The Outsiders Remake (film, Hollywood, cast, actors)

[IShootNikon]

Yes, I know the word Remake is blasphemy but since Hollywood remakes everything why not a remake of The Outsiders.

So much opportunity here. It is ripe for a remake. What would be your cast choices?

[Mark S.]

I am not inherently opposed to remakes, but I can't think of a reason to remake this. Coppola's film (although I urge you to watch the director's cut, not the theatrical release) is just about perfect. Perfect casting. Perfect writing. And beautifully stylish.

My only complaint with Coppola's movie is that so much of the book had to be cut out due to time. The director's cut rectifies a lot of that.

But if you were going to remake it, then I demand it be cast with unknown actors, not the usual cadre of Nick and Disney cuties.

[AFtrEFkt]

Mark wants Shia for Ponyboy!

[IShootNikon]

Originally Posted by Mark S.

I am not inherently opposed to remakes, but I can't think of a reason to remake this. Coppola's film (although I urge you to watch the director's cut, not the theatrical release) is just about perfect. Perfect casting. Perfect writing. And beautifully stylish.

My only complaint with Coppola's movie is that so much of the book had to be cut out due to time. The director's cut rectifies a lot of that.

But if you were going to remake it, then I demand it be cast with unknown actors, not the usual cadre of Nick and Disney cuties.

What compelled me to post this thread was watching the Directors Cut yesterday. I liked it but hated the new music that basically drowned out the talking.

And yes, a cast of unknowns would be best. Most of the original actors were unknowns who mostly became household names after the movie.

[madison999]

Leave that one alone, for the sake of Dally!

[toosie]

Nope. The idea of a remake makes me grumpy and sad I agree with Mark S!

[sawyersmom]

nope. just no. Hollywood...leave this one alone. Bad enough they are remaking jumanji.

[IShootNikon]

If they do please no pretty boys (talking to you Zac Efron, Bieber)

Matt Dillon was handsome, but he had grit. Same with the others. I can't think of many actors today with that grit/edge that can pull it off.

[D. Scott]

Great movie with a great cast. Everything thats considered a significant classic will eventually be remade. Most will be duds.

It gives me anxiety thinking about a remake of Close Encounters of the Third Kind or Lone Wolf McQuade.

[AFtrEFkt]

Originally Posted by D. Scott

It gives me anxiety thinking about a remake of Close Encounters of the Third Kind or Lone Wolf McQuade.

If they attempt to remake that, people will die.