Interstellar
Just missing out of the previous installment of Trailer Talk, this new trailer for Christopher Nolan's highly anticipated film gives out a lot more than the previous, which focused primarily on the state of Earth and why Matthew McConaughey is leaving behind his family. Here, it shows off a lot more the actual explorations as well as co-star Anne Hathaway, who remained mostly absent in previous marketing ploys. It's highly impressive, brilliantly directed and easily one to look forward to this November.
Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
It's difficult to try and review a trailer like this so soon after the passing of an actor from said film, particularly in this case with the late great Robin Williams. But for this continuing franchise, it is clear that Williams is still giving his all, possibly receiving more screen-time than in the 2009 entrant Battle of the Smithsonian, and again outshining his fellow co-stars. I do give kudos to the make up team for the film - I barely recognised Ben Stiller in his dual role as a caveman - but it does seem to be lacking in its attempt to revitalise itself and cash in on the strong British appeal. Add a phoned in British accent by Rebel Wilson, it could be a second blunder for the series, but at least it's making the most out of the maguffin's premise with an interesting plot.
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
This is an interesting one. When I first saw this, I was traumatised by it; disgruntled by its premise and its humour. But upon a rewatch, it's actually okay. Whilst I despise Nickelodeon's attempt to cash in on the growing superhero popularity by turning SpongeBob and co. into costumed crusaders, and any joke involving human characters bursts the imaginative bubble the brand blows, the animation of the characters in both dimensions does work. Usually CGI-human hybrid films like The Smurfs and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fail to convert the characters into the next dimension, but the animators have managed to do so almost perfectly whilst keeping the flair of their personalities. The jokes mainly work, but humans are a turn-off for this theatrical spin-off.
Into the Woods
All I know of this musical adaptation is that it features various fairy tale characters such as Cinderella and Little Red Riding Hood, and that's what this teaser plays on; it plays on the wishes of the various protagonists from all the childhood classics and brings them together while promoting its all-star cast ranging from Emily Blunt to Meryl Streep. It works as a brief look into the world to come, but I pray that future promotions will have more sustenance.
Believe Me
I've been watching a lot of Parks and Recreation over the last few weeks, so seeing Nick Offerman repeat his role in a slightly lighthearted fashion. But that's all there is to this trailer. I'm not even sure I know what the premise of the film is except the lead is no longer doing his scholarship and some executives get involved in his stagework. That's all I know. Not that funny either.
The Theory of Everything
It isn't Trailer Talk without a trailer for a life story event! This time Eddie Redmayne in what many are calling an Oscar-deserving performance as Stephen Hawking, the second of which following Daniel Day-Lewis' Oscar-winning portrayal in 1989's My Left Foot. And while I doubt Redmayne will win an Oscar for his portrayal, there is a good chance he'll be nominated as he does a superb job. It has a good enough premise and could well be an Oscar contender for Best Picture. However, it is somewhat too cheery amidst its life-threatening plotline, and Felicity Jones is somewhat underused in this trailer. Aside from that, something to look out for come award season.
The Penguins of Madagascar
Why are Dreamworks pushing that cheese puffs joke as a highlight? Yes, I still have problems with that joke. Aside from that repeated joke, this trailer features mainly new material including yet another baby-version-of-character inclusion (following in the footsteps in Monsters University, Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa and many more) and exploration of various countries and cities (like Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted...they aren't exactly keeping original within its universe). A few of the early jokes worked, but there is something distinctly lacking in this spin-off.
The Book of Life
This time round, it appears that the studios have opted for more of a comedic ordeal as opposed for its previous showcase of design and story, as this trailer fills itself with modern sayings (to which I say poor Channing Tatum) as opposed to the high quality animation at hand. What boggles me the most is that Christina Applegate and Ice Cube have higher billings than the main cast of the trailer, let alone the film itself. It still looks inventive, but the comedy may be a little lacking even for a family film.
Men, Women and Children
It'll be interesting to see whether Adam Sandler will be able to be a better actor than he is a comedian, as this trailer is mainly mute against the musical marketing ploy. Whilst the fact that this is directed by the brains behind Up in the Air and Juno, and is tackling the growing social media aspect of life in society, it does come off as somewhat bland and possibly with too many narratives. As much as I love the inclusion of text bubbles as seen in The Fault in Our Stars and Chef, it may be pushing it too far.
Annabelle
When the first teaser came out, I said that it made a refreshing change that one of the protagonists was with child during the events which take place. Now that I've seen this trailer, I must revoke that statement. What could have been a great horror film has been reverted into the same-old jump scare malarkey. There isn't much to really add.
The Woman in Black: Angel of Death
I remember back in 2012 all of my classmates being freaked out by The Woman in Black, which left high anticipations and fears for a viewing amongst my classmates. But whilst it was a strong show by Daniel Radcliffe in his first post-Harry Potter role, it left a lot to be desired and little fear. So for this teaser, I remembered that and felt like it kept consistent. That being said, it doesn't push me into seeing the sequel, just to remember what happened in the first one. That said, it is a teaser, so it doesn't give off much a plot outside of ARGH SCARY THINGS IN A HOUSE GODDAMN DEAD WOMAN HAUNTING ME.
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