Remakes of Classics

[anduril]

(1) So, what do you think of remakes of classics films?

e.g.

Lolita (Kubrick) vs. Lolita (Lyne)
Henry V (Olivier) vs. Henry V (Branagh)
Psycho (Hitchcock) vs. Psycho (Van Sant)

(2) Also, are you suspicious of unacknowledged plagiarism with any famous movies?

e.g. I have a sneaking suspicion "Saving Private Ryan" draws heavily on "The Bridge".

Ken.