Tag Archives: remake

Crown for Christmas (2015) Rated TV-G

Posted on August 6, 2020 by laurarachel4

Allie gets fired from her job at a ritzy hotel and decides to take a temporary job as governess to a girl who lives in a European castle. Starring Danica McKellar, Rupert Penry-Jones, and Ellie Botterill. This is one of those … Continue reading →

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A Diva’s Christmas Carol (2000) Rated PG

Posted on July 8, 2020 by laurarachel4

In this take on Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, a pop singer gets a reality check by the three spirits of Christmas. Starring Vanessa Williams, Rozonda ‘Chilli’ Thomas, and John Taylor. This is a VH1 made-for-TV movie, so they acquired all … Continue reading →

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The Grudge (2020) Rated R

Posted on May 1, 2020 by laurarachel4

A house is cursed by a vengeful ghost who dooms anyone who enters to death. Starring Tara Westwood, Junko Bailey, and David Lawrence Brown. This film is a remake of a remake (2004) of the original 2002 Japanese film. However, … Continue reading →

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Annie (2014) Rated PG

Posted on December 21, 2019 by laurarachel4

A foster child has her life change when a mayoral candidate takes her in as a campaign move. Starring Jamie Foxx, Quvenzhané Wallis, and Rose Byrne. Seriously, this film leaves out everything that made the original Annie special. There was … Continue reading →

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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (2014) Rated PG

Posted on December 8, 2019 by laurarachel4

 Alexander, always seems to have a bad day but when the worst day of his life seems to happen the bad day expands to his family. Based on the book by Judith Viorst. Starring Steve Carell, Jennifer Garner, Ed Oxenbould … Continue reading →

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12 Dates of Christmas (2011) Rate PG

Posted on October 25, 2019 by laurarachel4

Kate has a terrible blind date on Christmas Eve, where she relives the day over and over again. Starring Laura Miyata, Vijay Mehta, and Amy Smart. This is another holiday film that has the premise of Groundhog Day. It’s a … Continue reading →

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Aladdin (2019) Rated PG

Posted on September 16, 2019 by laurarachel4

A street urchin and a vizier both vie for a magic lamp that makes all your dreams come true. Starring Will Smith, Mena Massoud, and Naomi Scott. I wasn’t impressed by Disney’s live-action remake. The songs are not memorable; they … Continue reading →

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Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? (Nick) Rated TV-G

Posted on August 10, 2019 by laurarachel4

A remake of the hit game show where adults answer grade-school questions with the help of a group of kids to win money. Starring John Cena, Cooper Stutler, and Jamir Vega. This time around, you can tell the kids are … Continue reading →

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Pet Sematary (2019) Rated R

Posted on August 2, 2019 by laurarachel4

A doctor and his wife move to rural Maine with their family, where they discovered a hidden burial ground. Starring Jason Clarke, Amy Seimetz, and John Lithgow. This is not a scary remake. There was no meaning to the Pascow … Continue reading →

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Endless Love (2014) Rated PG-13

Posted on July 6, 2019 by laurarachel4

A story of a boy and girl whose instant connection sparks a love affair that becomes reckless once the parents try to force them apart. Starring Alex Pettyfer, Gabriella Wilde, and Bruce Greenwood. It’s shocking that this remake seems to … Continue reading →

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