mstrjones
The original 1997 Under Wraps was much better than this remake.
Under Wraps
2021Movie91 minEnglish
Three friends try to save their mummified friend, Harold, from greedy criminals by returning him to his resting place before midnight on Halloween.
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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Mitchell G. Smith•Genres: Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Horror
Plot Summary
Three friends on the brink of summer's end discover a mummified alien named Gilbert who has awakened after 6000 years. They must help Gilbert find his lost jewels before he turns back into a mummy forever. However, their quest is complicated by a town undergoing a frightening transformation and the threat of Gilbert's former captors.
Critical Reception
Under Wraps is a family-friendly horror-comedy that attempts to recapture the nostalgic charm of 1990s kids' adventure films. While it offers some lighthearted scares and a charming alien character, its execution is often seen as derivative and somewhat predictable, failing to fully capitalize on its premise.
What Reviewers Say
- Appreciated for its lighthearted and spooky Halloween-themed adventure suitable for younger audiences.
- Critiqued for its predictable plot and reliance on familiar tropes from other family films.
- Praised for the endearing performance of the alien, Gilbert.
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Fun Fact
This film is a remake of the 1997 Disney Channel Original Movie of the same name.
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