10 Supposedly Untouchable Movies That Need To Be Remade

5. Hook

Hook A critic-panned, commercial success, Hook (a bit of a misnomer if you think about it), has overtime become a nostalgic classic for the kids-now-adults who grew up with its silly story and immature level of humor (and composition, for that matter). Why We Need It: Because I need it. Hook's palpable nostalgia and B-movie status as one of the greatest kids films deserves an update, and maybe with a glossier sheen and way less Julia Roberts. Does Tink even have to talk? But With Who?: Bring back Dame Maggie Smith, who is finally the age Granny Wendy was intended to be. Though Javier Bardem is a Spaniard, he's always an amazing villain, and would play with the titular pirate just as dryly as Dustin Hoffman did. As for Peter Panning, the wildly successful, uptight business man who must again become the boy he's completely forgotten he was, Steve Carrell's awkward demeanor and superb comedic timing would make Robin Williams look like the court jester. The Spin: With J.J. Abrams at the helm, Hook could become a visually striking adventure, instead of the matted amusement park caliber of the 1990's. In a reversal of story tactics, Abrams would have to approach an adult's search to find the kid in himself. But Abrams, even without a mystery alien monster at its core, could bring the story of a man rediscovering innocence into a magical experience through the best Neverland we might (n)ever see.
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Ian Tilman Nichols is a film reviewer and enthusiast based out of Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA. You can hear more of his thoughts on films by checking out the It's Only a Podcast and Flicksation podcasts.