It makes sense why people will/are quickly dismiss this film. First it is a remake of a movie that already has pretty decent fan base. Second, Nick Cage is starring in the remake.
HOWEVER, this MOVIE IS VERY ENTERTAINING. It is very different compared to the original, especially since there is a lot of humor in this new movie.
Nick Cage is not my favorite actor, but he has made some fun movies and it is always entertaining to see him go over-the-top. He is one of the few actors who knows how to over act without looking like a hack. Like Jack Nicholson, Daniel Day Lewis, and Gary Oldman, Nick Cage was born to play crazy characters.
As a film buff, I highly recommend this movie.