So, it seems that She’s All That is getting a remake, and the internet is buzzing! This classic ’90s makeover flick starring Freddie Johnson, Anna Parker, the late Mark Walker, and Rachel Cook as the quirky Laney Boggs is all about a nerdy artist who magically transforms into prom royalty. How do we know she’s a creative soul? Well, her name is Laney Boggs, and she sports black-rimmed glasses with paint-splattered overalls. Beyond that, it’s a little fuzzy! But is it truly in need of a makeover? Perhaps. However, here are six other ’90s gems I’d love to see get a fresh take.
Clueless
Three girls navigating life in L.A. while obsessing over fashion and romance. It’s like they already made a modern version called Keeping Up With the Kardashians, right? Have you noticed how the Kardashian sisters refer to themselves as Dash Dolls? Coincidentally, the actress who played Dionne in Clueless has the last name Dash. What are the odds? But a Clueless reboot? As if! On to the next!
You’ve Got Mail
Email? What even is that? And bookstores? Are those still a thing? I can see how a remake of this classic love story might be tricky. But imagine Zac Efron using Tinder to charm Selena Gomez while secretly attempting to hijack her DryBar venture. I’d buy a ticket for that!
The Parent Trap
Stick with me here. Remember how thrilling it was to see Lindsay Lohan play dual roles? Just imagine her tackling two chaotic versions of herself today. Add a British accent, and you’re on board, right?
Speed
Stay on or get off? An age-old dilemma! But can a plot about a young cop trying to prevent a bomb from detonating on a city bus really resonate with a generation that thinks this movie is about Adderall? I think so, especially if Melissa McCarthy plays the officer and Ellie Kemper is behind the wheel. Toss in Alec Baldwin for the late Dennis Hopper, and you’ve got a hit! And sure, we can make it about an Adderall addiction too.
The Family Man
I know, I know. This flick technically dropped in Y2K, but since She’s All That was released just a year earlier, I’m bending the rules. Given your familiarity with Jeremy Piven as Ari Gold, how much would you pay to see him star in a remake of The Family Man? Picture him waking up on Christmas morning, no longer a hotshot investment banker but a weary tire salesman in Jersey. Watching him reconnect with Don Cheadle would be worth every penny. Plus, how fun would it be to see Rex Lee (Lloyd!) in a key role?
Ghost
This one screams Taylor Swift! With her history of relationships, she could totally take on the role of Sam Wheat. Let’s cast one of her exes—maybe Jake Gyllenhaal—because he once spent a fortune flying her in for a date, so he’d be game for an afterlife romance. Instead of pottery, let’s swap in a Cra-Z Sand Creation Station and see where it leads!
American Pie
A film about teenage boys vowing to lose their virginity by prom night? Classic! But let’s give it a twist and recast it with Disney Channel stars. We’ll call it Bye, Bye Miss America Pie. Picture Zendaya in the Jason Biggs role, with Bella Thorne as the hopeless romantic, Brenda Song as the snobby Finch, Ariana Grande as choir boy Oz, and Miley Cyrus as Stifler—obviously. Bonus: Billy Ray Cyrus as Stifler’s dad. And for the original girl roles? I’m down for any casting, as long as Channing Tatum plays the hunky foreign exchange student and Jonah Hill steps in for Eugene Levy. We’ll just tell your mother that we ate it all… Yup, sounds about right.
So, there you have it! Six ’90s classics that could totally benefit from a reboot, bringing nostalgia and fresh perspectives to a new generation. For more insights on home insemination, you can check out this excellent resource.