‘Spider-Man’ Reboot Sets Box Office Record: What Is the Most Anticipated Upcoming Reboot?

by SodaHead Slideshows Posted 2012/07/05 17:21:53

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“Total Recall”

Colin Farrell might seem like an unlikely choice to step into Arnold Schwarzenegger’s role in “Total Recall.” But this version isn’t even set on Mars, so die-hard fans should be ready for some significant changes.

“Total Recall”

Colin Farrell might seem like an unlikely choice to step into Arnold Schwarzenegger’s role in “Total Recall.” But this version isn’t even set on Mars, so die-hard fans should be ready for some significant changes.
“A Star Is Born”

The Clint Eastwood remake of the Barbra Streisand remake of the... and so on and so on... is still in the works. Beyonce's the diva, but with “Rock of Ages” a miss, will Tom Cruise still play the has-been rock star?
“Top Gun”

Tom Cruise is, however, slated to appear in the reboot of his career-making action flick “Top Gun.” After all his divorce drama wraps up, he’ll no doubt be feeling the “need for speed” once again.
“Dredd”

Since the 1995 version “Judge Dredd” was a total flop, the British production company is distancing themselves from the Karl Urban starrer “Dredd.” First smart move: not bringing back Rob Schneider.
“Robocop”

Yes, “Robocop” has been revived a lot — including two sequels, an animated show, a miniseries, and two live-action dramas, both of which lasted just a season. So fans will see what the Joel Kinnaman version offers.
“Carrie”

Chloe Grace Moretz will have some big, albeit blood-soaked, shoes to fill in this remake of Stephen King’s first published novel. But can she deliver the quiet power of Sissy Spacek’s original performance?
“Red Dawn”

Since Patrick Swayze’s untimely death, fans have been super-nostalgic about his work. While the “Dirty Dancing” remake flounders, devotees will have to settle for a “Red Dawn” reboot starring Chris Hemsworth.
“The Birds”

It takes nerves of steel to remake a Hitchcock thriller. Many have failed — remember the shot-for-shot “Psycho” debacle? That’s why the team behind the rumored Naomi Watts reboot are taking their time.

‘Spider-Man’ Reboot Sets Box Office Record: What Is the Most Anticipated Upcoming Reboot?

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	“Total Recall”
	“A Star Is Born”
	“Top Gun”
	“Dredd”
	“Robocop”
	“Carrie”
	“Red Dawn”
	“The Birds”

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	“Total Recall”	889 votes	26%
	“A Star Is Born”	103 votes	3%
	“Top Gun”	618 votes	18%
	“Dredd”	196 votes	6%
	“Robocop”	554 votes	16%
	“Carrie”	202 votes	6%
	“Red Dawn”	631 votes	18%
	“The Birds”	256 votes	7%

Going by box office results, “Spider-Man” is truly amazing. Marc Webb's reboot of the superhero flick grossed a record $59.3 million in its first two days of domestic ticket sales. And with that, Spidey glided in to the second-best July 4th gross of all time, right behind “Transformers."

Of course, the buzz leading up to the release of the film was strong. Fans seemed happy with the casting of Andrew Garfield, who slipped on the red-and-blue suit instead of Tobey Maguire this time around. At least they knew the “Social Network” star was excited about the role — he'd been a fan since dressing as Spider-Man for Halloween when he was three.

As can be expected in Hollywood, “The Amazing Spider-Man” is just one movie in a long string of anticipated reboots coming to theaters soon. It seems like every film is ripe for a modern makeover, including a new “Annie” starring Willow Smith, an updated “My Fair Lady” with Carey Mulligan, and “Barbarella,” which is rumored to have Katherine Heigl in the Jane Fonda role.

Understandably, cinephiles are more excited about some of these remakes than others. Action fans will no doubt fly to theaters for the new “Top Gun,” and horror fans will put on their finest to go to the prom with “Carrie.” What reboot are you most excited about?

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