WHAT FAMOUS MOVIE REMAKES DO YOU KNOW?

In this lesson, we talk about famous movie remakes. A remake is a new version of an old movie. Remakes are very popular in the movie industry. They often have new actors, better special effects, and updated stories. We use the present simple to talk about general facts and opinions, past simple to describe the original movies, and future tenses to talk about upcoming remakes.

Examples:

I know the remake of "The Lion King".
They watched the new version of "Jumanji" last weekend.
I'm going to watch the new "Little Mermaid" next week.
Will you see the remake of "Ghostbusters"?

1. GRAMMAR:

Present Simple

I like the new version better.
Remakes are usually different from the original.

Past Simple

We watched the original movie last night.
It was made in 1984.

Future with "Will" and "Going to"

They will release a new version next year.
I’m going to see the remake tomorrow.

Modal Verbs

You should watch the original too.
We can compare both versions.
You must see the new effects!

2. VOCABULARY:

Remake – A new version of a movie.
Original – The first version of something.
Actor – A person who plays a role in a movie.
Version – A form or variant of something.
Classic – A movie that is very famous and old.
Update – To make something more modern.
Scene – A part of a movie or play.
Release – To make a movie available to the public.
Special effects – Computer or visual effects in a film.
Audience – People who watch a movie.

3. USEFUL EXPRESSIONS:

Have you seen the remake?
I like the old one better.
The new version is exciting!
It’s different from the original.
They changed the story a little.

4. SENTENCES:

Positive Sentences

I enjoyed the remake of "Aladdin".
The new effects were amazing.
They are making a new version of "Snow White".

Negative Sentences

I didn’t like the remake.
The story wasn’t the same.
They aren’t using the same actors.

Questions

Do you like movie remakes?
Did you watch the original version?
Are they going to release a new remake?

Answers

Yes, I love them!
No, I prefer the original.
I think the new one will be good.

5. CONVERSATION:

Luis: Hey Camila, have you seen the new "The Little Mermaid" remake?

Camila: Yes, I watched it last weekend. It was really beautiful!

Luis: Did you see the original one?

Camila: Of course! I loved the classic animation.

Luis: What do you think about the new version?

Camila: I think it’s good. The songs are the same, but the visuals are better.

Luis: I’m going to watch it next week. Is it worth it?

Camila: Yes! You should definitely see it in the cinema.

6. READING:

Many movies today are remakes of old classics. For example, Beauty and the Beast, The Jungle Book, and Cinderella were originally animated movies. Now, they have new versions with real actors and special effects. These remakes are popular with both children and adults. Some people like the remakes because they look modern and exciting. Others prefer the originals because of the classic style and voices. In the future, more remakes will come, and people will continue to compare them with the old versions.