I feel like another major flaw with The Mummy being released first was they made it tonally confusing. They announced the Dark Universe, and I can’t remember if they said it was just horror or a horror-action franchise, but fans would assume the whole universe would be horror. The Mummy was too action focused so it set it up as this would be superheroes who aren’t shy about killing. I think we were all expecting suspense-forward and instead we got action-forward. Still, I was most excited to see what Angelina Jolie could have done with the Bride. Maybe we will get a second attempt one day.
Great video Andrew! I didn't know much about the franchise and you explained it so well.
I feel like another major flaw with The Mummy being released first was they made it tonally confusing. They announced the Dark Universe, and I can’t remember if they said it was just horror or a horror-action franchise, but fans would assume the whole universe would be horror. The Mummy was too action focused so it set it up as this would be superheroes who aren’t shy about killing. I think we were all expecting suspense-forward and instead we got action-forward.
Still, I was most excited to see what Angelina Jolie could have done with the Bride. Maybe we will get a second attempt one day.
Love seeing you in TH-cam!
I'll listen to this on my way to Universal. I think it will be fitting, right?
Woah! Just tuned in. I really appreciate your expertise. I would totally listen to more of these.