What wouldn't we do to go back to the Hollywood of the 90s? The rom-coms were actually feel-good and the humor was brave and quirky and, of course, there were Julia Roberts films aplenty. The 90s is making a big comeback vis-a-vis reboots, but there are some films that would fare better if they were re-imagined as Netflix shows.
Some have stories that were tailor-made for the serialized format and some period dramas and mystery thrillers were popular but had to wrap up the plot hurriedly in under two hours. Regardless, these are just some of the 90s movies that need to make a comeback as Netflix shows.
10 10 Things I Hate About You (1999)
Fans of this film never got to see Kat and Patrick do a lot of regular couple stuff since the movie ended shortly after they kissed and made up. This beloved rom-com totally needs a Netflix show that would take a look at what Kat and Patrick, and even Bianca and Cameron, are doing.
The film was very character-driven, so the show needs a cast that’s just as great, and it could follow Kat’s college life, as she navigates a long-distance romance with Patrick, or could maybe even be a total reboot instead of an extension. But one thing that could effortlessly transition into the Netflix series? Allison Janney as Ms. Perky.
9 Pretty Woman
Despite being a fan favorite romance movie, Pretty Woman sends out a lot of mixed signals, be it about sex work or the trope of the girl who needs to be rescued. Plus, audiences really do not know if things worked out for Vivian and Edward, and how life looked for them post the balcony kiss.
So, rebooting Pretty Woman as a serialized concept is a daunting task, but the film is definitely worth a do-over, especially as a means to sand down some of the rough edges about the point it was trying to make.
8 Death Becomes Her
This fantastic and macabre horror film needs to be on everyone's Netflix watch list and Ryan Murphy could totally pull this one off. The story about two women obsessed with the idea of eternal youth could make for a great horror series, plus now with CGI and prosthetics, the material could be polished in a sleeker way.
The film became a cult classic because it also took a good look at female rivalries and the complexities of female kinship, and this could actually make for a very timely component if a show was ever conceived.
7 Four Weddings And A Funeral
This charming rom-com could really use a reimagined exploration set in current times and no, the Hulu adaptation doesn’t cut it. The original film, starring Hugh Grant, was about how two people who share an obvious connection can’t seem to be with each other because of timing.
But it would be really interesting to see how something like this pans out in the social media age, where Charles and Carrie could have kept in touch without much heartbreak and maybe even pursue an extramarital affair.
6 Fight Club
Certain elements in this film would have to be maneuvered to work in the current cultural landscape, but Fight Club remains one of the most poignant films about toxic masculinity and yet it doesn’t glorify it or justify it.
A Netflix show conceived on the source material should really stick to Chuck Palahniuk’s novel instead of rebooting the film, which could make for a really great interesting watch, especially if the extreme violence was toned down. Brad Pitt should totally consider making this one his Netflix debut vehicle, as should Edward Norton.
5 The Mask
The Mask needs a comeback and not as a breezy 90-minute film, but maybe as a sitcom that follows the format of a superhero show but is instead a nuanced spoof on the genre. The best thing about the film is that it had a lot of possibilities since no one knows why the mask does what it does.
A Netflix show, if made, could feature a parallel storyline on the origins of the mask, where it was found, why it was made, etc. The movie was based on The Mask comics and some of the visual detailing could be borrowed from the books.
4 An Interview With A Vampire
Is Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles show ever going to happen? The much-publicized project still hasn’t announced some major details and fans aren’t even sure if it’s still a go. Interestingly, Rice’s vampire series is made to transition into a serialized format - they are long but don’t drag on unnecessarily and they have enough material for several subplots and spin-offs.
An Interview With A Vampire is definitely the one movie that should be rehashed for a Netflix show. There are some elements of polished humor in the film and the novel that could make this show a really interesting watch and break the traditional gothic horror mold and a vampire period series really does need to happen on Netflix.
3 Stepmom
Despite the flaws in its screenplay, Stepmom was an endearing watch because at its core it was a compassionate film. With the rise in discussions over co-parenting and the three-parent family, this film could be rebooted into a hearty and relevant Netflix show that looks at the newer ways of parenting.
In the film, Jackie really despises Isobel but grows to like her and see her for who she really is. The show could tackle this empowering female sisterhood aspect in a more detailed, functional manner.
2 The Bodyguard
This epic romantic thriller starring Whitney Houston totally needs to be made into a mini-series on Netflix and a petition to cast Cardi B in place of Houston should immediately be launched. The film lacked a cohesive script and definitely could use a tighter screenplay, but the reason it is so memorable as a rom-com is because it aced many elements that people look for in a traditional romantic comedy.
At the end of the film, Rachel and Frank break up, realizing their relationship had no future. But in the current scenario, something like this has a lot of potential.
1 Elizabeth
There’s no need to explain this choice, but this Shekhar Kapur movie needs to be made into a Netflix show. There has been a lot of royalty-led television and streaming content in the last few years, but there's never been one that explores female leadership this acutely.
Interestingly, Cate Blanchett could return for this project and play the older version of Elizabeth, instead of the new, inexperienced Queen. This could even be an audacious comedy like HBO’s The Great, for instance, but it’s really important to chalk out a good, timely screenplay for a project this ambitious.
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