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waichingliu81 · 03-06-2008, 07:00 PM

Thu 06 Mar 10:20 AM

Classic 1980s film The Breakfast Club is the latest movie to be given a modern day makeover.

The 1985 original revolved around a group of high school archetypes bonding in a detention room one morning. It made huge stars of its young cast Emilio Estevez, Molly Ringwald, Ally Sheedy, Judd Nelson and Anthony Michael Hall - with the media dubbing them the Brat Pack. It was written and directed by John Hughes.

The new version of film will be called by Bumped, and will revolve around five twentysomething archetypes - a corporate type, a musician, a womaniser etc - who, wait for it, bond after they get stranded in an airport.

The new version will mark the directing debut of Anna Mastro, who is the protege of Charlie's Angels helmer McG. It will be written by Blue Crush's Lizzy Weiss.

However, there is still a chance the film could stay in detention as it is expected to start shooting the same time as the feared actors strike. The Screen Actors Guild's (SAG) contract with Hollywood bosses ends this summer, and it's feared it could lead to more action. News, no doubt, that will please fans of the original.

http://uk.movies.yahoo.com/06032008/...st-club-0.html

*ClassicPinUp* · 03-06-2008, 08:31 PM

Why!?!?!??!!? Another classic destroyed by -fresh-out-of-ideas- Hollywood.
I wish they'd TRY being creative and stop remaking EVERYTHING!

Mikado · 03-06-2008, 08:46 PM

Well, at least it wasnt set in a high school detention centre

comedyfreak · 03-07-2008, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by *Forever*

Why!?!?!??!!? Another classic destroyed by -fresh-out-of-ideas- Hollywood.
I wish they'd TRY being creative and stop remaking EVERYTHING!

I couldn't have said it any better and I agree 100%.

waichingliu81 · 03-07-2008, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by *Forever*

Why!?!?!??!!? Another classic destroyed by -fresh-out-of-ideas- Hollywood.
I wish they'd TRY being creative and stop remaking EVERYTHING!

unfortunately, the big wigs in hollywood care more about making big bucks than they do in making quality films that we want to watch, these days

robyrob · 03-07-2008, 12:56 PM

haven't they already had at least a dozen other movies that have stolen the same plot already?

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 03-07-2008, 07:56 PM

psh, no one's original anymore. About 90% of the horror films out in the last few years have been remakes. Anyway, at least it's not an exact remake. I'd have to destroy someone if they did that.

Dean Winchester · 03-08-2008, 04:20 PM

how about doing a sequel where they end up meeting again as 40 year olds and find themselves stranded overnight? Would be fun to see that

Cactus Jack · 03-08-2008, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by *Forever*

Why!?!?!??!!? Another classic destroyed by -fresh-out-of-ideas- Hollywood.
I wish they'd TRY being creative and stop remaking EVERYTHING!

Not ALL of them are remakes

PlayOn · 03-08-2008, 10:40 PM

I like the old 'BC' so this one better not suck!
Next thing you know, Hollyweird will be doing remakes of remakes.

Ireneparalegal · 03-08-2008, 10:45 PM

Unless it is the same characters, I don't see how it is a remake. To me a remake is like THE MOD SQUAD, STARSKY & HUTCH, BRADY BUNCH, etc. This just sounds like someone couldn't think of an original script and took the "idea" of a group of different people who would NOT normally hang out together and find themselves in a situation where they are together and probably will argue, fight, cry, yell and laugh.

Schmoopie · 08-13-2009, 05:13 AM

I still wish they would have done a sequel immediately folllowing the film. I know it wouldn't have been as good, but it would have been interesting to find out what happened to Claire, Andy, Allison, Bryan and John when they returned to school on Monday. After all, some friendships and relationships were formed during that fateful Saturday. I remember reading after the Breakfast Club came out that there was talk of a sequel.

A while back, one of the high schools in the Seattle area had students doing a play of "The Breakfast Club". I thought that was really interesting and I think it got really good reviews.

Andrea

03-06-2008, 07:00 PM	#1
waichingliu81 debbie allen Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 28, 2006 Location: london, england, UK Posts: 4,347	Wake up Hollywood - do we need a remake of the Breakfast Club? Thu 06 Mar 10:20 AM Classic 1980s film The Breakfast Club is the latest movie to be given a modern day makeover. The 1985 original revolved around a group of high school archetypes bonding in a detention room one morning. It made huge stars of its young cast Emilio Estevez, Molly Ringwald, Ally Sheedy, Judd Nelson and Anthony Michael Hall - with the media dubbing them the Brat Pack. It was written and directed by John Hughes. The new version of film will be called by Bumped, and will revolve around five twentysomething archetypes - a corporate type, a musician, a womaniser etc - who, wait for it, bond after they get stranded in an airport. The new version will mark the directing debut of Anna Mastro, who is the protege of Charlie's Angels helmer McG. It will be written by Blue Crush's Lizzy Weiss. However, there is still a chance the film could stay in detention as it is expected to start shooting the same time as the feared actors strike. The Screen Actors Guild's (SAG) contract with Hollywood bosses ends this summer, and it's feared it could lead to more action. News, no doubt, that will please fans of the original. http://uk.movies.yahoo.com/06032008/...st-club-0.html

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PlayOn ADHD: what I have not who I am Senior Member Join Date: Jun 17, 2006 Location: I'll never tell. :p Posts: 2,745	I like the old 'BC' so this one better not suck! Next thing you know, Hollyweird will be doing remakes of remakes.
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Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,892	Well, at least it wasnt set in a high school detention centre

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Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	how about doing a sequel where they end up meeting again as 40 year olds and find themselves stranded overnight? Would be fun to see that

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Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	Unless it is the same characters, I don't see how it is a remake. To me a remake is like THE MOD SQUAD, STARSKY & HUTCH, BRADY BUNCH, etc. This just sounds like someone couldn't think of an original script and took the "idea" of a group of different people who would NOT normally hang out together and find themselves in a situation where they are together and probably will argue, fight, cry, yell and laugh.

08-13-2009, 05:13 AM	#12
Schmoopie Keep Calm and Love Snoopy Forum Star Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 15,697	I still wish they would have done a sequel immediately folllowing the film. I know it wouldn't have been as good, but it would have been interesting to find out what happened to Claire, Andy, Allison, Bryan and John when they returned to school on Monday. After all, some friendships and relationships were formed during that fateful Saturday. I remember reading after the Breakfast Club came out that there was talk of a sequel. A while back, one of the high schools in the Seattle area had students doing a play of "The Breakfast Club". I thought that was really interesting and I think it got really good reviews. Andrea
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