Trailers: Sparks, Duds and Sleepers
I spent some time watching movie trailers and divided them into three lists- Sparks, Duds and Sleepers. The Sparks look interesting and entertaining and have a shot at being successful. The Duds, tired and cliched, are just the opposite. The Sleepers are low-key independent that, regardless of box-office success, are significant. All of this is with the caveat that I’m judging the films by their trailers only. I’ll try to put this column up once a week, with at least two films in each category. Comments are always welcome, especially if you disagree.
Sparks
Title: Chronicle
Synopsis: Three high school kids acquire bizarre powers.
Why a Spark?
Target market- average teenagers fantasizing about possessing unlimited power. This is the basic Harry Potter/Spiderman crowd with unlimited buying power. Plus, the special effects look pretty good.
Trailer link: http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi2464325145/
Title: Rampart
Synopsis: An Los Angeles cop in the 1990s descends.
Why a Spark?
It’s gritty, and from the first shot and you know this cop is bad news thanks to Woody Harrelson (aviator sunglasses, lighting a cigarette). The supporting cast looks great and real, especially the females.This film has a well written, high-quality feel to it. I’m not a great Woody Harrelson fan but you can tell he’ll carry this film a long way.
Trailer link: http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi4110458393/
Duds
Title: W.E.
Synopsis: Wallis Simpson and Edward VII story.
Why a Dud?
This looks like a homely movie. Hip-hop bass drum loops? In 1939? WTF. If you’re interested in this time period, watch The King’s Speech again. End of story.
Trailer link: http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi2921176601/
Title: Thin Ice
Synopsis: An expensive violin is stolen.
Why a Dud?
Looks like a Fargo-wannabe. In a word? Miscasting. Greg Kinnear is no WIlliam C. Macy.
Trailer link: http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi3701973273/
Sleepers
Title: Perfect Sense
Synopsis: A man and women deal with a plague that disable the senses.
Why a Sleeper?
A derivative of countless plague movies with an interest disease-twist. The sense-robbing disease brings forth the immediacy of the relationship between the male and female lead characters.
Trailer Link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1439572/
Title: Wanderlust
Synopsis: Two New York young professionals join a commune.
Why a Sleeper?
I laughed out loud watching the trailer in a couple of spots, and the fish-out-of-water premise looks like it works.
Trailer link: http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi2251464217/
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