The Deja Review

One classic Christmas ghost story… and one chaotic 80s comedy twist on the tale. In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we explore two very different takes on the timeless story A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. First, we revisit the beloved holiday classic Scrooge, starring Alastair Sim as the unforgettable Ebenezer Scrooge. Then we compare it with the modern comedy reinterpretat...

What if you woke up in someone else’s body… and had to live their life for a day? In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we take a look at the Disney family comedy Freaky Friday, starring Jodie Foster and Barbara Harris, before comparing it with the hugely popular remake Freaky Friday, starring Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis. The original 1976 film introduced audiences to the hila...

A deadly cross-country race. Ruthless drivers. And two very different versions of one of the wildest dystopian movies ever made. In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we hit the accelerator to compare the cult sci-fi action film Death Race 2000, starring David Carradine and Sylvester Stallone, with the brutal modern reboot Death Race, starring Jason Statham. The 1975 original became...

Brainwashing. Political conspiracy. And two chilling versions of one of the most famous thrillers ever made. In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we dive into the Cold War paranoia of The Manchurian Candidate, starring Frank Sinatra and Laurence Harvey, before comparing it with the modern political thriller The Manchurian Candidate, starring Denzel Washington and Meryl Streep. Based...

One of the most infamous horror films ever made… and the brutal modern remake that pushed the terror even further. In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we return to the cabin in the woods to compare the cult horror classic The Evil Dead, directed by Sam Raimi and starring Bruce Campbell, with the terrifying reboot Evil Dead. The 1981 original became a legendary cult horror film with...

Whatever you do… don’t fall asleep. In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we return to the terrifying streets of Springwood to compare the horror classic A Nightmare on Elm Street, created by Wes Craven and starring Robert Englund as the iconic dream-stalking killer Freddy Krueger, with the modern reboot A Nightmare on Elm Street, starring Jackie Earle Haley as the new Freddy. The 19...

A journey millions of years into the future… and two very different visions of one of science fiction’s greatest stories. In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we travel through time to compare the classic sci-fi adventure The Time Machine, based on the legendary novel by H. G. Wells, with the modern remake The Time Machine. The 1960 original became a beloved science fiction classic...

Surfing bank robbers. Extreme sports. And one of the most controversial action remakes ever made. In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we ride the waves of the cult action classic Point Break, starring Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze, before comparing it with the modern extreme-sports reboot Point Break. The 1991 original became an iconic action movie thanks to its unforgettable cha...

One tragic cult classic. One controversial modern remake. But can The Crow ever truly be reborn? In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we revisit the dark gothic masterpiece The Crow, starring Brandon Lee as the vengeful Eric Draven, before comparing it with the modern reboot The Crow, starring Bill Skarsgård. The 1994 film became a cult legend thanks to its haunting atmosphere, unfo...

Gods, monsters, and one legendary battle between mythology and modern blockbuster spectacle. In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we venture into the world of Greek mythology to compare the fantasy classic Clash of the Titans, featuring the iconic stop-motion creatures of visual effects legend Ray Harryhausen, with the explosive modern remake Clash of the Titans. The 1981 original b...

One removed the helmet. One never did. Mart and Trev revisit the comic book chaos of Judge Dredd starring Sylvester Stallone and compare it to the gritty cult favourite Dredd from 2012. Which version truly delivers justice in Mega-City One? The law is coming… and it’s bringing opinions. Links from the episode: Judge Dredd Sugar Puffs advert https://youtu.be/y3q9WA4auBg?feature=shared Judge Dredd a...

Amnesia, revenge, and one very unusual love story… but which version of Overboard truly floats? In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we revisit the classic romantic comedy Overboard, starring Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell, before comparing it with the modern remake Overboard, starring Anna Faris and Eugenio Derbez. The 1987 original became a beloved comedy thanks to the real-life che...

A warning from another world. A message for humanity. And two very different visions of one of science fiction’s most famous stories. In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we revisit the legendary sci-fi classic The Day the Earth Stood Still, before comparing it with the modern remake The Day the Earth Stood Still, starring Keanu Reeves. The 1951 original became one of the most influ...

You’re only supposed to blow the bloody doors off! In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we dive into one of the most famous heist movies ever made by comparing the British crime classic The Italian Job, starring Michael Caine, with the slick Hollywood remake The Italian Job, starring Mark Wahlberg and Charlize Theron. The 1969 original became a British cult classic thanks to its unf...

Be nice… until it’s time not to be nice. In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we head to the roughest bar in Missouri to compare the cult action classic Road House, starring Patrick Swayze as legendary bouncer Dalton, with the modern remake Road House, starring Jake Gyllenhaal. The 1989 original became a cult favourite thanks to its barroom brawls, unforgettable one-liners, and Sway...