As most of you have probably noticed over your movie-watching careers, movie trailers have been correctly labeled: teasers. However, they don't necessarily present the movie in the best manner possible. For instance, they make something out to be funnier than it actually is. I.e. Planet 51. The animated feature promised to be really hilarious and ironic in the best sense. Though, upon viewing the film, we find that the trailer promised more than the filmmakers could deliver. I found myself so bored I left theater 9 before it was over.
Or like with The Woman in Black. That promised to be hair-raising! Well . . . the trailer did. The movie fell flat in the "scary" section of its DNA. It amused me instead of scaring me.
So here's the trailer's rule of thumb: don't make expectations. Unless the producer/director/actor is someone who hasn't disappointed yet, try not to make high expectations for movies. I know, I know. It's hard not to, and even I do it. But if the trailer deceives you, don't feel bad; a lot of them do.
On that note, here's a list of movies I'm looking forward to this summer season.
1) The Avengers (May 4) - Like any good superhero movies (and there have been plenty these past few years), this one looks extremely promising; I can base the awesomeness on the success of Iron Man, Iron Man 2, Thor, Hulk, and Captain America. Throw them all together, and you have The Avengers. I. Am. Excited.
2) The Chernobyl Diaries (May 25) - While I didn't see the Paranormal Activity franchise, I know I probably wouldn't have been scared from the reports I heard. However, The Chernobyl Diaries look promising (and plagiarized from an idea I had if I'm right about what inhabits the city).
3) Dark Shadows (May 11) - If there are two things that go excellently together, it's Tim Burton and Johnny Depp. The comedic spin off the 70s TV show is promising to be a good laugh for hardcore fans and newcomers alike. I look forward to it.
4) Snow White and the Huntsmen (June 1) - I'm not a fan of Kristen Stewart after her non-emotion in Twilight (which literally gave me a headache), but this looks intense.
5) Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (June 22) - Seriously. The title gives itself the right to be watched.
6) Brave (June 22) - I. Love. Pixar. And I. Love. Scotland. Mix the two, and I'm in love.
7) Prometheus (June 8) - While I'm not fond of the Alien franchise, I look forward to Prometheus and its thriller promises.
8) Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (June 8) - This promises to be just as funny as the first two, if not funnier.
9) The Amazing Spider-Man (July 6) - After Toby Maguire's horrid performance in the last two Spiderman movies, it's time for a comic-based reboot. And I look forward to the story on the big screen.
10) The Dark Knight Rises (July 20) - Christian Bale, while not the best Batman, has been a pretty good success (despite his lozenge-needing vocals in The Dark Knight). I hope Chris Nolan finishes the franchise on a high note instead of a dumpster high-dive.
You can be guaranteed I'll review each and every one of these and post them on here. I look forward the movie-packed summer season and bringing you the facts, folks. Hats off to the future.
Or like with The Woman in Black. That promised to be hair-raising! Well . . . the trailer did. The movie fell flat in the "scary" section of its DNA. It amused me instead of scaring me.
So here's the trailer's rule of thumb: don't make expectations. Unless the producer/director/actor is someone who hasn't disappointed yet, try not to make high expectations for movies. I know, I know. It's hard not to, and even I do it. But if the trailer deceives you, don't feel bad; a lot of them do.
On that note, here's a list of movies I'm looking forward to this summer season.
1) The Avengers (May 4) - Like any good superhero movies (and there have been plenty these past few years), this one looks extremely promising; I can base the awesomeness on the success of Iron Man, Iron Man 2, Thor, Hulk, and Captain America. Throw them all together, and you have The Avengers. I. Am. Excited.
2) The Chernobyl Diaries (May 25) - While I didn't see the Paranormal Activity franchise, I know I probably wouldn't have been scared from the reports I heard. However, The Chernobyl Diaries look promising (and plagiarized from an idea I had if I'm right about what inhabits the city).
3) Dark Shadows (May 11) - If there are two things that go excellently together, it's Tim Burton and Johnny Depp. The comedic spin off the 70s TV show is promising to be a good laugh for hardcore fans and newcomers alike. I look forward to it.
4) Snow White and the Huntsmen (June 1) - I'm not a fan of Kristen Stewart after her non-emotion in Twilight (which literally gave me a headache), but this looks intense.
5) Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (June 22) - Seriously. The title gives itself the right to be watched.
6) Brave (June 22) - I. Love. Pixar. And I. Love. Scotland. Mix the two, and I'm in love.
7) Prometheus (June 8) - While I'm not fond of the Alien franchise, I look forward to Prometheus and its thriller promises.
8) Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (June 8) - This promises to be just as funny as the first two, if not funnier.
9) The Amazing Spider-Man (July 6) - After Toby Maguire's horrid performance in the last two Spiderman movies, it's time for a comic-based reboot. And I look forward to the story on the big screen.
10) The Dark Knight Rises (July 20) - Christian Bale, while not the best Batman, has been a pretty good success (despite his lozenge-needing vocals in The Dark Knight). I hope Chris Nolan finishes the franchise on a high note instead of a dumpster high-dive.
You can be guaranteed I'll review each and every one of these and post them on here. I look forward the movie-packed summer season and bringing you the facts, folks. Hats off to the future.
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