Summary
Channing Tatum’sGhostremake gets a curious and optimistic response fromoriginal actor Demi Moore. The 1990s classic of the same name starred Patrick Swayze, Moore, and Whoopi Goldberg, and followed banker Sam Wheat (Swayze), who was tragically murdered in an attempted robbery, and his desire to reconnect with his girlfriend Molly (Moore). The film currently holds a 75% Rotten Tomatoes score from critics and, with the help of re-releases, has grossed $500 million at the box office. Details are scarce, but Tatum’sGhostremake will follow the original movie’s plot.
In an interview withEntertainment Weekly, Moore shares her thoughts on Tatum’s upcomingGhostremake, ultimately saying that she’s curious to see how its remade for a modern audience. Though she notes that every story’s been told and that some films “are better left not touched”, there could be “wonderful surprises” in new takes on existing material.Read her full comment below:
Look, every story in some ways has already been told. The wonderful thing is the different way things can be reinterpreted. I think there are some films that often are better left not touched, and left, and then sometimes there are wonderful surprises in that reinterpretation.
Can Channing Tatum’s Ghost Remake Top the Original?
Tatum’sGhostremake has some big shoes to fill.
Tatum’sGhostremake has some big shoes to fill, given the original film, as mentioned before, opened to solid reviews and a sizable box office gross. The film was even nominated for five Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Film Editing, Best Music, Original Score, Best Actress in a Supporting Role, and Best Writing. It was able to win the latter two, and it still remains a favorite today, particularly fans of the late Swayze.
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The original film was praised for its writing, citing the script as precise and witty, delivering romance, drama, and humor in a truly genre-bending package. Its visual effects have also aged well, while its deeper themes of an afterlife, grief, and communicating with the dead were not lost on its audience. It had something for everyone, and pair that with the film’s superb performances, specifically Goldberg’s, and the result is something that stands the test of time.
Tatum’s remake ofGhostis up against the usual expectations of redoing a beloved classic. Details are still spare, but Tatum is presumably taking on the role of Sam. As for its plot, theGhostremake will follow the original’s, but Tatum’s said that a few things that haven’t aged well will be fitted for a modern audience. Further regarding its cast, theGhostremake hasn’t filled out any roles except for Tatum’s, including Molly and Oda Mae Brown. The roles have been performed well by Moore and Goldberg, respectively, so the bar’s been set high.
Ghost
Cast
Ghost is a romantic thriller directed by Jerry Zucker, featuring Patrick Swayze as Sam Wheat, a man who has been murdered and becomes a ghost in order to protect his girlfriend Molly Jensen, played by Demi Moore. With the assistance of a reluctant psychic named Oda Mae Brown, portrayed by Whoopi Goldberg, Sam attempts to uncover the truth behind his death and bring closure to his unfinished business.
