From Nosferatu to True Grit: 13 great film remakes, ranked
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From Nosferatu to True Grit: 13 great film remakes, ranked
"From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging."
"Too often, our cinema screens are bombarded with horrendous reimaginings think Lilo & Stitch (2025), Planet of the Apes (2001) orSnow White (2025) that leave audiences disgruntled and out-of-pocket. That said, there are other films that manage to honour the original while adding their own fresh spin on the characters or plot. Some have even gone on to win awards of their own, with critics and fans alike suggesting that maybe, just maybe, the remake was better."
The Independent requests donations to maintain on-the-ground reporting across reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech. Investigative work includes probing Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC and producing the documentary 'The A Word' about American women fighting for reproductive rights. The outlet emphasizes refusing paywalls and funding quality journalism through voluntary support. The text then addresses film remakes, noting many disappoint while others honor originals and sometimes win awards. A remake is defined as retaining essential plot, characters, and dialogue, distinct from reboots. The list begins with Cheaper By the Dozen (2003), following Tim Baker and his family's big move.
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