The Bad News Bears, like [Lead Character Name Here] and the Chocolate Factory, didn’t really need a remake. The original was hilarious and beautifully profane. My kind of movie.

On the other hand, if it was going to be remade, then casting Billy Bob Thornton in Walter Matthau’s role is pure genius. After seeing him in Bad Santa, I have no doubt that Thornton can play the casually cruel, cantankerous, drunken role of Buttermaker. Other actors might tend to overdo the role, but Thornton will just show up and be the alcoholic coach.

Even though it stands as another Hollywood remake in a season where original thought is at an unbelievable low, I’ll be watching.