Most hockey fans and then some have watched and enjoyed the film Slap Shot. The 1977 film starring Paul Newman is arguably one of the best sports comedies of all time.
And now, a remake is in the works.
Universal Studios is behind the horror and has tabbed the director of "21" to take the helm. Personally, I think this is horrible. Slap Shot is such a classic, and it will now be tarnished by some crappy remake. Now, you might say, "It could turn out fine." But lemme ask, how many times has a remake of a sports film turned out for the best?
"The Longest Yard" remake with Adam Sandler was more like "The Longest Yawn." And watching Billy Bob Thornton starring in a remake of "The Bad News Bears" was just bad news for everyone in attendance.
I can see no way this will turn out to be a faithful and equally as funny remake. Even bringing back Newman from the dead will not get me to go see this movie when it comes out.
