollywood, please think of something new. Sincerly, America.

Remember when Hollywood was spitting out new and refreshing ideas left and right? Yeah I remember the time before 2009. Now it seems that the industry is taking the cheap way out. So what do you think?

Editorial Opinion
By sonofsamadams - Jun 25, 2011 07:06 PM EST
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Ah yes, arguably the most talked about topic about movies as of now...why is Hollywood making so many Remakes, Sequels, and Reboots? Now don't get me wrong, there are some good remakes....



But then again, there are some bad ones...


When it comes to Remakes, some are good do redo, but others would just really grind your gears. How would you feel if they remade the entire original Star Wars Trilogy? Or the Indiana Jones trilogy? Personally, I'd punch some key members of Hollywood in the face. Last year, we the audience were BOMBARDED with Remakes!
Don't believe me?

-Wolfman
-The Crazies
-Robin Hood
-Dinner For Schmucks
-True Grit
-Alice in Wonderland
-Edge of Darkness

Sequels even...
Harry Potter
Tron
Toy Story 3
Shrek 4ever
Iron Man 2

Even though I thoroughly enjoyed the Majorty of those listed above, I still really wasn't appreciating the lack of Ideas. It may be true about Pixar, one of the best studios in the industry, has truly run out of Ideas. Toy Story 3 was awesome yet they could've thought of something else. Its not like they HAVE to release a movie once a year. Take your time, and think of something up. But instead, they ran with Cars 2 this year. (Which i took my nephew to it and it was terrible by the way)

It is becoming clear that audiences are growing tired of remakes and certain sequels. Grant it Super Hero movies do get good remakes, reboots and sequels. Esepecially for The Hulk. Ang Lee's version sucked bad, and Norton's flick was wayyy better. But for other movies out there...Hollywood just needs to leave them alone.


There have been speculations and rumors flying around the web recently stating that a remake of Top Gun, Dirty Dancing, The Godfather, and even BACK TO THE FUTURE is close.

Wow Hollywood. Wow. Way to be dicks to us.

I do not believe that Hollywood has run out of Ideas, but they just don't want to do anymore simply because they believe sequels and remakes will bring in the most cash. Well if this continues, there will be an uprising.

But hey...thats my opinion. I wanna hear yours.

So as always:

Thoughts?
Comments?
Let me know.

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superbatspiderman
superbatspiderman - 6/25/2011, 8:21 PM
Sequels aren't bad they are avctually very good usually. Remake and reboots are usually bad tho because the new directors feel that they should change the story or characters.Hollywood really needs to come up with new stuff that is how great movies are made. Even though Avatar wasn't the greatest movie storywise it was at least original.
CommanderCool
CommanderCool - 6/25/2011, 8:52 PM
@SUPERBATSPIDERMAN Avatar really wasn't original. It totally copied pocahontas and another movie that I can't remember the name of
@Justsomeawesomekid why are you complaining that harry potter got a sequel? Of course it would,it's a planned series. Why wouldn't it? Oh and Alice in Wonderland was supposed to be a sequel to the book that was never adapted to a movie so I don't think that should be in the remake category
sonofsamadams
sonofsamadams - 6/25/2011, 9:00 PM
Dude..calm down. No need to freak out over this editorial. Besides I said I enjoyed it
tehdude
tehdude - 6/25/2011, 9:19 PM
The Coens True Grit film was vastly superior to the original... your argument is invalid. :P
Dmon
Dmon - 6/25/2011, 10:02 PM
@CommanderCool it was also very similar to Dances With Wolves.
mk
mk - 6/25/2011, 11:11 PM
agree with tehdude... i thought the new true grit is way better
marvelguy
marvelguy - 6/26/2011, 11:06 AM
Hollywood has been bereft of new ideas for a very long time. The success of "Spider-Man" made them realize there is a well of stories they don't have to create themselves.

My understanding regarding "True Grit" is more that it's a more accurate interpretation/adaptation of the book. That's merely fodder compared to the breadth of remakes and reboots to which you refer.

Sequels are not bad. Everyone wants to know what's next for their favorite characters. Movie serials were still being made after the advent of TV.

We're in agreement despite minor details.
ComicBrooks
ComicBrooks - 6/27/2011, 12:37 AM
Good article but i would trade spots with the karate kid an true grit. I mean the karate kid wasnt really a remake so much as a reimagining. And i enjoyed it. However true grit was the dukes last film and a great one and a remake seems like a slap in the face but enuf of my rant. Good article.
superwolverine
superwolverine - 6/29/2011, 11:01 AM
i think we should stop complaining and just enjoy the movie as it is somtimes. theres nothing original anymore, not even comic book movies.
wilsonwi15
wilsonwi15 - 1/15/2012, 4:42 PM
what about power rangers movies, it would probably better if the people from smallville redid the power rangers, or maybe not?
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