Ever did you wonder why some of the heavy-budget films do not catch up? The Mummy, 2017, starring Tom Cruise, aimed high: It wanted to kick-start a whole universe of monster films, but didn\’t make it. The film had a star and a huge budget, yet just failed to deliver in front of audiences and critics alike. Let\’s explore why and what lessons it can teach us about establishing a franchise and respecting the roots of the story.
Box Office Performance and Reception by Critics
The Mummy, 2017, was meant to be a big-money-making deal. Tough luck with the realities of it all. The numbers tell a story of mixed success.
Before-Projections Versus Reality
The Mummy had high hopes prior to its screening. The prospects for the film to hit the hallowed ground of box office success were pandering among the industry insiders. On the contrary, The Mummy\’s performance did not live up to these expectations, thus stirring questions about what went wrong: The marketing? Perhaps the story didn\’t have that appeal?
Main Criticisms on the Movie
Nothing nice can be said about The Mummy by the reviewers. Many of them found the plot hard to follow, the tone erratic, and Tom Cruise overbearing. Others felt that Ahmanet-the actual Mummy-suffered from a total lack of attention. As these complaints piled up, they fed the negative buzz around the flick.
The Dark Universe Ambitions: A Premature Burial
Universal Pictures had grand ambitions for its Dark Universe. Classic monsters were to be resurrected through interlinked movies.
All the Announced Dark Universe Films and What Happened to Them
Among the films on the slate were Bride of Frankenstein, Wolfman, and Invisible Man. After The Mummy was poorly received, the majority of these projects would be shelved. Thus, the ambitious universe never got off the ground.
Was The Mummy Even the Right Way to Kick Things Off?
Was The Mummy thought to be the perfect opening for the venture? Perhaps a different monster, with a fresh approach, might have been better. Some would advocate that a starting point with reduced ambition could have led into a more successful franchise.
Tom Cruise\’s Role and Creative Control
Tom Cruise was not simply the star here; he also had greater influence behind the scenes. His involvement is certainly worth examining.
Did Cruise Startounding the Rest of the Film?
Did Tom Cruise fit an action-hero guise in a monster film? Some think such star power completely took away from the horror elements. His forceful screen presence may have harmed the movie rather than help it.
Reports of On-Set Interference and Creative Clashes
There were rumors of interference from Cruise with the script and the direction. Reports pointed to clashes of ideas and changes on set. How many of these actually fed into the end product?
Plot Problems and Character Development
A weak plot and poor characters could ruin any film. The Mummy (2017) had problems too.
Inconsistent Tone and Genre Blending
Thus the film was a confused mix of action, horror, and comedy, which felt clumsy and disjointed. The film struggled to maintain a steady tone and confused audiences along the way.
Weaknesses in Character Arcs and Motivations
Nick Morton was shallow, like All Mummy Ahashian. Even Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde seemed half-baked. The reasons behind whatever actions they took were far from engaging.
Franchise Filmmaking Lessons Taken Away
The downfall of The Mummy is a great way to remind some of those who make decisions at studios and also filmmakers about some lessons they need to learn. Here are essential teachings.
Be Strong and Have a Cohesive Narrative
A movie needs a clear premise-a consistent tone with disassemblance-very well-written characters. If any one of those goes missing, that film is likely to go down the drain. For a tangible story, there must be storytelling.
Respect the Source Material (But Innovate)
Do not be afraid to embrace the source of any monster story to the core. However, equally important is experimenting. Only by having respect for something can one go ahead and create anything thought-provoking.
Conclusion
The failure of The Mummy became the death knell for Dark Universe due to the hurried franchise building, creative differences, and a troubled narrative.
Key to its ill-fated demise was the lack of content and tonal issues. It is imperative to learn from these mistakes. The monster-movie franchise lifeline depends on it.