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Poster: B- Review:The poster is simple and suggestive without being overbearing, which is in stark contrast with the first trailer for the film. I respect this temptation sell more than I do the flashy teaser.Trailer: B; C; C-; B- Review:All flash and glam with absolutely no substance. Fans of the original television series will likely be disappointed if the film turns out to be anything like this testosterone-packed computer-generated-effects/live-action blend.I must say that I'm significantly more excited after this second trailer than I was from the first one. The first one was too glossy and self-aware, making it seem like an idiotic summer tent pole. However, this second trailer is more highly stylized, exhibits more characteristic signs of the film's sumptuous visuals and makes it feel like a more interesting and engaging flick. When I reviewed the first two trailers, I was very certain which was which. With the addition of two more with a confusing combination that makes them virtually inseparable, I have to review the four as a body of work. There's a good portion of the film not shown here, as many scenes carry from one trailer to the other, but with all the glossy visual effects and action sequences, the trailers seem to be pointing the audience towards a "not that cool" opinion when they actually get into the theater seats to watch it. Oscar Prospects:Visual Effects would be in the cards, if it weren't likely that there are at least half a dozen other better effects films scheduled for next year.Release Date:May 9, 2008Synopsis Review:I have not seen this film.-Wesley Lovell (December 15, 2007) Original -Wesley Lovell (January 12, 2008) New Poster -Wesley Lovell (January 19, 2008) Buy the Poster Enabled -Wesley Lovell (March 23, 2008) New Trailer -Wesley Lovell (April 20, 2008) New Trailers |
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