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Why did Hollywood think it was a good idea to take Get Carter--Mike Hodges' classic 1971 study in gangster psychology--transplant the setting from decaying Tyneside to a present-day American metropolis, neuter the screenplay so that precious little of the original's acerbic humour and subtlety remain, and assign the lead role of Jack Carter, memorably taken by Michael Caine in the original, to Sylvester Stallone? No amount of Rocky-cum-Rambo routines can convince you that he's remotely inside the character, even though here Carter's psychotic side has been airbrushed out as he seeks revenge for the murder of his brother and rape of his niece.
Miranda Richardson is a wearily sympathetic Gloria, and Rachel Leigh Cook a not-too-bratish Doreen (is this actually used as an American name?). Mickey Rourke looks suitably wasted as loutish businessman Cyrus; Alan Cumming is an annoyingly smug computer whizz Kinnear (wouldn't you have pulled the trigger?), while Michael Caine loses all credibility for his cameo appearance as Cliff Brumby. Did he really need the cash?
On the DVD: Get Carter on disc is a classy but lifeless production. Extras include the theatrical trailer, cast and crew details, and six deleted scenes which are too brief to be more than off-cuts. Three spoken and nine subtitled languages are provided, and there's director Stephen Kay's pithy running commentary to enjoy. Even he, however, often sounds at a loss to explain just why the film was made. Thank goodness the original movie is also available on DVD. --Richard Whitehouse
DVD Description
DVD Special Features:
Audio commentary by Stephen Kay
Deleted scenes
Trailer
Widescreen 2.35:1
Languages: Dolby Digital 5.1 English, German, Italian
Subtitles: English, German, Italian, Swedish, Finnish, Icelandic, Danish, Norwegian
Hearing impaired: English, German, Italian
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Why? More importantly, WHY?
Michael Caine must wonder why Hollywood has it in for him with its morbid obsession of remaking his classic films. "Get Carter", "The Italian Job", "Alfie"... what next, Ben Afflick as the sole American who saves the plucky Brits at Rourke's Drift in a remake of "Zulu"? Far fetched? About as unlikely as getting mumbling muscleman Sylvester Stallone to take on perhaps Caine's finest role, the cold eyed, morally dubious killer Jack Carter.
And yet here we are in a film that, on its own merits is an average thriller, and Sly isn't too bad, but as a remake of a classic movie is utterly pointless because you cannot improve on perfection. Again, why? WHY?!
Michael Caine must wonder why Hollywood has it in for him with its morbid obsession of remaking his classic films. "Get Carter", "The Italian Job", "Alfie"... what next, Ben Afflick as the sole American who saves the plucky Brits at Rourke's Drift in a remake of "Zulu"? Far fetched? About as unlikely as getting mumbling muscleman Sylvester Stallone to take on perhaps Caine's finest role, the cold eyed, morally dubious killer Jack Carter.
And yet here we are in a film that, on its own merits is an average thriller, and Sly isn't too bad, but as a remake of a classic movie is utterly pointless because you cannot improve on perfection. Again, why? WHY?!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
First of all if you are thinking of buying this based on your love of the original then don't...You'll hate it...But if you love any of the following then this is for you..
1/Stallone shows the start of the return to form he is now at ..Carter is a return to a rough tough character he hasn't played for years
2/Mickey Rourke....I've always loved Rourke and he is always watchable in whatever he is cast in...Great in this.
3/A cut above the normal action movie...It's more in line with Stallone's Nighthawks i feel than say Rambo or Cobra..
The film is well made,good scenery in Seattle and there is enough in here to hold your attention for it's run time..
Yes it is no where near as good as the original but it is not trying to be the original.....
Enjoy it for what it is...I did .
1/Stallone shows the start of the return to form he is now at ..Carter is a return to a rough tough character he hasn't played for years
2/Mickey Rourke....I've always loved Rourke and he is always watchable in whatever he is cast in...Great in this.
3/A cut above the normal action movie...It's more in line with Stallone's Nighthawks i feel than say Rambo or Cobra..
The film is well made,good scenery in Seattle and there is enough in here to hold your attention for it's run time..
Yes it is no where near as good as the original but it is not trying to be the original.....
Enjoy it for what it is...I did .
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The original was atmospheric, credible and gritty to the point of being brutal and remains one of the best films of this genre.
Whoever it was that convinced Stallone he could possibly emulate Michael Caine's screen presecence and acting ability, play the part of a London Gangster, or capture the same essence of the original needs their head examined.
Avoid!!!
Whoever it was that convinced Stallone he could possibly emulate Michael Caine's screen presecence and acting ability, play the part of a London Gangster, or capture the same essence of the original needs their head examined.
Avoid!!!
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doesn't even have the courage to use the original ending
(the film)Jack Carter (Stallone) has spent his life collecting for other people - debts, agendas, retribution. He stands alone and always stands apart. Read more
Published 1 month ago by S. F. husseiny
PLEASE!...NO MORE!
PLEASE! NO MORE REMAKES OF CLASSIC BRITISH FILMS THAT SIMPLY CANNOT BE IMPROVED UPON - HENCE THEIR 'CLASSIC' STATUS!! (POINTLESS).
Published 2 months ago by CLINT McGAVIN
please someone get stallone out of this rubbish remake!!!
what an unnecessary and insulting remake.
another hollywood attemped to cash in on ,has stallone walking around with a silly looking goatee, mumbling lines as usual in this... Read more
another hollywood attemped to cash in on ,has stallone walking around with a silly looking goatee, mumbling lines as usual in this... Read more
Published on 2 Sep 2009 by film buff
Nowhere near as bad as some idolaters of the original will have you...
Please ignore all the rabid nonsense written about this film by people who clearly don't like the idea of having their favourite movies remade. Read more
Published on 30 Aug 2009 by Lou Knee
Get Carter
I am a big Stallone fan and have seen most of his films this one is not good! Forget trying to compare it to the original Get Carter, this film is bad just on its own. Read more
Published on 2 Feb 2009 by soundprice
AN INSULT TO THE ORIGINAL
This film should never have been made. It is an insult to the genious original in every way. Stallone might make a good Rambo PERIOD. Read more
Published on 26 Nov 2008 by Sick-o
An under-rated gem
This movie has had some really bad press and some really scathing reviews and are they justified?Well,to be honest no they're not. Read more
Published on 29 Sep 2008 by Howard Watson
Dont compare it to the orginal and you will find that it isnt that bad
Although this is classed as a remake of the original and brilliant Get Carter starring Micheal Cain I think you shouldn't see it as a remake, just see it as a original film. Read more
Published on 1 Sep 2008 by Roaty
Knock, Knock, Anyone home?
Nothing to brag about. Once Stallone, always Stallone. Or if your prefer once Rambo, always Rambo. Or even better once Rocky, always Rocky. Read more
Published on 17 Dec 2007 by Jacques COULARDEAU
Woeful! The worst US remake, and there are alot to chose from!!!!
Come on US of A, when, or perhaps the question should be why did you ever think that remaking classic acknowledged superb English films is a really good idea? Read more
Published on 21 Aug 2007 by Mr. C. J. Iredale
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