Prepare to be amazed and a little shocked as we uncover a hidden gem in the world of cinema! George Clooney, the charismatic actor, could have starred in a polarizing comedy that might have made 'Batman & Robin' look like a masterpiece!
Imagine a Christmas movie so bad, it's legendary. Enter 'Jack Frost,' a 1998 comedy with a mere 19% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It's not just the lack of humor that's the issue; it's the heart-wrenching ending that left audiences, including a young me, furious.
But here's the twist: Clooney was initially set to play the titular role, but fate had other plans. The part eventually went to another iconic Batman, Michael Keaton. And this is where it gets interesting...
Keaton's Jack Frost, a father who dies in a car crash and possesses his son's snowman, bears a striking resemblance to Clooney. Why? Because the puppet was modeled after Clooney himself!
In an interview, Matt J. Britton, the General Manager of Jim Henson's Creature Shop, revealed that the production faced challenges. Originally, Clooney was attached, with Sam Raimi, director of 'The Evil Dead,' at the helm. However, Keaton and director Troy Miller joined later, leading to some creative adjustments.
Britton explained, "We had to play catch-up. We didn't change the head completely, but we added Keaton's signature chin and lip features."
While 'Jack Frost' isn't Keaton's worst, it's certainly not his best. The movie's sentimentality and formulaic plot make it a tough watch. It's like 'Fluke,' another depressing dad-in-a-dog's-body movie, but with a twist: a nightmarish snowman-Clooney-Keaton hybrid!
With Raimi, the slapstick comedy might have saved it, but as it stands, 'Jack Frost' is a disaster.
So, what do you think? Is this an intriguing behind-the-scenes story, or does it make you appreciate Clooney's career choices even more? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!
