Movies that Desire a Good Remake: Alien, Wonder Woman, Natural Born Killers, & More
I've never understood Hollywood's incessant urge to remake movies, especially the truly great ones. Is there really a legitimate reason to remake the 1960 horror classic "Psycho"? Why do we need a current generation of actors and directors re-filming classics? We don't unless the original material is so good that it demands to be on screen. The follow is a list of movies, television shows and comics that truly desires a remake or a movie adaptation. I watched all these movies online on Soap2day new site.
"Sabrina" (1954)
Without Audrey Hepburn, I doubt I would have bought half of her movies on DVD. Simply put, this material is wonderful, but unless you can find a graceful and likeable lead it is best to leave it alone. I think Keira Knightley would be perfect for this remake.
"Wonder Woman"
The Amazon woman is arguably the strongest heroin in pop culture. This comic book phenomenon has had a television show in the 1970s, cartoons and there's even a new TV show in development. 'Friday Night Lights' beauty, Adrianne Palicki, has been tapped to play the lead role in the TV and famed TV creator David E. Kelley has written the teleplay. And as much as I admire Palicki's natural beauty and presence, there is no way that television can capture the grand scope of the mythology. The Superman/Clark Kent TV show "Smallville" was a teen drama with a villain of the week. I don't think this format served the Man of Steel very well and it will do even less for Wonder Woman. I have my doubts that the limited budget of television can pull off a story about a flying woman with superhuman strength, speed, agility, regeneration and the ability to communicate with wild animals. This material demands a new movie adaptation.
"Jaws" (1975)
Why mess with a classic horror movie? Because unlike most remakes, this franchise focused on a non-human entity that will benefit from the advancements of technology. Horror movies have been incredibly popular in the last 10 years, so I think putting 8 lost people in the middle of the ocean with a super predator will provide plenty of thrills. Unlike the "Friday: The 13th" and "A Nightmare on Elm Street" remakes, this franchise can use CGI to make the massacre more realistic killer shark. I say cast the youngest and hottest in Hollywood, along with a couple of character actors for a nightmare, off the coast of South Africa and we'll have a hit.
"Natural Born Killers" (1994)
When Quentin Tarantino wrote "Natural Born Killers," he envisioned a serious story about a modern-day Bonnie and Claude, but Oliver Stone turned it into a satire about a couple who goes on a killing spree and the media's attempt to exploit them as celebrities. As much as I loved the original, I would love to see Quentin Tarantino direct his own version.
"Alien" (1979)
Forget about "Aliens vs. Predator," the acid blood creatures of the "Aliens" was scarier enough on their own. With the creatures from "Predator" and "Aliens," the conflict seems more like a video game than a genuine human struggle for survival. I suggest shaking the dynamic up by going with a couple as the leads. I think it would be even more interesting if the aliens ever made it to a heavily populated area similar to Earth.
Sometimes remakes and film adaptations are fundamentally bad ideas, but some material is so unforgettable that you want to share it with your children. Sure, they could watch the original, but having current stars in the roles will grab their attention and expose them to updated versions of the films that had an impact on you.
