When you remake a masterpiece… without understanding it

Relationships come with questions, therapy comes with answers. Find them with my sponsor BetterHelp. Click https://betterhelp.com/lancelloti for a discount on your first month of therapy. This video dives deep into one of the most infamous remakes in modern cinema: Oldboy (2013), directed by Spike Lee, and its attempt to recreate Park Chan-wook’s legendary 2003 Korean original. We break down exactly why the American Oldboy failed — not just as a remake, but as a film in its own right. Through detailed scene comparisons, visual analysis, and a look at the tonal and cultural shifts between both versions, this essay explores how the remake misunderstood the very soul of the original. From the iconic hallway fight to the final twist, we dissect what made Oldboy (2003) a cinematic landmark — and why trying to recreate it shot-for-shot without its emotional and aesthetic core was destined to fail. If you're a fan of Korean cinema, film analysis, or just curious about why Hollywood remakes often fall flat, this video is for you. #Oldboy #FilmAnalysis #ParkChanWook #SpikeLee #OldboyRemake #CinemaBreakdown #KoreanCinema #ShotForShot #OldboySceneComparison #Lancelloti