Daily Variety is reporting that Martin Scorsese is trying to get the rights to remake Infernal Affairs and for it to star Leaonardo DiCaprio. :rolleyes:
From the article, "Infernal will be reset in Boston, amid tough Irish-American mobsters and cops who are their constant nemesis. Pic to be produced by Scorsese as well as Brad Grey, Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt's Plan B shingle, with Pitt considering a starring role in the film too."
Giles
03-01-04, 01:15 PM
From what I have heard Brad Pitt owns the rights - this was mentioned at the Palm Springs International Film Festival introduction of the film. The Desert Sun's Film Festival January 17th supplement noted:
Brad Pitt has already bought the rights for a remake of the first "Infermal Affairs" for Warner Bros.
Miramax is releasing the original sometime in August.
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Jackskeleton
03-01-04, 03:24 PM
Jesus. why not just pick it up and distribute it the with some respect then let mirmax handle it or even risk remaking it. -rolleyes- sad world.
DonnachaOne
03-11-04, 03:02 PM
You're making it sound like the film's being remade by hacks. This is MARTIN SCORSESE, not some just-out-of-school nut.
I wish MORE films were lucky enough to be remade by those with respect and talent.
flashburn
03-11-04, 03:19 PM
Sounds like the right way to remake a film. It seems studios love to remake recent foreign films, and I would rather have a very succesful director do one, than a two-bit hack.
ArchibaldTuttle
03-11-04, 06:00 PM
have any of you even seen the original?
Damfino
03-11-04, 06:33 PM
Originally posted by ArchibaldTuttle
have any of you even seen the original?
I have. (thanks to an imported DVD). I liked the movie a lot. It's more of a suspense thriller than an action movie.
Brief synopsis - The movie has two plot lines: one involving a cop working deep undercover with the triads and the other involving a gangster who goes to the police academy to infiltrate law enforcement. Both characters fear being caught and deal with incredible stress as a result.
I usually shun remakes but Martin Scorcese is one of my favorite directors so I'll go see it.
devilshalo
03-11-04, 06:55 PM
Originally posted by DonnachaOne
You're making it sound like the film's being remade by hacks. This is MARTIN SCORSESE, not some just-out-of-school nut.
I wish MORE films were lucky enough to be remade by those with respect and talent.
I wish more people had original ideas. ;)
Damfino
03-11-04, 07:02 PM
Originally posted by Giles
Miramax is releasing the original sometime in August.
Don't hold your breath. This is one of many Asian films that Miramaxe is sitting on (others include Hero and Shaolin Soccer). Even if it does get released count on it being cut and badly dubbed into English.
Trigger
03-11-04, 07:13 PM
Booooooooooooo. *hissssssss*
The Zizz
03-12-04, 02:39 AM
Why does Scorcese have such a hard-on for DiCaprio?
Trigger
03-12-04, 02:44 AM
cuz he's dreamy... duh
candyrocket786
03-12-04, 09:45 AM
Originally posted by Damfino
Even if it does get released count on it being cut and badly dubbed into English.
Don't forget about the addition of a hip-hop/rap soundtrack. ;)
DonnachaOne
03-12-04, 12:15 PM
Originally posted by ArchibaldTuttle
have any of you even seen the original? Yes. I own it. Don't have 2 or 3 yet, though.Originally posted by devilshalo
I wish more people had original ideas. ;) I think my wish is a bit more realistic...Originally posted by Numanoid
I take it this isn't the Richard Gere/Andy Garcia flick we're talking about. Why would it be? That's Internal Affairs.
DVD Smurf
05-01-04, 04:01 PM
great films...sad with a remake idea... :(
If Scorsese directs these will loose a little bit of respect for him on an artistic level...
RyoHazuki
05-01-04, 04:04 PM
Its good they are working to legalizing gay marriage so Dicaprio and Scorsese can make it official.
Rivero
05-01-04, 04:29 PM
The original was fantastic as it was, and I hear the sequel is kickass as well. I hate Hollywood.
Lastblade
05-02-04, 12:42 AM
I have seen Infernal Affairs recently, and it is a very good movie. I am going to see part 3 (not sure what is part 2, but part 3 has Tony Leung and Andy Lau). I don't know why they need to remake it, I mean, this came out what 2 years ago?
Dr. DVD
01-26-05, 07:10 PM
Apparently the remake will be set in the prohibition era of America and is about cops infiltrating gangs and vice versa.
Okay, I don't know when this movie is set to come out, but I will make the call right now that if Marty fails to get the Oscar again this year, it won't get released until around December of the year they decide to put it in theaters. I remember when GONY got bumped from December of 01 to March of 02, I thought they were honest. When it got bumped to the Summer I thought "this movie will be delayed for a year for Oscar potential. It came to pass. I remember when I read about The Aviator starting production and being wrapped for the most part in February of 04 I thinking they were going to wait close to a year to release it in December. They did it then as well. Just thought I would try to use my psychic abilities again. ;)
darqleo
01-26-05, 07:37 PM
Why does Scorcese have such a hard-on for DiCaprio?
Yeah no kidding, I'm missing out on Scorcese's latest movies because I don't want to see that guy.
Dr. DVD
01-26-05, 11:03 PM
Yeah no kidding, I'm missing out on Scorcese's latest movies because I don't want to see that guy.
FWIW, this is probably the only movie I have ever seen Leo in where he was actually quite good in his part and didn't ruin the movie.
clemente
01-27-05, 07:17 PM
FWIW, this is probably the only movie I have ever seen Leo in where he was actually quite good in his part and didn't ruin the movie.
Cause Scorcese's never become enamored of an actor before and cast him in everything....
Dr. DVD
01-27-05, 09:33 PM
Cause Scorcese's never become enamored of an actor before and cast him in everything....
Uh...Robert De Niro? He's been in about seven Scorsese pics whereas Leo has only been in two, with a possibility of three.
Buttmunker
01-28-05, 08:17 AM
Uh...Robert De Niro? He's been in about seven Scorsese pics whereas Leo has only been in two, with a possibility of three.
He was being sarcastic.
peon73
01-28-05, 09:58 AM
scorsese's remake of cape fear wasn't as good as the original. and i'd rather have brad pitt and his pals remake it.
eisenreich
02-28-05, 01:23 AM
"Infernal Affairs is currently slated for a September 17th release here in North America." According to a blog from last year, for what that's worth..
http://www.themovieblog.com/archives/2004/08/infernal_affairs_is_back_on_miramaxs_release_schedule.html
DonnachaOne
02-28-05, 01:37 AM
"Infernal Affairs is currently slated for a September 17th release here in North America." According to a blog from last year, for what that's worth..
http://www.themovieblog.com/archives/2004/08/infernal_affairs_is_back_on_miramaxs_release_schedule.htmlUm... it's already out on DVD in region one.
Cygnet74
02-28-05, 02:57 AM
Scorsese
Dr. DVD
02-28-05, 09:18 PM
Since Marty didn't get an Oscar this year either, I am going to make the call that they will wind up with a December 2006 release date for this project, which I think should have the working title: "Gangs of New York: Plan C". ;)
RocShemp
08-05-05, 11:07 AM
So is this still being made?
I recently saw the original and it's nothing short of perfection. It's actually dethrowned Heat as my favourite crime drama. I really like DiCaprio as an actor but don't really picture him in either role (though I assume he's up for the Tony Leung role) if the remake is made. Still, with Scorsese at the helm it'll be interesting if nothing else.
mookyman
08-05-05, 11:10 AM
Yes, it's being made. It's being shot mostly in New York, with a few weeks in Boston (I worked as an extra on the film near Congress Street in Boston a few weeks ago).
RocShemp
08-05-05, 12:20 PM
Interesting. Just saw in IMDB that they changed the title to The Departed and that Matt Damon is in the Andy Lau role. I doubt it'll be as good as Infernal Affairs but I just may go see it regardless.
DVD King
08-05-05, 12:32 PM
Really looking forward to this one. Scorsese coming back to work in his best genre with a loaded cast. Can't wait.
veloce
05-31-07, 10:29 AM
Since Marty didn't get an Oscar this year either, I am going to make the call that they will wind up with a December 2006 release date for this project, which I think should have the working title: "Gangs of New York: Plan C". ;)
Good call.
fumanstan
05-31-07, 12:12 PM
Odd bump. It's funny to see everyone bashing the concept above :)
Dr. DVD
05-31-07, 01:11 PM
Hey man! No fair resurrecting an ancient thread for heckling purposes. :(
FWIW, I now think that releasing the movie in October worked to the movie's advantage. Releasing it in December would have been an obvious Oscar bait move, so they put it out as a simple action/drama movie offer for Fall instead and got all it needed.
PixyJunket
05-31-07, 01:13 PM
Odd bump. It's funny to see everyone bashing the concept above :)Word. :lol:
Josh H
05-31-07, 02:00 PM
I just finished watching the IA trilogy.
I thought The Departed was much better personally as it pretty much tapped all the good parts of IA and left out the shit I didn't like or thought was pointless.
RocShemp
05-31-07, 04:46 PM
Odd bump. It's funny to see everyone bashing the concept above :)
I didn't exactly bash the concept but I was genuinely suprised at how good it turned out. It was more a reimagining than a simple remake.
hardercore
05-31-07, 09:00 PM
LOL at all those cynics. This turned out to be the best film of 2006.
naitram
06-01-07, 01:16 PM
Yeah looking back on IA, The Departed was a better made film, but not the best of the year, that's for sure. Take Marky Mark and Matt Damon out, and then I might have taken it more seriously.
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