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Déjà vu - Battle of the Remakes

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People who added this item 362  Average listal rating (243 ratings) 7.3  IMDB Rating 7.9 
1. 3:10 to Yuma (2007)
Prelude tells me this is a good remake, but I haven't seen it yet, or the original. Looking at points, I'm sorry this one is too close to call - its a tie!

Too close to call on points!


People who added this item 38  Average listal rating (22 ratings) 7.7  IMDB Rating 7.7 
2. 3:10 to Yuma (1957)
I personally prefer excellent originals, without which there wouldn't be a remake. But personal feelings aside, this fight is judged on points alone!

Too close to call on points!

People who added this item 60  Average listal rating (34 ratings) 7.1  IMDB Rating 7.8 
3. The Haunting (1963)
I haven't seen this movie yet - not being a horror fan. But certainly winner on points!

Winner on Points by 2.5 Points / 3.3 Points

Thanks Escafeld for this one!

People who added this item 308  Average listal rating (203 ratings) 4.9  IMDB Rating 4.5 
4. The Haunting (1999)
So much has occured in 36 years; technology has improved, film makers have an arsenal of tools at their disposal and a history of film making to borrow and learn from. So to produce a stinker takes quite some lack of talent. No contest here.

Lose on Points (by -2.5 Points / -3.3 Points)

Thanks Escafeld for this one!

People who added this item 120  Average listal rating (82 ratings) 5.2  IMDB Rating 5.6 
5. King Kong (1976)
I disagree with the votes on this one, but hey everyone to their own.

Lose on points -1.4 / -2.1

Thanks to Prelude for this one!
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People who added this item 1461  Average listal rating (1008 ratings) 6.6  IMDB Rating 7.6 
6. King Kong (2005)
This is wrong, but...

Win on points 1.4 / 2.1
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People who added this item 62  Average listal rating (37 ratings) 6.8  IMDB Rating
7. House of Wax (1953)
I haven't seen this movie yet - not being a horror fan. But certainly winner on points!

Winner on Points by 1.6 Points / 1.6 Points

Thanks Markjazz for this one!

People who added this item 380  Average listal rating (247 ratings) 5  IMDB Rating 5.4 
8. House of Wax (2005)
Can anyone tell me what is scary about this movie? It was on TV so I watched it, which was a waste of my time. Best scene of we got a lift, oh he's got a knife, where has it gone, oh he's dropped us of where we wanted to go - tut!

Loser (On Points by -1.6 Points / -1.6 Points)
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People who added this item 98  Average listal rating (47 ratings) 6.9  IMDB Rating 6.8 
9. House on Haunted Hill (1959)
Another movie I haven't seen this movie yet - not being a horror fan. But certainly another winner on points!

Winner on Points by 1.4 Points / 1.6 Points

Thanks Markjazz for this one!

People who added this item 227  Average listal rating (144 ratings) 5.5  IMDB Rating 5.2 
10. House on Haunted Hill (1999)
Haven't seen this either and my thanks to Markjazz for the warning (see comments).

Loser on Points by -1.4 Points / -1.6 Points

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People who added this item 401  Average listal rating (278 ratings) 6.8  IMDB Rating 7.2 
11. Cape Fear (1991)
Despite the great stars, it just doesn't have the same level of tension.

Loser (On Points by -0.6 Points / -0.7 Points)
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People who added this item 88  Average listal rating (54 ratings) 7.5  IMDB Rating 7.8 
12. Cape Fear (1962)
Close, but the Original and still the best!

Wins on Points by 0.6 Points / 0.7 Points
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People who added this item 51  Average listal rating (36 ratings) 7.6  IMDB Rating 7.9 
13. The Day of the Jackal (1973)
Based on true life. The Original and still the best!

Wins on Points by 2 Points / 1.4 Points
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People who added this item 346  Average listal rating (244 ratings) 6.1  IMDB Rating 5.9 
14. The Jackal (1997)
Decent action movie, good stars, but this isn't real life, but it is great for learning how not to kill someone. Giant Gun in Car with remote control - yeah right!

Loser (On Points by -2 Points / -1.4 Points)
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People who added this item 373  Average listal rating (262 ratings) 7.1  IMDB Rating
15. Planet of the Apes (1968)
The line "Get your dirty hands off me you darn dirty ape!" and the emotional scene at the end of this film made this movie the powerful visual treat it was. Superb! The Original still the best!

Wins on Points by 1.5 Points / 2.5 Points
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People who added this item 986  Average listal rating (680 ratings) 5.5  IMDB Rating 5.5 
16. Planet of the Apes (2001)
How can you top the best, why have a double twist ending of course! Shame it was just so lame. This should have went straight to DVD.

Loser (On Points by -1.5 Points / -2.5 Points)
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People who added this item 76  Average listal rating (45 ratings) 6.8  IMDB Rating
17. The Fly (1958)
Help me! The original is dated, special effects are limited at the time, but it still shocked. Late at night this film still holds its own - Tie.

Too close to call on points!
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People who added this item 484  Average listal rating (328 ratings) 6.9  IMDB Rating 7.4 
18. The Fly (1986)
Special effects were, at the time, advanced and impressive. If you saw the original you knew what to expect, but it is still a good movie - Tie.

Too close to call on points!
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People who added this item 375  Average listal rating (220 ratings) 5.2  IMDB Rating 5.1 
19. The Pink Panther (2006)
How can anyone try to improve on a classic! Steve Martin actually does a good job, but the slapstick looks forced and humour is dated. With the original in colour and english, why would anyone want to make a remake - bad idea!

Loser(On Points by -1.8 Points / -2.2 Points)
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People who added this item 218  Average listal rating (143 ratings) 6.8  IMDB Rating 7.2 
20. The Pink Panther (1963)
The classic looks its age, its humour is very light. But as the first in the series, its place in history is reserved. The Original and still the best!

Winner on Points by 1.8 Points / 2.2 Points)
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People who added this item 152  Average listal rating (93 ratings) 7  IMDB Rating 7.4 
21. The Italian Job (1969)
A film of its time, this had everything, humour, action and a sense of realism. The ending is a classic. I've got an idea! Winner, the Original and still the best.

Winner on Points by 0.4 Points / 0.5 Points
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People who added this item 828  Average listal rating (569 ratings) 6.6  IMDB Rating 6.9 
22. The Italian Job (2003)
Not so much a remake, more of a new car movie with a familiar name. This is how remakes should be done. Take a concept and take it on. Sadly it doesn't have the longevity of the original.

Loser (On Points by -0.4 Points / -0.5 Points)
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People who added this item 101  Average listal rating (59 ratings) 7.3  IMDB Rating 7.6 
23. Get Carter (1971)
Classic movie, certainly still the best!

Winner on Points by 2.5 / 3.9 Points
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People who added this item 70  Average listal rating (38 ratings) 4.6  IMDB Rating 4.7 
24. Get Carter (2000)
What can I say, anyone involved in this movie should hang their head in shame.

Loser (On Points by -2.5 / -3.9 Points)
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People who added this item 540  Average listal rating (353 ratings) 6.4  IMDB Rating 7.2 
25. Insomnia (2002)
This is actually a very good remake, the atmosphere is superb and acting is first class. Surprised, but for making me think Williams can act, the remake should win!

Loser (On Points by -0.8 / -0.1 Points)
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People who added this item 32  Average listal rating (17 ratings) 7.5  IMDB Rating 7.3 
26. Insomnia (1997)
The original and a superb film, well shot, atmospheric and gripping. If you enjoy movies, then do watch this film, it is a classic (hence they did a remake in english). The Original and slightly better!

Winner on Points by 0.8 / 0.1 Points
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People who added this item 481  Average listal rating (308 ratings) 5.5  IMDB Rating 6.2 
27. The Ladykillers (2004)
No no no no no! Do not watch this movie! I watched it all and knowing the original so well, could see what they were trying to do, but the original is just in another league. This movie should sit on the DVD rental shelf next to the remake of Planet of the Apes.

Loser (On Points by -1.9 / -1.8 Points)
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People who added this item 88  Average listal rating (56 ratings) 7.5  IMDB Rating
28. The Ladykillers (1955)
You can see the skill of all the actors in this movie, which flows wonderfully. Its the original, a classic and certainly the Best!

Winner on Points by 1.9 / 1.8 Points
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Remake or Original, but which one is best?! There is only one way to find out FIGHT!!! Personal opinion aside, I've used both Listal Points and IMDB Points to judge the outcome.

If you cannot wait - Originals are best (but not always!).

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