Conclusion
In case you haven't guessed, I believe Peter Jackson's film, King Kong is the ideal remake because it is practically a love letter to its source material, makes room for originality, and establishes new characterizations for the audience to connect with.
Remakes are not always a lazy cash-in on a well-known property. The best ones show real pride in not only themselves, but their foundations, as well. Amidst these seemingly neverending floods of remakes, fight the urge to instinctively roll your eyes at the mention of a new one. If the filmmakers are anywhere near as passionate about their work as Peter Jackson was with King Kong, then it is that much more likely that we are all in for a good show.
Remakes are not always a lazy cash-in on a well-known property. The best ones show real pride in not only themselves, but their foundations, as well. Amidst these seemingly neverending floods of remakes, fight the urge to instinctively roll your eyes at the mention of a new one. If the filmmakers are anywhere near as passionate about their work as Peter Jackson was with King Kong, then it is that much more likely that we are all in for a good show.