Trailer: Wreck-It Ralph - Disney
While the last Disney Video Game Movie, "Tron: Legacy" failed a couple years ago, a much more entertaining movie seems to be on the horizon. "Wreck-It Ralph" tells the story of a video game villain who wants to turn good after 30 years.
"Tron: Legacy" turned an entertaining first film into a depressing second. This all-animated new film sounds like a lot of fun, taking video game characters of all types and portraying them as real people. Sounds like fun to me, especially as a video game fan since Pong!
The only downside I see is the stunt casting of Jane Lynch, who gets cast every time a tough woman character is needed. I think they could have been more imaginative in their casting.
Trailer: Man of Steel - Warner Bros.
Amidst the horrors in Colorado this weekend, Warner Bros. has released the first teaser for "Man of Steel." Zack Snyder's version of Superman will be released next summer.
As with all teasers, this is short, with mostly lead up, and one money shot. In this case, it is of Superman speeding off with a sonic boom shockwave. Otherwise, the footage is very colorless, some of it handheld. Not an attractive movie, to be sure! Gone is the great work of cinematographer Geoffrey Unsworth, who shot the 1978 "Superman." I would certainly have to say I am not at all enthused by this teaser. The next preview is going to have to be much better for me to be at all optimistic about this release.
Christopher Nolan of "The Dark Knight" series is a producer on this. Hopefully, his depressing, nihilistic viewpoint will not ruin "Superman."
Trailer: Alex Cross - Summit Entertainment
After a number of casting changes, James Patterson's "Cross" comes to the screen as "Alex Cross." As with Patterson's other novels, there will most likely be plenty of gruesome killings with detective Alex Cross on the trail. My initial impression of the movie was definitely not good! Having Tyler Perry as the lead, and Rob Cohen as the director didn't inspire confidence!
The trailer certainly does seem very good, so I am most certainly hoping for the best! The key is in Perry being able to take on the ferocity of the role given what his character is put through. And, Cohen needs to just shoot the thing and not do all his goofy theatrics. We will see in October!
p.s. Dear Summit Entertainment, Since imDb has the trailer online, you probably should too! :-)
Review: Prometheus Review - Variety
Trailer: Prometheus - 20th Century Fox
Variety has what I believe is the first media review of "Prometheus." Expect SPOILERS!
Trailer: The Last Ride - Mozark Productions
Hank Williams' final days are portrayed in "The Last Ride," a road movie that to seems to mirror "On the Road" a bit. Here, Henry Thomas plays the legendary country artist, being shuttled to his next gig by a young man, played by Jesse James.
The trailer seems to have a good, independent vibe to it, and it could be interesting. The cinematography has that worn-in feel that reflects its time.
Story: Universal Sues Over 'Battleship' Knockoff - TMZ
Trailer: American Warships - The Asylum
The Asylum, the low-budget studio that makes knock-offs of major studio films, has struck again! This time, its target is "Battleship." And, Universal Studios isn't amused!
The Asylum's was to be called "American Battleship." But, Universal quickly sued for unspecified damages. However, The Asylum has now acquiesced somewhat. They have changed to title to "American Warships" and altered the poster.
Trailer: Piranha 3DD - Weinstein Company
Yes, there actually is a sequel to "Piranha 3D!" And, yes the "DD" in "Piranha 3DD" is what you think it is! This installment is directed by John Gulager. Most don't know him. But, I was a real fan of "Project Greenlight," the reality series founded by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon. It concerned amateur filmmakers vying to helm a $1 million budget independent film. In Season Three, which was also the last season, Gulager won. Since then, he has been the only successful product of the show, making low-budget films like this.
Trailer: The Amazing Spider-Man - Columbia Pictures
One of those "Who Asked for This?" movies! It seems like we just got done with Sam Raimi's three Spider-Man movies, now we have this one. Should we really be looking forward to this? I personally didn't get much out of the previous series. So, I am not exactly jumping up and down thinking about this movie!
It does seem to be a well-made movie, so there's that. But, will there be enough to get viewers into the theater? You'll have to decide!
Story: On the Road - The Hollywood Reporter
Trailer: On the Road - MK2/American Zoetrope
"On the Road," the film adaptation of Jack Kerouac's famous novel, will compete for the Palm d'Or at this year's Cannes Film Festival!
Trailer: Chimpanzee - Walt Disney Pictures
Wow! That's a whole lotta monkeys! Disney Nature is about to release "Chimpanzee," their latest nature documentary.
Not surprisingly, there are lots of shots of monkeys being, well, monkeys! The aerial photography looks great. The chimpanzee photography looks good, but fairly standard. A portion of first-week proceeds go to the Jane Goodall Foundation, which is good.
Trailer: Looper - Sony Pictures
Once again continuing the Science-Fiction theme! A trailer has been released for the upcoming September 28 release "Looper." The film stars Bruce Willis and Joseph Gordon-Levitt as older and younger versions of the same character. The younger version is a hit man who kills off people sent 30 years back by those who want them to disappear. When his older self mysteriously appears, it sets up all kinds of complications!
The trailer has plenty of action, as you would expect. The time-travel concept is well worn, to say the least! So, for me, the film hinges on how compelling and how well done the story is. If the story is compelling and exciting, it could work very well. If it seems contrived, or asks for too much suspension of disbelief, it might not work as well. We will have the chance to see how it turns out in late summer.
Trailer: Lockout - FilmDistrict/Europa Corp.
Continuing the Science-Fiction theme, one of this Friday's releases is "Lockout." When it was described as "'Die Hard' meets 'Blade Runner'" I had to say, "Count me in!" It could be fun, it could be completely silly! But, at least it's trying to be entertaining.
The trailer is fun, with lots of action, clever quips, and outer space battles! Doesn't that sound good? I have to say, I think so!
Trailer: Total Recall - Columbia Pictures
There is a new version of "Total Recall" coming out this summer. A variation on the Philip K. Dick short story "We Can Dream It for You Wholesale," this film is different in that there is no Mars. Instead, it focuses more on the blurred line between reality and fantasy. The trailer is pretty interesting!
This version is directed by Len Wiseman, who directed "Underworld" and "Live Free or Die Hard." I think he's pretty good. The fourth "Die Hard" film was so-so, but at least it was better than the third one! I personally love Science-Fiction. So, I am instantly drawn to this kind of film. But, we will see how this one goes!
Trailer: Savages - Universal Pictures
If you just can't get enough of the Mexican Drug War, today's Trailer Review is for Oliver Stone's new summer movie, "Savages." As you would expect, there's lots of violence, frenetic camera work and crazy editing! Lots of skeezy-looking young people beating others up and getting beaten up. Doesn't that sound like some real summer fun? Uh, okay, if that's your idea of summer fun!
Trailer: Ted - Universal Pictures
Today's trailer is for Seth MacFarlane's first movie, "Ted." It's about the relationship between Teddy Bear and boy. And, how that relationship continues into adulthood, where both bear and man are quite different, and as it turns out, R-rated!
MacFarlane is best known as the creator of the animated TV show "Family Guy." Personally, I think MacFarlane is funniest by himself. His show is pretty hit and miss, as you would expect when you have to crank out so many episodes per season.
The trailer itself is kind of funny. But, not all that funny. You get the premise, and the trailer doesn't show too much beyond that. Just the kind of jokes you would expect.The CGI bear is cool. But, that's thanks to the effects folks. I personally don't hold out too many expectations for this. But, hey, you might!
Trailer: On the Road - YouTube/MK2 Films
For the first trailer I am posting and reviewing, I am going with "On the Road." This is the film based on the famous book by 1950's "Beat" author Jack Kerouac.
The story is a free-form account of several trips across America. Kerouac uses characters to represent himself and others in his life. The construction of the novel means that the screenwriter has to find a way to make the novel translate to the screen. On board this effort are Director Walter Salles and Screenwriter Jose Rivera. They both worked on "The Motorcycle Diaries," a very well-received road trip film.
This is the film I most look forward to this year! And, that is given the array of interesting films coming up! This trailer shows the lyrical feel that Salles gave his previous film. The cinematography looks beautiful. And, you can definitely get an idea of the atmosphere this film creates. I am very much looking forward to its release!
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