Did You Know These Classic Films Were All Remakes?

Insomnia

Don't beat yourself up if you haven't seen the original Insomnia film, considering it was only adapted from a small Norwegian movie from 1997 by the same name. The updated 2002 version features Robin Williams, who is a treasure in all of his roles, even serious ones. Watching him fight though is strange to see!

Casino Royale

Casino Royale, many are unaware, is actually a remake of the same 1967 film. One major difference in this Bond series addition is that the original was more of a comedy than a spy thriller. Daniel Craig's bond just has a touch more class and elegance than he does comedic chops. 

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The More You Know

  • Forrest Gump has more CGI than Jurassic Park.
  • Steven Spielberg pops up for a cameo in Vanilla Sky wearing a Pre-Crime baseball cap.
  • Dan Akroyd’s original script for Ghostbusters was set in a future where Ghostbusters were everyday figures of society like paramedics and firemen.
  • Like Facebook, Star Wars was originally prefixed by the definite article ‘The’. Much cleaner without it.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.