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[Runner]

Which is best: Original (with original soundtrack) - 1974
Re-Release (with generic soundtrack) - 2000
Remake - 2014

I vote for the original 1974 movie. To me the original sound track goes perfectly with the amateur nature of the production. That is not meant to be derogatory in any way because the charm of the story and the movie lies in the fact that an amateur on a shoestring budget was able to create something so campy and cool with no "big stars" whatsoever.

If you've never seen the movie with the original soundtrack, this channel has cleaned up versions of all the songs and lots of other interesting stuff:

What about other remakes, better or worse than original?

 

[BackRoad]

"A Christmas Carol" with George C. Scott (1984). The movie and dialog are near verbatim of the original book. Lots of remakes, but this version is an annual rite.

 

[BackRoad]

Which is best: Original (with original soundtrack) - 1974
Re-Release (with generic soundtrack) - 2000
Remake - 2014

I vote for the original 1974 movie. To me the original sound track goes perfectly with the amateur nature of the production. That is not meant to be derogatory in any way because the charm of the story and the movie lies in the fact that an amateur on a shoestring budget was able to create something so campy and cool with no "big stars" whatsoever.

What about other remakes, better or worse than original?

Nicolas Cage did a good job with the 2000 version. He had a fun supporting cast.

From the movie: "...Boy, you need a role model..." (said to another by one of the guys stealing a car!)

It's still a frequent familial saying when seeing someone making a bad decision...

 

[masseyrider]

Which is best: Original (with original soundtrack) - 1974
Re-Release (with generic soundtrack) - 2000
Remake - 2014

I vote for the original 1974 movie. To me the original sound track goes perfectly with the amateur nature of the production. That is not meant to be derogatory in any way because the charm of the story and the movie lies in the fact that an amateur on a shoestring budget was able to create something so campy and cool with no "big stars" whatsoever.

What about other remakes, better or worse than original?

I always liked actors like Steve McQueen who did as much of their own stunt work as was possible.
The driver in the original GI60 really did all his own driving. The huge accident where he almost cuts the front end off the Mustang on a pole wasn't in the script. It just happened and he kept going.
I can't see Nicky Cage doing that or without stuntmen and at the time, limited AI.
They still have the Mustang from the original on display.

 

[Runner]

I always liked actors like Steve McQueen who did as much of their own stunt work as was possible.
The driver in the original GI60 really did all his own driving. The huge accident where he almost cuts the front end off the Mustang on a pole wasn't in the script. It just happened and he kept going.
I can't see Nicky Cage doing that or without stuntmen and at the time, limited AI.
They still have the Mustang from the original on display.

I believe he also used mostly his own cars for the movie, except for the "star" cars, like Big Oly Bronco and Aggie's Rolls.

You raise a good point, i.e., HB did his own stunts. Supposedly this was also filmed without benefit of permits or street closures, they just went out and did it. Better to ask forgiveness than permission.... Stuff you would never get away with nowadays.

I guess my bias might also be related to the fact that my parents has a 1972 Mustang at the time the movie came out. Unfortunately, it was a coupe, not fastback like Eleanor...

 

[BackRoad]

Steve Mc Queen had presence and could carry a movie. He didn't need special effects or CGI.

 

[Runner]

Nicolas Cage did a good job with the 2000 version. He had a fun supporting cast.

...and any movie with Robert Duvall can't be bad either.

 

[Runner]

Steve Mc Queen had presence and could carry a movie. He didn't need special effects or CGI.

The Mustang, Charger and Porsche 356 in Bullitt didn't hurt any.

 

[masseyrider]

...and any movie with Robert Duvall can't be bad either.

I won't watch anything with Sylvester Stallone.
Way back I was working in the accounting offices where he was staying for a movie shoot.
Arrogant, rude and demanding. People working there were given strict orders not to speak directly to him or even look him directly in the eyes.
I'm about 5'10" (used to be ) and I was taller than him and him playing all these tough guys.
Little man syndrome +++.

 

[masseyrider]

Really like Robert De Niro but lost some respect for him when he started doing a bunch of just paycheck movies.
One of my favorites is Midnight Run. Great buddy movie.

 

[Runner]

I won't watch anything with Sylvester Stallone.
Way back I was working in the accounting offices where he was staying for a movie shoot.
Arrogant, rude and demanding. People working there were given strict orders not to speak directly to him or even look him directly in the eyes.
I'm about 5'10" (used to be ) and I was taller than him and him playing all these tough guys.
Little man syndrome +++.

That surprises me. I mean, I would just assume that anyone in his position would have a huge ego, but in interviews and such, he seems like a good guy.

 

[Runner]

Really like Robert De Niro but lost some respect for him when he started doing a bunch of just paycheck movies.
One of my favorites is Midnight Run. Great buddy movie.

Politics and personalities aside, I have to say I like his work. Granted he has type-casted himself to some extent, but man, he definitely takes that to the max, playing "bad guys" in both serious and comedy roles. Got to give him credit for that.

 

[MossRoad]

Which is best: Original (with original soundtrack) - 1974
Re-Release (with generic soundtrack) - 2000
Remake - 2014

I vote for the original 1974 movie. To me the original sound track goes perfectly with the amateur nature of the production. That is not meant to be derogatory in any way because the charm of the story and the movie lies in the fact that an amateur on a shoestring budget was able to create something so campy and cool with no "big stars" whatsoever.

What about other remakes, better or worse than original?

True Gritt.

I like the original version's storyline better than the remake, however, I like the remake's acting much better.

That being said, if either one comes on, I'll stop and watch them.

 

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True Gritt.

I like the original version's storyline better than the remake, however, I like the remake's acting much better.

That being said, if either one comes on, I'll stop and watch them.

Agreed. I have to say, I feel the remake was about as good as you could possibly hope for, but can't beat the original. Even just for the cast. Wayne, of course, but the novelty of Campbell was great, even though he wasn't an actor. His singing of the theme really helped set the mood. The motley crew of the supporting cast was fantastic as in most Wayne movies.

 

[masseyrider]

Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon made some humdingers.
When I'm puttering around the house I'll throw in one of the Grumpy movies to keep me company.
I know them by heart and don't have to stop what I'm doing to know what's going on.
As a stand alone I prefer Jack but Wally was in a few good ones to. The Apartment is my favorite although Days of Wine and Roses is a close second.
As a kid I had a big crush on Shirley MaClaine.

 

[bigtiller]

Two movies come to mind for me. The originals were much better than the remake.
Walking Tall
The Longest Yard

 

[Jstpssng]

Two movies come to mind for me. The originals were much better than the remake.
Walking Tall
The Longest Yard

The original Walking Tall would be hard to beat. I don't know why anybody thought they could do a repeat.

 

[Runner]

I have to go with the remake on Walking Tall (although I don't even know how many years it's been since I saw the original) just for unbridled entertainment. Could there be a better nemesis than Neal McDonough?

Love the Ford truck, Knoxville's the perfect screw-up side kick, and just something about that shootout in the police station For sheer grit, reality and emotional appeal, you have to like the original.


I liked the original Longest Yard better, but not by much. The original cast was better, but having original cast members (big ones) in a remake is the bomb.

I still think Reynolds should have played his original character in the remake, still in jail years later. HE would have been the "old legend" in jail and Sandler should have been the new player tossed in the can.

 

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The Flight of the Phoenix, 1965 vs Flight of the Phoenix, 2004.

Original movie, hands down. Are you kidding me? Stewart, Attenborough, Finch, Kennedy and Borgnine, fabulous cast. Much more believable than the remake.

CGI didn't help the remake, poor acting, cheesy dialog and inconsistencies killed it.

Props (pun intended) to Quaid for giving it the old college try, and I do like the C119 better than the C82 used in the original. I am partial to the C119 because my uncle, who few F4U Corsairs in WW2, flew C119's after the war.

It appears they actually had a flying C119 for the movie (I didn't know there were any still flying in 2004). Here is a walkaround of the plane that flew:

and more interesting info

Ralph Pettersen's mysteries at Greybull,WY

I thought all C119's had four-blade props, so was surprised to see three-blade props on the one in the movie. Apparently, later models had different engines and three-blade props.

 

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OK, any discussion of movie remakes would be incomplete without Red Dust 1932 and Mogambo 1953. This one is a complete toss-up for me, I love them both. One reason for this is that the main character for both movies is played by the same man, Clark Gable. Just the time lapse from original to remake and still even including the same actor is incredible, notwithstanding the fact that an outstanding performance was delivered in both.

Both movies featured gorgeous and talented leading ladies, Jean Harlow and Grace Kelly, but I have a soft spot for Harlow because she is from my home town.

I honestly can't pick between these two, am glad I don't have to