Stop with the bloody remakes!
Via James comes an article saying that Gore Verbinski is directing an adaption of the board game Clue. This would be lame enough—what with all the lame adaptions that seem to happen—were it not for the curious case that this has already been done. And it was done brilliantly. In 1985.
The original version had an amazing cast, and while it was a financial failure, has gone on to be a massive cult hit. Take a look at some of the members:
- Tim Curry as the butler
- Eileen Brennan as Mrs. Peacock
- Madeline Kahn as Mrs. White
- Martin Mull as Colonel Mustard
- Michael McKeen as Mr. Green
- Leslie Ann Warren as Miss Scarlet
- Christopher Lloyd as Professor Plum
Where in the world, in this day and age, are you going to find a cast like that to work with? The movie itself was simply a framework for some brilliant comedic performers to work with. A projection screen for all their neurotic behavior and silliness.
Then again, maybe I’m biased; I’ve seen it hundreds of times.
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Does the new Star Trek count as a remake? Because it looks pretty awesome to me… My inner geek has come out of its hiding place and is tapdancing in ancticipation.
Speaking of sci-fi, I remember seeing Terminator 2 with you when it came out, way back in the day! Definitely not a remake (it was a sequel). I guess Star Trek is sort of a remake/prequel combination, like the second most recent James Bond film (also great!).