Today's good films on C5 - Pelham123 & N by NW

dilemna
dilemna Posts: 2,187
edited August 2009 in The bottom bracket
C5 are now showing the original Taking Pelham 123 with Robert Shaw and Walter Mathau - class and then after this they show another classic North by Northwest, one of my favourite films. Last night was the Shawskank Redemption on Filmson4 although like everyone I've seen it 54,312 times. I watched the first 20 mins and the last. So in view of the crap weather will stay in and watch these then jump on the turbo trainer after.
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  • afx237vi
    afx237vi Posts: 12,630
    Pfft, fuddy duddys. Why watch the old version when you can watch a remake? It's the same film, only with MORE EXPLOSIONS and HAMMIER ACTING and HOT GIRLS, PROBABLY IN LEATHER and JOHN TRAVOLTA'S SUBLIMINAL MESSAGES ABOUT XENU and MORE EXPLOSIONS.

    I mean, who wouldn't pay 8 quid to sit in a crowded cinema full of people talking loudly to see that?
  • dilemna
    dilemna Posts: 2,187
    afx237vi wrote:
    Pfft, fuddy duddys. Why watch the old version when you can watch a remake? It's the same film, only with MORE EXPLOSIONS and HAMMIER ACTING and HOT GIRLS, PROBABLY IN LEATHER and JOHN TRAVOLTA'S SUBLIMINAL MESSAGES ABOUT XENU and MORE EXPLOSIONS.

    I mean, who wouldn't pay 8 quid to sit in a crowded cinema full of people talking loudly to see that?

    Nooooo.....!!! The oldie originals are the best. I wouldn't sit with rif raff scum in a cinema when I can sit in the comfort of my own living room. Must get back to NNW.
    Life is like a roll of toilet paper; long and useful, but always ends at the wrong moment. Anon.
    Think how stupid the average person is.......
    half of them are even more stupid than you first thought.
  • jellybellywmb
    jellybellywmb Posts: 1,379
    I saw the new one last night and am gutted i missed the old version
    New one is pretty good though if you like all action thrillers.
    John Travolta is awsome in this , really good phsyco.
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  • Frank the tank
    Frank the tank Posts: 6,553
    I watched the remake last week and while the special effects/stunts are very good and Travolta takes a great part as does Densil Washington, I think the original edges it 'cos of the humour and Matthau is great.
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  • The Chingford Skinhead
    The Chingford Skinhead Posts: 718
    Totally gutted that I missed Taking Pelham 123 - was looking to see if it was on film flex the other day (no!) or the local video shop (no again). :evil:
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  • Frank the tank
    Frank the tank Posts: 6,553
    I purchased the original from Amazon for £2.79 and watched it last night with my lad. He was in "tucks" as was I, at the humour in it. Definately better than the re-make.
    Tail end Charlie

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  • Le Commentateur
    Le Commentateur Posts: 4,099
    Trying now to think of an example of where the remake was better than the original (original film -- adaptations of radio/theatre plays & musicals don't count).

    North By Northwest perhaps, though The 39 Steps isn't bad...
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