Trailer Talk: Super Bowl, Spooks and Superheroes

Hot Tub Time Machine 2

Let's start things off on an unfunny note, as Hot Tub Time Machine continues to fail in telling good jokes. Nothing more, nothing less.

She's Funny That Way

So a film where every couple is having an affair with someone else? All merged to a storyline about a former prostitute-turned-actor auditioning for a role offered by her former lover? Seems interesting enough. Unfortunately the trailer doesn't help highlighting that, with its oddball editing style and terrible comedic moments. A pity.

Fantastic Four

At long last, we get a look into what we can expect for the new run of Fantastic Four movies, and it looks...dull. Borrowing elements from the likes of Interstellar and lacking any sense of originality, it just comes across as bland, if anything. And whilst I've grown to like stars Miles Teller and Toby Kebbell more since their castings, all the actors do come across as a little uncomfortable. Future trailers may appease, but as a first look, it's very weak. If anything, it makes me want to revisit the original 2005 attempt.

Child 44

Whilst I can't admit that I'm impressed by what I see, it does have a sense of ambiguity, as numerous children are found dead across Moscow and Tom Hardy investigates. With Gary Oldman assisting the case, there's is some level of interest - but I need to see more to truly want to see it.

Spooks: The Greater Good

Only a short teaser, but it does leave questions. Mainly, why make a film 4 years after the ending of the series.

Ted 2

I admit that I wasn't a fan of the 2012 original. Despite all its hype, it never captivated me in the same way as it did everyone else. And after the failure that was A Million Ways to Die in the West, it does makes sense why Seth McFarlane returns to his half-a-billion dollar baby. There still isn't much to laugh at (maybe the donor room scene, but nothing more), and it does cover quite a bit of the plot here leaving little to the imagination - so still plenty of room for improvement.

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Terminator: Genisys

There isn't much interested here. Granted, it is only a 30 second teaser, but it borrows so much from the first trailer that it could be considered  waste of money for the company to air it during the Super Bowl.

Avengers: Age of Ultron

Same goes with the Avengers - barely any new footage or insight to what's going on. It could be considered as going full-circle after the first film had a Super Bowl trailer, but that did also lead to an extended version.

Minions

Deciding to air during the big game rather than follow the footsteps of other animated features, such as Inside Out and last year The LEGO Movie, and go for the Puppy Bowl, this is more of a little publicity short than an actual clip from the film. It works well with the similarities between Man and Minion, and succeeds in gaining public attention before a new trailer comes out later on.

Insurgent

Still looks as bland as ever. SKIP!

Kingsman: The Secret Service

For this Super Bowl segment, I'm bending my rules a little by including films which have already been released, hence why this and another film will have a little spotlight. That said, this teaser hasn't gained anything new to entice audiences. It is a little spoilery in some regard (I won't say where) but it does sell the product well.

Seventh Son

Still looks very dull - and critics and audiences seem to agree.

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water

Not really much to talk about here. It's still SpongeBob doing his thing, and there isn't anything particularly notable outside of that.

Jurassic World

Now this is what we need for a Super Bowl trailer! Insight, spectacular imagery, and Chris Pratt doing his thing! In all seriousness though, this is a great teaser. Just what the Bowl needed.

Tomorrowland

Speaking of new stuff, Tomorrowland releases more information about itself whilst keeping under wraps. It still looks spectacular, and I still have high hopes for it.

Furious 7

A car jumps through a building into another one. That is all.

Pitch Perfect 2

Hmm, not exactly anything to go on here. It's a tease merged with a full clip, and what's shown isn't exactly interesting.

Ted 2

Returning to the world with Ted with a short clip which makes use of the Super Bowl itself. A nice little clip, if not lacking in the comedy department.

Fifty Shades of Grey

Yeah, if you want my opinion on this, just go over here. You'll understand.

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Minions

With each new full trailer comes a bit more insight into the story. They haven't reused jokes or clips yet - aside from that 42 B.G gag - and in turn it allows for more to look forward to as you piece it all together. This trailer isn't the better one though, as it doesn't feature as much humour, but what is shown is strong. It looks like a fun piece from Illumination Entertainment.

Magic Mike XXL

It's an odd decision, making a sequel to the surprise hit Magic Mike, but it does have its fanbase and it earned a modest amount worldwide hence this XXL instalment. This early tease is more of of a tease of Channing Tatum's moves and the various poses his fellow strippers can make than an insight into the story, but hey! Sex sells, and it may have the same magic here.

Furious 7

I'm not a fan of the franchise, and it's unlikely I'll end up seeing the seventh instalment, with this trailer still not selling it to me, even with the return of the flying car.

Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2

 This is why Sony doesn't deserve nice things like Spider-Man.

Poltergeist

Whilst I can't say I was scared at any point during this trailer, it doesn't come off as a remake done right, even down to the casting of Sam Rockwell as the father figure. It does look like one of the better horror films out there, even if it relies on the jump-scare approach.

Pitch Perfect 2

I'm still not digging this. I haven't a clue why, but it just isn't sticking to me. Singing is strong, performances seem good, but the plot is plain meh.

Cinderella

It's nice to see there will be some changes to the original retelling by Disney, as we finally get more of an look at what the film will consist of that adds to the previous story tellings, but it is bogged down by the same-old motifs of old. It's unlikely another trailer will come out before its release, but at least there's some newness here.

Trainwreck

Dull, tedious, and very boring. Welcome back, Judd Apatow.

The Man From U.N.C.L.E

This is quite the test for Henry Cavill and Armie Hammer. Whilst Cavill's introduction as the Man of Steel was a box office hit, it split a lot of audiences, whilst Hammer's rendition as The Lone Ranger that same year was a big flop. Together, they could either bring about big bucks or an avoid meter. But with Guy Richie in the director's chair, and growing star Alicia Vikander gaining a lot of momentum, it could help the movie all the more. Plus, it looks cool.

Hitman: Agent 47

Video game movies never turn out to be good, and this looks no different. Poor effects, laughable dialogue, and a plot that seems to stupid to be real. Eurgh.

Hot Pursuit

I'm all for female double-act comedies. But I'm not for bad comedies, bad writing, and lack of chemistry.

Crimson Peak

This certainly looks interesting. Guillermo del Toro returns to the directing chair to bring a creepy-looking telling in which poor Mia Wasikowska is trapped in a haunted house. Sounds simple enough, but thanks to del Toro's direction and the acting calibre on show, this looks to be the Halloween film for this year.