Posted October 30, 2008 'Footloose' remake on the fast track I think this is the worst news EVER!!!!! THEY CANT REMAKE THIS CLASSIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 30, 2008 I was about to say "It needed a remake, why?", but I suppose they're turning it into a musical... *says nothing* It'll be rather like the hairspray remake I would of thought. Where they updated it slightly, and added "Ladies Choice" in etc. I think this is the worst news EVER!!!!! THEY CANT REMAKE THIS CLASSIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!! People said the same thing about the Hairspray "remake" and it turned out better than the original (Imo anyway). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 30, 2008 It'll be rather like the hairspray remake I would of thought. Where they updated it slightly, and added "Ladies Choice" in etc. Yeah, but that was a really pointless remake too. I think they should ban remaking things, unless it's an original take on the story. Maybe making Footloose a full musical counts, but blauauagh in general. There soon won't be a classsic that hasn't been remade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 30, 2008 Yeah, but that was a really pointless remake too. I think they should ban remaking things, unless it's an original take on the story. Maybe making Footloose a full musical counts, but blauauagh in general. There soon won't be a classsic that hasn't been remade. Hairspray was a remake of the stage musical, than the original film. So in a way, it shouldn't really be called a remake. It's more Stage to Screen, than Screen..to Screen. Plus it did get some pretty great reviews, so it was worth it. It's not like it was a below par effort. Plus, they're in the writing stages for Hairspray 2. So Woo! And yeah, I'd say that does count tbh. It's not a pointless direct remake like so many crappy horror remakes etc. They're actually attempting something new with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 30, 2008 So glad they did Hairspray, such a fun/happy/bubbly film which is actually good, as well as having a serious issue raised in it. Never seen Footloose, so this is welcome in my eyes ^_^ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 30, 2008 So glad they did Hairspray, such a fun/happy/bubbly film which is actually good, as well as having a serious issue raised in it. The only good thing about hairspray was watching Christopher Walken dancing with John Travolta in a fat suit and playing a woman. Whoever thought of the idea of a cheesy schoolgirl musical revolving around black oppression needs to be shot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 30, 2008 The only good thing about hairspray was watching Christopher Walken dancing with John Travolta in a fat suit and playing a woman. Whoever thought of the idea of a cheesy schoolgirl musical revolving around black oppression needs to be shot. Yeah because that's a pretty intelligent thing to say Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 30, 2008 Yeah because that's a pretty intelligent thing to say Do enlighten me as to what was unintelligent about it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 30, 2008 Do enlighten me as to what was unintelligent about it? Saying someone needs to be shot for making a decent film.. Even if it was shit, being shot for it? Yeah because that's intelligent of you :/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 30, 2008 Saying someone needs to be shot for making a decent film.. Even if it was shit, being shot for it? Yeah because that's intelligent of you :/ Wow, I didn't think I was being taken so literally. It was quite obviously an expression mate. I don't want anyone shot, I just don't think Hairspray touches on any sort of serious issue. Not that could be taken seriously anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 30, 2008 Wow, I didn't think I was being taken so literally. It was quite obviously an expression mate. I don't want anyone shot, I just don't think Hairspray touches on any sort of serious issue. Not that could be taken seriously anyway. Still, pretty stupid thing to say. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 30, 2008 The hairspray remake is a fantastic movie a milion times better than the original which bored me to tears. But footloose is a classic and one of my fave films, i'll cry if its shit. Also if they get someone like justin timberlake to sing the theme song i'll jump off a cliff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 30, 2008 They're remaking footloose? Oh, shit. Fiver calls it: they're going to make it 'urban' and make it a shit hip hop 'street' dancing movie. The original is amazing. What the fuck? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 30, 2008 I really really dislike remakes and usually avoid them. It´s money that could go on to making something new. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 30, 2008 They're remaking footloose? Oh, shit. Fiver calls it: they're going to make it 'urban' and make it a shit hip hop 'street' dancing movie. The original is amazing. What the fuck? I can see the title right now. "FOOTLOOZ" "2 FOOT 2 LOOSE." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 30, 2008 To be fair, Hairspray was a surprising laugh. And I wasn't even aware of the main issue in it, until I saw it! I thought it was good. Better than it's equivalent (HSM), as if that was even questionable. ---- Never seen Footloose, so this is welcome in my eyes ^_^ It's not like the original has been lost to the world, y'know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 30, 2008 haha yeah. And that's the thing: we're not looking at some outdated movie like King Kong that would in any way benefit from a remake, we're talking about a relatively recent, totally watchable film that in no way needs to be remade when you can get the DVD so readily and just watch that instead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 30, 2008 haha yeah. And that's the thing: we're not looking at some outdated movie like King Kong that would in any way benefit from a remake, we're talking about a relatively recent, totally watchable film that in no way needs to be remade when you can get the DVD so readily and just watch that instead. Exactly. And that's a perfect example of a film that benefitted from a remake, it modernised it, which was welcome. It had it's own spin on it too (to a degree...IIRC). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 30, 2008 Yeah there was nothing wrong with KK getting a new set of clothes, but this is absurd. I mean, apart from the fact that the film is still so good, it's very much tied to the music of the time. It could only get worse by updating the OST or, god forbid, make it a musical. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 30, 2008 I agree with Dan Dare this doesn't need to be remade. Stupid decision me thinks especially as it really isn't that old. It would be so hard to live up to as well as Footloose is such a classic. Maybe they will get Kevin Bacon to reprise his role... :p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 1, 2008 They're remaking footloose? Oh, shit. Fiver calls it: they're going to make it 'urban' and make it a shit hip hop 'street' dancing movie. The original is amazing. What the fuck? Why do people always feel the need to condemn something before they've even given it a chance? I don't understand it. The films going to be "updated" and turned into a fully fledged musical, so it's more of a "twist" on the original rather than a fully fledged scene by scene remake. Give it a chance, and stop the whining. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 1, 2008 Why do people always feel the need to condemn something before they've even given it a chance? I don't understand it. The films going to be "updated" and turned into a fully fledged musical, so it's more of a "twist" on the original rather than a fully fledged scene by scene remake. Give it a chance, and stop the whining. Because nothing has made the idea sound anything more than a cash cow to attract the zillions that loved HSM etc. If it was an original story, it would sound better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 2, 2008 Wasn't Footloose like a 15 rated film? That would make this supposed remake a strange vehicle for Zach Effron. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 2, 2008 That was nigh-on 30 years ago. A 15 back then would be a 12 or less nowadays. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 4, 2008 Russel Brand is being reported to be in the next "Pirates" movie, playing Captain Jacks brother. He's reportedly going to earn up to 5 Million for the role too. I actually think that's some rather good casting by Disney, if it's true. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
