9 Movies That Were Better Remakes Than Official Remakes
7. Blue Jasmine Is A Better A Streetcar Named Desire Remake Than A Streetcar Named Desire (1995)
Remaking a classic that has made its mark on both theatre and cinema is never a good idea, and remaking one that turns out to be a straight to TV flopper is just a bit insulting. Nevertheless, director Glenn Jordan took it upon himself to present us with A Streetcar Named Desire in 1995 after John Erman's attempt in 1984, with neither quite capturing that Marlon Brando magic the 1951 offered up the first time around.
Turns out, the key to the perfect Streetcar remake is to not try and make one in such an outright manner. Blue Jasmine's reflection of madness in a modern setting perfectly captures the bleak sadness of the film in a way that its official remakes didn't quite reach, with Woody Allen's effort separating itself from the original in title alone.
It's thoughtful and poignant, the detachment of a woman from a reality that hasn't treated her kindly effective no matter the decade.