Comments on: Russell Brand to Remake Drop Dead Fred

By: Heather

Heather — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 22:21:38 +0000

I’m a HUGE fan of the original. It came out at a time when I was dealing with a lot of emotional and mental abuse in my childhood. And I even “invented” a friend like Fred after this movie. “More Money Molly”. (I was a child, so sue me!)

Anyway, I don’t usually decline a movie because it’s a remake. I’d be interested to see how they do the story differently, but I think a lot of us hardcore DDF fans are going to have a hard time seeing anyone but dear Rik playing him.

By: Young filmer

Young filmer — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:21:33 +0000

Drop Dead fred was one of my favorite joints back in the day. I entered Dead Tone in the search engine and this came up. Im trying to buy my copy of Dead tone online

By: Meli

Meli — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:00:43 +0000

Brand might prove to have lasting power, but I’m pretty indifferent on the matter because I’m not a huge from what I’ve seen, so far. My feelings are all personal taste/opinion. There are plenty of actors out there I don’t like and find uninteresting, but have managed to have a career for themselves.

By: Meli

Meli — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:56:53 +0000

Maybe that’s why he’s crossing the pond because most over here haven’t had a lot of exposure and aren’t tired of his act.
I liked him in Sara Marshall, thought he blew as a host to the Mtv Video Awards host and haven’t yet seen Bedtime stories.
I don’t feel any interest in a Drop Dead Fred remake or having Russell Brand play Fred.

By: Tracy

Tracy — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:30:46 +0000

I don’t know… Fred began my long distance one sided love affair with Rik Mayall, so… maybe. It was a fun movie and I think Brand would probably do the character right. Who’s playing Phoebe Cates, though?

By: Ricci

Ricci — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 07:38:56 +0000

I don’t know how much you guys in the states/canada see of Russell Brand but in the UK in my opinion his popularity and one dimensional humour is kind of waining at present.
He can’t even get a desent TV slot for his poor comedy shows.

He’s long been overrated and I can’t see him holding a film up on his own.

I liked Russell Brand in his early days back when we got his humourous outtakes on current affairs and the goings on in big brother, but now…..he’s a load of rubbish.

He is certainly no match for Rik Mayall who played the original fred.

I wouldn’t mind seeing a remake of this film, I loved the original and have cryed laughing ta it many a time, but with Brand……..No thanks.

By: Aaron

Aaron — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:22:09 +0000

my bad. sorry ’bout that. haha…

i thought he said both… been a while since i’ve seen it.

By: Rodney

Rodney — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:13:19 +0000

Also, the mom was the “Mega-Bitch”.

Just sayin.

By: Rodney

Rodney — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:56:50 +0000

You agree with RODNEY.

John didn’t write this. lol

By: Aaron

Aaron — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:49:32 +0000

I just finished Russell Brand’s autobiography… And I agree with John… I absolutely cannot see anyone but him in this role! If they have to remake the movie, he is the perfect choice. I’d love to see it! I think they should bring Carrie Fisher in to play the “Mega Beast.”

Is this remake really going to happen? I actually got really excited by reading this article. Bring it on!