So many reboots!

Leofan26 · 01-02-2017, 02:00 PM

Why so many reboots? For films and series it seems like I'm hearing left and right about.

Though I guess Fuller House was more or so a continuation than any thing but still.

Worse of it, a lot of times it doesn't seem like these Guy's who decided to do these don't know what the heck they are doing. Every reboot series I've tried to check out seems like one big mess. I tried the Odd Couple, good flipping Mike

Than we have films like the Ghost Busters remake, it was like they were making fun of the fandom. If you aren't going to take things seriously with films like these don't bother making them at all. Your just asking for hate mail, who the F thought it was an awesome idea to make an all female team? Mix it up if you were angry that the last one was an all male one.

Hollywood just running out of ideas here?

*TheSkeletonMan939* · 01-02-2017, 02:01 PM

It's easier and usually more profitable to crap out something formulaic and familiar than take a chance with something new.

*The Deadman* · 01-02-2017, 02:06 PM

I dont have a problem with studios making reboots as long as they're good and they arent being made solely for the purpose of said studio retaining film rights and what not, that's been happening a lot lately.

*MrPliggins* · 01-02-2017, 05:04 PM

People in general don't like to go out of their comfort zone. A reboot or sequel is comfort because it's familiar. Even if it sucks, people will go to see it. Something unknown is a harder sell. Look at the movie John Carter. Unfamiliar name and the title doesn't give a hint of what it's about. Familiarity=profit.

*TheSkeletonMan939* · 01-02-2017, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MrPliggins

Look at the movie John Carter. Unfamiliar name and the title doesn't give a hint of what it's about.

Totally. I'm still certain that all Disney had to do was change the title to John Carter: Warlord of Mars, or even just to Warlord of Mars, and that film would have made a better profit.

*chrisdude* · 01-02-2017, 05:43 PM

It's more of the things we like. If it turns out good, that's great. If not, so what? It was over already. I don't see the harm in trying. My friends and I like Ghostbusters. we got something cool, so it's a win for us. If you didn't like it, I don't see what difference it makes. Ghostbusters was over, before. All hopes of a third movie fizzled out. It only bothers me when they reboot things that weren't complete, and didn't have to end, like Spider-Man (both times) or Star Trek.

Everyone says the motivation is easy money, but where is the easy success? Reboots get more scrutiny than anything.

*Candy Kappa* · 01-02-2017, 05:53 PM

I donno about you guys, but I'm hyped for the MacGyver reboot. The original show was my jam.

*Storm Eagle* · 01-02-2017, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Candy Kappa

I donno about you guys, but I'm hyped for the MacGyver reboot. The original show was my jam.

Well that's actually pretty good.

*Wildcat* · 01-03-2017, 12:01 AM

This kinda discussion again?

I too liked Ghostbusters 2016 very much. Even I'll admit I was worried the humor was gonna go overboard but I think being PG-13 helped. I saw Spy before hand and it was so ridiculous.

I've seen a lot of people liked it or are just indifferent. Most of the hate is from people wanting to complain about something (this topic). It's the easiest example to throw around. It started immediately in 2014.

Reboots in general get way too much hate. Some are kinda needed and some are just different versions. Sure I would have tied Ghostbusters to the originals but even this could just be a different version.

Like why is it ok for a bunch of stuff like Superheroes, Transformers and TMNT to have multiple versions? I think this is a fair question.

*Shark_Blade* · 01-03-2017, 02:08 AM

I personally love Sherlock reboot on BBC. Not all reboots are bad.

Female ghostbusters is cool in it's own right. The graphics and color are popping.

*Original TMNT Cartoon Fan* · 01-05-2017, 06:25 AM

Sometimes reboots and remakes are done to update the tehcnical effects, like a 1930 Dracula, Frankenstein or Kingkong film originally recorded in black and white.

01-02-2017, 02:00 PM	#1
Leofan26 Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 1,306	So many reboots! Why so many reboots? For films and series it seems like I'm hearing left and right about. Though I guess Fuller House was more or so a continuation than any thing but still. Worse of it, a lot of times it doesn't seem like these Guy's who decided to do these don't know what the heck they are doing. Every reboot series I've tried to check out seems like one big mess. I tried the Odd Couple, good flipping Mike Than we have films like the Ghost Busters remake, it was like they were making fun of the fandom. If you aren't going to take things seriously with films like these don't bother making them at all. Your just asking for hate mail, who the F thought it was an awesome idea to make an all female team? Mix it up if you were angry that the last one was an all male one. Hollywood just running out of ideas here?

01-02-2017, 02:06 PM	#3
The Deadman Foot Elite Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,170	I dont have a problem with studios making reboots as long as they're good and they arent being made solely for the purpose of said studio retaining film rights and what not, that's been happening a lot lately. __________________ Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/Dead2009/ Backloggd: https://backloggd.com/u/Dead2009/ Dropkickd: https://www.dropkickd.com/user/Dead2009

01-02-2017, 05:53 PM	#7
Candy Kappa The Agenda of Existing Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vikingland Posts: 14,596	I donno about you guys, but I'm hyped for the MacGyver reboot. The original show was my jam. __________________ devianArt Instagram Youtube Tumblr Art Blog Patreon

01-03-2017, 12:01 AM	#9
Wildcat Foot Elite Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: AZ Posts: 3,516	This kinda discussion again? I too liked Ghostbusters 2016 very much. Even I'll admit I was worried the humor was gonna go overboard but I think being PG-13 helped. I saw Spy before hand and it was so ridiculous. I've seen a lot of people liked it or are just indifferent. Most of the hate is from people wanting to complain about something (this topic). It's the easiest example to throw around. It started immediately in 2014. Reboots in general get way too much hate. Some are kinda needed and some are just different versions. Sure I would have tied Ghostbusters to the originals but even this could just be a different version. Like why is it ok for a bunch of stuff like Superheroes, Transformers and TMNT to have multiple versions? I think this is a fair question. __________________ Nothing can survive the will to stay alive, cause if you try, you can do anything.

01-02-2017, 05:04 PM	#4
MrPliggins Foot Elite Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 3,051	People in general don't like to go out of their comfort zone. A reboot or sequel is comfort because it's familiar. Even if it sucks, people will go to see it. Something unknown is a harder sell. Look at the movie John Carter. Unfamiliar name and the title doesn't give a hint of what it's about. Familiarity=profit.

01-02-2017, 05:43 PM	#6
chrisdude Foot Elite Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,708	It's more of the things we like. If it turns out good, that's great. If not, so what? It was over already. I don't see the harm in trying. My friends and I like Ghostbusters. we got something cool, so it's a win for us. If you didn't like it, I don't see what difference it makes. Ghostbusters was over, before. All hopes of a third movie fizzled out. It only bothers me when they reboot things that weren't complete, and didn't have to end, like Spider-Man (both times) or Star Trek. Everyone says the motivation is easy money, but where is the easy success? Reboots get more scrutiny than anything.

01-03-2017, 02:08 AM	#10
Shark_Blade Emperor Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,909	I personally love Sherlock reboot on BBC. Not all reboots are bad. Female ghostbusters is cool in it's own right. The graphics and color are popping.

01-05-2017, 06:25 AM	#11
Original TMNT Cartoon Fan Overlord Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 10,481	Sometimes reboots and remakes are done to update the tehcnical effects, like a 1930 Dracula, Frankenstein or Kingkong film originally recorded in black and white.