True Lies
James Cameron has a bad reputation for his aggressive directing style, but his work speaks separately. "True Lies" may not be as big as "Titanic" or "Avatar", but this remake is something special. The original is actually from Europe, a French comedy movie titled "La Totale!"
Apocalypse Now
If you recognized some plot points from Apocalypse Now in your high school English class, you're not alone. The original plot came from 1958's Heart of Darkness, adapted from the novel of the same name. The 1958 movie didn't get a whole lot of attention, but the 1979 recreation sure has left quite an impact...