There was a brief moment when J.J.
Abrams was the King of Hollywood.
After essentially creating a new era of blockbuster television with Alias, Felicity, and the unprecedented phenomenon of Lost, Abrams turned his eyes to the film industry.
He seemed to have a magic touch that could revive dying franchises; Abrams helped transform the Star Trek and Mission: Impossible sagas into “must-see” properties once more.
Yet despite what looked like an unprecedented series of hits, Abrams’ worst habits as a storyteller were exposed, revealing that his talents were limited to those of a hired hand.
The recent cancellation of Abrams’ development deal at Warner Bros.
calls into question the nature of his success; how involved was Abrams in with the projects that he’s been a part of? Is anyone really excited about a new “J.J.
Abrams project” anymore?…
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