I love watching movie trailers. It's an artform in itself. Imagine having to give out a preview of a movie, cut it in a way that's not boring, and put in music in just the right places. That's a real challenge. Especially when you consider the fact that the editors can't really go overboard with what they show, since that would pretty much eliminate any need to actually watch the film.
So every so often I visit the Quicktime Trailers page over at Apple.com, and it gives me at least a good preview of movies I'd like to see within the year, as well as movies I'll pass on. It's the cinematic equivalent of juding a book by its cover.
Oceans 13
Why not? After the so-so Ocean's 12, watching this trailer makes me think think that this franchise may end on a high note. They're back in Vegas, and they really want you to know Al Pacino is in the movie. Great editing, cool music and the usual cool red/black/white color scheme for the motion graphics.
The Martian Child
John Cusack's character adopts a kid after his fiancee passes away. But the child thinks he's from Mars ('Cause since Men are from Mars, Boys must be from the same place, right?), so he walks around inside a box, afraid of the outside world that's filled with earthlings. So basically, it seems that it's up to Mr. Cusack to get this kid out of his shell. And I'm sure he'll learn some stuff about life as well. Aww. When this movie is out, you can bet that a lot, a LOT of people will equate the child's box with how people hide their true selves from society. Not that there's anything wrong with that. Well, that being said this movie looks quite interesting and (surprise!) Joan Cusack is in it too. This is most certainly a John Cusack movie. Oh wait, where's Jeremy Piven?
Hot Fuzz
A comedy about a cop from London who is so good at his job that he's reassigned to a small town. Why? Because he made everyone else look bad. That's how it's described! Hmmm, interesting...
I would have wanted to post more, but the connection I'm using right now is having a hard time, so I'll just update this post as I see more interesting movie trailers.
Ayos,
MP