You've probably heard the old expression "If it ain't broke, don't fix it". Well, that's how I feel about movie remakes. Unless there was something seriously flawed about an original film, I see no reason to watch a remake as the remake lacks originality and often is inferior in most ways. Of course, there are exceptions...but I have a hard time imagining a better suspense film than the older French classic "Diabolique" (1955). It's simply terrific. And yet, at least twice they've made English language versions that cannot compare favorably to the original. This one, "Reflections of Murder" is a made for television remake and a couple decades later, Sharon Stone made "Diabolique" (1996).
So is it any good? Well, if you have never seen the original and won't watch a film with subtitles, it's a good option (but watch the original anyway!!). But because I knew the story, the film offered no surprises and nothing in the way of improving the story.
By the way, if you DO see the film, look at the boy playing Joan Hackett's son--that's little Lance Kerwin of "James at 15" fame.
So is it any good? Well, if you have never seen the original and won't watch a film with subtitles, it's a good option (but watch the original anyway!!). But because I knew the story, the film offered no surprises and nothing in the way of improving the story.
By the way, if you DO see the film, look at the boy playing Joan Hackett's son--that's little Lance Kerwin of "James at 15" fame.