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The Forbidden Planet. I LOVE that movie. It is one of the most clever, intelligent scifi movies made. The ONLY thing wrong with it is the few social aspects vis a vis modern sensibilities (the heroic men, the damsel that needs saving by said heroic men). The special effects were good (and there was no attempt to over do beyond technical capabilities at the time) but would be great if done today.
Want to remake a great old movie? The Forbidden Planet is a prime target - just do it right. There is very little (beyond the social interaction of male/female) that needs to be changed - just done with an eye to make it MORE ominous and the effects even better.
Check that movie out, you wont regret it.
