Dreamworks have landed themselves a lawsuit for the similarities between Disturbia and Rear Window. If the suit is successful, surely court cases for this lot can’t be far behind…

7.

The Faculty (1998): A jock, a cheerleader, a geek, the school rebel and a female outcast all club together during an invasion to defeat oppressive aliens who have taken over their school. At the end of it all, an unlikely couple get together.

The Breakfast Club (1985): A jock, a cheerleader, a geek, the school rebel and a female outcast all club together during detention to defeat an oppressive school system that makes them feel like aliens. At the end of it all, an unlikely couple get together.

What it should have been called: The Alien Breakfast Club

6.

The Fast And The Furious (2001): An undercover cop played by an actor renowned for wooden performances (Paul Walker) infiltrates a gang of speed freaks suspected of committing a series of daring robberies, bonds with the leader, falls in love with a girl close to the gang, then betrays them all by remembering he’s cop and not a car thief.

Point Break (1991): An undercover cop played by an actor renowned for wooden performances (Keanu Reeves) infiltrates a gang of extreme sports freaks suspected of committing a series of daring robberies, bonds with the leader, falls in love with a girl close to the gang, then betrays them all by remembering he’s cop and not a bank robber.

What it should have been called: The Point Is To Break Fast And Furious

5.

Great White (1981): A giant Great White shark attacks swimmers in a small coastal town. Despite several shark attacks, the Mayor does nothing to stop it, so James Franisscus and Vic Morrow set sail to kill it.

Jaws (1975): A giant Great White shark attacks swimmers in a small coastal town. Despite several shark attacks, the Mayor does nothing to stop it, so Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw,  and Richard Dreyfuss set sail to kill it.

What it should have been called: Great White Jaws

4.

Independence Day (1996): World is invaded by all-powerful conquering aliens who seem to have no weaknesses, until they’re defeated by simple computer virus.

War Of The Worlds (1953): World is invaded by all-powerful conquering aliens who seem to have no weaknesses, until they’re defeated by simple flu virus.

What it should have been called: War Of World Independence

3.

Critters (1986): Pitch-black comedy in which small mid-western town is attacked by small sadistic furry creatures with sharp teeth and a voracious appetite for human flesh.

Gremlins (1984): Pitch-black comedy in which small mid-western town is attacked by small sadistic furry creatures with sharp teeth and a voracious appetite for chicken after midnight.

What it should have been called: Gremlins 2: Critters


2.

MAC And Me (1988): A small boy makes friends with a cute little alien (whose name comes from an acronym), and tries to stop him from being captured by evil scientists who want to experiment on him. After a series of action-packed chase scenes across suburbia, and a fake death scene, Mac is reunited with his family. Sponsored by McDonalds.

E.T: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982): A small boy makes friends with a cute little alien ((whose name comes from an acronym), and tries, and tries to stop him from being captured by evil scientists who want to experiment on him. After a series of action-packed chase scenes across suburbia, and a fake death scene, ET is reunited with his family. Sponsored by Reese’s Pieces.

What it should have been called: ET And Me

1.

Days Of Thunder (1990): Tom Cruise is a lone wolf hot shot race-car driver who clashes with his bosses and his fellow drivers. But, through the love of a female doctor, Cruise discovers a more sensitive side, which comes in handy when his best friend has a serious accident. Thrown out of NASCAR, Cruise has to fight his way back to take part in the race of his life.

Top Gun (1986): Tom Cruise is a lone wolf hot shot fighter pilot who clashes with his bosses and his fellow pilots. But, through the love of a female doctor, Cruise discovers a more sensitive side, which comes in handy when his best friend has a serious accident. Thrown out of his Navy School, Cruise has to fight his way back to take part in the flight of his life.

What it should have been called: Days Of Gun Thunder