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Mummy (2017), Tom Cruise and the canceled Dark Universe
Posted on 11/13/23 at 10:37 pm
Posted on 11/13/23 at 10:37 pm
Just watched the Mummy for the first time.
Actually thought it was pretty good. Tom Cruise's character was off (couldn't find the right Rogue/I'm not a good guy but I'm charming balance) and it was missing something from that stand point, but that just took it down a notch. But overall it was a fun action/horror movie with some comedic lines.
Also set up some potential cool things to explore, like Russel Crowe's Jekyl/Hyde, vampire skulls. It did not do well domestically (80m?), but did ok overseas.
I remember hearing not great things right when it came out, and the timing of it coming out was bad. I didn't see anything particularly bad in the movie. Decent Popcorn fare for anyone that would turn their nose up at it otherwise.
Disappointed we won't get to see the Dark Universe and what could have been. Some of the name rumored/attached would have really brought some stars together. Anyone else enjoy it?
Actually thought it was pretty good. Tom Cruise's character was off (couldn't find the right Rogue/I'm not a good guy but I'm charming balance) and it was missing something from that stand point, but that just took it down a notch. But overall it was a fun action/horror movie with some comedic lines.
Also set up some potential cool things to explore, like Russel Crowe's Jekyl/Hyde, vampire skulls. It did not do well domestically (80m?), but did ok overseas.
I remember hearing not great things right when it came out, and the timing of it coming out was bad. I didn't see anything particularly bad in the movie. Decent Popcorn fare for anyone that would turn their nose up at it otherwise.
Disappointed we won't get to see the Dark Universe and what could have been. Some of the name rumored/attached would have really brought some stars together. Anyone else enjoy it?
This post was edited on 11/13/23 at 10:38 pm
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Posted on 11/13/23 at 10:45 pm to Tigerstark
It’s been a while but I recall enjoying it
Posted on 11/14/23 at 4:55 am to Tigerstark
I thought it was a solid effort. The biggest issue, I think, was that people thought it was a remake of the Fraser Mummy movies or some type of tie with it and it wasn't. Plus people hate Tom Cruise and love to shite on him like Nickleback.
Posted on 11/14/23 at 6:23 am to Tigerstark
This sucked.
Posted on 11/14/23 at 6:52 am to Tigerstark
I enjoyed it. I was hopeful the universe would continue.
As for being rewatchable, every time I rewatch it, it further convinces me that Annabelle Wallis is one of the most beautiful women I’ve ever seen.
As for being rewatchable, every time I rewatch it, it further convinces me that Annabelle Wallis is one of the most beautiful women I’ve ever seen.
Posted on 11/14/23 at 7:16 am to 9Fiddy
My issue was it was originally billed that it was going to be scary and then they made it closer to BF mummy and got kinda stuck in the middle. Still wished we could have gotten more of the dark universe
Posted on 11/14/23 at 11:12 am to Split2874
I enjoyed the movie and was looking forward to the Dark Universe. They could've released the films around October and had something special.
Even worse, they had some great actors lined up for the titular roles.
Angelina Jolie: Bride of Frankenstein
Javier Bardiem: Frankenstein's Monster
Johnny Depp: The Invisible Man
Luke Evans: Dracula Untold 2
Supposedly they were going to reboot Van Helsing with Channing Tatum
I think they hastily canceled it, but I get why they did.
Even worse, they had some great actors lined up for the titular roles.
Angelina Jolie: Bride of Frankenstein
Javier Bardiem: Frankenstein's Monster
Johnny Depp: The Invisible Man
Luke Evans: Dracula Untold 2
Supposedly they were going to reboot Van Helsing with Channing Tatum
I think they hastily canceled it, but I get why they did.
Posted on 11/14/23 at 11:16 am to Warfarer
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Plus people hate Tom Cruise and love to shite on him like Nickleback.
do they?
Posted on 11/14/23 at 11:19 am to Warfarer
quote:that's news to me.
Plus people hate Tom Cruise
Posted on 11/14/23 at 11:24 am to Warfarer
quote:They do? I mean, people make fun of him for being an odd dude personally, but professionally they still pay to see his movies every time.
Plus people hate Tom Cruise and love to shite on him like Nickleback.
One of the all time highest grossing actors and has been doing it without slowing down for over 30 years.
Posted on 11/14/23 at 11:31 am to Tigerstark
You can think what you want to about Tom Cruise personally, but he makes good movies. There are few production companies that put out solid movies consistently like he does.
I think the Mummy was good (not great) but enjoyable. You could tell there were too many cooks in the kitchen, and what had started off as a horror movie turned into more of an action movie. I assume that was Universal and Cruise having different ideas and not being able to really come together.
But the movie was still good, and laid a solid foundation for the Dark Universe. I would have loved to have seen the Russell Crowe Jekyll and Hyde.
I think the Mummy was good (not great) but enjoyable. You could tell there were too many cooks in the kitchen, and what had started off as a horror movie turned into more of an action movie. I assume that was Universal and Cruise having different ideas and not being able to really come together.
But the movie was still good, and laid a solid foundation for the Dark Universe. I would have loved to have seen the Russell Crowe Jekyll and Hyde.
Posted on 11/14/23 at 11:36 am to Warfarer
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Plus people hate Tom Cruise and love to shite on him like Nickleback.
I like Tom Cruise movies. I have zero ill feelings towards him personally.
I didn't like The Mummy. It was a movie that never decided what it was supposed to be. It never felt funny, adventurous, scary or exciting for more than a few minutes here and there. It was just nothing. A very bland effort.
Posted on 11/14/23 at 11:47 am to JoeHackett
if they did 'em right I'd prefer this to the new superhero stuff
This post was edited on 11/14/23 at 1:11 pm
Posted on 11/14/23 at 12:19 pm to JoeHackett
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I like Tom Cruise movies. I have zero ill feelings towards him personally.
I didn't like The Mummy. It was a movie that never decided what it was supposed to be. It never felt funny, adventurous, scary or exciting for more than a few minutes here and there. It was just nothing. A very bland effort.
This right here. I love Cruise movies but The Mummy straight sucked. It got way too caught up into making everything an insane action sequence and the decision to make Cruise undead was flat stupid.
This post was edited on 11/14/23 at 12:19 pm
Posted on 11/14/23 at 12:26 pm to Tigerstark
I enjoyed the movie overall, but the mummy was a run of the mill action movie rather than horror, which is what universal should've been aiming for with this failed reboot.
Posted on 11/14/23 at 12:33 pm to Tigerstark
I thought it was solid and would have continued to watch the connected movies.
Posted on 11/14/23 at 1:03 pm to Tigerstark
quote:It was completely forgettable. Case and point, I saw it around the time it was released and can remember maybe 2 scenes. Have no clue how it ended.
Mummy (2017)
Posted on 11/14/23 at 1:22 pm to Tigerstark
Universal has no idea what to do with their ICONIC monster IP’s. They tried making them into Marvel movies. Total failure. Hey dumbasses (universal execs) here’s an idea - how about you make, idk, a scary Frankenstein movie? A scary Creature from the black lagoon? Hell take your litters pick of the talented young horror directors out there and give them a go. Who wouldn’t want to see Mike Flanagan or Robert Eggers direct a solid Universal Monster movie?
Posted on 11/14/23 at 1:48 pm to StrongOffer
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Case and point,
*case in point
Posted on 11/14/23 at 1:52 pm to 632627
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I enjoyed the movie overall, but the mummy was a run of the mill action movie rather than horror, which is what universal should've been aiming for with this failed reboot.
Agree. I felt like I was watching a Mission Impossible movie where the villain was an evil mummy. Shoehorning Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde into the plot the way they did it was a mistake IMO.
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