Talk:The Ladykillers

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Given that this page is linked to from Joel and Ethan Coen's page, it seemed only fair that their 2004 remake should have at least as much detail as the 1955 original.

Since someone clicking from there to here isn't likely to see the name "Coen" at first without scrolling down, some changes should probably be made to the structure of this page to make it more obvious that it deals with both versions of the film. Unfortunately I lack the time at the moment but I'll work something out later if no one else beats me to it. -- Take care, Ransom 04:14, Dec 9, 2004 (UTC)

Done. I added a couple of headings and mentioned the Coen version in the introductory text. It's not the prettiest solution, but at least it should let readers know there is more to the page than just the Guinness film. -- Take care, Ransom 17:07, Dec 9, 2004 (UTC)

Wouldn't it be better to give the two films separate pages, after all they're pretty different... JW 15:23, 21 Jun 2005 (UTC)

I thought so too, but I've been looking up articles on all the movies with remakes that I could think of, and all of them tend to keep the original and the remake on the same page as we've done here. Doesn't mean it's the best way to do it, but it's consistent with established practice, as far as I can tell. -- Take care, Ransom 16:06, July 16, 2005 (UTC)

I don't understand Ransom's statement that the 2004 remake should have as much detail as the original. The latter is an Ealing gem, the former a critical failure. The fact that the page is linked to the Coen's page is irrelevant isn't it? I will attempt to expand the article on the Ealing comedy, and I would invite the author of the piece on the remake to reduce it in length to bring it in line with the significance of its subject matter. Peter Maggs 07:19, 1 December 2005 (UTC)

I think perhaps they should have separate pages. And despite the "critical failure" of the Coen brothers' version, I really enjoy it. It may yet make it's cost back via DVD etc. Paul Tracy_|\talk

[edit] Page split

The original and the remake should be on separate pages: The Ladykillers (1955 film) and The Ladykillers (2004 film). Then you can post as much information as you want about the remake. I personally disliked the remake, but this really isn't the proper place to discuss matters like that. (Ibaranoff24 15:49, 6 June 2006 (UTC))

The split has been made, although the The Ladykillers (2004 film) page may need editting and reformatting. Clever curmudgeon 21:45, 8 June 2006 (UTC)

Good work Clever curmudgeon. I have taken the liberty of tidying up the Ealing film page; I'll let someone else deal with the remake. Peter Maggs 22:03, 8 June 2006 (UTC)

Great, just glad to have that crappy remake off the page of a good classic movie.Clever curmudgeon 02:53, 9 June 2006 (UTC)