Original is fine as it is. Why remake it?

Actually, the Brooke Shields version was also a remake. The "original" was a silent film from 1923, then it was remade in 1949, and again in 1980, and again in 1991. This TV movie is the 5th attempt at this story, and yes, it's contemporary, not set in the same time as the "originals."

If you don't like the remakes who says you have to watch it. You can treasure the one's in your memories you like the best. Remakes like this is a good opportunity to explore the new talents & beauties like Indiana Evans here namely. If you haven't noticed it yet, the actress is quiet adorable, beautiful & hot (see the promo/ set pics or the few pics in her profile). Who says or expects that the movie has to be a classic or blockbuster like the old ones? If it can just bring the pretty actress to the limelight & front it's purpose is served.

I may watch it just to see the lovely new beauty at her best. :D Movies like this are made to discover & explore the new talents, beauties & cuties like Indiana here not to be a blockbusters. lol :P

Just look at the few pics of the actress Indiana Evans filming this movie in Hawaii Sets -

http://img248.imagevenue.com/galshow.php?gal=gallery_1333693258863_201 lo (9 pics)
http://img203.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=693615138_hotcelebshome016_ 122_39lo.jpg (1 pic)

Looks super sweet & sexy. Love her. ^_^

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The “original” – let us call it “the 1980 version” because there were versions in 1949 and 1923 as well – was a good movie indeed. However, in my view, that is no reason to object a remake. Remakes of films based on famous novels/stories/legends etc. are very common – e.g. Agatha Christie’s detective novels or Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice”. Every time, new generations of film makers and actors manage to enjoy us with new versions – sometimes “pure” remakes, sometimes with one or more variations on the themes. The themes of Blue Lagoon: the Awakening are so far from the earlier versions – and the novel “The Blue Lagoon” printed in 1908 - that I would call it a “variation” rather than a “remake”. (Elsewhere on this website I have stated that, in my view, the 2012 version is reasonable but not as good as the 1980 version but that is something else.)

By the way, the terms “remake”, “variation” and “sequel” cannot bet defined objectively. For example, “Return to the Blue Lagoon” (1991) is, strictly spoken, a sequel to the 1980 version. However, the theme and storyline are so close to the 1980 version so that the film looks more like a “remake” than a “sequel” (and, in my view, a very poor and redundant remake).

I think part of the problem,as was stated before,is calling it a re-make,where it really wasn't.In my opinion,the term re-make basically follows the same exact script and storyline-just with different actors. I agree,this was more of a "reboot",so to speak,than a re-make.The only thing the two movies have in common,is the title"Blue Lagoon"-and the same basic premise-boy and girl are stranded and fall in love on an island-that's where the similarities end. That being said,I love both movies-really hoping for a sequel to BLTA!! But I was smart enough to watch BLTA as a story in it's own right,not expecting a remake of the "original-1980" version,as I knew that's not what I was going to view. :-)