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Any one ever watched the original ?

posted 6 years ago by Olivergbyrne (695)
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When you watch the remake after watching the original it makes you realize how much more PC the American film is compared to the original. As an example the male maid character was a black man in the original and they made fun of slavery, something the American obviously would not even attempt to do. It does not feel racist at all, it feels like they are mocking rich white people more than anything. I love both version but the original definitely pushes the envelopes a bit more and has a lot more "I cant believe I'm laughing at this?" moment.

[–] myystk (374) 6 years ago

wow.. i didnt know there was an original one.. thanks!

[–] Olivergbyrne (695) 6 years ago

Yeah you should check it out, both versions are good in their own way

[–] HellFire (561) 4 months ago

Yep. It's much better. I really enjoyed it.

[–] HerrStrauss (125) 2 months ago

The American remake is very weak, I couldn’t even finish it. Strange how they have used major actors but ended up with an unwatchable movie. Gene Hackman has no comic character. It just doesn't work.