that's surprising

[anthonybaxter]

Unlike most cases, the US remake of Life on Mars is actually pretty damn fine. Plus, ooo, Harvey Keitel.

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[patchworkkid.livejournal.com]

Really? I'd heard the opposite.

[anthonybaxter.livejournal.com]

The initial version was apparently utter utter shite, and they dumped it almost completely and remade it. I've only seen the first 2 episodes, but I'm liking it. [edit] I mean the initial version of the US remake, not the UK version.

[patchworkkid.livejournal.com]

Huh. Cool. I still haven't seen the original but have it queued on Quickflix.

[halfcooked.com (from livejournal.com)]

Is it better than the original? Because I'm thinking it would be hard to translate the Gene genie across the pond.

[anthonybaxter.livejournal.com]

I don't think it's better, but it's still suprisingly ok. Particularly given the history of american remakes...

[drwally.livejournal.com]

Nuh. No-one beats Glenister. He'd punt Keitel across the room and then sit down for a tea and garibaldi.

[anthonybaxter.livejournal.com]

He plays the character very differently. Keitel's version is (imho) a lot more of a scary thug.