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Our Favorite Classic Movie Remakes

This weekend Chris Rock led the hilarious all-star cast of "Death At a Funeral," a remake of the British film released just three years ago, to earn $17 million on its opening weekend. If you weren't able to check it out yet, be sure to get to the theater soon and be prepared to laugh-out-loud...yes, it's that funny! Join us for a look back at some of the other classic movie remakes that we've loved over the years. Related stories: Chris Rock & Tracy Morgan On 'Death At A Funeral'Common Bursts In On "Date Night"
By Regina R. Robertson · Updated October 29, 2020
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This weekend Chris Rock led the hilarious all-star cast of “Death At a Funeral,” a remake of the British film released just three years ago, to earn $17 million on its opening weekend. If you weren’t able to check it out yet, be sure to get to the theater soon and be prepared to laugh-out-loud…yes, it’s that funny! Join us for a look back at some of the other classic movie remakes that we’ve loved over the years. Related stories:
  • Chris Rock & Tracy Morgan On ‘Death At A Funeral’
  • Common Bursts In On “Date Night”