How about these movie sequels?
October 22, 2008
With horrible movie sequels becoming more prominent in Hollywood, why can’t movie studios come up with more original concepts? Here are the plot concepts of three sequels that should be made.
The Bourne Depravity
Synopsis: When in doubt, go to Africa. Already known for its exotic locales, the Matt Damon-led franchise would fit right in on location in the Sahara. Still in search of his unique identity, Bourne, on a quest for American supremacy, gives the people of Sudan a most dire ultimatum: leave their land or be torn to shreds by a found object of his choosing. In this case, most likely sand or a lip plate.
Why it won’t work: No man is an army; so too is no man a desert, which would be this film’s primary scene piece and story element. Matt Damon, allergic to sand and public reaction, refuses to reprise the role. Also, it is extremely racist.
Evil Dead 4.0: Chins in the Future
Synopsis: Bruce Campbell is back as Ash, everyone’s favorite B-movie schlub. This time around, director Sam Raimi unleashes the horror on a demon-ridden, demon-driven space station. All goes awry when Ash, on vacation from years of graveyard shifts at the S-Mart, comes aboard said demon-infested space station and panic (and hilarity) ensues. Equipped with his boomstick, chainsaw hand, megaton chin and titanium wit, Ash faces a new challenge: saving himself to save the world.
Why it won’t work: Raimi is busy simultaneously shooting three new, uninspiring “Spider-Man” flicks with new BFF Tobey Maguire. Campbell, on the other hand, is definitely on board, but his fear of firing a shotgun in space keeps this picture from ever getting off the ground.
The Benchwarmers 2: Even Warmer Benches
Synopsis: 2006’s best comedy, “The Benchwarmers,” broke new ground for the genre. The all-star trio of David Spade, Rob Schneider and Jon Heder is back on the bench for 80 more minutes of low-brow, high-quality humor. In this sequel, the boys try their hands at the pigskin, sneaking onto their old high school’s JV football team. Actor, director and soul tickler Dennis Dugan once again takes the reins, crafting the world’s first motion picture entirely funded by advertisers.
Why it won’t work: Spade was unable to attend filming due to a weeklong Chris Farley-sized hangover, whereas Schneider opted to do another “Deuce Bigalow” movie. All the while Heder continued his decline into pop culture obscurity.