Sentences with phrase «sequel as a remake»

My largest issue with The Hangover Part II is that it wasn't so much a sequel as a remake.

Not exact matches

He could easily spend the next few years starring in blockbuster remakes and sequels (like the upcoming Aladdin and Bad Boys movies), and and casually maintain his status as a global movie superstar.

I felt that H2: Halloween II was a fairly decent sequel, but it wasn't as good as the remake.

Harris» feature films for 2004 include the live - action remake Thunderbirds and the thriller Trauma, starring Colin Firth.Though her star was steadily rising in Hollywood, it wasn't until 2006 that Harris would really make a splash on stateside screens; and after supporting roles in Brett Ratner's After the Sunset and Michael Winterbottom's A Cock and Bull Story, Harris took to the high seas for her role as Tia Dalma in the eagerly anticipated summer sequel Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest.

Just as Tim Burton's «Alice in Wonderland» sounded like a remake but was actually a sequel, Scott's «Robin Hood» is not a retelling of the jolly adventure story but a prequel to it.

However, as with all remakes or sequels, do we judge a movie on its own merit or do we try to respect the source material and just constantly compare the differences?

I usually try to review remakes (or prequels or sequels, for that matter) on their own merit as standalone films, but it's impossible for me to do so with Disney's live - action remake of its 1991 animated take on Beauty and the Beast.

As always, there are far too many sequels, spin - offs, remakes and reboots clogging the cinemas, but hopefully they'll be better than 2016's lacklustre batch.

For while it is technically a sequel, taking place in the same world as Scott's film and extending the narrative to thirty years later, Blade Runner 2049 at the same time wants to provide a sumptuously studied remake of Blade Runner, copying countless elements from it in order to evoke rich sense - memories of the original film.

As an unwarranted sequel to a poorly received remake of a tepid»80s fantasy flick that rates as a B - grade cult gem at best, there's very little to justify Wrath of the Titans «existencAs an unwarranted sequel to a poorly received remake of a tepid»80s fantasy flick that rates as a B - grade cult gem at best, there's very little to justify Wrath of the Titans «existencas a B - grade cult gem at best, there's very little to justify Wrath of the Titans «existence.

With a fistful of Oscars (including Best Picture and Best Actor), a couple of sequels and a twenty - years - later remake and spin - off TV series, this adaptation of John Ball's lean thriller obviously qualifies as more than just another small town murder mystery.

A new movie that bridges the gap between fans of multiple generations with a story that acts as a sequel - ized remake, here is my Movie Review of «Star Wars: The Force Awakens».

As always, there are far too many sequels, spin - offs, remakes and reboots clogging the cinemas, but surely some will be worth the effort.

As predicted, what with the inclusion of original star Kiefer Sutherland, the «Flatliners» remake isn't so much a remake as it is a sequeAs predicted, what with the inclusion of original star Kiefer Sutherland, the «Flatliners» remake isn't so much a remake as it is a sequeas it is a sequel.

Don't get me wrong, A Link Between Worlds was a great game, a good sequel, just like I'm sure TriForce Heroes will be, but fundamentally, at the end of the day, it was a remake, made as a continuation just like this one is and these aren't the only remakes to grace hand - held.

While this sequel is just as loud and chaotic as 2010's Clash of the Titans remake, it's also considerably more fun due to some exhilarating action and a refreshing sense of humour.

The enchanting fairy tale made its screen debut as a silent movie in 1924, with assorted remakes, sequels, spin - offs and animated versions being released over the ensuing generations.

In an age of constant sequels, remakes, reboots, and adaptations, it's a small wonder when even blatant genre pastiches such as Pacific Rim are touted by the movie - going public as «original.»

After a handful of sequels, remakes, and spin - offs; Konami finally released P.T. which acted as a demo for a new game in the series (Silent Hills) and also remains one of the scariest games ever created.

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In a Hollywood self - congratulatory world that considers sequels, reboots and remakes as creative projects; and imitation as the most sincere form of flattery... not to mention the safest hedged bet... it's not in the least surprising that we now have a film version of «CHiPs», a lightweight and popular TV show that ran from 1977 through 1983.

Starting with Sam Raimi «s iconic original film, through his increasingly comedic (and deranged) sequels, Fede Alvarez «s grisly remake, and the long - awaited return of Bruce Campbell «s chainsaw - wielding hero in the Starz original series Ash vs. Evil Dead, the horror franchise has proven as elastic as it is enduring, able to mold to the specific demands of each new iteration without losing that delirious double shot of zany personality that defines it.

The Griswolds are heading back on the holiday road this summer as Ed Helms» Rusty Griswold recreates his childhood trip to Walley World in New Line's sequel / remake to 1983's Vacation, and you can check out the first red band trailer below, along with a teaser poster and two official stills... The next generation of Griswolds -LSB-...]

The seemingly not - very - picky Jamie Foxx — filming, as we speak, the «Amazing Spider - Man» sequel — is in talks to Benjamin Stacks, a variation of the Daddy Warbucks personage, in Sony's remake of «Annie».

Street Fighter Alpha 2 (Capcom, $ 7.99)-- Both a sequel and remake to Street Fighter Alpha: Warrior's Dream, Alpha 2 features a vast number of notable improvements over the original, such as new attacks, stages, endings and gameplay features.

As for genre fans, that itch could be scratched by remake «We Are What We Are ``; live - action «Wreck - It Ralph «- ish «Virtually Heroes ``; found - footage sequel «S - VHS ``; Dermot Mulroney in «The Rambler ``; and / or Leslie Bibb and Rob Corddry in horror - comedy «Hell Baby.»

In addition to tying for worst film of the year, «Fantastic Four» was also lambasted as worst remake, rip - off or sequel and earned the worst director prize for Josh Trank.

As much of a remake as it is a sequel, this less funny and far less creative follow - up constitutes a disappointment and breaks director Todd Phillips» long streak of bettering himselAs much of a remake as it is a sequel, this less funny and far less creative follow - up constitutes a disappointment and breaks director Todd Phillips» long streak of bettering himselas it is a sequel, this less funny and far less creative follow - up constitutes a disappointment and breaks director Todd Phillips» long streak of bettering himself.

The parallels between the two are strong enough for claims that this was as much a remake as a sequel to emerge as one of the biggest of the few criticisms leveled against the film.

Coming from a background in horror after working on the likes of the best A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET sequel DREAM WARRIORS, as well as the fun 1988 remake of THE BLOB.

The film spawned many sequels (bringing actor Sam Neill over from New Zealand to Hollywood in the process) and a 2006 remake, as well as a plethora of homages.

It also marked the beginnings of Starbreeze Studios, who went on to make games such as Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, though their combined sequel and remake The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena was not that well received.

In a flood of remakes and sequels, its almost incredulous something as fresh and exciting as Martin Scorsese's «The Departed» can surface.

Mr. Refn also wrote and directed two «Pusher» sequels and served as an executive producer on Mr. Prieto's remake.

Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2, Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip, Point Break — in short, the usual types of films (mainly low - I.Q. sequels and needless remakes) that the Surgeon General has suggested are as cancerous as any cigarette.

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle makes the smart choice to make itself a sequel instead of just remaking the original as well as turning Jumanji into a video game considering how relevant video games are in this generation — the cast is fun, the action is entertaining, and there's even sprinkles of heart as a bonus.

Only last month, Cronenberg was reported as saying that he'd completed a script for the project, which was more a sequel than a remake, and that it was under consideration at 20th Century Fox.

I was not a huge fan of the original, so I was not as invested in it, but I loved the update they did to this and the fact they made it more of a sequel than a remake.

WHY: Hollywood hasn't been shy about its love for sequels, reboots and remakes this year, but as far as big screen adaptations of mildly popular television shows go, you could do a lot worse than «The Man from U.N.C.L.E.» In fact, though director Guy Ritchie has admitted that he wasn't overly familiar with the 1960s TV series before signing on to the project, it's the ideal property for a filmmaker like Ritchie to tackle, because it allows him to cherry - pick the show's best bits and put his own spin on the material without worrying about stepping on too many toes.

Hollywood hasn't been shy about its love for sequels, reboots and remakes this summer, but as far as big screen adaptations of mildly popular television shows go, you could do a lot worse than «The Man from U.N.C.L.E.» In fact, though director Guy Ritchie has admitted that he wasn't overly familiar with the 1960s TV series before signing on to the project, it's the ideal property for a filmmaker like Ritchie to tackle, because it allows him to cherry - pick the show's best bits and put his own spin on the material without worrying about stepping on too many toes.

Remakes and sequels abound in Hollywood, but in no genre are they as prevalent as horror.

Jeffrey further states that he would not mind playing a new or different character, similar to Danielle Harris's return to the franchise as Annie Brackett in the Rob Zombie 2007 remake and its 2009 sequel.

Speaking with Digital Spy, Doug Jones stated he would «love» to reprise his role as Billy Butcherson in the upcoming Hocus Pocus remake / sequel.

Details on the film itself are still pretty slim but from what we've seen throughout last year was that this one is most likely going to serve more as a sequel / standalone film, much like the approach that Fede Alvarez took with the Evil Dead remake.

In Disney's quest to turn every single one of its properties into an ouroboros of cartoon - sequel - live action remake - live action sequel - cartoon again, Aladdin is going to join Beauty and the Beast and Cinderella as a live - action movie.

Of all of Disney's attempts to remake and reboot their classic franchises, none may be quite so courageous (or crazy) as producing a sequel to Mary Poppins.

Bill Condon's Beauty and the Beast, starring Emma Watson as Belle, is the latest on a seemingly endless conveyor belt of Disney live - action remakes that have thus far included the releases of Alice in Wonderland (and its sequel), Cinderella, and The Jungle Book — but this time, the stakes are seemingly higher.

But it's not really a sequel so much as it is a remake.

But «Batman v Superman» didn't go away empty handed, as it also received four awards from the Razzies: Worst Screenplay for Chris Terrio and David S. Goyer, Worst Supporting Actor for Jesse Eisenberg's bizarre Lex Luthor, Worst Screen Combo for Affleck and Henry Cavill as the titular superheroes, and Worst Remake, Rip - off, or Sequel.

With the announcement of «Civil War II,» a new event series coming in 2016 from writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist David Marquez, some Marvel readers are already dismissing the story as an «unnecessary remake» or «churned - out sequel.»