from stephen t. kay ( of the shield fame ) come a get carter re make and but viewer shouldn not treat this a a re make of the film rather a modern re interpretation of the book jack return home ( 1970 ) . the basic premise be the same and an injustice follow by revenge but this film be an excellent work in it own separate right . the limited connection between the film be the book and the film title and a few reference to the 1971 film ( and caine presence in both ) . there be a lot of film snobbery out there about stallone and it true that he have his fair share of c film and but this isn not one of them . his act would put a lot of people to shame and in fact it a superb performance ( also see copland ) . his presence dominate his scene and only caine and mickey rourke presence competes . the supporting actor be very good too and the storyline be such that if you blink you will miss the thread . people who say i do not get it and frankly just need to see the film again . it definitely deserve multiple viewing . also and look how many comment the film have always a good guide a to whether a film have make an impact or not twice as many a the original and 2/3 as many a taxi driver . not to mention the film be beautifully shot and brilliantly edit and have a greeaaat soundtrack .