10 Reasons Remakes Are Not as Popular

Naming the 10 reasons remakes are not as popular as original movies is a very subjective topic. However, it warrants investigation since many think the original film will never be topped.

Practical effects are often much more entertaining than CGI

Don’t get me wrong, CGI, when done well, can be unique. But often, a well-done practical effect will still trump a CGI effect.

The acting isn’t as consistent in the remake

The term ‘lightning in a bottle’ is genuine in movies, as actors have put everything into their roles over the past decades. It’s rare to find that in a remake.

Remakes often deviate from the original story

People want something new and updated, but some stories need to be kept in their original timeline and form. Otherwise, it’s not the same movie, not even close.

A remake can get away with ‘not being related’ to the original story

This is frustrating since the remake can be its own movie, but it obviously pulls from the original. The cherry-picking nature of this act is something that frustrates a lot of fans.

The overall story suffers from special effects or action sequences

Including or omitting special effects and action sequences can damage the reputation of a remake. It can look like a cheap copy or a poor attempt at outdoing the original.

A remake doesn’t always respect the original story

A lot of fans say that this doesn’t matter, but the truth is that a remake should pay at least some homage to the original. It doesn’t need to glorify the first movie, but respect is already earned and should be given.

Remakes become predictable very quickly

There is a formula that many movies follow that makes them a little boring since fans can predict every scene. That’s not a big win in the eyes of many people.

There’s little to no real imagination in a remake

A remake does need to follow the original story but in an imaginative way. This is a big challenge that is too often not taken seriously.

Some people don’t realize a remake is a remake

This can happen when the original is old enough to be forgotten or just that bad that it needs a revival. The remake might be better, but it’s not always good.

The dialogue is often horrible

Dialogue is a tricky thing in a lot of movies. But in a remake, especially lately, too many movies have suffered from horrible, half-developed dialogue.