Remakes, reboots, reinterpretations — whichever word you prefer, the idea of changing an existing story into something new is a dime a dozen. Finding a good remake often feels like hunting for a needle in a haystack (to coin another phrase), although it isn’t a hopeless endeavor by any means. Quality reinventions have existed for just as long as the disappointing examples. Having said that, the British-to-American remake pipeline often feels especially uninspired. The United States doesn’t have the strongest track with ideas our friends across the pond invented; at best, the strongest elements are lost in translation, and at their lowest, our measly attempts lack that vital spark.
