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If there was a remake

posted 18 years ago by bethliebner-1
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who would star in it?

I say Anglelina Jolie as Shirley McClaine's character and Gywneth Paltrow as Audrey Hepburns character.

[–] Moonlighting 18 years ago

I could see Gwyneth as Karen- but Angelina Jolie's sex life is too public and casting her as a possible lesbian who we're supposed to sympathise with might be a stretch- plus Angelina Jolie as a plain schoolteacher? I think Catherine Keener could be good- she reminds me of Shirley Maclaine for some reason. Or Charliza Theron. Reese Witherspoon could also make a good Karen- I think one of the important things about Karen's character is that she is supposed to be the wholesome happy straight girl- maybe so sheltered that she's totally oblivious to lesbianism- whilst Martha has a more cynical edge.

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[–] alphaomegashalit 18 years ago

exactly my thoughts..WOW!! Zach Braff to direct? or Sofia Coppola..haha

[–] Nsome 18 years ago

Say no to remakes :( IF there was one, that is :)

[–] Jake_Fratelli 18 years ago

Say no to remakes :( IF there was one, that is :)

You do realize that The Children's Hour was itself a remake?

And I think this is one case where another version would be justified -- The Children's Hour is a very good film, but it still had to tip-toe around the big issue. If someone wanted to film a completely faithful adaptation of the play, I'd be for it.

*/\*Goonies never say die!*/\*

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[–] Nolf_ 18 years ago

I don't think there should be a remake. This film is great, and I doubt the remake could be better...or even taken as seriously as Wyler's.

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[–] kamikaze-4 18 years ago

If there was a remake, the film would be such a package deal, the casting alone would ruin the film.
Brad, Angelina, Gwyneth, Reese! Oh brother the choices for actors we have these days.
Mike