Mild delay just so that we could get the Super Bowl trailers in, but we're here!
Neighbours 2: Sorority Rising
As someone who wasn't overly appealed by the 2014 original, this film looks little different. Granted, the change of gender with a good enough excuse does make for an idea which has some level of newness to it, but the jokes fail to hit and I still can't look at Zac Efron the same way after Dirty Grandpa.
When reports were coming in ahead of this trailer that it would be played with 'Bohemian Rhapsody' as its musical theme, I thought that it was a joke. But lo and behold it's used, and blimey is it used well. Doing something of a reverse-Marvel effect (dark trailers, but somewhat light-hearted final feature), this upbeat and immensely enjoyable trailer have garnered a lot more worthy attention now thanks to how comic it now looks. The villain version of Guardians of the Galaxyis looking up.
Keanu
An action-packed comedy starring two out-of-place comedians don't tend to work all that work - in my case at least - but Keanu seems to have an ace up its sleeve by having the very reasoning for their actions and infiltrations being adorably absurd to make the whole even more hilarious. Add to a good blend of comedic portrayal and action beats, and you have a film which, while hasn't won me over completely yet, does at least have potential.
The Divergent Series: Allegiant
Okay, let's get through this quick - hated the first movie, avoided the second, and the third has seemingly reached a whole new level of 'skippable' despite being the first part of its "grand finale", with even fans complaining about the nature of this trailer. Generic as hell with chemistry-free lead actors, it can perhaps best be described by the number of comments online in regards to this movie are more focused on the look at a naked Tris/Four (seriously, what kind of name is that?) than the actual plot.
Ever since the release of the first teaser way back in October, very little has changed in regards to my thoughts on this picture. Granted, I can accept Jason Sudeikis a little more thanks to Sleeping with Other People - an enjoyable but by no means overly special indie rom-com - and I did watch the trailer a few more times after for the sake of having something to do. But this trailer not only makes the film seem even more generic in terms of story and characters but also has an off sense of humour to it - especially with that final gag. Oh well, at least the landscapes look nice enough.
I feel kinda sorry for Kubo because I feel like mainstream audiences won't get into it. Certainly, critics and certain viewers will feel awe-struck by the whole thing, as per usual by animation studio Laika, but because of how different it is to its competition I fail to see how it would do any better than something like Paranorman or Coraline. It certainly looks great, though!
Trolls
Jesus Christ...just look at it. Really look at it - Dreamworks' iteration of The Smurfs, with their usual pop culture-filled nonsense such as twerking and 'hit' pop music. Just look at it and wonder how the mighty have fallen. Didn't they just win audiences over again with Kung Fu Panda 3? Because Jesus does this looks lamentable.
Wait...isn't this just a copy of the firstToy Story? What happens when the owner isn't around; new pet which causes distress to the favourite; petty squabble leaves them lost; and they team up and become friends in order to get home? Add the search party aspect from Toy Story 2and the evil pets thing from Toy Story 3...yeah, this is just Toy Story for pets. Da heck?
While it's nice to see a little more insight into Jason Bateman's character, this trailer adds very little that we don't already know. Still looks alright, though!
Aww man, they dragged Neil DeGrasee Tyson into this? As the franchise continues to strive thanks to international audiences, we have to wonder - how did we let it reach this point? Especially with an "end of the world" motif which will likely do little to the future of the series unless they actually go ahead with killing them all - which is a little dour for something with young audiences in mind.
Me Before You
Very sappy romance with very little new to offer. Sort of like a very tame Theory of Everything.
Get a Job
Oh hey, Alison Brie!What are you doing in this middling Miles Teller/Anna Kendrick romantic comedy about employment which looks okay but nothing outstanding nor original?
While perhaps less mysterious than the initial trailer, this TV spot does still leave intrigue in its wait, and with a month to go until its release it's safe to imagine it'll stay that way...looks good!
At long last, our first proper look at the teams that are lined up - and boy does this look good. Iron Hand blocking a bullet; "United We Stand, Divided We Fall", the overall visuals...a new trailer better be soon, because I am pumped.
How do you top having the White House blow up spectacularly? By having London being destroyed (as per usual) using a falling Dubai. Say what you will about how necessary this sequel is, that there does sound and look pretty cool.
Okay, confession time: I haven't seen a Bourne movie. Quite simply put, I never got round to it. That being said, I am appealled by it, and this first glimpse into the fifth instalment (and Damon's fourth entry) of the franchise does look pretty cool. Looking pretty good!
While not quite as fun-looking as the original trailer, this TV spot does at least offer something new in the form of a villain glimpse at Krang/Kraang - overly CGI-filled but maybe entertaining.
Most films only have a 30 second TV spot. The Jungle Book has a full-blown trailer which looks incredibly majestic and well-edited. The voices of the animals do seem a little iffy (aside from Bill Murray as Baloo), but it still has a strong sense to it which suggests Disney's best remake to date.
I still feel iffy about this film. Sure, Olivia Munn looks great as Psylocke, and it's great to see Jennifer Lawrence in the blue get-up, but aside from that? It just looks a bit disappointing.
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