Escape from New York (Remake)

[black_dust]

While this may be good, I truly think that Hollywood needs to STOP with all of these damn remakes. I'm getting sick and tired of them. I don't even care if they are good remakes, they just need to stop. The only remakes that should be made are very old movies that could seriously benefit from being remade today (like Clash of The Titans or Masters of the Universe).

Yeah, they should only do it if the movie was made over 50years ago haha

 

[Flexo]

I declare this a bad idea.

 

[Hunter Rider]

I want to see more Snake Plisken tales not another video game turned movie.

But it's not more Snake plissken tales it's the same tale with updated effects

 

[Mr. Socko]

They said my name in that article......

BWHAHAHAHAHAHA

 

[Moviefan2k4]

OK, having read osme of the various replies and whatnot on this thread, here's a few ideas I think could be applied to the remake.

1) Set the film into the not-so-distant future, like the original version did. There was a 16-year gap (1981 to 1997). The film could presumably come out in 2009, so they could set it in 2025 or something like that.

2) Update the method by which Snake's life is threatened by the nihilistic government. Explosive capsules in the neck probably wouldn't work with today's desenitized audiences.

3) Shoot more of the film in New York this time, or at least make sure to cheat it a lot better (the original version was shot predominantly in a burned-out section of St. Louis).

4) By all means, keep the classic synthesizer music from the original's opening titles. It's become as iconic in 26 years as the film itself.

5) Don't ham it up too much in the remake, but don't let it get too dark, either. "Escape from New York" was never designed as a horro film, but rather as a statement about a possible future if mankind continues with its own selfishness.

 

[gazi]

I just busted one when I read this! My freaking God I can't wait!!!!!!! This is going to be a popular topic! The original is one of my favorite films of all time. Top 20 for sure. The sequel blew ass but can you imagine what they could have done with this franchise? Now we'll see and with a real budget!!!

You know you're pinching yourself now.t:



http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117961020.html?categoryid=13&cs=1

Has Original Thought Disappeared forever? Let's come up with something NEW!​

 

[DorkyFresh]

they should make a parody called...



....Escape from a Plane!!!

 

[Mr. Socko]

Why when ppl will mindlessly watch cat throw up remakes that already have a name and tarnish the original?

I'm still waiting on the Blob remake.

 

[Advanced Dark]

^ Blob remake? That was done w/Kevin Dillon in what the early 90's or late 80's???

 

[Advanced Dark]

Has Original Thought Disappeared forever? Let's come up with something NEW!​

So every film released from this point on must be an original storyline with characters we've never seen or heard of before. Making your font large and bold means nothing. There's room in the billion megaplexes out there for original content, indi films, hollywood blockbusters, sequels, and remakes. If you dont' want to watch them...don't. Not every product is suited for every person. People have different tastes than you and me. I enjoy all sorts of films. I want to see some of my favorite films remade with today's film technology and today's best talent. Like 300 is an original idea. LOL There's nothing wrong with taking a proven formula and loved character and trying to remake it 25 years later. Was King Kong an original idea to you? War of the Worlds? The Fly? The Thing? There's been some pretty well made remakes of the Japanese horror films too. It just depends on how they do it.

 

[Knives122]

Didn't this movie come out in the early 90s?

Why are they making a remake of it?

 

[Advanced Dark]

But it's not more Snake plissken tales it's the same tale with updated effects

How do you know? Do you honestly think it's only updated effects? C'mon hunter. They will also update the storyline to fit in with today's advances in technology. Not the film F/X but the actual mindset of this era as opposed to the late 70's when this was written. Certain aspects of the story are gonna have to change. Also the point of them doing this is not to create "ONE" film. It's to create a franchise. I've said from the beginning retelling the NY storyline is great as long as they make it fresh and new and update it like you say...however that's not what is turning me on to this project. It's the prospect of a franchise of at least a trilogy. First they need to make a great first film. It is possible with the right talent.

This is not directed at you Hunter or anyone specifically...but I've seen a lot of whining and moaning here. Instead of complaining about something that apparently "IS" gonna happen why don't some of you tell us what you'd like to see. Assuming it's gonna happen what changes would you make. I don't think anyone wants to see a frame for frame remake with a new actor. That's pointless. To me I want to see more of Plisken before he's caught and forced to save the President. I want to see the events leading up to how he gets caught. I want some more fight sequences and more gunplay. I want everything that was bad about Escape from LA thrown out. I do want something similar to the bombs in the neck. Some sort of timeline where if he doesn't make it...something bad happens. That's one of the best parts of the whole story to begin with. Always watching the clock knowing he's gonna die if he fails no matter what. He can't run away.

 

[Advanced Dark]

Didn't this movie come out in the early 90s?

Why are they making a remake of it?

No I believe it was 1981. Over 25 years ago. They're remaking it because demand is there even though the vocal minority will make it seem otherwise. Snake Plisken is a Icon...bigger than life. However his fuse was too short. You know what else could come good from this remake...perhaps an Escape from NY video game for the next gen systems similar to the Riddick game. That alone is worth getting this franchise off the ground.

 

[RedIsNotBlue]

No I believe it was 1981. Over 25 years ago. They're remaking it because demand is there even though the vocal minority will make it seem otherwise. Snake Plisken is a Icon...bigger than life. However his fuse was too short. You know what else could come good from this remake...perhaps an Escape from NY video game for the next gen systems similar to the Riddick game. That alone is worth getting this franchise off the ground.

What the **** are you babbling about???

 

[Addendum]

He's trying to defend the remake machine in Hollywood.

 

[RedIsNotBlue]

He's trying to defend the remake machine in Hollywood.

Well the last two sentences honestly made me feel dumber for having read that.

 

[Addendum]

The surprising thing is that the Riddick game is damn good.

But I still have no interest in seeing the movies, since Vin Diesel is a horrible actor. The only movie he was good in was The Iron Giant, and I didn't find out till last year that he was the voice of the giant

 

[Caliber]

I just busted one when I read this! My freaking God I can't wait!!!!!!! This is going to be a popular topic! The original is one of my favorite films of all time. Top 20 for sure. The sequel blew ass but can you imagine what they could have done with this franchise? Now we'll see and with a real budget!!!

You know you're pinching yourself now.t:



http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117961020.html?categoryid=13&cs=1http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117961020.html?categoryid=13&cs=1http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117961020.html?categoryid=13&cs=1

I like this idea alot. I loved Escape from New York and I haven't seen Escape from LA. Russell was great as Snake and its hard to imagine anyone as him. Butler is a good choice.

 

[Paste Pot Pete]

He is just like Keaton was Batman and Tobey is Spidey, and Connery was Bond. Things change. This franchise deserves it. Of courese there's more F'ups than not but I think the studio that gets it realizes how great this could be. It's not just milking money off a classic though because I feel this franchise deserves more and they can't just make a sequel w/out Russell 20 years later and pretend LA didn't exist. Start it over and see if it works out. If it does...a franchise is reborn. They're going after big talent now or "hot" talent so let's see who the director is. If it's McG I'm gonna boycott this film. The premise is also not gonna be the same. It's going to be updated like I said from the thinking of today's society. Maybe it'll be 300 years on the future or something and be more sci-fi. Maybe it'll have more horror aspects to it. We don't know yet. Let's not assume the worst.

Why does everything have to be a damn FRANCHISE? It was a classic movie made 25 years ago, with one failed, mostly forgotten sequel to its name. I don't call that a franchise, especially one that so desperately needs to be resurrected.

Snake is not Batman, Spider-Man or Bond. Those are characters that existed before and outside of their movies; the actors who portray them are merely custodians of the character.

Snake is Kurt. Kurt is Snake.

You know what it's more comparable to? Evil Dead. Or hell, even Jay & Silent Bob.

Ash is Bruce. Bruce is Ash.

Should someone other than Jason Mewes and Kevin Smith play Jay and Silent Bob if, for some ungodly reason, some tool decides to remake Clerks in 2067?

They are characters created by a director/actor duo that exist only in the context of that union.

Maybe some day, they'll remake ROCKY. And maybe on that day, everyone will rally behind the actor of the week to play Balboa, because he just had a hit 3 days ago (forgetting he bombed out as both the Phantom and Dracula a mere few years earlier).

Jesus Christ on a Cross, dying for our sins.

 

[RedIsNotBlue]

Paste Pot Pete = Better than you.

 

[Mr Jide]

I want to see more Snake Plisken tales not another video game turned movie.

Metal gear is more than just a video game.

 

[I_Hate_U_All]

Literally, it isn't, but it's idiotic to assume that since it's a videogame it's not a great story too. And MGS is a great story goddamit.

 

[I_Hate_U_All]

Why does everything have to be a damn FRANCHISE? It was a classic movie made 25 years ago, with one failed, mostly forgotten sequel to its name. I don't call that a franchise, especially one that so desperately needs to be resurrected.

Snake is not Batman, Spider-Man or Bond. Those are characters that existed before and outside of their movies; the actors who portray them are merely custodians of the character.

Snake is Kurt. Kurt is Snake.

You know what it's more comparable to? Evil Dead. Or hell, even Jay & Silent Bob.

Ash is Bruce. Bruce is Ash.

Should someone other than Jason Mewes and Kevin Smith play Jay and Silent Bob if, for some ungodly reason, some tool decides to remake Clerks in 2067?

They are characters created by a director/actor duo that exist only in the context of that union.

Maybe some day, they'll remake ROCKY. And maybe on that day, everyone will rally behind the actor of the week to play Balboa, because he just had a hit 3 days ago (forgetting he bombed out as both the Phantom and Dracula a mere few years earlier).

Jesus Christ on a Cross, dying for our sins.

*sigh*

I know how you feel. It just warms my heart to know that there are some out there on the internet who know what the heck they're talking about.

Only in this case I've never cared about this Escape from new york flick. Might check it out some time though...

 

[Hunter Rider]

How do you know? Do you honestly think it's only updated effects? C'mon hunter. They will also update the storyline to fit in with today's advances in technology. Not the film F/X but the actual mindset of this era as opposed to the late 70's when this was written. Certain aspects of the story are gonna have to change. Also the point of them doing this is not to create "ONE" film. It's to create a franchise. I've said from the beginning retelling the NY storyline is great as long as they make it fresh and new and update it like you say...however that's not what is turning me on to this project. It's the prospect of a franchise of at least a trilogy. First they need to make a great first film. It is possible with the right talent.

While the social and political backdrops will obviously alter the concept and story should be the same so i don't see it as a new tale.

This is not directed at you Hunter or anyone specifically...

Good b/c i am actually for this.

 

[Dr. Fate]

Do we really need a remake of "Escape From New York"? I think not. Next they're gonna want to remake "Big Trouble In Little China" and "Starman" and whatever other John Carpenter films were well liked or have been liked.