27 Years Later, the Best Action Adventure Movie of 1999 Is Officially Free on Youtube
Brendan Fraser’s best ‘90s blockbuster had a secret ingredient two reboots couldn’t copy..
Brendan Fraser’s best ‘90s blockbuster had a secret ingredient two reboots couldn’t copy.
The short version
- No one really knows why a movie works.
- After a century of Hollywood, the industry is still trying to understand and adapt to an ever-evolving audience.
- As we enter an era of peak remake and IP-grab filmmaking, stories from decades ago have become the studios’ easiest bets to make money.
What happened
It’s not fertile ground for creativity, but we movie fans have to take our wins where we can. One such concept primed for a big return is The Mummy, which itself is more focused on a somewhat generic horror character with a long cinematic history.
Why it matters
In 1999, a fun and romantic interpretation of The Mummy redefined the core concept for a generation of viewers.
Summary by Nerd News Network. Read the full article at Polygon via the links above and below.