I don't see what everyone's aversion is to the "reboot" concept
Battlestar Galactica
Batman Begins
Casino Royale
Whether or not it "works" is relative to how open your mind is. The more die-hard a fan you are - of whatever your property of choice is - the more mentally myopic you become. Don't get hung up on the actors and art direction. Look at the concept, the spirit of the story. As long as it's true to the idea of the character(s), don't obsess over the measurable details. People are so obsessed with what they want this film to be that they're not able to see it and evaluate it objectively for what it is.
Battlestar Galactica
Batman Begins
Casino Royale
Whether or not it "works" is relative to how open your mind is. The more die-hard a fan you are - of whatever your property of choice is - the more mentally myopic you become. Don't get hung up on the actors and art direction. Look at the concept, the spirit of the story. As long as it's true to the idea of the character(s), don't obsess over the measurable details. People are so obsessed with what they want this film to be that they're not able to see it and evaluate it objectively for what it is.
Ironic that films that evoke that kind of reaction always come out in May. Last one I can remember was 10 years ago....anyone remember it? Phantom something....