At some point, we have all enjoyed a remake, either from the cinema or from our homes. With the recent announcement of the remake of Freaky Friday 2 and Happy Gilmore 2, we realize that remakes are everywhere, but, not all of them turn out to be successful. So, we wonder, are remakes just a new trend in the film world or are they born out of a lack of new ideas?
Hollywood In Recent Years
According to many experts, cinema has declined in recent years due to the production of films for major streaming media such as Netflix and Max. New movies are produced but the ideas, at times, seem to be recycled so that we see something new that turns out not to be as extraordinary as we expect.
So, we turn to the classics and movies that give us comfort. But, while we get bored with a seemingly original new film, many directors are betting on remakes to achieve greater viewer retention, but does it really work?
Happy Gilmore 2 & Remakes As A Solution
When new productions don’t retain enough viewers, remakes like Happy Gilmore 2 become a solution, but not always a positive one. Some remakes in recent years have been considered unnecessary as people prefer classic and original productions. On the other hand, when remakes become a disappointment to fans, many agree that they damage the original ideas. So, remakes are not a solution but a trend?
Trend Or Lack Of Originality?
Remakes likes Happy Gilmore 2, are a trend, but is it a trend caused by a lack of originality among producers? The reality is, we don’t know. For years, cinema has been responsible for delivering a roller coaster of emotions to every viewer. Each film is a completely new package of feelings that is never repeated in any other way with any other film.
Perhaps remakes are produced for the sheer nostalgia of recreating the feelings that each film manages to convey to us. The magic of watching a film for the first time and then watching a possible remake with the same illusion as that first time. Cinema revives nostalgia through references and new films that bring back the vibe and emotion of the classics.
Remakes are becoming a trend that brings back the nostalgia of reliving the past, accepting that we have grown up, but our favorite movies have never changed, they are still with us.
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