Today I’m going to sound like a mess of
contradictions, because I picked my best and worst Hollywood Remixes for the
same reason.
For the Best I chose the 2001 version of “Oceans
Eleven”. I loved this movie and didn’t know until much later that it was a
remake. The plot was all about strategy and scheming and skill; the bad guys
are really the good guys and the real bad guys get it in the end. Probably the
part I liked most was that no one backstabbed each other. They all worked
together at as a team; I won’t say more than that in case you haven’t seen it
yet, but if you haven’t I suggest you run out and get it. Now. All that being
said, it turns out the new version is actually quite close to the original 1960’s
version. I have not seen that one, so I can't vouch for that myself. Actually
that’s probably why I haven’t seen
the first; I don’t want to have that wonderful movie moment ruined for me.
Which leads me to the Worst Remake…
“Psycho”, the 1998 version. It’s not bad, but it’s
not good, either. That may have been because, unlike Oceans Eleven, I already
saw the 1960 original, which meant the new version had something to prove right
off the bat. It felt exactly the same to me, no new twists or changes that
indicates the directors/producers have any artistic insight. But, then again,
how can you improve on the original? My advice? Don’t try. (Yes, I’m looking at
you Disney, as you plan to remake Star Wars.)
For the sake of avoiding lengthy posts, I’ve moved
my Friday review of To Love or Die in a Steamy-Reamy World by Emily
White to Monday. Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! I can’t wait to visit
all of you and see what you picked for best and worst.
Great choices! I also picked Oceans 11 as one of my best!
ReplyDeleteI didn't like the Psycho remake either. The original scared the 'you know what' out of me.
ReplyDeleteThe classic Psycho was so ground breaking and scary- I highly doubt they will ever be able to top it. Good choices.
ReplyDeleteI think trying to do a remake of STarWars is just plain craziness. We agree on Ocean's Eleven. I didn't see Psycho.
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Ocean's 11 almost made my top spot. Excellent film.
ReplyDeleteI thought the Psycho remake was bad.
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I'm actually surprised Psycho hasn't appeared on more lists. Great choice!
ReplyDeleteI liked Ocean's 11. I've never seen Psycho. I suppose if you knew you could take a great movie and make it better, perhaps. But at some point let's try new and inventive, perhaps?
ReplyDeleteI really like Ocean's 11, and I haven't seen the Psycho remake, and don't want to. I'm not a big horror fan, but the original Psycho scared the crud out of me - not sure how they could improve on the total creepiness there.
ReplyDeleteGreat picks!
Both of those were on my lists...same as yours. What great taste you have! :)
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen the Psycho remake, but it would be tough to compete with the original. And I loved Ocean's Eleven. :)
ReplyDeleteI forgot I saw both Psychos. It wasn't best or worst either way for me, probably because it was exactly the same like you said. lol
ReplyDeleteNEver watched Psycho--both the original and the remake, so I wouldn't know, but I"ll take your word for it. I loved Ocean's Eleven!
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LOVED the Ocean's Eleven remake. Agree with you on Psycho...the remake was simply unnecessary.
ReplyDeleteI thought the Disney STAR WARS would be sequels -- a remake would indeed be madness. Hasn't stopped Hollywood before, though...
ReplyDeleteNo argument here. I picked Ocean's 11 for my best, too.
ReplyDeleteI loved the original Psycho so much, I'd not even try to see the remake. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteThe worst part of Psycho was that it was an exact recreation of the original. Good as an art house film, but not as a major motion picture.
ReplyDeleteOceans was a good pick. The original Psycho freaked me out, I couldn't watch the remake.
ReplyDeleteI only saw the best of your choices - the new Oceans 11 and the original Psycho - loved them both.
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I think I saw the original Psycho... but that would have been ages ago... obviously LOL
ReplyDeleteI heard that the Psycho remake was essentially an exact copy exact that it was in color. I saw no point in watching it. The black and white was partly what made it so creepy.
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I could have chosen a lot of movies that were remakes but didn't because I hadn't seen the originals :) As it was I only had 3 options to choose from! haha
ReplyDeleteI remember enjoying Ocean's 11, but haven't seen it in a long time. I did see the Psycho remake and found it creepy, but still haven't seen the original - though I do have it on DVD now. :)
I loved the 2001 Oceans 11- I hadn't been aware that this was a remake. The movie was very well-cast.
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