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Prison football. Brutal tackles. And two very different versions of The Longest Yard battling for the championship.
In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we step onto the gridiron to compare the original sports classic The Longest Yard, starring Burt Reynolds, with the comedy-packed remake The Longest Yard, starring Adam Sandler and featuring Burt Reynolds returning in a new role.
The 1974 original became a cult sports movie thanks to its gritty football action, rebellious spirit, and Burt Reynolds’ iconic performance as quarterback Paul “Wrecking” Crewe. Over thirty years later, the 2005 remake brought the story back with bigger comedy, a modern cast of athletes and wrestlers, and a new take on the classic prison football showdown.
Mart and Trev break down the football action, the humour, the characters, and the biggest changes between the two films, asking whether the remake scores a touchdown or if the original still dominates the field.
Does the 1974 classic still win the game…
or does the 2005 remake run it back for a new generation?
Game on.
Two long time friends, one podcast.
This is The Deja Review.
Enjoy the episode and remember to like, follow and tell your friends.
As always a massive thank you to Little Foil Fish for our theme tune - @ @LittleFoilFish
Mart & Trev
Subscribe to our Podcast - @TheDejaReview
TIMESTAMP
00:00 Super Bowl Weekend and Movie Introduction
00:57 The Longest Yard Overview
02:55 Burt Reynolds and Domestic Violence Scene
04:46 Racism and Stereotypes in the Film
06:37 Burt Reynolds' Football Background
08:04 The Film's Impact and Realism
10:40 Golden Globe and Iconic Moments
12:45 Caretaker's Death and Its Significance
14:12 Original Ending and Character Development
19:22 Remake Overview and Cast Introduction
22:05 Filming Location and Historical Context
25:11 Character Changes and Humour
29:31 Cameos and References
33:18 Comparing Original and Remake
39:25 Character Comparisons and Final Thoughts
#TheLongestYard #burtreynolds #adamsandler #sportsmovies #footballmovies #ComedyMovies #movieremakes #classicmovies #thedejareview
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By Mart and TrevPrison football. Brutal tackles. And two very different versions of The Longest Yard battling for the championship.
In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we step onto the gridiron to compare the original sports classic The Longest Yard, starring Burt Reynolds, with the comedy-packed remake The Longest Yard, starring Adam Sandler and featuring Burt Reynolds returning in a new role.
The 1974 original became a cult sports movie thanks to its gritty football action, rebellious spirit, and Burt Reynolds’ iconic performance as quarterback Paul “Wrecking” Crewe. Over thirty years later, the 2005 remake brought the story back with bigger comedy, a modern cast of athletes and wrestlers, and a new take on the classic prison football showdown.
Mart and Trev break down the football action, the humour, the characters, and the biggest changes between the two films, asking whether the remake scores a touchdown or if the original still dominates the field.
Does the 1974 classic still win the game…
or does the 2005 remake run it back for a new generation?
Game on.
Two long time friends, one podcast.
This is The Deja Review.
Enjoy the episode and remember to like, follow and tell your friends.
As always a massive thank you to Little Foil Fish for our theme tune - @ @LittleFoilFish
Mart & Trev
Subscribe to our Podcast - @TheDejaReview
TIMESTAMP
00:00 Super Bowl Weekend and Movie Introduction
00:57 The Longest Yard Overview
02:55 Burt Reynolds and Domestic Violence Scene
04:46 Racism and Stereotypes in the Film
06:37 Burt Reynolds' Football Background
08:04 The Film's Impact and Realism
10:40 Golden Globe and Iconic Moments
12:45 Caretaker's Death and Its Significance
14:12 Original Ending and Character Development
19:22 Remake Overview and Cast Introduction
22:05 Filming Location and Historical Context
25:11 Character Changes and Humour
29:31 Cameos and References
33:18 Comparing Original and Remake
39:25 Character Comparisons and Final Thoughts
#TheLongestYard #burtreynolds #adamsandler #sportsmovies #footballmovies #ComedyMovies #movieremakes #classicmovies #thedejareview