Dramatic irony works so well as a comedic device due to the fact that the audience inherently wants to be "in on the joke". I enjoyed the different angles employed in the remade version. The original version was shot straight on as if you were looking at a Proscenium as opposed to the remake where we see the action slightly askew which allows the chase sequence more depth of field.
The remake also gives the audience a cathartic release by allowing the original sprinkler to sprinkle the trickster sprinkler.
