Episode Details

In this episode of Fast Forward, GB and AJ tackle one of cinema's most dangerous subjects: movie remakes.

Following on from our recent discussion about Clash of the Titans, we're looking at ten examples of remakes, reboots and reimaginings that, for one reason or another, failed to live up to what came before.

But there's an important distinction to make.

Calling something one of the worst movie remakes doesn't necessarily mean we think it's an objectively terrible film. A remake can be perfectly watchable on its own while still being a disappointing version of a much-loved original.

That's because people are rarely able to watch a remake with a completely blank slate. We bring our memories of the original with us - the performances, characters, humour, atmosphere, music and all the little details that made it special. Including, in no small part, the nostalgia.

And that's where things get interesting.

For this episode, GB and AJ have each chosen five films, without knowing exactly what the other has picked. They'll count down in reverse order before revealing their personal choice for the worst remake ever made.

Some of the films discussed were criticised heavily at the time. Others have their fans and defenders. Some are technically impressive but lack the personality of their predecessors, while others simply seem to miss what made the original work in the first place.

And then there's the question of whether some of these films should even be considered remakes at all.

What counts as a remake? Is a reboot the same thing? What about a reimagining that takes only the basic concept from an earlier movie? We've allowed ourselves a little flexibility - because we're here to talk about movies, not write the rulebook.

Ultimately, this is a subjective list. Your favourite remake might be one of ours, or you might think we've completely lost the plot.

So what do you think is the worst movie remake ever made?

Next week: We Rewind one of GB's all-time favourite movies and finally educate AJ on that mass-murdering farm boy led astray by his father's killer. Yes, it's Star Wars! And we're starting with 1977's A New Hope (as it's now called).

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