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Films that can magically change location and still work! - 30/11/2012 1:32:04 PM

mclane1

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Hey buddies

Ever thought that some movies could work just as we'll if set in a different environment? Probably not , but what the hell.

Alien would have worked set at sea visiting remote islands

Pirates of the Caribbean as a space adventure

Top gun could have been set in space just with crazy space pilots

There is definitely an easy swap between space and sea I think.

Complete balls or am I onto something? Im guessing the former but either way its all good.

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RE: Films that can magically change location and still ... - 30/11/2012 1:43:30 PM

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Relax, friend, the nurse will be round with your meds very soon.

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RE: Films that can magically change location and still ... - 30/11/2012 2:08:24 PM

Discodez

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It has been done with varying degrees of success already.

Outland is basically High Noon in space and is a great film.

The Magnificent Seven is much more entertaining than Seven Samurai.

Under Seige is basically Die Hard on a boat (although Die Hard is obviously a stone cold classic whilst seige is just a pretty decent action movie).

I think there's plenty of archetypal stories that can work in many different locations though ...

I mean, the Lion King is just Hamlet with Lions.

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RE: Films that can magically change location and still ... - 30/11/2012 3:25:03 PM

Tidus

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Speed 2 is kinda like speed but on a boat.

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RE: Films that can magically change location and still ... - 30/11/2012 3:29:53 PM

snaze1

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How about White Chicks or Jack & Jill set in a world where comedy exists???

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RE: Films that can magically change location and still ... - 30/11/2012 4:15:41 PM

homersimpson_esq

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quote:

ORIGINAL: snaze1

How about White Chicks or Jack & Jill set in a world where comedy exists???

Now you're just being silly.

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RE: Films that can magically change location and still ... - 30/11/2012 9:37:52 PM

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Everything works better in space. Everything. Including kitchen sink drama.

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