This 2006 remake of the 1960 classic British comedy of the same title might be of some value, but not as a form of entertainment. It demonstrates how some film remakes fail. In this case, it strays far from the tone and tenor of the original. And, in changing the setting (time, place and culture), it also replaces the smooth, sophisticated comedy of a story, with crass and crude. Indeed, a character like Billy Bob Thornton's and one or two others from this film in real life today would be the subjects of lawsuits.
The original film masterfully presented a story with subtle humor and outright comedy. This remake is a piece of trash that's not only humorless but vulgar and insensitive. It bombed at the box office and lost the makers many millions of dollars. One would think Hollywood would learn, especially when it comes to comedy. But some filmmakers and backers, who apparently like films like this that don't register with most of the movie-going populace, apparently have the bucks to throw away.
So, every so often, Hollywood tries to foist something like this on the public. But most audiences can tell a treat from a turd.
The original film masterfully presented a story with subtle humor and outright comedy. This remake is a piece of trash that's not only humorless but vulgar and insensitive. It bombed at the box office and lost the makers many millions of dollars. One would think Hollywood would learn, especially when it comes to comedy. But some filmmakers and backers, who apparently like films like this that don't register with most of the movie-going populace, apparently have the bucks to throw away.
So, every so often, Hollywood tries to foist something like this on the public. But most audiences can tell a treat from a turd.