Get a better feel for what films you want to see and check out around 50 trailers from the Tribeca Film Festival, which starts a week from today on April 23.
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It's OK to judge a movie by its trailer. Or rather, most movie goers do, which makes it perfectly acceptable in our book. Here's the latest analysis ...
The movie: "Chapter 27"
In theaters: Friday
The plot: Following David Mark Chapman (Jared Leto) in the days before he assassinates John Lennon. Also starring Lindsay Lohan.
The trailer: Holy hot dogs — Jared Leto gained a lot of weight for this role!; Jared-as-David Mark Chapman wants to meet John Lennon; An obsessed Lennon fan (played by Lindsay Lohan) becomes pals with Jared, even though he's obviously a weirdo; Jared wants to go someplace ASAP; LiLo leaves Jared before seeing John; Jared talks to himself in an annoying whispery voice
This looks really, really bad.
— Korin
It's OK to judge a movie by its trailer. Or rather, most movie goers do, which makes it perfectly acceptable in our book. Here's the latest analysis ...
The movie: "Drillbit Taylor"
In theaters: Friday
The plot: Three friends hire a bodyguard (Owen Wilson) to protect them from the school bully.
The trailer: Kids skip the hip-hop bodyguard, Israeli secret service guy and man who burns his hand in coffee (was that necessary?) to choose Drillbit Taylor, a guy who claims he protected three vice presidents, Bobby Brown and Sylvester Stallone; Aww - the little guys are picked on a lot; Drillbit pretends to be a teacher (Owen looks mighty nice in a suit!); The little guy's a big wimp; Drillbit's homeless pals infiltrate the teacher's lounge; Owen's nose is broken again; The little guys get their groove on; The big kid starts sleeping naked; Uh-oh! Judd Apatow's wife likes Drillbit!
Looks funny to me. Definitely worth a theater trip.
— Korin
It's OK to judge a movie by its trailer. Or rather, most movie goers do, which makes it perfectly acceptable in our book. Here's the latest analysis ...
The movie: "10,000 B.C."
In theaters: Friday
The plot: Young mammoth hunter D'Leh (Steven Strait) travels through uncharted territory to secure the future of his tribe.
The trailer: A guy sprints through blades of grass (We think — it's really hard to tell with the super-fast camera segment); Whoa — we're going back in time, baby!; Fire!; Snow!; People trekking through snow!; Boats!; Scary animals chasing a guy!; Ticked off mammoths!; Sabre-tooth tiger!; People raising spears!; Pyramids!; Another tiger! More mammoths!
According to the trailer, there's little to no dialogue in this movie and a heck of a lot of intense moments. Eh.
— Korin
It's OK to judge a movie by its trailer. Or rather, most movie goers do, which makes it perfectly acceptable in our book. Here's the latest analysis ...
The movie: "The Other Boleyn Girl"
In theaters: Tomorrow
The plot: Boleyn sisters Anne (Scarlett Johansson) and Mary (Natalie Portman) vie for the affections of King Henry VIII (Eric Bana).
The trailer: Natalie and Scar-Jo are sisters and BFF; There an "opportunity" to be a mistress to the King of England and Natalie's dad puts her up for the task; Natalie's peeved at first, but goes along with it; Uh-oh, the king eyeballs Scar-Jo and, OMG, they're kissing!; Scar-Jo's in, Natalie's out — and ticked off; Scar-Jo goes to the palace and is ready to do the deed with the king, Natalie mocks her; Scar-Jo does unmentionable things with the king, Natalie's still ticked; Look out, Scar-Jo! Natalie's after your man; Natalie wins over the king, Scar-Jo's sad, Natalie wants to be queen; There's trouble in paradise and things look bad for Nat; Scar-Jo's still sad; The king's mad at Natalie; Natalie could be killed, Scar-Jo tries to save her.
Well, well, well! Looks like quite a saucy lil' silver screen soap opera.
— Korin
It's OK to judge a movie by its trailer. Or rather, most movie goers do, which makes it perfectly acceptable in our book. Here's the latest analysis ...
The movie: "Mad Money"
In theaters: Jan. 18
The plot: Three Federal Reserve employees (Diane Keaton, Queen Latifah, Katie Holmes) steal money that's about to be destroyed.
The trailer: Queen Latifah has been plans to get cashola for herself and Diane Keaton; Diane is apparently a master locksmith; Money's about to be destroyed and Diane wants it; OMG — Ted Danson's in the movie! And he has white hair!; Katie Holmes has curly hair and drives a crummy car!; The ladies come up with a code (something about stroking an eyebrow), then stuff money in their skivvies; Queen Latifah has a crush; Katie and her man buy an RV; Latifah flushes Diane's super bligged-out ring; Diane threatens to have Ted whacked.
Mmm ... doesn't seem like a very strong plot, but it'll probably be a hit.
— Korin
It's OK to judge a movie by its trailer. Or rather, most movie goers do, which makes it perfectly acceptable in our book. Here's the latest analysis ...
The movie: "Cloverfield"
In theaters: Jan. 18
The plot: A monster of some sort attacks New York City.
The trailer: Pals throw a surprise party for a cute guy, who we're guessing is Rob, judging by the "We'll miss you, Rob" sign; BTW, J.J. Abrams: They're partying in a place that is way too expensive for folks their age; OMG - there's some kind of loud groan and the lights go off; OMG again! There's a huge explosion around the Empire State Building and rocket-like projectiles; Holy cow, this docu-style camera shaking is making us sick already!; People hit the streets; More stuff flies around; No one knows what the heck is going on.
Um ... huh?
— Korin
It's OK to judge a movie by its trailer. Or rather, most movie goers do, which makes it perfectly acceptable in our book. Here's the latest analysis ...
The movie: "Walk Hard"
In theaters: Dec. 21
The plot: Dewey Cox (John C. Reilly) is a thrice-married rockstar who has battled more than his share of drug addictions.
The trailer: Dewey Cox needs to spend an obscene amount of time thinking about his life before he plays; The young Dewey accidentally kills his brother when they get the brilliant idea to play with machetes; Dewey's dad is peeved; Dewey can rock out in a sweater; Adults think Dewey is the devil; Dewey has a zillion kids and his wife doesn't believe in him; Dewey and his new backup singer Darlene get a lil' crazy with ice cream cones, then passionately beat the heck out of each other; Dewey plans to "walk hard," then makes pals with the Beatles; OMG, Elvis!; Dewey hugs a monkey; What the heck are Jewel and Lyle Lovett doing in this film?!; Dewey forgets his son's name.
Looks like a love it or hate it movie. Take your pick!
— Korin
It's OK to judge a movie by its trailer. Or rather, most movie goers do, which makes it perfectly acceptable in our book. Here's the latest analysis ...
The movie: "Juno"
In theaters: Dec. 14, with limited releases out now
The plot: Teenager Juno MacGuff (Ellen Page) discovers she's pregnant by her best friend (Michael Cera) and tries to give the baby to a couple.
The trailer: Ellen Page riffs on her positive pregnancy test with that guy from "The Office"; Ellen breaks the news to her parents; Michael Cera's the dorky, yet adorable father! Woot! (We love you, Michael!); Ellen's parents run through a litany of things they wish she'd done wrong instead of this, including drugs or a DWI; Ellen scopes out possible 'rents for her unborn baby; Michael gets cute with Ellen; Ellen calls her baby a Sea Monkey; Another girl likes Michael, gives the dreaded "stink eye"; Ellen uses the word "shennanigans."
Sure, the topic's been covered a zillion times, but this looks like a winner.
— Korin
