The Crazies........remake????

Criswell · 11-20-2004, 03:53 AM

Hasn't that already been remade as Outbreak with Dustin Hoffman???

dwatts · 11-20-2004, 03:56 AM

I have been unable to get into this one at all - and that's with the BU disc. I keep trying again.... and again...and again. A remake? Well, I don't mind in this case, since I can't understand the appeal of the first.

11-20-2004, 04:12 AM

One of Romero's best films.... surely to be remade as one of the most forgettable films of the year.

11-20-2004, 04:30 AM

I actually like these remakes...since alot of these classics were made before my time I read about them before I saw them and I think it may have tainted my first viewings but with a remake (or re-imagining) you start fresh on the story...

...and in my case since I don't watch any of the 'new' or 'hot' shows of the day most of these actors are unknowns to me

Criswell · 11-20-2004, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by dwatts

I have been unable to get into this one at all - and that's with the BU disc. I keep trying again.... and again...and again. A remake? Well, I don't mind in this case, since I can't understand the appeal of the first.

Yeah I know what you mean.

To be honest, Romero is NOT a good director.........the Dead films are his 'niche'.

The Crazies is very uneven, but strap in and give it a go.

11-21-2004, 02:12 AM

I thought The Crazies was alright, but overrated. A remake could be good, but I guess we'll see...

11-21-2004, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Criswell

To be honest, Romero is NOT a good director.........the Dead films are his 'niche'.

That is just one of the wrongest things I've ever read. Romero has plenty of good movies besides the Dead films (Creepshow, The Dark Half, Monkey Shines, Martin, etc) I happen to think he's a great director.

allmessedup · 11-21-2004, 04:37 AM

I think he was good, but has deteriorated over time. His best movie is still his first. I agree with those who say he hasn't made a really good film in 20 years or so.

As for THE CRAZIES, it was so similar to NOTLD that I don't really care that much about its being remade--it was a rehash of earlier work to begin with.

hell ya! · 11-21-2004, 04:39 AM

Some of Romero's best films are his non Dead ones like Knightriders and Martin.

11-21-2004, 04:44 AM

I'm a big fan of The Crazies, and I can definately see the appeal and potential of a remake. Interested to find out more about it.

allmessedup · 11-21-2004, 05:13 AM

KNIGHTRIDERS and/or CREEPSHOW were probably his last really good films. MARTIN has not stood up very well for me at all.

Criswell · 11-21-2004, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by IGotsNewShoes

That is just one of the wrongest things I've ever read. Romero has plenty of good movies besides the Dead films (Creepshow, The Dark Half, Monkey Shines, Martin, etc) I happen to think he's a great director.

Well maybe I was a bit harsh.........there are many worse than he is, and he certainly has been hamstrung by small budgets.

11-21-2004, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Criswell

and he certainly has been hamstrung by small budgets.

Now that I can agree totally with.

dwatts · 11-21-2004, 11:38 AM

You all know how I feel about Romero. I agree with the statement that he's not a very good Director. Creepshow is really poor, imo. Bruiser etc. Still, we've talked about thsi before. Without a doubt, the Dead films are the only compelling ones he makes, imo.

Still, I am up for a remake of Crazies.

11-21-2004, 03:54 PM

Jeez, never knew there was so much indifference toward's Romero's non-Dead films... I think most of them are brilliant, and I haven't seen him make a mediocre film yet (although I didn't see THE DARK HALF and BRUISER yet). I mean, MARTIN is his best film, CREEPSHOW is a classic anthology, THE CRAZIES if another good one... I wouldn't hesitate to call him one of the genre's greatest directors.

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11-20-2004, 03:56 AM	#2
dwatts HackMaster Join Date: May 2002 Location: Crashed Posts: 16,580	I have been unable to get into this one at all - and that's with the BU disc. I keep trying again.... and again...and again. A remake? Well, I don't mind in this case, since I can't understand the appeal of the first.

11-20-2004, 04:12 AM	#3
John Gargo Guest Posts: n/a	One of Romero's best films.... surely to be remade as one of the most forgettable films of the year.

11-20-2004, 04:30 AM	#4
Deus Ex Machina Guest Posts: n/a	I actually like these remakes...since alot of these classics were made before my time I read about them before I saw them and I think it may have tainted my first viewings but with a remake (or re-imagining) you start fresh on the story... ...and in my case since I don't watch any of the 'new' or 'hot' shows of the day most of these actors are unknowns to me

11-21-2004, 02:12 AM	#6
zombee Guest Posts: n/a	I thought The Crazies was alright, but overrated. A remake could be good, but I guess we'll see...

11-21-2004, 04:37 AM	#8
allmessedup It's beer time. Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: House on the Park of the Edge Posts: 1,984	I think he was good, but has deteriorated over time. His best movie is still his first. I agree with those who say he hasn't made a really good film in 20 years or so. As for THE CRAZIES, it was so similar to NOTLD that I don't really care that much about its being remade--it was a rehash of earlier work to begin with.

11-21-2004, 04:44 AM	#10
Morg Guest Posts: n/a	I'm a big fan of The Crazies, and I can definately see the appeal and potential of a remake. Interested to find out more about it.

11-21-2004, 05:13 AM	#11
allmessedup It's beer time. Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: House on the Park of the Edge Posts: 1,984	KNIGHTRIDERS and/or CREEPSHOW were probably his last really good films. MARTIN has not stood up very well for me at all.

11-21-2004, 11:38 AM	#14
dwatts HackMaster Join Date: May 2002 Location: Crashed Posts: 16,580	You all know how I feel about Romero. I agree with the statement that he's not a very good Director. Creepshow is really poor, imo. Bruiser etc. Still, we've talked about thsi before. Without a doubt, the Dead films are the only compelling ones he makes, imo. Still, I am up for a remake of Crazies.

11-21-2004, 03:54 PM	#15
John Gargo Guest Posts: n/a	Jeez, never knew there was so much indifference toward's Romero's non-Dead films... I think most of them are brilliant, and I haven't seen him make a mediocre film yet (although I didn't see THE DARK HALF and BRUISER yet). I mean, MARTIN is his best film, CREEPSHOW is a classic anthology, THE CRAZIES if another good one... I wouldn't hesitate to call him one of the genre's greatest directors.