Dear Hollywood,
It seems you’ve gone and tarnished yet another cherished piece of my ’80s upbringing with your misguided attempt at creating a Jem and the Holograms film. Based on the trailer, I predict that women in their 30s and 40s will soon tuck away their vibrant pink eye shadow and Hasbro dolls, pretending they never had high hopes for this project.
What Have You Done to Jem?
So, what on earth have you done to Jem? In my memories, Jem and her Holograms were bold, stylish, and fully in control of their musical journey and rise to fame. Jem was the head of her own music company, living a double life as a rock star—not just some teenager who stumbles into fame thanks to her sister or a big-time record executive. The Jem I remember was an independent powerhouse who utilized Synergy to maintain her rock star persona. She was fierce—truly outrageous, as they would say back in the day.
Unfortunately, the only outrageous aspect of this movie seems to be how disappointing it is. The trailer portrays Jem as a mere victim, manipulated from the get-go. There is nothing empowering about this interpretation, which is the essence of what the original Jem represented. I’m beyond tired—no, utterly EXHAUSTED—of watching our nostalgia get trampled by Hollywood’s attempts to recreate the magic of our childhoods only for those dreams to be crushed. If you can’t do justice to these beloved stories—and let’s be honest, the screenplay appears to bear no resemblance to the original—then please, give us something fresh and original instead.
Lessons from the Past
When will Hollywood execs learn? They should take a note from past failures that tried to capture the spirit of classics like Footloose, The Karate Kid, Clash of the Titans, and Fame. These ’80s gems were popular for a reason—they had a special quality brought to life by the talent, the storytelling, and the originality. No amount of remaking or rebranding can recover that lost magic.
And let’s not even get started on the bizarre success of the Transformers franchise; it seems that flashy action, CGI, and nostalgia can only carry a film so far. Honestly, if you had put Jem in some of the thrilling situations she faced in the original series, it would likely have turned out better than the watered-down version we see in the trailer.
A Call for Preservation
So, Hollywood, please allow our cherished memories to remain intact: in our minds or stored away on those old VHS tapes. We would be truly grateful, just as all the aspiring screenwriters out there seeking genuine, innovative stories would be.
Sincerely,
Lara
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In summary, the frustration with Hollywood’s remakes of ’80s classics like Jem and the Holograms is palpable. The original character was a bold, independent figure, while the new portrayal appears to undermine her strength, leaving fans disappointed. The piece advocates for preserving childhood memories and encourages the creation of original content instead of reboots.