Yes, thanks to the dumbing-down of American audiences. Overseas, it might be popular all over again. Other countries can actually handle subtlety. I absolutely treasure it.
I guess I'd have to disagree, Robert. The whole first half is very similar in terms of plot points and characters. When it departs from the original (and book) is in the second half, when it goes off the rails into La La Land. Oh, and the reason for Neeson's bringing these people together in the...
I intensely disliked this film, despite a terrific cast and nice Goldsmith score. As a "remake" of the 1963 original, it is a travesty. Taken on it's own sans that comparison, it is one of the best examples of special effects taking over story and performances completely.