Sorry for the delay for this installment! A lot of things have happened since the last entry so I've had little time to focus on this. Also, with the summer movie season officially over, Trailer Talk will now be every 3 weeks to allow focus on studies and the smaller numbers in trailer releases. Anywho, on with the show!
The Interview
Following the recent uproar by North Korea in regards to this film, to the point of contacting the UN in protest, does show that James Franco and Seth Rogan are certainly getting attention for this delayed comedy. It does show that they're playing the marketing in a calmer fashion following recent events, and likely plan on cutting a few aspects, but I can't say it appeals me. Having seen both This is the End and Bad Neighbours and finding both unfunny and hard to enjoy, it males an easy step to the no-no border. But at least the two actors are doing well in knowing when to play down their advertising against the bombastic nature of the first trailer.
The Pyramid
With As Above So Below not doing well in the box office currently, it seems risky to pull the same trick with a pyramid in this incoming horror film, which can't decide whether it's found footage or not. Add some cheap jumpscares and actors (hello James Buckley!), and you dig up a dud.
Shaun the Sheep: The Movie
Things certainly have changed since the last time I watched this small series featuring Britain's Most Loved children's character; and yet these minor changes have not resonated in the quality of the humour and animation present here. Whilst the narration is a typical small-scale kids film ordeal, character designs are nicely done and some comedy (such as the Tasty Lamb neon) really pulls out ahead of Aardman's stop motion competitors like Laika. Plus, we get a small idea of what the film's actually about, which is always a plus with teasers.
Seventh Son
This film has been pushed back again and again, and it's clear the company has little faith in it, relying on promoting the production team behind Godzilla and 300: Rise of an Empire to try and sell it. It has a similar feel to the recent Hercules attempt, just with a bigger name as the elder figure with Jeff Bridges against John Hurt. It fails to stand out against its contemporaries, and will likely do so in the box office when it faces another delayed film Jupiter Ascending.
Foxcatcher
Somehow, I've managed to miss a majority of the publicity for this highly-accoladed feature, which has won high acclaim during its festival run across the year. With the sport-focused storyline, I expected disinterest, but this minute of screen time has brought out appeal to me, particularly for Steve Carell who's almost unrecognisable. Perhaps I should keep my eye out for more films like this.
Horns
Early trailers peaked my interest, but never to the point that this one did, as it plays even more on the transformation of Daniel Radcliffe's character into a satanic creature. It does begin as being a tad similar to the incoming Gone Girl, also based on a book, with everyone thinking he killed his wife (Juno Temple), but by playing the Devilish scenario here, it shows its right to be seen this Halloween.
One Direction - Where We Are
Oh god, who commissioned another one of these concert films? It looks more like a DVD special feature for their last train wreck!
Horrible Bosses 2
It's interesting what films studios consider need sequels, and moreso which big name stars to have feature (adding Chris Pine to the mix) in it. Perhaps it loses some of its charm, I don't know, but it does look like it's moving far away from its original premise.
Paper Towns
Simple child-friendly stuff. Nothing evident as being good viewing for older kids or adults, but it'll keep younger kids happy for a few hours. An interesting plotline with the paper airplanes though.
Serena
If Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper are trying to complete a trifecta of Oscar nominations following Silver Linings Playbook and American Hustle. I don't think this is the way to do it. It has a similar feel to Winter's Bone, a film which bored me to death, in terms of tone and appears no different to the various films it takes influence on. Next time Lawrence/Cooper, stick to David O Russell.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part One
This is possibly the biggest trailer to come out in the last few weeks, and I'm surprised to say that it's an alright trailer, almost tempting me to see it. Granted, it falls for usual blockbuster stuff with explosions and warfare, but at least it makes a change from training and surviving as seen in the previous installments. Perhaps the franchise has gone a bit too out there though, with explosive arrows being enough to make even Hawkeye from The Avengers jealous, and Donald Sutherland being more of a madman than the calm dictator as seen previously
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