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Why are there so many remakes of old films?

Prequels, sequels, reboots and remakes tend to be so secure that they can be usually be reliably counted on to make up any shortfall over more risky or daring projects, giving the studios to take a chance on films or series that may otherwise not see the light of day.

What remakes of films are better than the original?

14 Remakes That Are Better Than The Original

• True Lies. 20th Century Fox.
• War of the Worlds. Paramount.
• Heat. Warner Bros.
• I Am Legend. Warner Bros.
• The Fly. 20th Century Fox.
• Invasion of the Body Snatchers. United Artists.
• The Birdcage. United Artists.
• The Bourne Identity. Universal Pictures.

Why are movies rebooted?

Film. With reboots, filmmakers revamp and reinvigorate a film series to attract new fans and stimulate revenue. Reboots also allow directors and producers to cast a new set of younger actors for the familiar roles of a film series to attract a younger audience.

What is it called when an old movie is remade?

While some films can be considered both a remake and a reboot, there are some fundamental differences between the two. A movie remake refers to when a brand new movie is made based on an older movie. Movie reboots are also when a new movie is made based on an older movie (or sometimes a movie franchise).

Why are reboots so popular?

Reboots are actually profitable Yet despite all the similarities in the movies, fans do show up to see what’s new with every subsequent release. The reason that so many reboot attempts in movies and television stay profitable is because of the combination of curiosity and nostalgia in the fans of the original.

What makes a good remake?

Another key to a good remake is the update. Generally, remakes are separated from their originals by years, decades even, and updates can make a cheesy, musty old story a lot more palatable to modern audiences.

What is the best remake?

The 20 best movie remakes of all time

• Ocean’s Eleven (2001)
• Insomnia (2002)
• Dawn of the Dead (2004)
• 3:10 To Yuma (2007)
• True Grit (2011)
• The Jungle Book (2016)
• Pete’s Dragon (2016)
• A Star Is Born (2018) We’re cheating a bit here, as Bradley Cooper’s take on the A Star Is Born story is the third remake.

What does movie reboot mean?

No, it’s not remaking. “Rebooting” — that is, taking a franchise back to its origins and beginning again with a different take and cast — is Hollywood’s latest fad. It differs from a remake, in that a remake usually takes an older movie and uses a new cast, with modest changes to the story.