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paulzolo
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OK. Get this - a remake of a remake. By the first remake’s director? Cronenberg is apparently remaking/reimagining The Fly.  http://www.aintitcool.com/node/42466
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Paul1965
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The Fly doesn't need a remake....instead Cronenberg could take a look at Scanners, for example. That could have been a classic with a better script and a lead actor who could act.
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leeds_manc
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Scanners was terrible in every way imaginable.
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Paul1965
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The special effects were shocking (in a good way) and groundbreaking for 1981. Err....it had a good poster too.
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JJW009
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It's one of my all-time favourite films. It made a huge impact on me. The plot is pretty good, and the special effects blew me away. In fact, I want to watch it again right now. Sadly, if I did then I'd probably realise the version in my head is much better than the real thing  _________________jonbwfc's law: "In any forum thread someone will, no matter what the subject, mention Firefly." When you're feeling too silly for x404, youRwired.net
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Amnesia10
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Great film a a poor lead actor. Apart from that it was good. The effects were great for the time. And everyone talked about the exploding head scene. _________________Do concentrate, 007... "You are gifted. Mine is bordering on seven seconds." https://www.dropbox.com/referrals/NTg5MzczNTkhttp://astore.amazon.co.uk/wwwx404couk-21
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Paul1965
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I watched it not too long ago with similar reservations and your concerns are not unfounded. The acting was worse than I remembered and there are serious plot holes. The effects are still great though - instant varicose veins!
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ProfessorF
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A couple of years ago, a film came out called 'Death at a Funeral'. Clicky. It was very funny, as it was directed by Frank Oz, had Wash/Pirate Steve in it, and Daisy Donovan now I think about it. Now, it's been remade for the US - Clicky. Neil LaBute's directing this time, and let's face it, he's not known for his comedic chops. Pointless remake? Oh yes.
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l3v1ck
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Why would you remake a turd?
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belchingmatt
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I quite liked the fly remake. However I've not seen it for probably 20 years so not sure how I would rate it now.
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adidan
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Did they ever do a remake of 'Debbie Does Dallas'?
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EddArmitage
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Wasn't Stephen Fry meant to be rewriting Dambusters?
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adidan
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Beard Smuts?  
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brataccas
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It's a scam.
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l3v1ck
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Peter Jackson is remaking Dambusters with Fry doing the script.
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