1. Which movies have you watched recently which are remakes & did you like them?
- Deiva Thirumagal is a remake of sorts. This film was inspired by the 2001 film, I am Sam, starring Sean Penn. I remember watching the english film when i was younger and loving it. So when it was said Vikram's Deiva Thirumagal was a remake I was hoping it'd be just as good. I wasn't at all disappointed. I loved the tamil version too.
2. Does remaking movies mean there's a lack of creativity in the industry?
- No, I don't believe so. It just means that people have a good eye for those films that have seemingly excelled in creativity. Remaking films can also reach out to different audiences, perhaps people who don't watch films in other languages. They'd get to experience the films plot while there is also the profits the movie would make to consider.
3. Is it fair to put high expectations on a movie based on the success of the original?
- Yes, I think it is fair because when someone decides to remake a movie they should know that there is already a level of appreciation received for the film. If it did exceptionally well in one language then it stands to reason that people would expect no less in another. If the movie is being remade then it must be for the reason that it has high potential and people would expect for it to do well in all aspects.
4. What should a remake be : scene-to-scene copy of the original or simply an adaptation?
I think this depends on the director and cast. I've seen scene-to-scene remakes that are a hit to people who have not seen the film original but boring to those who have. But I've also seen films where it was an adaptation of the original and failed to impress. It all boils down to the screenplay and the cast. And the way the director adapts the original.
Personally though, if I was to choose between the two I prefer adaptations only because if it is scene-to-scene then it is predictable and they might as well dub the film though I have to say I can't stand dubbed films I'd usually end u finding the original and watching it.
5. To Remake or To Not Remake?
Remake...definitely because there are some great movies out there that are worth sharing with another audience however I'd rather the directors add their own flavor, style, and events to it...
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