Did You Know These Classic Films Were All Remakes?

Insomnia

Don't beat yourself up if you haven't seen the original Insomnia film, considering it was only adapted from a small Norwegian movie from 1997 by the same name. The updated 2002 version features Robin Williams, who is a treasure in all of his roles, even serious ones. Watching him fight though is strange to see!

Casino Royale

Casino Royale, many are unaware, is actually a remake of the same 1967 film. One major difference in this Bond series addition is that the original was more of a comedy than a spy thriller. Daniel Craig's bond just has a touch more class and elegance than he does comedic chops. 

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The More You Know

  • During the filming of The Grinch, Jim Carrey sought counseling from a Navy SEAL to learn torture-resistance techniques in order to handle the extensive makeup.
  • It took only 8 days to film "The Blair Witch Project".
  • After a slew of drug related offences, Robert Downey Jr. was a semi-blacklisted celebrity until Kiss Kiss Bang Bang reignited his career.
  • The bridge blown up by Eli Wallach and Clint Eastwood in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly was prematurely detonated by a Spanish Army Captain. Upon learning of his mistake the Captain ordered his troops to rebuild the bridge, only for it to suffer another explosion once complete.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.