When the Ice Age series began, it was deemed as harmless fun, with the first film having some legitimate heart put into it. Its first sequel was fine if not a little underwhelming, and then things went for gimmicks as opposed to story. Dinosaurs, pirates, and now asteroids...is this "chillogy" extinct yet?
It's weird how this may be the best trailer for this film thus far. Granted, it starts with the overdone "outcast" exposition and narration, but as soon as the cinematic version of the game's theme tune plays you get an actual sense that they're doing this property right. Just forget about the pee gag from the previous trailer and you may cope.
Okay, let's not beat around the bush - everyone knows how much I love the first film and just how much I'm looking forward to this sequel. This trailer certainly seals the deal on that excitement thanks to its re-use of 'First Day' from the 2003 original (yes I know what the track is called, sue me), returning characters such as Mr. Ray and Crush and some good jokes blending together to Pixar's usual A*-quality animation. Of course, I'm excited for this film I've been re-watching this trailer since it's release.
Approximately 70% of people who rated this trailer gave it a dislike. Actress Leslie Jones has argued over her portrayal of her character and Paul Feig has backed her up. Even original actor Dan Aykroyd has given it support only to get backlash from fans. And it's easy to see why, as the trailer seems rather lacking and doesn't offer people who aren't following the film any understanding about whether or not it's a sequel or a reboot. Add the Sony template trailer (see here) and the poor racial stereotyping we have - sorry Feig but I find it hard to believe that Jones' character was meant to be for Melissa McCarthy - and you have a trailer which fails to win over naysayers. It's going to be a tricky few months for Sony...
The Meddler
Eh, harmless enough. Susan Sarandon is likable enough and J.K. Simmons is doing his best Sam Elliott impression. More of a lazy day viewing than a must-see.
Nina
So this film has a lot of controversy going for it...and I'm not entirely sure why. Saldana looks like she's doing a good job in the role, and while unlikely to garner huge awards buzz it seems like a worthwhile watch. Why all the hate?
Boo! A Madea Halloween
Because the next logical step in a film franchise based around Tyler Perry being in drag is a Halloween feature with zombies. *groans*. Hardcore Henry
"It's like The Raid and Kingsmanhad a really f'd up baby" proclaims this trailer, and that's all there is to say. Still looks motion sick-inducing but awesome.
Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life
What kind of school has the principal read updates via live TV? Aside from that, this is standard high school-based fun for younger audiences to enjoy. Older audiences? Not so much. Only other noteworthy thing about it is that Retta from Parks and Recreation is in it.
Ghostbusters (again)
Can the international trailer do better than the American one? Let's see now...extra sexism in the form of the women fawning over Chris Hemsworth and his busty logo design? Random inclusion of a different version of the Ghostbusters theme alongside the main trailer iteration? Oh boy, they're looking for trouble, aren't they?
Mockumentary from the Lonely Island guys? Okay, I'll bite. Can't say I laughed at the trailer, but at least it's unique in that we don't get that many mockumentaries these days.
What isn't there to love about this trailer? It has more details but no spoilers; it has a moment which I've personally been hoping for to happen (Ant-Manriding on one of Hawkeye's arrows); it proves that Vision won't automatically win because he's essentially a god, and of course there's Spider-Man's first appearance. I've already got my ticket!
A Hologram For The King
Aww man, Tom Hanks you're better than this!
Storks
A very small look at this film, but it still has some form of appeal such as the pigeon using a drone for transport. Other than that? Maybe a run-of-the-mill animated film.
Since this trailer's release, EVERYBODY has been going crazy over it as though it was some revolutionary idea. "*gasp* An animated film with swearing?! OMG!!"...too bad that it's in the same sense as a very standard Seth Rogen vehicle, only here elevated by its animation format which looks closer to an upgraded Foodfight/Veggie Tales feature. Even by Sony Animation standards, it looks cheap...and with the exception of a smart - if a little late - Saving Private Ryan bit at the end has very little appeal to it. Sorry, rest of humanity - this doesn't do it for me.
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
So...X-Menand Harry Potter had a baby who got infected with a creature from The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part Two? Okay...while it does seem like yet another by the numbers adaptation of these kind of books, you can't deny that Tim Burton's name on the product doesn't make you intrigued. Plus, Eva Green.
Now You See Me 2
Eh, Daniel Radcliffe is the only appealing factor here. I'm just interested in how he does in the villain role. The rest? Meh
So The Rock not only lost a lot of weight but also grew by about two inches in twenty years into a body that actually suits him? And Kevin Hart was a well-loved jock and genius who cared about everyone and grew up to be an accountant?
Did anyone seriously go through this film and say "this makes no sense?"?!
A film which many cite shouldn't be remade is inevitably getting remade...and it looks a bit shoddy. When you have to redo what many would consider a classic in an age where these kind of movies don't even do that well financially...Paramount should look forward to a loss while Toby Kebbell really needs to find a new agent. X-Men: Apocalypse
I'm still struggling finding much to this film, and I really want to like it. It's just...there. It's a film with things I should like and with a particularly intriguing foe in the form of Oscar Isaac, but it just isn't winning me over. Sorry X-Men, I'll still see you, but more as an obligation than for pure pleasure. Please prove me wrong.
Wait... so the apes killed Tarzan's parents? That's a ballsy move. Outside of that, there isn't anything drawing me in. Nice usage of the noises from the Prometheus teaser trailer, though.
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