Commando Remake in Development?
Just yesterday we posted an update on the previously announced remake of Total Recall, and one of the reasons why I questioned the feasibility of this particular remake is that the original was largely built around the appeal and star power of Arnold Schwarzenegger. Well, it looks like yet another Schwarzenegger film is up for a possible redo as well: the 1985 action flick Commando.
According to JoBlo, an article in an Australian magazine called RCI claims that a Commando remake is currently in development. There are no further details to be had at this time (and in fact, I haven’t even been able to verify that this magazine exists) so I would definitely take it with a grain of salt. At this rate, however, I wouldn’t be surprised if every single Schwarzenegger flick had been remade by the time he gets out of office! At least the Terminator, Conan and Predator franchises have a mythology to them that goes beyond one single character. The only thing that makes Commando worth watching is 100% Arnold. All I’m saying is that if they do remake it, they better maintain the steel drum soundtrack. What do you think, is Commando worth remaking? What other Arnold Schwarzenegger flicks could use an update?
Comments (11)
oh god..
Posted by Niklas on June 4th, 2009noooooooooooooooo!!!!!
Posted by Bob The Slob on June 4th, 2009This will be horrible. I am surprised WWE entertainment isn’t behind this. They are great at making terrible movies.
Posted by Hugo Van Nor on June 4th, 2009I would like to see a sequel, not a remake. If Arnold and Alyssa Milano were in it, I would see it! Being almost 62 years old, I wonder if Mr. Schwarzenegger could achieve the ultra-buff level of fitness again…
Posted by PumpingIron on June 4th, 2009I would like the sequel too… not a remake… A remake was all ready done — Taken—
As Arnold can only say “I’ll be back” or is that “iel be bock”
Posted by Big Hungry on June 4th, 2009You said it; the only reason anyone watched or liked this movie is because of AHNOLD.
Posted by Ryan M. on June 4th, 2009I agree w/ Ryan M., don’t remake this or any other films.
Posted by Matt Keith on June 4th, 2009You know in a way this makes sense. That said … fuck that! You can’t recapture the subtle tension between Matix and Sully or the 2 room hotel fight between Matrix and Mac (Bill Duke) or the foiled chain mail conclusion of Bennet. “I don’t need the girl. I don’t need the gun!”
Posted by Ian on June 4th, 2009I think this would be awesome! especially if arnold makes his grand return in this film. Of course they would have to revamp the story line but i agree that it should be a sequel.
Posted by Chris M on June 4th, 2009I thought they did a remake and named it Shooter.
Posted by Justice on June 4th, 2009WWE is behind it, or so seems… read a rumor about Mr. Cena playing Arnie’s role…
Posted by Shmoo on June 8th, 2009Leave a Reply