11 Movie Remakes That Failed To Liven Up The Originals

As the saying goes, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." When it comes to movies, you may not realize it was ever broken until something new comes along. Remakes of films range in quality from good to bad, but when they're good, they're fantastic!
New technological advancements, as well as societal and cultural developments, all contribute to the desire to modernize old films. Remakes function best when they don't just copy the original but add something new to it. Remakes of classic films can improve the details while maintaining the spirit of the original.
However, movie remakes have a tough job. They must not only meet Hollywood's high standards, but they must also live up to a direct comparison: they are frequently cherished, time-tested classics. Every film remake is unavoidably compared to its predecessor. In some cases, the remake is as good as (or even better than) the original. Other times, things go wrong.
Here are 11 remakes of films that fall short of the originals. To be honest, some of them are good, and they will stand out if you don't put them beside the original ones.

#1 Sweet November (1968 vs 2001)

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The remake of a 1968 film was supposed to be successful with the appearance of Keanu Reeves and Charlize Theron. But it's not very excellent because Keanu and Charlize lacked chemistry in this film. Although this duo appeared to be a very attractive couple in "The Devil's Advocate," They were both nominated for the Golden Raspberry for worst actor and the film for the worst remake.

#2 Unfaithful (1969 vs 2002)

Source: © Unfaithful / New Regency Productions, © La femme infidèle / Pathfinder Pictures

"Unfaithful" was a thriller film about infidelity that received mixed reviews from critics. However, Diane Lane, who played the primary female character, was nominated for an Academy Award. The 1969 French film was not a success in France, but it was well-received in other countries. Some commentators thought the remake was worse than the original because it had more moral uncertainty.

#3 Anthony Zimmer (2005) vs The Tourist (2010)

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"The Tourist," starring Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp, was a box office success and was nominated for three Golden Globes. However, the general people had differing opinions about it. Many people were complaining that the characters lacked chemistry and that the genre was difficult to recognize.
The story's inspiration, "Anthony Zimmer," was acclaimed for its believable emotion. The viewer can sense Sophie Marceau and Yvan Attal's attraction, and the ultimate shock is truly mind-blowing.

#4 Insomnia (1997 vs 2002)

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Unlike most of Christopher Nolan's films, he did not write the script for "Insomnia." It is a remake of the same-named Norwegian film from five years ago.
Nolan preserved the main events of the original but modified the motivations of the characters and the tone of the picture. The Norwegian version is more violent and melancholy, with the protagonist, Stellan Skarsgard, suffering from the realization of how worthless everything is. However, in Nolan's version, Al Pacino is a detective who investigates a difficult case and acts as if he is a criminal himself.

#5 The Shop Around the Corner (1940) vs You’ve Got Mail (1998)

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"The Shop Around the Corner," a famous Christmas comedy, was released in 1940. The film was a basic story about a guy and a lady looking for love through a newspaper ad, and everyone appreciated it. This film inspired several Broadway musicals and performances. Many people would never have seen this story if it hadn't been for the successful and emotional version "You've Got Mail" starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan.

#6 The Shaggy Dog (1959 vs 2006)

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"The Shaggy Dog", a family comedy picture about a guy who transforms into a collie, was a hit with both adults and children. The original version was the Disney movie from 2006.
In the original film, the man wears a mystical ring and transforms into an Old English Sheepdog. In the 1950s, the film was a box office smash.

#7 Eight Below (1983 vs 2006)

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This is a heartbreaking tale about dogs stranded in Antarctica. It caught the interest of a large number of people. However, not everyone is aware that this is the American remake of a Japanese movie that was released in 1983.
The story is, by the way, based on a compelling story about a Japanese expedition. Only two of the 15 huskie dogs abandoned at an Antarctica station survived.

#8 Sleuth (1972 vs 2007)

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"Sleuth" is about a fight between two guys who are linked to one woman. Her young lover, Jude Law, is playing a hazardous game with her elderly husband, Michael Caine.
The incredible talks between the characters dominate the film and eclipse everything else. It may even surprise those who have seen the 1972 version. Michael Caine played the lover in the original film, so he's been on both sides.

#9 The Woman in Black (1989 vs 2012)

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"The Woman in Black" was a supernatural thriller film. It was about a guy fighting ghosts, and you might be surprised to discover that it was a remake of a 1989 horror film. Several plotlines were altered. In the original film, for example, the man is a happy spouse and parent; in the remake, he is a widower.
Adrian Rawlins played the lead character in the original film. In the new film, however, the same role is played by Daniel Radcliffe.

#10 The Mummy (1932 vs 1999)

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"The Mummy" was planned to be a low-budget horror film, but it turned out to be a hugely successful adventure film. There were two sequels and a spin-off, "The Scorpion King," after that. However, the 1999 movie is not the first; it is a remake of a film filmed 67 years before.

#11 The Italian Job (1969 vs 2003)

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Fighting, car chases, and a superb ensemble are all present in this action movie. Mark Wahlberg, Charlize Theron, Jason Statham, and Edward Norton devise a fantastic robbery plot, but it all goes wrong.
The same thing happened to the protagonist of the original 1969 picture, which is ranked among the top 100 British films of all time. However, the original film had fewer characters and less complex connections amongst them.