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We DO need a remake because...

posted 11 years ago by richristensen
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People need something to believe in. Just as the character in the end was asked if he believed Conway's story replied, "I believe it... because I want to."

Personally I do not think there is any harm in having a little change in the world. I am tired of all the zombie, vampire, end-of-the-world scenerios where there is no redeeming quality of man to hope for; just kill or be killed, cheat, lie, steal, adultry, sick humor, etc.

I read the book and have seen the movie many times. It never fails to uplift me and spawn a desire for a better world. To see the possibility of mankind in a harmonious relationship with his fellow man and surroundings is a thing of wonder.

Conway was a world weary hero of the people who wanted to change the world but didn't know how. Finding Shangri La was something beyond belief, even as he was experiencing it. To think that one simple rule, "To be kind" was the moral fabric binding those people together is inspiring. What possibly could be wrong with a movie that does that?

It was reported that FDR loved this film. I think if it were done properly, even as a work of fiction, it could be a great achievement. To inspire hope for a better world, Lost Horizon could make believers out of a whole new generation.

Even if no remake is made, 75 years after the original the story is nothing less than beautiful.

Everyone should see it.

[–] Godfrey2 11 years ago

Well, they made a remake in 1973 and that - in my opinion - did not turn out so well.

I wonder if the studios could actually make it without adding a lot of violence, car chases and crashes, nudity and sex, etc.

I, too, have seen it many times and it ranks in top of lists. It is a beautiful and wondrous story - and a great book, too. I also agree with you that if they never make a "updated" or "contemporary" version, we will always have the original Lost Horizon, which is perfect in almost every way.

[–] pale_was_green 10 years ago

why remake a brilliant fvcking film?

I think they should start rereleasing these old classics in theaters INSTEAD of doing crappy remakes

new is not always better

[–] llanwydd 10 years ago

Lost Horizon is one of my very favorite films. The one and only thing that disappoints me is that it would have been better in color or at least partly in color. If they could remake it just like it was but in color I could approve of a remake. But as it has been pointed out in this thread, could a story so inspiring and uplifting be made according to the cinema standards of today? Possibly by a British studio but never in Hollywood.