Subtitles are beautiful

But it won't have Gong Yoo so what's the point

I don´t see the need. unless the have zombies chasing and eating Donald Trump.

so train to...where? Illinois?

Whoopie !!!!!
They're finally not saying "Gong Yoo (Big)" :)

A thousand times, NO!

Gong Yoo and Ma Dong-seok or bust!

As far as I'm aware this movie was already pretty popular in international circles. Why the remake? People need to broaden their horizons of other entertainment industries and their work, AND make some original movies, not just remake stuff over and over again. Ugh.

It's been my experience the U.S. ruins everything it tries to remake. Just doesn't understand the concept of anything but action, no depth. Besides, who'd want to see anyone but Gong Yoo? No one in the cast of Train to Busan could be replaced. Sigh.

I can't wait to find out what bland, mediocre actor and actress they cast as the main leads since that's the trend right now in Hollywood. I'm sorry but there's a big chance it will be lame. It's not a major studio so I'm sort of curious who will adapt the screenplay and direct.

I know I'm in the minority but I would watch the remake of this movie.

I'd rather get a dubbed version of the actual Train to Busan for the subtitle-phobic (and we do have some at the library - sometimes folks just can't read fast enough to keep up w/subtitles. If you have a dubbed version, they'd love it.)

I bought a copy for the library, & it has not touched the shelves since it was catalogued - a steady stream of folks have it on hold. So...I think the American market for it is there. :)

I don't like this at all. Look at Sassy Girl, and or the Ring, Tales of Two sisters remake...it's not the same...because let's face it, Asian actors and Western Actors have different approach to acting. And I don't know, the feels are not just the same. I can't imagine GOT being Asian, or Crazy little thing called love being Western. It's just not...sigh

I hope they do it justice. I wont expect anything. Hollywood always disappoints me with remakes.

It won't be a hit because gong yoo and ma dong suk won't be there.heh!

Why? Hollywood have a lot of movies about zombies, aren't they bored of this concept, r they running out of ideas.

Then it will receives at least 1 make out session while running away from zombies.

LOL

This not gonna feel the same.
Because they r not Gong Yoo, not Jung Yu Mi, not the Swag Grandma's, not the evil no face ahjussi ..
Nooooooo...

My heart still ache to remember the ending?

Train to Flop, more likely.

Most likely it will be remade with white leading actors, supposedly cause white audiences will feel more sympathetic towards the characters and more money will be made as a result (excuses I've heard before about why people of color are not cast more often). Nevermind that the movie is already successful and built on relatable universal themes like a parent/child relationship...oh, don't forget the zombies.

They would ruin it totally, if this movie is remade. Plus, they already have way too many zombie movies and series, so why need to remake it. Just release it worldwide with subtitles. It isnt hard.

Unpopular opinion, but I don't think it was necessarily the actors who made this movie awesome. It was the writing of sympathetic characters who you want to root for, that are capable of decent decision-making in the face of a zombie apocalypse. It's a typical zombie movie, but with a very strong human, emotional element that emphasizes the connections between the people stuck in a terrible situation. With the exception of Ma Dong Suk who was the clear stand-out for me, I do think other actors could have played these roles just fine. None of the characters are iconic or extremely complex in any shape or form. Gong Yoo's character really didn't do much for me to be completely honest. By the time they got to his big dramatic moment at the end, there had already been so much !!drama!! in the movie that it failed to make an impact on me anymore.

That being said, there is no point in doing a remake, it's just a shameless cash grab. The original is a solid movie with solid special effects with not much to improve upon. They must have been itching for a new Asian movie to remake after the Asian Horror remakes trend took a nosedive.

I have been putting off watching this movie but finally gave in after seeing this post. Worst/Best idea ever...it is 3am over here and am a mess. Great cast, writing, acting, directing...I need to go to bed now. As for the remake, it just won't be the same so what is the point in making one? (especially since the movie only premiered this year).

I love Train to Busan, but much preferred Ma Dong Suk's character to Gong Yoo's. That was Ma Dong Suk's movie if you ask me. He's the one that really stood out there.

That being said, I really couldn't care less about Hollywood doing a remake. The original will still exist whether this one sucks or not. Of course they could release the original nationwide, but they figure they can make more money if they remake it. Let's be real, we all know plenty of people who refuse to watch foreign films. If people watch the remake and love it or hate it I'd be happy to point them in the direction of the original.

I'll probably watch it to compare when it comes out, but the only real hope of this being successful is if they don't take out all the emotional stints in favor of action, and don't fill the cast with actors who are popular, but can't really bring depth into their acting. I don't have high hopes for it, but we'll see.

They seriously need to do full world war z novel into movie. then they will have all the reason to make a zombie movie for every country and every city. That would be cool.

The best remake would be using Asian American actors and filming it in Korea to get the best viewing experience for Americans that cannot keep up with subtitles.

Mass transit just does not exist in the USA like it does in Korea so it will just not be as good if filmed in the US. They could be planning to film it in Europe, and make them US visitors I suppose, but still will not be as good as Korea.

I am literally on my way to watch it on the cinema. I was really surprised when i saw it announced here in Mexico City. We are used to subtitles, I dont see why United States cant make the effort.
Sometimes remakes work, sometimes dont. Usually in a remake you have to improve or make it your own, and after all i have read and the praise it got, i dont know how they are going to improve it. Plus, you cant replace Gong Yoo.