Why Do People Always Say The Original Is Better?

Rating: 9/10 (13 October 2012)

This is not a full review of the movie, as I would hope everyone knows the premise of Footloose!
The original is a modern classic. But I would have to say that, after seeing the original again last night, I am really impressed with the remake.
Overall, the characters are more believable and the set-up for the story, the reason why Ren ended up in the town, the death of the son in the car accident and the impact it had on the family is just more believable to me.
Sure, Kevin Bacon, overall plays a better Ren. But Kenny Wormald did a great job too... looked great and can DANCE! It must be hard to play such an iconic character that is associated with one particular actor.
My one nark is that Julianne Hough is too old to play a high-schooler.
So, don't get too emotional, looking at the past through rose-tinted glasses. Rewatch the original (For the movie - not reminiscing about the memories it invokes) and you might just be impressed with the new version.