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In a day and age where original ideas seem to be running dry, film companies remaking classic, but seemingly forgotten films seems to be the next big thing. Some popular flicks that many people remain unaware are actually remakes include “The Wicker Man, “Phantom of the Opera,” “Sweet November,” “The Bourne…” films series, and many others. So what film remakes have been better than the originals and why?

“The Bourne…” movie franchise is probably one of the best examples of any film that was much better served as a remake. There was more action, better stunts, flashy cars, and let’s not forget Matt Damon! Although the series featuring Damon in the role of Jason Bourne varies slightly from both the novels and the first film, today’s technology definitely lent a hand in making the films better than the original.

“Phantom of the Opera” is a film that has seen several treatments. The first film was produced during the early 1900s and is a silent, black and white flick. One version featuring Robert Englund cropped up in the 80s, followed by a mini-series featuring Teri Polo and Charles Dance. Then Andrew Lloyd-Webber’s stage production was brought to the big screen, featuring Gerard Butler and Emmy Rossum.

The sets and costumes for 2004′s “Phantom” were amazing and one must admit, the addition of the audio definitely makes it a remake that beats out its predecessors.