Of all the classic films I can think of this one should be remade. Despite some flaws, this was a very enjoyable film.
Unfortunately, it is not a film to stand the test of time and should remade to allow it's post generations a chance to enjoy this theme on a newer updated format.
Actually, I think it's a remake itself. I cant remember the name of the movie, but it is French, and the plot runs along the lines of this (a reporter becomes the toy of a billionaire's spoiled son). The only reason I say this is that the French one was made in 1970-something. You can probably find it here.
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I really can't see this film being remade in this intensely political correct world we live in right now, because at the time of release, there was a school of thought that this film was very racist...a white millionaire purchases a black man as a toy for his spoiled brat of a son. Whether or not the film is racist I guess is up to the individual, but many felt this way back in '82 and I would imagine that a remake might receive the same backlash in this more politically correct age we live in today.
shareI also can't see it being remade, at least with the exact same elements. Theres some pretty edgy stuff in this movie, for a light comedy. Also, as a very young kid in the mid and late 80's, this was one of my favorite movies.
shareThat is why it should be switched to a rich, black family with a white "toy".
shareSure..why not? It's not like whites have a race card to wave around or a case where we could whine about racism. I'm sure Hollywood would be happy to make it a black family with a Caucasian man. They'd probably throw in a few 'cracker' or 'honkey' jokes in. They'd make the white guy dumb, unlike Pryor's somewhat intelligent character. Yep, it'd be a hit today.
shareIt should be remade with Jackie Chan in the lead. of course you'd have to change the plot a little but somehow he'd be perfect for the role since it involves alot of physical comedy, plus kids seen to like him.
shareIf people got offended all of a sudden from the confederate flag on the roof of the General Lee in Dukes of Hazzard, then I doubt they can see the humor in the rich white son "buying" the black man as a toy. I'm not sure I'd want Adam Sandler remaking this movie, I just get that feeling it won't be very good. I'd love to see Dave Chappelle take a crack at it though.
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