9 Films That Would Benefit From Being Remade

3. Firewalker

The mid-1980s were the era of half-assed Indiana Jones knock-offs, and none were more half-assed than those distributed by Cannon Films. Released between King Solomon’s Mines (1985) and its sequel, Allan Quatermain And The Lost City Of Gold (1987), Firewalker introduced audiences to the comedy skills of Chuck Norris.

This turned out to be a bad idea. Whether he’s dressed as a priest or escaping from a sinking vehicle by doing a “hilarious” doggy paddle, Chuck’s light comedy skills will remind you that at that point in his career he was best known for fighting Bruce Lee in Return Of The Dragon (1973) – a role that required a single facial expression.

With an actor capable of handling comedy and action – Dwayne Johnson, say, or Chris Pratt – plus some modern special effects, a remake of Firewalker could really be something. If Steven Spielberg and Harrison Ford are serious about doing Indiana Jones 5, then it might become a reality sooner than you think.