Friends is one of the most successful and beloved sitcoms of all-time. Not only was it a huge success during its run on television, it is still extremely popular now, ten years after the final episode aired. This is remarkable, as most shows tend to fade into obscurity once they end. Another thing that is so remarkable about the show: it kept viewers entertained throughout its entire run. Many long-running shows (such as The Simpsons or Family Guy) tend to get stale after a number of seasons, Friends always managed to stay interesting and fresh.
Since its end in 2004, fans all over the world have missed the iconic show. This is one of the few shows that spans generations. Reruns still air, but it's not the same. Fans want new material. That is why they were so excited when rumors of a Friends movie started popping up. The rumors have since been slashed, but it got fans excited. Is there really a possibility of a movie happening? It seems unlikely at this point. The cast members have other projects going on and the original set no longer exists. Nonetheless, there is still a chance, however slim. If there is a will, there is a way. It's just a matter of getting everyone on board. Here are five reasons why fans should push for the movie to be made and why everyone involved (including the head honchos) should push for it as well.
5. It Would Do Extremely Well at the Box Office- Let's be honest, everyone would watch a Friends movie. There are millions of people who love the show and would go see the movie. It would take the box office by storm, as people would flock to the theaters to see it. Not only would it dominate the box office for a couple weeks (at least) it would threaten opening day records. Even if the movie was panned by critics, people would still see it, because hey, it's Friends. There is absolutely no doubt that this flick would turn a tidy profit. This alone should convince a movie studio to back this project. Sure, production costs would be high (the salaries alone for the six main cast members would be huge), but the movie would make it up in theaters.
4. It Could Lead to an 11th Season- If the movie is a success, then people will be clamoring for more Friends. It might even convince the studio and cast members that having another season would be a good idea. The show would draw huge numbers. Millions of viewers would tune in every week to watch their new adventures. How hard would it be to convince NBC to put Friends back on their schedule? It would be awesome to see these new shows
3. The Movie Itself Could be Great- One reason fans love Friends so much? It was an absolutely amazing show that managed to entertain the readers to no end. If it was a mediocre show, fans wouldn't be so passionate about it. Each season of the show was excellent, so there's reason to believe that the movie will be great. There are so many possibilities for the movie. The Friends could just hang around at Central Perk or go somewhere. Either way, it should be interesting. One thing's for sure: it won't be a terrible movie. It will no doubt be funny and entertaining.
2. Interest in the Show is High- Friends has always been a popular show. During its run on television, it was one of the most popular and watched shows. Even now, new fans of the show pop up all the time as members of the new generation are exposed to Chandler's witty one-liners, Joey's catchphrases, and of course, Ross and Rachel. However, now that the entire show is on Netflix, interest in the show is extremely high. New fans are tuning in and old fans are rewatching their favorite shows. Now that the show is back in the spotlight, there is even more interest in seeing a movie.
1. The World Needs It- Think about it. There are very few things that would light the world on fire more than the announcement of a Friends movie. The show is watched by people all over the world. So, this movie would have international attention. The release of the movie would be an international affair. And with a lot of tough things going on in the world, don't we need a good laugh?
So there you go, five solid reasons we need a Friends movie. Now if only this would actually happen.
Since its end in 2004, fans all over the world have missed the iconic show. This is one of the few shows that spans generations. Reruns still air, but it's not the same. Fans want new material. That is why they were so excited when rumors of a Friends movie started popping up. The rumors have since been slashed, but it got fans excited. Is there really a possibility of a movie happening? It seems unlikely at this point. The cast members have other projects going on and the original set no longer exists. Nonetheless, there is still a chance, however slim. If there is a will, there is a way. It's just a matter of getting everyone on board. Here are five reasons why fans should push for the movie to be made and why everyone involved (including the head honchos) should push for it as well.
5. It Would Do Extremely Well at the Box Office- Let's be honest, everyone would watch a Friends movie. There are millions of people who love the show and would go see the movie. It would take the box office by storm, as people would flock to the theaters to see it. Not only would it dominate the box office for a couple weeks (at least) it would threaten opening day records. Even if the movie was panned by critics, people would still see it, because hey, it's Friends. There is absolutely no doubt that this flick would turn a tidy profit. This alone should convince a movie studio to back this project. Sure, production costs would be high (the salaries alone for the six main cast members would be huge), but the movie would make it up in theaters.
4. It Could Lead to an 11th Season- If the movie is a success, then people will be clamoring for more Friends. It might even convince the studio and cast members that having another season would be a good idea. The show would draw huge numbers. Millions of viewers would tune in every week to watch their new adventures. How hard would it be to convince NBC to put Friends back on their schedule? It would be awesome to see these new shows
3. The Movie Itself Could be Great- One reason fans love Friends so much? It was an absolutely amazing show that managed to entertain the readers to no end. If it was a mediocre show, fans wouldn't be so passionate about it. Each season of the show was excellent, so there's reason to believe that the movie will be great. There are so many possibilities for the movie. The Friends could just hang around at Central Perk or go somewhere. Either way, it should be interesting. One thing's for sure: it won't be a terrible movie. It will no doubt be funny and entertaining.
2. Interest in the Show is High- Friends has always been a popular show. During its run on television, it was one of the most popular and watched shows. Even now, new fans of the show pop up all the time as members of the new generation are exposed to Chandler's witty one-liners, Joey's catchphrases, and of course, Ross and Rachel. However, now that the entire show is on Netflix, interest in the show is extremely high. New fans are tuning in and old fans are rewatching their favorite shows. Now that the show is back in the spotlight, there is even more interest in seeing a movie.
1. The World Needs It- Think about it. There are very few things that would light the world on fire more than the announcement of a Friends movie. The show is watched by people all over the world. So, this movie would have international attention. The release of the movie would be an international affair. And with a lot of tough things going on in the world, don't we need a good laugh?
So there you go, five solid reasons we need a Friends movie. Now if only this would actually happen.
