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Just don't call them 'brothers'

Kim Hollis: At this point, do you think that advertising that a film is from the Wachowskis helps or hinders a movie?

David Mumpower: After the crushing disappointment most people felt regarding the Matrix sequels and now this, I think it's safe to say that they are in M. Night Shyamalan territory. Consumers have turned on them in a way that few people outside of Kevin Costner may understand.

Les Winan: Having eagerly paid to see Matrix 2 and somewhat less eagerly paid to see Matrix 3, the Wachowski's are in M. Night Shyamalan territory for me now...avoid at all costs until reivews and word-of-mouth tell me otherwise.

Shane Jenkins: I think the Wachowski name was meant to draw in adults who might otherwise have been turned off by a live action cartoon. Mission: fail.





Marty Doskins: I think this also works in the case of horror "master" Wes Craven. For a while it was a big draw if a movie's title started with "Wes Craven's..." or "Wes Craven presents..." Lately...not so much. I would also say that John Carpenter might fall into this category.

Kim Hollis: I'm not sure that their name hurt the movie all that much but I wouldn't be anxious to scream from the rooftops that they're involved with an project of mine. They've got the stink of failure on them now in addition to producing two less-than-acceptable sequels to a masterpiece.

Calvin Trager: Here's a related question to ponder: If you're the Wachowskis, what is your next project? I think they need to go small, find something story-driven along the lines of Bound. Another effects driven blockbuster-type attempt would be masochistic of them at this point.

David Mumpower: I think it's a fascinating topic. M. Night Shyamalan, the person we are putting in the same category with them, is doing something smart. He's adapting Avatar: The Last Airbender, which borders on a can't miss project, at least in theory. For the Wachowski Brothers, I think they need to be saved from theirselves a bit. Their next film needs to not rely on eye-popping visual effects. It needs to be something meaty that reminds people just how smart these guys are. And please, no one correct me on calling them both guys.

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