Some movies simply do not need to be "updated." Some are works of art that can only be parodied, not replicated. How could you possibly create an updated version of "The Godfather" without the gravitas of the cast, the authenticity of the locations, and the timeliness of the theme?
The same here. As others have noted, the original Jacob's Ladder was wonderfully cast, the acting and atmosphere still create a genuine sense of paranoia, and the theme connected to social and even political issues that were relevant to the time. Calling this mishmash "Jacob's Ladder" is an attempt to ride on the coattails of a classic without improving, or even honoring, the original.
I do think that someone, at some early point, had good intentions with this film. There are certainly timely issues which would do well with a noir-like treatment similar to JL, but they need to stand on their own feet. I suspect that somebody started with a good idea, and then the money people got involved.
Go big or go home. This movie is a wasted opportunity, not to mention 90 minutes of my time.
The same here. As others have noted, the original Jacob's Ladder was wonderfully cast, the acting and atmosphere still create a genuine sense of paranoia, and the theme connected to social and even political issues that were relevant to the time. Calling this mishmash "Jacob's Ladder" is an attempt to ride on the coattails of a classic without improving, or even honoring, the original.
I do think that someone, at some early point, had good intentions with this film. There are certainly timely issues which would do well with a noir-like treatment similar to JL, but they need to stand on their own feet. I suspect that somebody started with a good idea, and then the money people got involved.
Go big or go home. This movie is a wasted opportunity, not to mention 90 minutes of my time.