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Trailer Talk Thursday: Super Bowl Special

TJMAC510
February 12th, 2010 / Alice in Wonderland, Brooklyn's Finest, Movies Blogs, Prince of Persia, Robin Hood, Shutter Island, The Back-up Plan, The Crazies, The Last Airbender, The Wolfman, trailer talk

Hello everyone I’m Travis McCollum of the Movie Encyclopedia and welcome to another edition of Trailer Talk Thursday where I let you all in on some of the latest previews to hit the screen.

Today is a special episode. With every year comes a new Super Bowl. And while a good portion of us care about who is playing and who will win the game most people honestly only care about the commercials. Well while this year had some decently funny commercials (Doritos Ninja, Betty White Snickers, Bridgestone Tires) a big highlight of this year was the TV spots that ran for a whole lot of movies coming out soon, some of which we haven’t heard much of. Since they are usually only about 30 seconds to a minute long it’s hard to REALLY consider them true trailers but still a piece of something, in my opinion at least, is good enough. I don’t remember order of appearance or anything but thanks to traileraddict.com I have gotten all the TV spots together and will discuss them all for ya.
First up: Brooklyn’s Finest:

Alright where to start? As a huge fan of Training Day it’s hard for me NOT to be excited for this film. If you’ve seen the full trailer then you’ll get a better idea of the plot but this TV spot does a good job of highlighting some main points from the movie:

  • Ethan Hawke is a cop not above taking drug money to help his family
  • Wesley Snipes is a gangster who is getting watched by undercover officer Don Cheadle
  • Richard Gere is an experienced cop who looks like he’s on his last leg
And that’s just from the TV spot. But if you do research you’ll realize that that IS the basic plot. It looks like a good movie and I can’t wait for it to come out.
Second up The Crazies:

I still don’t know what to think about this movie to be honest with you. Part of me thinks that it’s like 28 Days Later but instead of zombies you go crazy, which is a decent enough idea on it’s own, but the more I see the more I think this will just be a mindless slasher film with a few decent scares. I am a huge Timothy Olyphant fan so it’s always good to see him on screen but even this seems like a step down for him. I’m a bit on the fence with this one. I mean:

  • Quarantine a la 28 Days Later….cool
  • Guy on baseball field with shotgun….dumb
  • Guy in shadows…dumb
  • House burning…dumb
  • Timothy Olyphant…cool
  • People strapped in at science facility…interesting and kinda cool
I don’t know…
Next is The Back Up Plan:

No…just no. Jennifer Lopez in a romantic comedy? I’m having flashbacks to Gigli and then throw in water births? Yep that has Oh My God please get me out of here written all over it. Screw bullet points if you see this I will punt you.

Next up is Robin Hood:

As a huge fan of Gladiator it’s good to see the same team coming together to make a new Robin Hood movie. And while I do love the Disney version and Men in Tights this looks like a good, stylistic update to an already awesome character. I mean:
  • Russel Crowe as Robin Hood=awesome
  • Cate Blanchett=awesome in anything
  • Scott Brothers=awesome
  • Action scenes, sword fights, epic battles=awesome
Overall it looks pretty awesome I must say. I can’t wait for it to come out.
Next up is Alice in Wonderland:

As a huge fan of the source material and the original Disney film I am a bit hesitant. While I do love Tim Burton, I’m actually getting tired of the Tim Burton film. Is it impossible for him to make a movie where:

  • Johnny Depp isn’t in it (I love him but c’mon!)
  • Helena Bonham Carter isn’t in it (see above)
  • There aren’t any creepy visuals with disturbing tendencies
  • There isn’t a dark sense of humor
  • He doesn’t destroy a childhood memory of mine
I don’t know. I mean it looks interesting but the whole over the top creepy 3-D sequel to Alice in Wonderland just doesn’t interest me that much.
Next up Prince of Persia:

Grrr…I hate video game movies. I just hate them. I don’t care if Martin Scorsese directs it I refuse to see it. I have been lied to TOO many times by a bunch of other films to believe that video game movies are any good. This one visually looks good but:

  • Jake Gyllenhaal as the prince
  • it being a Disney movie
  • the rest of the cast
  • the special effects
just turn me off. No way…nope not seeing this.

Next The…SON OF A…The Wolfman

Well this trailer adds nothing…wait strike that it adds ONE line of dialogue. This film visually looks good but ultimately looks like a huge disappointment and a poorly acted gore fest that isn’t going to be enjoyable. Shame since the franchise (and this film too) could have been good. I will say kudos to Hugo Weaving though for still being awesome in a handlebar moustache and a top hat.

Next up is The Last Airbender:

After making a few crappy movies in a row it looks like M. Night is actually making a decent comeback. Based on one of my favorite cartoons in the past decade, it looks pretty close to the show and it looks visually stunning and I’m actually excited for it. There’s not a whole lot more to say then awesome.

Finally is Shutter Island:

I cannot WAIT for this movie!

  • The setting
  • The characters
  • The story (based on one of my favorite Dennis Lehane novels)
  • The director and writer
  • The tip of the hat to his previous films
This trailer only makes me wish that this long delayed thriller would just come out already!!
But these are just my opinions. Tell me what you think. Comment down below and let me know.
So until next time I am Travis McCollum of the Movie Encyclopedia and this has been Trailer Talk Thursday.
If you have any questions, comments, concerns or recommended trailers than email me at tjmac510@hotmail.com

Trailer Talk Thursday: Super Bowl Special

TJMAC510
February 12th, 2010 / Alice in Wonderland, Brooklyn's Finest, Movies Blogs, Prince of Persia, Robin Hood, Shutter Island, The Back-up Plan, The Crazies, The Last Airbender, The Wolfman, trailer talk

Hello everyone I’m Travis McCollum of the Movie Encyclopedia and welcome to another edition of Trailer Talk Thursday where I let you all in on some of the latest previews to hit the screen.

Today is a special episode. With every year comes a new Super Bowl. And while a good portion of us care about who is playing and who will win the game most people honestly only care about the commercials. Well while this year had some decently funny commercials (Doritos Ninja, Betty White Snickers, Bridgestone Tires) a big highlight of this year was the TV spots that ran for a whole lot of movies coming out soon, some of which we haven’t heard much of. Since they are usually only about 30 seconds to a minute long it’s hard to REALLY consider them true trailers but still a piece of something, in my opinion at least, is good enough. I don’t remember order of appearance or anything but thanks to traileraddict.com I have gotten all the TV spots together and will discuss them all for ya.
First up: Brooklyn’s Finest:

Alright where to start? As a huge fan of Training Day it’s hard for me NOT to be excited for this film. If you’ve seen the full trailer then you’ll get a better idea of the plot but this TV spot does a good job of highlighting some main points from the movie:

  • Ethan Hawke is a cop not above taking drug money to help his family
  • Wesley Snipes is a gangster who is getting watched by undercover officer Don Cheadle
  • Richard Gere is an experienced cop who looks like he’s on his last leg
And that’s just from the TV spot. But if you do research you’ll realize that that IS the basic plot. It looks like a good movie and I can’t wait for it to come out.
Second up The Crazies:

I still don’t know what to think about this movie to be honest with you. Part of me thinks that it’s like 28 Days Later but instead of zombies you go crazy, which is a decent enough idea on it’s own, but the more I see the more I think this will just be a mindless slasher film with a few decent scares. I am a huge Timothy Olyphant fan so it’s always good to see him on screen but even this seems like a step down for him. I’m a bit on the fence with this one. I mean:

  • Quarantine a la 28 Days Later….cool
  • Guy on baseball field with shotgun….dumb
  • Guy in shadows…dumb
  • House burning…dumb
  • Timothy Olyphant…cool
  • People strapped in at science facility…interesting and kinda cool
I don’t know…
Next is The Back Up Plan:

No…just no. Jennifer Lopez in a romantic comedy? I’m having flashbacks to Gigli and then throw in water births? Yep that has Oh My God please get me out of here written all over it. Screw bullet points if you see this I will punt you.

Next up is Robin Hood:

As a huge fan of Gladiator it’s good to see the same team coming together to make a new Robin Hood movie. And while I do love the Disney version and Men in Tights this looks like a good, stylistic update to an already awesome character. I mean:
  • Russel Crowe as Robin Hood=awesome
  • Cate Blanchett=awesome in anything
  • Scott Brothers=awesome
  • Action scenes, sword fights, epic battles=awesome
Overall it looks pretty awesome I must say. I can’t wait for it to come out.
Next up is Alice in Wonderland:

As a huge fan of the source material and the original Disney film I am a bit hesitant. While I do love Tim Burton, I’m actually getting tired of the Tim Burton film. Is it impossible for him to make a movie where:

  • Johnny Depp isn’t in it (I love him but c’mon!)
  • Helena Bonham Carter isn’t in it (see above)
  • There aren’t any creepy visuals with disturbing tendencies
  • There isn’t a dark sense of humor
  • He doesn’t destroy a childhood memory of mine
I don’t know. I mean it looks interesting but the whole over the top creepy 3-D sequel to Alice in Wonderland just doesn’t interest me that much.
Next up Prince of Persia:

Grrr…I hate video game movies. I just hate them. I don’t care if Martin Scorsese directs it I refuse to see it. I have been lied to TOO many times by a bunch of other films to believe that video game movies are any good. This one visually looks good but:

  • Jake Gyllenhaal as the prince
  • it being a Disney movie
  • the rest of the cast
  • the special effects
just turn me off. No way…nope not seeing this.

Next The…SON OF A…The Wolfman

Well this trailer adds nothing…wait strike that it adds ONE line of dialogue. This film visually looks good but ultimately looks like a huge disappointment and a poorly acted gore fest that isn’t going to be enjoyable. Shame since the franchise (and this film too) could have been good. I will say kudos to Hugo Weaving though for still being awesome in a handlebar moustache and a top hat.

Next up is The Last Airbender:

After making a few crappy movies in a row it looks like M. Night is actually making a decent comeback. Based on one of my favorite cartoons in the past decade, it looks pretty close to the show and it looks visually stunning and I’m actually excited for it. There’s not a whole lot more to say then awesome.

Finally is Shutter Island:

I cannot WAIT for this movie!

  • The setting
  • The characters
  • The story (based on one of my favorite Dennis Lehane novels)
  • The director and writer
  • The tip of the hat to his previous films
This trailer only makes me wish that this long delayed thriller would just come out already!!
But these are just my opinions. Tell me what you think. Comment down below and let me know.
So until next time I am Travis McCollum of the Movie Encyclopedia and this has been Trailer Talk Thursday.
If you have any questions, comments, concerns or recommended trailers than email me at tjmac510@hotmail.com

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