A remake that stays very true to the original. It cuts down run time on certain middle sequences, while expanding on the beginning and ending.
The casting choices were spot on. Charlie Hunnam looks the part, and I could easily see Steve McQueen playing the same character, though Hunnam's acting was more reminiscent of Jax Teller in 'Sons of Anarchy'. Rami Malek, also looked and played the part of Louis Dega very well. I wonder if Dustin Hoffman watched it and what his thoughts were.
It's a good movie, but is ultimately inferior to its predecessor, as it doesn't bring anything else to the table other than what was already mentioned. The original had more emotional feel to it, and honestly seemed more brutal, even though the remake was more graphic.
The casting choices were spot on. Charlie Hunnam looks the part, and I could easily see Steve McQueen playing the same character, though Hunnam's acting was more reminiscent of Jax Teller in 'Sons of Anarchy'. Rami Malek, also looked and played the part of Louis Dega very well. I wonder if Dustin Hoffman watched it and what his thoughts were.
It's a good movie, but is ultimately inferior to its predecessor, as it doesn't bring anything else to the table other than what was already mentioned. The original had more emotional feel to it, and honestly seemed more brutal, even though the remake was more graphic.