I don't think there's any movie that's so iconic, so sacrosanct that a remake shouldn't be even attempted. I'm sure some people said that about Ocean's Eleven. I mean, how can you beat the rat pack? But I think the Clooney version is the better. Father of the Bride and Parent Trap are far from iconic, but still the newer versions outshine the former.
That's not to say it isn't a huge risk. If you're going to remake Harvey, you'd better have a top-notch script with something original going for it. I could see Tom Hanks in the role, maybe.
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