I have to say this for the Coen Brothers you definitely know when it's one of their movies, even when it's directed by someone else - in this instance George Clooney. As always, the trailer shows that Surbubicon has all the traits we've come to expect - A strange story told in their inevitable style with diverse characters played by a strong cast. I became a Coen fan with Raising Arizona and have suffered through Serious Man, so I will most certainly give this a viewing as they've had more hits than misses... and a do like a cracked, twisted, and slightly strange take on life.
The NetFlix Film Message From The King looks like a run of the mill revenge flick if a tad dark and over-brooding. I do love a good revenge movie though this one isn't ticking any of the right boxes for me. Even though the cast includes Luke Evans, Chadwick Boseman, and Alfred Molina there doesn't appear ti be anything new to hook me into view this film. The poster appears to be the best thing about this flick.
The trailer to Flatliners sends a cold shiver down my spine... and not for the right reasons. Even though I wasn't a great fan of the original movie this remake adds to my thoughts that if it ain't broke don't break it. Gone is the great cast of the original to be replaced by some okay, though not excellent talent. Though I am only going off this trailer so it could all be down to the director, who doesn't seem to have brought anything new to this horror flick. If anything this new version appears watered down. I really don't see the point in a remake if you cannot make it as good as or even better than the original; there was scope in the original for it to have been far better and much scarier than the released version. So this looks deathly pale in my eyes... and the "It's a good day to die," line has lost all its power that Keiffer gave to it. I won't be queueing to watch this one.
As for the IT trailer - IT smashed IT. The trailer is so spot on right from the narration beginning to the acting section of it. This has given my goosebumps goosebumps. I loved the original TV Mini Series and this trailer has me quivering in anticipation to watch the full movie. I hope that the writers and directors do not wait to see how this plays in the cinema before starting the second part. This trailer has the feel of what a King movie should be. It would be a shame not to give the fans and King probably the best movie adaptation of one of his books to date. This should be on every Stephen King and Horror Movie fans Must Watch list. Cannot wait. I wanna float too!!!
The Vault has got my interest piqued. Though the trailer is brilliant at not giving anything away except that during a bank robbery the manager points the robbers to the old vault in the cellar as that's where the money is kept... except there's something a lot darker and nastier than greenbacks in The Vault. By giving the viewer the basics and hiding the realities it gets the imagination working to fill in the blanks. I just hope to reality in the film is better than my imagination or this film will flop with me. Though based on this trailer I wanna see this movie - though I may wait for the BluRay.
Detroit looks like it could be one hard hitting and political movie if the blurbs in the trailer are correct. The biggest selling point of this movie for me is the Director Kathryn Bigelow, whose work I have admired over the years. I respect that she has never shied away from any subject, no matter how controversial. That appears to be the case here too, as one of the blurbs state that this is the truth behind the Detroit Rebellion Killings. This is one movie I want to watch.
Oh, My God!!! That's Woody Harrelson as Lyndon B Johnson. Ever since Harrelson walked into Sam's Boston Bar in Cheers as Woody, I knew he was an actor to watch as he had the character down pat and really added a dimension to the show. It's nice to see him stretching his acting wings once again in a character driven role... and what a role. Judging by this trailer it looks like Rob Reiner may have another hit and there should be Oscar nominations abound from this film. Love the toilet scene and as he says, "How could anybody not like him(?)" I am really looking forward to this movie.
Amazon Studios have Ben Stiller being Ben Stiller (which he does so well - I really don't think anybody else could portray Ben Stiller better... except, maybe Benedict Cumberbatch...) portraying Mr Everyman in a life affirming movie... This seems to be pretty standard fare for Mr Stiller recently. In the trailer for Brad's Status, I can see overtones of Walter Mitty, both in Stillers portrayal and movie atmosphere. This isn't a bad thing as I was more than pleasantly surprised by his remake. Note to the Flatliners team - this is how you do a remake... make it better and have its footing in modern day issues. So if this is half as good as Mitty I'll be a happy bunny. Though I may wait for BluRay or television to watch it; I won't sign up to Amazon to watch.
Though the third trailer for Kingsman: The Golden Circle is the shortest yet it actually offers a few more scenes from the movie so that's good and the cutting si so quick it keeps the action quick and your attention piqued. Really looking forward to this film.
The new Blade Runner 2049 trailer is the best of the set so far. We are given more insight into the storyline and world of the Blade Runner, which truly looks like an updated take on the original. This draws me to the movie more as it looks like they the entire crew are paying attention to the detail. I loved Gotham in the Tim Burton Batman movies, though when a new director took over Gotham became just another city. Though it doesn't detract from the acting it can pull the audience's attention out of the movie and the universe it's created. We are also given a sense of what to expect with the action, special effects and story, all of which look to be superb and I find myself, once again drawn to a Ridley Scott sequel.
There's a lot of pondering wondering, snow, fighting, and gunplay in the trailer for Wind River. The one thing that isn't in the trailer though is a clue as to what the movie is about - at least it stars Jeremy Remmer and Elizabeth Olsen. I do like mystery thrillers so this will probably get watched at some point down the line.
Who is top of the dick chain? The Son Of Satan no less. This Halloween the comedy movie to watch could just be Little Evil. What would you do if, after falling in love and marrying your beloved, you find out that her son from another relationship could very well be The Son Of Satan? Though the trailer doesn't give much away it has caught my attention and my interest as it looks like it could be pretty good... we'll just have to wait and see...
It may be my increasing age but I find I am inextricably drawn to Last Flag Flying which tells the story of three ageing army buddies on a mission to get to one of their friends' son's funeral. Through the road-trip, as always, we get a more in-depth look at the men and their lives. This looks like a brilliant drama full of melancholy humour and touching heartfelt and heartwarming moments. Last Flag Flying has instantly landed on my to watch list as it appears well written and filmed and superbly acted by a great cast with Laurence Fishburne, Steve Carell, and Bryan Cranston.
I really like the idea of the Ninja Instructions on how to be a Ninja now it's back to school time. This little skit does a good job of giving a different take on the Trailer genre while still giving the viewer clips from the movie so they can see what to expect. This actually has me verging on the side of watching the film, though I hated The Lego Movie... though with the Jackie Chan skit last time I'm also wondering if the film is good enough to have a proper trailer, or have they already clipped all the good stuff together?