8 Hollywood movies which should not be remade

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Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (Netflix)

This 2004 romantic film was directed by Michel Gondry. The film, which stars Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet, delves into the intricacies of memory and relationships.

The Shawshank Redemption (Netflix)

The film tells the story of banker Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins), who is sentenced to life in Shawshank State Penitentiary for murdering his wife. 

The Princess Bride (Apple TV)

Rob Reiner's 1987 fantasy adventure film tells the tale of a young lady named Buttercup and her true love, Westley, as they set out on a mission to save her from a wicked prince.

Goodfellas (Prime Video)

Martin Scorsese's critically acclaimed 1990 crime film is based on the real-life account of Henry Hill's mob life. The movie stars Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, and Joe Pesci.

The Good, The Bad And  The Ugly (Prime Video)

This iconic 1966 movie, which stars Clint Eastwood and Eli Wallach. It centers on three gunslingers who battle to locate a gold cache during the American Civil War.

Taxi Driver (Sony LIV)

This is a ground-breaking psychological thriller directed by Martin Scorsese. Robert De Niro stars as Travis Bickle, a mentally unstable Vietnam War veteran who becomes a taxi driver in New York City.

A Clockwork Orange  (YouTube - rent)

 The movie, which stars Malcolm McDowell as young criminal Alex DeLarge, examines issues of morality, social control, and free will.

The Sound of Music (YouTube)

This is a 1965 musical drama, starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer. The iconic movie is based on Maria von Trapp's 1949 memoir The Story of the Trapp Family Singers.