The fantasy-adventure film genre has seen a decline in quality and interest, with recent adaptations like Tomb Raider and Uncharted failing to make an impact. Even Disney's offerings have lost their charm. However, Guy Ritchie's new film, "Fountain of Youth," seeks to rejuvenate this type of cinema. Ritchie brings a new perspective to the genre and leans into familiar themes, using a script by James Vanderbilt that pays homage to classics. The film seems to reflect Ritchie's enjoyment in exploring this new territory, potentially hinting at a revival for the genre.
Making a good fantasy-adventure film is a lost art. The microgenre once fueled a lucrative cottage industry: half the major blockbusters in the 2000s were some kind of riff on Indiana Jones.
It's hard to keep rooting for an idea that feels less relevant by the day. If we're being honest with ourselves, every possible version of this story has already been told.
That's exactly what Guy Ritchie sets out to prove with Fountain of Youth. ...the other is just how much fun Ritchie seems to be having behind the camera.
The script penned by James Vanderbilt capably riffs on familiar beats from National Treasure and The Mummy, giving Ritchie leave to tap back into the jaunty vibes that once made him Hollywood's director du jour.
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