First things first — this year's Super Bowl was fantastic. It was an amazing game with enough defense and offense to satisfy the most hardened fan, plus the underdog won! This coming from a non-football fan. Well, I don't hate it and I historically cheer for the Giants, so it was a really good day!
Besides all of that, the movie studios started promoting their wares with some new spots sprinkled throughout the telecast. Thankfully, MySpace has put them up on the web for all to revisit. I thought I would share with you and also give some thoughts on what we were treated to.
Wanted. First up is this new action flick featuring James McAvoy, Angelina Jolie, and Morgan Freeman. This looks to be an over-the-top actioner in a vein similar to Shoot 'Em Up, although I suspect this will be a bit more toned down for a wider audience. The trailer promises plenty of high-octane action, just don't expect an Oscar-worthy performance from any of those involved.
Iron Man. Yes, this movie is going to kick all sorts of ass. The initial trailer was good, especially with the use of the classic Black Sabbath track, and this commercial only adds to the cool factor. What I liked about this was the way it showed the various iterations of the Iron Man armor. It is not going to be like he makes the first suit and that's it, but it will be in a constant state of upgrade. This is going to be fun.
Leatherheads. This film is directed by and stars George Clooney, and it is not a serious follow-up to his Oscar nominated Good Night and Good Luck. This is set at the dawn of professional football, and this ad sets up the comical tone as well as the rivalry between Clooney and The Office's John Krasinski. I doubt this will be a great film, but it looks like fun.
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. This follow-up to the huge Walden Media hit looks considerably better than its predecessor. The ad shows a film that has a higher quotient of action and excitement as well as heightened stakes for the central siblings. I thought the first was good, but am eagerly anticipating this follow-up.
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