Joe Carnahan has clearly got a thing for grizzled, take-no-shit leading men in rugged, testosterone-soaked thrillers. With The Grey currently scoring very decent reviews across the board, word is that Carnahan will follow that film up with a reboot of the Charles Bronson actioner Death Wish.
Directed by Michael Winner and released back in 1974, Death Wish is a down and dirty revenge drama, in which Bronson plays an average joe who turns into a gun-wielding vigilante when his wife is murdered by a gang of street punks.
New York’s resident muggers are suddenly in a world of trouble, as Bronson sets about slaying every ne’er do well who crosses his path.
The film would go on to spawn four sequels, and MGM and Paramount clearly feel the time is right for a reboot, with Carnahan having reportedly signed on to occupy the director’s chair.
It’s a move that makes sense, with Carnahan’s Narc a good example of the director’s familiarity with grimy, uncompromising material. No word as yet concerning when the film is expected to open, but who would bet against Liam Neeson snagging the leading role? If he can take a pack of timber wolves, we fancy him against a bunch of street thugs…
Is Death Wish ripe for a remake, or should they leave well alone? Tell us, below.
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TheKingofCinema
Jan 30th 2012, 9:53
As a huge fan of Charles Bronson's films especially the Death Wish films. I really liked the original. but I thought Death Wish 2, 3 and 5 were much better. but I thought Death Wish 4 was terrible. but although I am against remakes 100% most of the time. I actually think a remake of the original Death Wish or its terrible sequel Death Wish 4 would be really good idea and with the director of Narc, Smokin' Aces and The A-Team film at the helm. I think this will be awesome remake. Mmmm who could play the perfect Paul Kersey in the remake. how about Timothy Olyphant, Sam Worthington (yes I know he is usually c**p in mostly c**p films accept from Terminator Salvation & I hope Man on a Ledge & Wrath of the Titans deliver promise too). Ryan Reynolds (dodgy but could work). Christian Bale. Ryan Phillippe. Balthazar Getty. Henry Rollins. Jason Statham. Gerard Butler or the original choice for the remake Sylvester Stallone?. any other interesting suggestions anybody. :-)
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crazyrapeguy
Jan 30th 2012, 10:02
Maybe you? You've got the physique, definatley. Either that or they do a live action Mr Potato Head movie and you could star in that. "100% most of the time"... f**k me that's comedy gold. I thought you were describing Sex Panther for a minute.
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