VFX Artists React to THE MUMMY Bad & Great CGi

[@CorridorCrew]

Thanks for watching er'body! If you want to watch this entire show from the beginning you can do that here ► kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWW6o36bpMqNns0

[@kurtisconner]

i wish this video was 3 hours long I love the mummy so much!!!!

[@areebkhan9547]

Same here, this movie is really good

[@2014wolfy]

It's cool that Nick has a Mummy Daddy

[@parzival__1]

Same 😀

[@mattywheels432]

nice too see u here kurtis...

[@blurpell]

Woah Kurtis is here. Holy shit two worlds of mine colliding right now.

[@Jogwheel]

Nick's been hiding his super talented and charismatic dad from us this whole time?! Alex was fantastic. Such a great episode. Up there with the Star Wars as one of my favorites. The blend of practical / CGI is always super fascinating to me.

[@devilmay]

his dad looks more like his brother! bring him back for more!

[@vl3005]

Exactly what I was thinking..... what the hell, Nick?

[@MrCanadianhero]

you are still here? holy.

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

The amount of detail that went into the drawing of Stage 1 Imhotep is crazy

[@billieeilishfans4470]

Amazing 🥰.

[@bcxproductions7172]

I mean, it’s sorta common nowadays for films to have insane concept art

[@goldengolden4645]

I see you 2 comments

[@flashfrozen7401]

I wish I could draw the way he does. The drawing was so lifelike and detailed.

[@primed7805]

Bruh I see you In literally every video I watch

[@rickrische557]

This was fun to see! I worked on matte paintings for "The Mummy" and "The Mummy Returns" at ILM, including that monster opening shot from the first film. Good to see Alex again, haven't seen him in years!

[@Levente20]

nice man. may i ask what kind of rendering engine did you guys use to render the 3d mummy and lightning? vray and friends didnt even exist back then as far as i know

[@cosmingurau]

@@Levente20 Yes, it was renderman, the in-house rendering engine of ILM

[@HadokenYourFace]

Casually drops he knows Adam Savage, Wren freaks out. Now we need a "Wren meets Adam Savage," video. The two can geek out about One-Wheels. Then Niko, can ask him about vfx and movie knowledge.

[@tlac4120]

Wren will probably faint.

[@RoseEyed]

Also anime and a bunch of other things. Adam seems to have a lot of respect for the cosplay community, which would make sense, but he takes it a step farther to include respecting the LARPing aspect of it too

[@Nipponing]

@@veryhot3007 wtf?

[@Nipponing]

How have they not met yet if that's true?

[@bighara]

Alex needs to get Adam to come on and explain the physics in the Expanse's effects.

[@JandCfilms1]

I could have listened to him talk for well over an hour. What a guy.

[@dzfz2100]

I really hope they have him on again - he was amazing!

[@Isnogood12]

No wonder Nick grew up like he did. That's a Dad worth looking up to!

[@libero_kiri]

nothing better than listening to someone that loves what they do, especially if they are introvert

[@McMeatBag]

I just want to know if Nick wants another sibling because I'm ready to be adopted

[@DavidArriola]

For us fans of The Mummy, this video is a gift.

[@UnderseaPanic]

Right? My family still enjoys The Mummy to this day. It's isn't that unusual for us to invite someone over (or have some of the younger ones) and turn this movie on. Not every movie can brag that their VFX holds up over 20 years later (for as fast as tech develops).

[@AndreNitroX]

Agreed

[@RAEN74]

Watch this movie all the time. At least a few times a year lol it's just so good

[@UnderseaPanic]

We actually still have the original limited edition DVD box that they released after The Mummy Returns. Looks almost like new, considering my parents didn't waste a second thinking about buying it when it came out. Piece of history right there.

[@DavidArriola]

@@UnderseaPanic that is so cool! I had the DVD and I recently purchased the 4K Ultrahd bluray :D

[@PTFforever]

Can we take a minute to appreciate how well Brendan Fraser sold that action scene? Can’t believe he was fighting no one

[@redvinesron]

He's definitely one of Hollywood's most underrated actors. I grew up watching The Mummy and I knew a bit was VFX, but to learn the mummies weren't even there goes to show how much talent he really has. Amazing.

[@jasondulin7376]

The kick coming around the corner was actually really good.

[@grimsladeleviathan3958]

I love the backhand that spun a mummy lol

[@hellfish2309]

The weight that Brendan put into his movement without the benefit of stand-ins is really impressive

[@coldermusic2729]

One of my favourite actors. Sad what he went through

[@Haromour]

@@coldermusic2729 love that he is finally getting back into it with Doom Patrol and his new movie No Sudden Moves

[@halfbee7886]

Brendan Fraser is underrated.

[@soyburglar77]

That’s why he makes the big bucks! Yikes! Bad example. I suppose “made” would be more appropriate.

[@Avatar2312]

As far as I know he had a lot of fun doing the mummy

[@GuyBrooke]

"If you guys would like to see more of Alex's art..." Sure, and can you invite him back so we can see more of the movies he's worked on?

[@johnluujl]

Seconded

[@jedironin380]

Thirdeded!!

[@mamajama1026]

Forskinded

[@boondocktax5179]

Fiffed

[@joshs2734]

This was easily one of your best episodes ever. Alex is such a massively talented artist and seems like a really great guy. Super jealous of Nick. Must have been amazing to grow up with him as your dad. And then get to go into a similar field as him.

[@Edgelord-rn9he]

4:06 Behold, the C O N S O O M E R!

[@MisterFilOfficial]

90’s movie with interesting visuals: Tremors 1 & 2

[@BLACKB0MBER]

lots of sweet potatoes

[@jpk3lly]

This would be ace. I also think a review of how creatures have been done with special effects throughout the years, so effects in stuff like Gremlins 1 and 2 vs stuff like the war for the planet of the apes and Peter rabbit. Think a new Gremlins film would be quality.

[@chimeraking5286]

That would be fucking awesome Pardon my French

[@ReneeSky]

Oh my god, Tremors, YES!

[@derwykynger]

Let's PLEASE get him back on the couch, I could listen to his stories for hours! The Mummy was one of my favourite movies growing up and getting to see behind the curtain is really really cool!

[@klaythoring1326]

Directors cut of this interview to start lol MORE!

[@TheNocturnal1]

When you typed "couch" I thought of something else :(

[@NicholsonStudios]

According to the Corridor cast this is just one of the episodes they filmed with him! Looking forward to more!

[@shirosenshiesq]

Nick's dad is the chillest dude. I can definitely see where Nick gets his passion and personality from. Definitely need to see him back on the show on the regular!

[@TheFrozenFlame05]

What a guy "So do you know Adam Savage" *Casually says yeah*

[@Franpowah]

Yeah he played it real cool given the circumstances...

[@fostena]

"We go way back!" Reminds me of my physics professor. One time I told him "I'm reading this book by so-and-so, have you ever heard of him?" (trying to impress him a little bit) "Oh yeah, I knew his dad, a Nobel prize winner".

[@sarahnotley5120]

As an Art Director (art department) working for Lucasfilm & Disney its fantastic watching your videos! IThere is quite a few of us in my office who which your videos and love what you put out there! I know you do so much on the vfx side it would be great to see a video showing how the art department work with VFX creating these real and digital worlds!

[@EvolutionMedia29]

Adam Savage as a guest would be treasure trove of understanding some stunts and special / visual effects, not only due to his industry experience, but also his time deconstructing such things on Mythbusters

[@EvolutionMedia29]

@Camecol21 That's an amazing point you make and I entirely agree! Still, I'm sure the Corridor crew wouldn't say no to a 'celebrity' name on their show to boost appeal!

[@thejohnhopkinscompany9599]

I think we can all agree that Brendan Fraser is a treasure.

[@8cee]

oh yes

[@perkimon3402]

Definitely, too bad he was bullied to the point off giving up acting.

[@cjplay2]

Doom Patrol next season coming soon.

[@eefneleman9564]

Very underrated.

[@3nertia]

@@perkimon3402 Wait, what?

[@MrSirFluffy]

The amount of Charm this movie had is immeasurable. I will never not love The Mummy.

[@AndreNitroX]

Agreed, the cgi has not lasted but the adventure and characters will always last

[@jasonwolf6899]

My wife and I just rewatched it last month and are still blown away by the VFX quality

[@Baronnax]

@@AndreNitroX it's honestly great that the movie treats the mummies with a sense of fun and adventure. The vfx don't detract as much from the movie-watching experience today since the mummies also act a little cartoonish while also looking cartoonish.

[@McMeatBag]

It was so much fun, and yet still had a few real creepy moments. Brendan Fraiser was exploding with charisma; the whole cast was great

[@madeofcastiron]

this movie will stay with me forever. even if i'm old and wrinkly, i will still look for this movie to watch.

[@99thTuesday]

My 7 year old self was completely freaked out by this movie. So that’s a kind of endorsement on the Visual Effects.

[@woschaebedip]

same! A friend made me watch it and my young mind wasn't ready lol... It took me a looong time to watch it without fear, now I love it though

[@sachib9837]

Nightmares for weeks especially about those scarabs! 😵 But after? Super fascinated with ancient Egypt♥️

[@midorimatsuda7241]

My adult self still gets a bit creeped out by this movie.

[@averythompson7427]

Wren's reaction to him casually dropping Adam Savage is chef's kiss

[@uncharted3awesome]

I really wish he would come in the show at some point

[@Laura_Norda]

This episode was too short - we need at least 10 more hours of him talking about all the stuff!! Those mummy drawings at the start were A-MA-ZING!!!!!!

[@philb.1120]

We need a part 2!!!!!!

[@nickllama5296]

"a legit OG dude." That's some praise, right there.

[@robertj.welleii6166]

One of the best episodes ever. This could be a 7 part series and not be enough.

[@senseiedits642]

All these years Nick be like: should I tell them or not ?

[@TGPDrunknHick]

I feel like it's one of those things where you're like, what do you mean I never told you?

[@Desertfury]

I was legit thinking how could Nick not say anything?

[@sir_arsen]

i think he didn’t want to work in vfx just because he’s dad worked in vfx, but because he developed skills for it, you know what i mean?

[@highdefinition450]

@@sir_arsen I thought he was just the cameraman, didn't know he was involved with the actual VFX

[@bearinwonderland818]

They’ve actually mentioned it in a video years ago. Nick even had a role as an extra in the opening shot.

[@stephengere3937]

I LOVE that he brought in the physical copies of his work; it makes it feel so much more real. Way to go!

[@JunkyardDigs]

This one was pretty awesome!! More Alex!

[@daminox]

Yes please! It's great when they have guests that are as enthusiastic about special effects as they are. This was a great vid.

[@Raasclark]

My favourite KZbinrs and my favourite Videogame Art Director collabing. This is everything.

[@zygoncommander1239]

As an illustrator, I’m crazy jealous of how readable all his mummy faces are despite having so much detail

[@omniscribblr]

Now we know where Nick got his charming personality

[@JonnyLOV]

Nick should be proud. This is a great episode.

[@thedavyjones7177]

It’s funny that he mentions the inaccuracies of the mummy in Egyptian architecture and culture because in an ancient Egyptian archaeology class I took, we watched the movie and went through as many as we could find haha

[@Thisdown]

It would be interesting to hear more about the process of creating reference art like that and how they think about historical accuracies and why they choose not the be historically accurate, ad he is obviously aware. Where to draw the line kinda.

[@lynette12]

I’ve been waiting for this episode from the very moment Nick mentioned that his dad worked on The Mummy in one of the Corridor Crew videos of old. I’m so happy they had the opportunity to get him on the show because The Mummy is one of my favorite movies of all time. Alex seems like a cool guy - talented and full of amazing behind the scenes nuggets.

[@The_Curious_Cat]

No wonder Nick is such a well educated and cool individual. His dad is the coolest dude ever! And what a talent, those drawings are insane!!

[@dethvyper3136]

*His dad

[@The_Curious_Cat]

@@dethvyper3136 Thanks for point it out, fixed.

[@dethvyper3136]

@@The_Curious_Cat .....Thanks for not having a attitude about it. I appreciate it.

[@brycefoster7801]

@@dethvyper3136 wholesome

[@klaythoring1326]

That’s his dad?! Aw man I would be so stoked to listen to him forever. Lucky Nick!

[@Ken_neThT]

I like how Nick's father turned a movie clip viewing into show and tell. Or one of those events in school where they invite people in to explain their jobs

[@freekvonk8586]

So this is the man responsible for giving 5 year old me nightmares!

[@XekTOr89]

If there's anything to take away from this video, it's that it is a team effort and all the people that worked on that movie did a great job. The movie could've easily been terrible.

[@captainteeko4579]

Yeah this was officially the scariest film I had ever seen as a 4 yr old and I watch it religiously everytime it’s on normal cable today 🤧

[@Klover288]

Lmao so true. I was 5 years old at the time and I got nightmares after watching the film! 🤣 love it tho

[@gustavofigueiredo1798]

I see I was not alone.

[@atropos_thefate]

Oh, I love Warbreaker! Thank you, Ren, for sharing this wonderful gem of a book with so many people.

[@skribblestyle]

I was thinking: "This dude has real Adam Savage energy, and I love it.", and then he revealed that he worked with Adam at ILM and it all made sense. This is easily one of your best episodes yet. I hope we get to see more of Alex in the future.

[@edminchau811]

Maybe they should get Adam Savage on the show.

[@LaceyAnn]

Alex has such incredible art, stunning. Seeing Brendan Fraser actually doing that fight scene alone was impressive. He really sells the impacts, I truly thought he was fighting actual people in like green suits or something. Great episode, thanks guys!

[@bpcgos]

Yeah, if you watch it carefully, he trully sells the move he done masterfully, he simulate all the impact of the hit so the CG didnt feel weightless

[@luism2754]

Brendan was a great actor, it's a same what happened to him

[@turntsnaco824]

@@bpcgos what?

[@lonelyscarygirl]

@@turntsnaco824 his wife cheated on him and a few other things happened

[@LaceyAnn]

@@bpcgos Yes exactly, so we'll done! It must be difficult enough to just act like you're speaking with a character who isn't really there, imagine trying to beat them up! Lol. So impressive.

[@RahulGairola]

Talk about having the coolest dad. I could listen to him for days

[@dzfz2100]

I couldn’t agree more - I hope they invite him back!

[@cleomaggie6471]

I agree! He is very passionate about sharing his experience and the chemistry was awesome with the crew. Very fun to watch!

[@jmleprecon3859]

ok, but the fact that the book he recommends is a Sanderson book just makes this all the better

[@AK_allday_907]

Yes cool to see he's a fellow Cosmerenerd....Sanderhead? Hoidspotter? We need a group name haha

[@KaelinGoff]

Bring your parent to school day is a lot more interesting than i remember.

[@halfbee7886]

This movie was literally my childhood, and to see one of the people responsible of making it is an amazing feeling. Thank you!

[@tbotalpha8133]

I saw this movie for the first time as a child, one Christmas Eve. Scared the everloving shit out of me. The scarab beetles, especially. Had nightmares for weeks about the damned things burrowing into my skin, eating me alive. Ugh.

[@itsmeaimbot]

@@tbotalpha8133 Yeah the mummified-alive scene

[@tbotalpha8133]

@@itsmeaimbot For me it was the bit where the guy has a single scarab beetle burrow into his foot, then he pulls his shirt open and you can see it bulging under his skin, working its way up to his head and brain. Fucking nightmare fuel, right there.

[@itsmeaimbot]

@@tbotalpha8133 Pretty much all the bugs scene lol

[@dexdixy4913]

This Films DVD bonus disc was actually the one that inspired me as a child to become a concept artist, and I remember this specific mummy drawing being the one that made me say out loud ( I’m gonna do that when I grow up ). I’m a 20 year old now and I Love seeing this again. Thank you Alex for opening my childhood imagination up to a world of unlimited possibilities.

[@shayo201]

Awesome!

[@SholvaBeats]

Saw this 2 years ago. Still my favourite guest on the show.

[@SephonDK]

The way he just pulls out excellent stuff from his portfolio and just happily shows off his excellent work... Warms my heart!

[@liamnyakamhua5567]

Exactly

[@dzfz2100]

This has to be my favourite episode so far: one of my all time favourite movies, an amazingly talented and charming guest, and mentions of ILM greats like Adam, Tori an Grant (RIP, bless that man). This is peak corridor for me 🥰

[@K1LLERSQU1D]

Same

[@freddogrosso9835]

Yep. Seeing them working together was really sweet.

[@MrLancealot]

They need to have Adam and Tory on for a react episode!

[@ayaanpawar8681]

He has such a nice personality. We need him for more episodes!!!

[@AbjectPermanence]

yeah I definitely wouldn't mind him coming back again

[@ArchThaBoss]

Yep! Love his energy

[@demondaviee1005]

This seems like the best one yet... I've been waiting for this episode since i heard that Nicks dad was working on The mummy back then and i enjoyed this episode so much!! Thank you Corridor Crew for all of this, you guys are amazing.

[@phoenixdzk]

That shot of him eating the scarab that crawled out of his neck still holds up so well today, it's fantastic

[@hitenbhatt4107]

There is an interesting story that the studio wanted to cut off that part out and the Director fought tooth and nail to keep it in... What a historic moment!

[@tearstoneactual9773]

@@hitenbhatt4107 - I'm soooo glad he did. That one little detail has been part of the inspiration for an entire original character of mine.

[@Copycat_YT]

Can you guys react to Coraline!? That movie has confused me for awhile as you can’t tell if it’s stop motion or computer animated!

[@isaackim7675]

It was based on a book, so you might wanna read it and then watch it again

[@andys.5757]

It's stop motion, but I'm sure it's cg enhanced

[@gabecuarez7195]

Haven’t they already reacted before?

[@AndreInfanteInc]

There's some green screen compositing, but it's pretty much entirely stop motion, just beautifully done. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oInUopdmj6d4g6M&ab_channel=LAIKAStudios

[@1324Potato]

Nothing is stopping you from doing your own investigations and research. All the behind the scenes are there

[@vattu420]

I’m surprised it took them such a long time to bring in Alex. This was one of the best episodes all thanks to him.

[@ash_and_books3975]

The mummy is such a classic. Love this film so much, very funny and quotable

[@FlagCutie]

How good was this episode!!! Wren's reactions are pretty much my reactions as Mr. Laurant's stories are pretty cool! I mean, just casually mentioning that he and the Mythbusters go way back. I did get a bit chocked up with that photo of Grant. Nick cringing at his dad's puns is everyone of us when our parents are around our friends. And like Niko said, being able to see all of that concept art is epic. Great job you guys and thank you Mr. Laurant!

[@FranciscoMartinez-kg7ed]

Please, PLEASE, make a special episode of him talking about the mummy or the other projects in which he was part of, its really interesting and he seems to like to explain all this stuff, also you guys seemed to enjoy the storys and details

[@smashallpots1428]

he is literally a dad in front of his son i would be upset if he didnt make a dad joke

[@nesssssssaaah]

@Vincent H. What are you? Someone who can't take a joke?

[@lukebaxter3252]

This is easily one of my favourite episodes on Corridor Crew. The Mummy has been a staple of my entire life and this was one of the first films that made me aware and curious about VFX, along with Jurassic Park and Back to the Future.

[@3DPrintingNerd]

I see THE MUMMY and it's an insta-click! YES!

[@lordcholen]

i STILL IN LOVE with this movie

[@JTGallant]

That's EXACTLY what happened to me xD

[@edeworabraham2761]

We are all simple men

[@adheremtmeat]

I could listen to Alex and you guys talk for hours; he's such a treasure, him flipping out when you guys reacted to his drawings was priceless 💎 .

[@enkiimuto1041]

It is again that feeling that the stunts and SFX / music making off in general should be its own 3 hours DVD.

[@shayo201]

felt like a fly on the wall it's great.

[@JessHart006]

Just want to jump on the bandwagon of folks saying Alex is fantastic. He is both incredibly talented and very personable and pleasant. What a great episode!

[@Gwydion86]

Even after 2 years this is still one of my favorite episodes. I hope you bring Alex back again. He is such an awesome guest

[@nobodynemoq]

The first Mummy movie was a true masterpiece. On the other hand, even the sequels are really great when compared to Tom Cruise's disastrous movie 😆

[@stevencolon1723]

Dude, I freaking love The Mummy Returns! Mummy 3? Not so much, but even that one remembers to keep it lighthearted. For all its flaws, it's still very entertaining. Tom Cruise Mummy.. I forgot it existed until this comment

[@chepech]

@Steven you are lucky to have forgotten about it, for some of us ,the unlucky ones , that things is seared to are minds like a child trauma.

[@doublet147]

The the first Mummy kills it. The second is pretty good also.

[@brandiyount5365]

I've always LOVED The Mummy Returns! The fight sequences between Nefertiti and Anck-Su-Namun were 👏😘😍 lol

[@itsboyaknow]

I think those 2 statements belong on the same hand.

[@DaveDexterMusic]

MORE! this was perhaps your best VFX artist react ever, Alex is a treasure.

[@juliann1824]

I would love to see another episode with him talking about Minority Report

[@waynedennyphoto]

Exactly. The sets, the cars, jetpacks, and Cruise's face deforming all need breakdowns and stories behind them!

[@Thisdown]

Amen to that!

[@HULK-HOGAN1]

Videos like this make me appreciate the effort and sheer creativity that went into blending 3D models and CGI. It was like a competition between studios to trial different methods and create the most realistic shot. I have nothing against the use of CGI today, but this is certainly a cool aspect of what was.

[@artlovepeace42]

Best guest you guys have had on by far! Really took us on an inside look at the many different processes and departments that go into not just the VFX, but the entire filmmaking process. Loved seeing all the different art and design department roles!

[@wy4553]

Agree 100%! How amazing is it that he shared his 20+ years old sketches with us. He goes so in depth but is super interesting to listen to. They need to bring Alex back.

[@akshaykumar_r]

I'm legit speechless 😦 This has got to be one of the most insightful episodes so far!!

[@inkspotZ]

"The Mummy" is a classic of action comedy adventure movies. I love that so much

[@drcheddargoat9817]

Man you have to get this guy back on the show again! I would love to see him explain so many of his other movies, his energy and personality match the show so so so much! Great content!

[@marcuslobo5765]

Wish this video was waaay longer too. Just love the comfort and chemistry they share from kinda having a colleagues dad on the show. And the way he tried to get reactions out of them too. And those drawings just pure art

[@The_Curious_Cat]

I hope they make more videos with him, it was very enjoyable!

[@damianjaviervediamcmahon7149]

I'm gonna say it.....best guest you've had. All of them have been absolute treasures but alex has this balance of ease and enthusiasm that just makes him incredibly watchable. Get him back every so often whenever you can go through his portfolio!!!

[@noneofyourbusiness913]

I love that Alex Laurant brought the real art and pictures from the movie, awesome stuff.

[@jrbogdany]

90s VFX: Star Trek Deep Space 9 episode “Trials and Tribble-ations”, where the crew goes back in time and are pretty seamlessly inserted into an episode from the original series in 1967.

[@maximeteppe7627]

oooh! that's a good one!

[@Jaco_Schutte]

Yes please! What an episode!

[@pilkycrc]

In a similar vein: the various Borg Queen and Data scenes from First Contact.

[@retrorevival1]

100%, love that episode. still holds up now, did a rewatch of Next Generation, Voyager, Deep Space 9 and Enterprise over lockdown

[@w0lfyovi294]

I wanna see that one so badly

[@psychosin13]

Please have Alex on more. I feel like his personal connection to you guys makes him so much more willing to really share how things were done.

[@Silneth]

Alex is the best guest I've seen on for awhile! What an incredible look at his beautiful art and contributions to one of my favorite movies ever. AMAZING episode guys, would love to see Alex again on the show!!

[@adam454748]

this one was one of my favorites. I love when you guys bring on people with a heavy hand in their respective projects. Thanks guys!

[@CykoruKun]

This was legit one of the most interesting guests you had in the show, Nick's dad is awesome!

[@precipitate5164]

What a great guest! Huge fan of the Mummy and even with fandom aside this was truly one of the best ever episodes from this channel!!! What inspires and enthralls me the most about film and especially this channel is getting to see the overview/intersection of all this crazy talent from different departments coming together to create something special. It’s all such incredible work to see!

[@Danosauruscrecks]

I think this was after the 90s but the van Helsing movie with Hugh Jackman blew my mind when I was young it definitely doesn't hold up now, but I remember I walked out of the theater and thought it was just the coolest thing ever. That would be a good example of how far the digital effects have come in such a short time

[@Purplecat-1926]

When I saw Niko and Wren guessing how the miniature shot with the sphinx and building was made, I smiled so hard! One of Universal Studios Hollywood's shows actually brings up how they made that scene and even show (probably not the original) the sphinx miniature with the blue screen behind it. I always went to that show and knowing Wren and Niko were a bit stumped on that shot made me so excited XD.

[@AlphaCentauri24]

The Mummy movie is fantaaaastic. My respect has gone further up after knowing all this. This guy is an amazing artist.

[@PunyKratos]

Can’t recall ever seeing an episode with any reactions to small soldiers. Would be awesome to see you guys break down some effects from that movie

[@eX8jbn]

Halt who goes there

[@bombappetit]

Greetings. I am Archer. Emissary of the Gorgonites.

[@BringOnTheZombies7]

Holy moly I just watched this movie for the first time in about 15 years just a few days ago. Do it!

[@nigelcox-hagan6820]

‘90s films I’d like CC to look into: The Fifth Element, City of Lost Children, Delicatessen , Dark City , Species

[@RyleeStrange]

some of my favorite movies in that list

[@maximeteppe7627]

Some of the shots of the city transforming in dark city are so mindblowing - so many little details selling the illusion (and no doubt getting your eye to focus away from the jankier aspects). The art direction is so cool too! from the neo noir lighting, the retro architecture; the villains "flying" seems to be pretty standard wirework but their stillness is so intimidating and iconic!

[@sqlevolicious]

Speaking of the 5th element, Adam Savage just put out a video on his channel today looking at a replica model of the Mondoshawan ship and it's pretty incredible.

[@hman2912]

Second that

[@emilymillikan992]

Oh my gosh, City of Lost Children, yes! And Dark City.

[@fkdynamite]

What a great guest. The mummy is my favorite movie of all times! Really enjoyed this, thx.

[@eyespy3001]

90’s Movies to React to: Dark City (arguably one of the most underrated movies of the past 30 years, with INCREDIBLE vfx), Fifth Element, Men in Black, and Star Trek: First Contact (the scene with the Borg queen and Picard)

[@yetanotherbassdude]

Beat me to it on all counts

[@thomasbrailey]

I was literally going to suggest Dark City, Fifth Element, and First Contact. Excellent suggestions!

[@JC-lk3oy]

Lol, I just posted Dark City as a suggestion as well, before I saw your comment. That movie is god tier.

[@abiyyufh1566]

Men in black yeah 🕴🕴🏾

[@Leppymusic]

Dark city is very underrated indeed. Visuals and storyline still holds up to this day.

[@Maloviel]

Honestly, the fact that Wren loves Brandon Sanderson makes me so happy. I've been listening to Sandersons books, after having read many of them multiple times anyway. They're so good.

[@Luminarada80]

Brandon Sanderson is hands down the best author I've come across. These are the only sponsorships I watch

[@Omnicrola]

Wren has worn Stormlight shirts on the show so many times, he's clearly such a huge Sanderson fan. I'm just waiting for the day he busts out some insane Cosmere video like he did for Attack on Titan.

[@williammacpherson7054]

Wren holding that drawing of the mummy looks like a little kid on Christmas after getting a light-up lightsaber

[@jonstone6862]

It's wonderful to hear how all these effects were made. It's insightful how creative people are here, and it's a beautiful thing! :D I really enjoy your content! Great video, great people.

[@MirorR3fl3ction]

You mean to tell us Nick has been sitting on this hidden gem of a human that is his Dad all this time?? Alex is incredible, and he's worked with some of the best creators of the 90'/00's

[@DTyrannosaurus]

I’d love to see a werewolf transformation supercut: Wolfen, Howling, Lon Chaney Jr’s original, etc. and of course the king of them all, An American Werewolf in London… Transformation can make or break a werewolf movie, I’d love to see the best and the worst!

[@freddyjosereginomontalvo4667]

I love the American werewolf in London. Also I think that they need to do the Fly movie with Jeff goldblum and the OG fly movie

[@kingcrow15]

Can't forget about Trick r' treat.

[@MinorKey135]

That’s an awesome idea!

[@RanOutOfSpac]

Add Underworld to that list and we’re golden.

[@livelifeincolour]

Awesome idea! Maybe release the video on the day of a full moon

[@NesdatNatsirt]

What an underrated movie, also this is the first I'm hearing of Nick's dad being in the industry, who also worked on the movie like what!? Is it wrong of me to want to have more of Alex on the show or maybe Adam Savage? Since ya know dude just casually dropped that bomb on us.

[@Quoper1]

They should post a VFX Reacts every day, all while asking Adam Savage to join, until they convince him too.

[@NesdatNatsirt]

Maybe not that much but maybe someday. It was cool just to get alrx and other industry pros on im hoping for some returning faces than anything

[@aaronjaggan]

Underrated movie?🤔

[@IndianTelephone]

Underrated? Where did you get that from? Literally no one underrates the mummy

[@undergoddess]

i love these episodes with alex! him bringing in the artwork is awesome!

[@kylebigelow844]

The skin beetles in the Mummy always scared me as a kid

[@Survivor_of_DMVdrivers]

YES! I don't know why, but those beetles (along with stage 1 Imhotep) gave me nightmares growing up! Still absolutely loved the film so much and easily Brendan Fraser's best work!

[@siechamontillado]

@@Survivor_of_DMVdrivers Totes gave nightmares too. Also, Diablo 2 wasn't too far behind this movie and fighting those Act 2 scarab beetles, oh man, would flashback to the Mummy beetles all the time!

[@Rubiecat]

I had nightmares about it for a month lol ! I'll never forget that movie

[@DigitalRefill]

I had a giant grin for most of the episode. It was so awesome seeing the artwork(amazing btw), the technical hurdles they faced, the fact that Alex worked at ILM working with Adam, Grant, and Tory. I could literally watch this all day!

[@westleyleonstudios]

Can we just get a series called "VFX with Papa Laurant"? I would LOVE to listen to more OG advice and stories!

[@shikoshiko5912]

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[@ecekvanc6818]

I love the Mummy movie, even all of them.😅 Thanks for Alex to join you guys in. I have a few recommendations from 90's: Coneheads, The Borrowers, Inspector Gadget, Bicentennial Man and Sleepy Hollow (1999 - Johnny Depp's movie).

[@tysonq7131]

Thanks for your work Alex, The Mummy (1999) is a legit timeless classic on par with Raiders.

[@mr.Drawgo]

It’s official ADAM SAVAGE needs to be the next guest

[@inkuing838]

Didn’t expect to see Grant in this video, now I’m crying 😢 Wish he was still with us.

[@RedQuill567]

Same thing bro 😢

[@JakeVermont19]

Wow! One of my favorite episodes! The Mummy was one of my most beloved movies as a kid. Thank you guys for these insides and the concept arts. Wow! Just... Wow!