Is It Worth Remaking the Classic Film Adaptations? A Study of Scarlett
We all know the classics. You may love them or hate them, but one way or another, a wide audience is familiar with many classic pieces. This is why they have been attracting producers and studios since the very beginning of cinema. There are numerous adaptations of, say, Sherlock Holmes, each offering a different interpretation of the same classic text. Each of us has our own favourite (with the vast majority preferring Jeremy Bratt). Still, despite such a large number of competitors, the BBC adaptation starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman became a massive success. Why is that? Was it because of a new approach, or rather a careful reshaping of the beloved characters in the modern world? And is such success guaranteed?