While remakes are often criticized for not living up to the original, here are five examples where the remake is considered by myself to be better than the original:

This crime drama is a remake of the 2002 Hong Kong film Infernal Affairs. The film follows two undercover agents, one working for the police and one working for the mob, who attempt to identify each other while their respective organizations attempt to eliminate them. The Departed won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

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This Western film is a remake of the 1969 film of the same name. The film follows a young girl who hires a tough U.S. Marshal to track down her father’s killer. The film features a standout performance by Hailee Steinfeld and won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Jeff Bridges.

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This heist film is a remake of the 1960 film of the same name. The film follows a group of professional criminals who plan to rob three Las Vegas casinos simultaneously. The film features a star-studded cast and a clever and entertaining script.

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This sci-fi horror film is a remake of the 1958 film of the same name. The film follows a scientist who slowly transforms into a monstrous fly after a failed experiment. The film features impressive makeup effects and a haunting performance by Jeff Goldblum.

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This musical comedy-horror film is a remake of the 1960 film of the same name. The film follows a nerdy florist who discovers that his plant, which feeds on human blood, has a taste for human flesh. The film features catchy musical numbers and standout performances by Rick Moranis and Steve Martin.