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07-28-2022 11:38 PM
Which version of the movies " The Manchurian Candidate " did you prefer .
The original movie from 1962 with Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey, Angela Landsbury and Janet Leigh . " The movie was selected in 1994 for preservation in the US National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being culturally, historically, aesthetically significant. "
"The plot centers on Korean War veteran Raymond Shaw, part of a prominent political family. Shaw is Brainwashed by communists after his Army platoon is captured. He returns to civilian life in the United States, where he becomes an unwitting assassin in an international communist conspiracy. " per Wikipedia
The 2004 version with Denzel Washington, Meryl Streep, Liev Schreiber, Jon Voight, . the story line is changed as Denzel Washington and Liev Schribier play Gulf War Veterans . There are many other changes to the storyline when compared to the original movie .
With so many plot changes , should the 2004 movie be called a remake ?
If you've viwed both movies which do you prefer?
In many ways, I do prefer the version with Denzel Washington .
07-28-2022 11:55 PM
In my opinion, there's no comparison. It's the 1962 version and always will be. The cast, the plot and the outcome are superior and I say that knowing that the cast in the later version has some of my all time favorite actors/actresses too.
07-29-2022 12:05 AM
@RoughDraft wrote:In my opinion, there's no comparison. It's the 1962 version and always will be. The cast, the plot and the outcome are superior and I say that knowing that the cast in the later version has some of my all time favorite actors/actresses too.
@RoughDraft Oh! I totally agree with you. di
07-29-2022 06:35 AM
This is one of the movies that I would never be interested in watching a remake.
Just rewatched the original....so scary, creepy and so good!
07-29-2022 07:31 AM - edited 07-29-2022 07:33 AM
1962 version is the best. All the actors are great. I think Laurence Harvey is fabulous.
So is Frank SInatra. But there is nothing wrong w/the 2004 version,but as Mama Cass says,"the original is still the greatest".
How could I forget Angela Lansbury? Now that is REALLY creepy.
07-29-2022 10:21 AM
I have never seen either version of this movie, but it seems I should make it a point to watch!
07-29-2022 11:58 AM
@JamandBread Strongly suggest that you watch the "original" first!
"Never argue with a fool. Onlookers may not be able to tell the difference."
07-29-2022 12:53 PM
@Desertdi wrote:
@RoughDraft wrote:In my opinion, there's no comparison. It's the 1962 version and always will be. The cast, the plot and the outcome are superior and I say that knowing that the cast in the later version has some of my all time favorite actors/actresses too.
@RoughDraft Oh! I totally agree with you. di
I agree too. I saw the original when it first came out. It had so much atmosphere, and still does. I always liked Laurence Harvey, too, so that is another reason I like it better.
07-29-2022 01:19 PM
Boy, it's a tough call. I love both movies. Each is good in their own way.
Angela Lansbury was so evil. She really nailed the role. I think she was so much better in the 'evil mother' role than Meryl Streep.
Laurence Harvey was superb as Raymond Shaw, but I think Liev Schreiber was a bit better in the role. As for Major Marco, Frank Sinatra was better in the riole than Denzel Washington.
I guess if I had to pick between the two, I would go with the 2004 movie.
07-29-2022 03:19 PM
I'm going to have to watch them both back to back as many good points made in favor of the 1962 movie.
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