I agree with Heath. This is a British cult classic, and Hollywood puts it stubby little finger in and twists the whole concept. I first heard of this remake when it's ad on a bus went by and I complained to my dad who give me his carefree opinion that it's all money, money, money and people don't give two hoots about making a good film these days.
Nicholas Cage in the lead role?, that makes as much sense as a one legged man entering an arse kicking contest. Having said that modern day remakes do tend to get people interested in the original version. Let's just see how bad a burning the critics will give this one