Examining Failed Film Adaptations and Reboots
Movie Analysis - A curated collection from Drew Gooden
About this Rabbit Hole
Ever found yourself questioning Netflix's understanding of Avatar? Or pondering the strange allure of the Sharkboy and Lavagirl sequel? Buckle up for a deep dive into Drew Gooden's Movie Analysis rabbit hole. Delve into the greatest bad movies ever made, explore the weirdest flicks out there, and uncover forgotten cinematic gems like McDonald's ill-fated attempt at a feature film. And did you know that the epic movie "Avatar" was almost completely ignored by Netflix? Prepare to be entertained, informed, and thoroughly bewildered. Watch in order or skip around each video adds a new layer of cinematic absurdity.
Videos in this Rabbit Hole
Netflix missed the point of Avatar
Our Commentary
Netflix really went and Avatar-ed themselves with this one. Time for a rewatch of the animated series to cleanse my palate.
The Greatest Bad Movie Ever Made
Our Commentary
If this movie was any more of a trainwreck, it would have derailed. Brilliantly terrible, a must-watch for lovers of the beautifully disastrous. #ThanksAmazon
The sharkboy and lavagirl sequel that no one asked for
Our Commentary
I didn't think it was possible to ruin my childhood memories of Sharkboy and Lavagirl any more than they already had been, but this "sequel" managed to do just that. Time to hit play on the original and cleanse my soul.
This is the weirdest movie I've ever seen
Our Commentary
I don't know what I just watched, but I feel like I need to go lie down and contemplate my existence for a bit. Thanks for the existential crisis, Drew.
The Most Epic Movie Ever Made
Our Commentary
I didn't know "The Room" had a long-lost sibling, but here we are. Tommy Wiseau, eat your heart out.
Remember When McDonald's Tried to Make a Movie?
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Remember when McDonald's tried to make a movie? Yeah, that didn't exactly pan out. Maybe stick to burgers and fries, guys.
Final Thoughts
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