Trailerblazing -- The Mummy
The Mummy -- June 9, 2017 -- directed by Alex Kurtzman -- starring Tom Cruise, Sofia Boutella, Annabelle Wallis, Russell Crowe, Jake Johnson
The reboot, that elusive cousin of the remake, is a beast of a different sort. Many popular franchises, such as the James Bond and Batman series, have found success with relaunched stories in recent years, yet other films have faltered (I am looking at you, the latest incarnation of Carrie). A reboot's success depends as much on its initial fan basis as it does on transporting the story to a different zeitgeist and, sometimes, the combination simply fails to ignite.
The Mummy reboot certainly seems like a surefire summer blockbuster and the trailer boasts a truly original action sequence. Seriously, why has no one created an action sequence out of this situation until now? My only gripe is with Cruise as the lead, though. Someone like Sam Worthington or Chris Hemsworth -- someone who can inject more urgency into the proceedings -- might have been a better choice. The way the film looks now, with all of the underwater action and cities exploding, makes me think that it might end up being Mission: Impossible -- The Mummy Returns. Come to think of it, how about Russell Crowe? He could have added some gravitas to the story, instead of appearing in what I suspect may be a cameo. Boutella played a crucial role in this year's Star Trek Beyond, while Wallis has been steadily building her career with intriguing works like X-Men: First Class and "Peaky Blinders", so I am happy that both actors are getting more showy roles in this film. Director Kurtzman has an impressive track record, from co-creating "Fringe" to producing Star Trek Into Darkness, which makes him the right person to helm this reboot. I am also glad that the infamous mummy is female in this incarnation and hope that the film tackles her backstory. The dark cinematography is the only other thing that worries me, since it might be too distracting once the film is released in inevitable IMAX 3D, but that might be a moot point.
I have no doubt that The Mummy is going to be one of next summer's most successful films, since its adventure pedigree can deliver the escapism that people are hungry for. Oh, and we also know what one of the most popular Halloween 2017 costumes will be -- just be careful with those contact lenses!
The Mummy reboot certainly seems like a surefire summer blockbuster and the trailer boasts a truly original action sequence. Seriously, why has no one created an action sequence out of this situation until now? My only gripe is with Cruise as the lead, though. Someone like Sam Worthington or Chris Hemsworth -- someone who can inject more urgency into the proceedings -- might have been a better choice. The way the film looks now, with all of the underwater action and cities exploding, makes me think that it might end up being Mission: Impossible -- The Mummy Returns. Come to think of it, how about Russell Crowe? He could have added some gravitas to the story, instead of appearing in what I suspect may be a cameo. Boutella played a crucial role in this year's Star Trek Beyond, while Wallis has been steadily building her career with intriguing works like X-Men: First Class and "Peaky Blinders", so I am happy that both actors are getting more showy roles in this film. Director Kurtzman has an impressive track record, from co-creating "Fringe" to producing Star Trek Into Darkness, which makes him the right person to helm this reboot. I am also glad that the infamous mummy is female in this incarnation and hope that the film tackles her backstory. The dark cinematography is the only other thing that worries me, since it might be too distracting once the film is released in inevitable IMAX 3D, but that might be a moot point.
I have no doubt that The Mummy is going to be one of next summer's most successful films, since its adventure pedigree can deliver the escapism that people are hungry for. Oh, and we also know what one of the most popular Halloween 2017 costumes will be -- just be careful with those contact lenses!
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