Platforms are very fond of resurrecting cult films from our childhood. This time, it’s Netflix’s turn to tackle another monument. We even have the right to a new trailer to judge the result.
Nostalgia is a very strong feeling in human beings, a reality that studios and streaming platforms have understood well. Proof of this is the multitude of sequels that we have had the opportunity to see for many years. Even masterpieces from the 80s like Lethal Weapon will be entitled to a new episode in the years to come. On the reboot side, we are also well served, although not all of them are successful, like the 2016 Ghostbusters by director Paul Feig. Speaking of wasted childhood films, the public has some apprehensions regarding Netflix’s Spy Kids: Armageddon, a feature film for which we can also discover a brand new trailer.
Spy Kids, back on Netflix
But first, let’s take a look at the history of the franchise. The Spy Kids series is an action-adventure film series created by Robert Rodriguez, featuring a family of spies. The first film introduces us to siblings Carmen and Juni Cortez who discover that their parents are secret spies. From then on, they are swept away in a whirlwind of adventure. On the one hand, there are bombastic action scenes and, on the other, quite funny humor as only Rodriguez knows how to do. Throughout the sequels, the Cortez children, now agents for an organization of junior spies, explore a mysterious island, navigate a virtual video game world and fight against the evil Timekeeper. Each film in the series emphasizes the importance of family, all set against a humorous backdrop. For many, these are very memorable films.
It didn’t take much for the Netflix pundits to wake up one morning with the idea of ​​presenting a reboot. Because after all, why not continue to ride on people’s nostalgia while trying to attract a new audience? This is the perfect opportunity with a reboot. It must be admitted that when the franchise is strong, it tends to work… We think in particular of Godzilla, Planet of the Apes, Mad Max or even Tomb Raider. When it concerns childhood or worship, the public is generally there. Especially here, the major difference is that it is the initial director who wishes to take charge of it, a bit like what James Cameron wants to do with Terminator: try to offer something new while keeping the fundamentals. A guarantee of quality ?
A new trailer to coax the barge
Rightly, concerns are palpable regarding this Netflix reboot expected for September 22. The original universe seems to be faithfully reproduced, introducing promising young actors. But fans are already a little afraid of the overexploitation of green funds. You only need to take a look at the second part of the trailer to realize this: a large segment seems to be set in a virtual universe with all that that implies. Ditto for the new casting. Here, we discover a new generation with a renewed family, played by Zachary Levi (known for Chuck) and Gina Rodriguez (from Jane The Virgin), supported by the young Everly Carganilla (seen in Yes Day) and Connor Esterson (from Chad) in children’s roles. Some have difficulty accepting it
As one could imagine, the reception has so far been quite mixed, if not quite cold. We can already read comments like this on YouTube:Netflix never disappoints in disappointment“or even quite simply”nope“. Some go further by explaining “I kinda feel like I’ve watched the whole movie just watching this trailer“Despite everything, some are still quite enthusiastic and we feel that nostalgia plays a big part in it: “If I was 8 and could have watched this, it would have perfected my childhood.” Whether imbued with quality or not, it is undeniable that nostalgia will greatly influence reviews, with some viewers may be blown away by this powerful feeling. It works the same way in the world of video games (Crash Bandicoot, Spyro , etc).
For your part, what do you think of this new Spy Kids trailer? A little apprehension or on the contrary a certain form of excitement?