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Joss Whedon and the Gooch Fight a Giant, One-Eyed, Red Monster
Such is the debut of new hit Internet film “Scary Smash”!
Or actually, it’s the first episode of Geek & Sundry’s new series ‘Written by a Kid’. The fact that they got Joss Whedon, Dave Foley and the lovely Kate Micucci to star in it is just aces.
New Superman Teaser Trailer is an Odd Little Duck
The first teaser trailer for next year’s Man of Steel debuted over the weekend. It’s…odd.
That’s the version I saw, which features Kevin Costner’s voiceover as Pa Kent. I knew the teaser was going to happen prior to The Dark Knight Rises, so when it started, I was excited. But now I just find the poor thing odd. Superman trying to find himself? Deep sea fishing? Hitchhiking? What the heck kind of movie is this?
It’s like the main inspiration for the film was Five for Fighting’s Superman song. It’s not easy to be Superman, folks. He’s just a dude in a funny red sheet.
At least they threw in that bit at the end where Superman breaks the sound barrier. That was kind of cool. But all I could think about was the shot of Iron Man flying in his first trailer. Except Iron Man was flying alongside fighter jets, and people were excited.
I can’t imagine too many people were excited by this trailer.
I applaud DC and director Zack Snyder for moving away from the classic Superman films, but I don’t know if quiet, introspective Superman film was the right direction.
Though I will say that the second version of the trailer, the one with Russel Crowe as Jor-El doing the voiceover, is a little better. This was the international version of the trailer, check it out:
I like that one a lot better. I guess it’s all in the words.
Behold the dark and moody movie poster as well:
I do so hope Superman gets to punch something in this film
Review: The Dark Knight Rises
Everybody who knows me will know that The Dark Knight Rises truly came together in that one short scene at the very end. It didn’t have to be there, but in doing so, director Christopher Nolan has totally redeemed himself in my eyes, and I left the theater a giddy fanboy. I’ll spoil that scene after the jump, along with the rest of the movie, but it’s enough now to say it was my favorite part of an already awesome film. The Dark Knight Rises is a very good flick, and a satisfying conclusion to Nolan’s trilogy. It ends with an absolutely spectacular climax that is both exciting and larger than life. A fitting end to this Batman story.
Unfortunately, this isn’t a perfect film, and it’s not the best of the trilogy. The first 2/3rds of the film are rather slow and dull, in my opinion, throwing a lot of ideas and plot at the audience, which I don’t think come together all that well in the end.
Movie rating: 4/5: Good!
But the pacing, along with a few odd plot choices, are the only negative things I can say about The Dark Knight Rises. I loved all of the characters, I loved Batman’s personal story and I loved the ending. It’s a very good film. I especially liked the new antagonists, Bane and Catwoman. They’re no Heath Ledger’s Joker, but they’re still fantastic. Especially Anne Hathaway as Catwoman. I expected great things from her, and I was not disappointed. She’s witty, wicked and very badass. Tom Hardy’s Bane, likewise, kicks a lot of ass, often literally. He’s as physically imposing and oddly charismatic as one might hope.
But not all of the movie works. The new love interest, Miranda Tate, is kind of confusing at many parts of the film, not to mention painfully predictable. Alfred is a bit of a disappointment. And the overall threat kind of comes out of nowhere. I don’t remember it from the two previous films, but everyone seems to act like it’s been a big deal all along.
Still, despite is flaws, The Dark Knight Rises adds up to an awesome film. I highly enjoyed it. Join me after the jump for a full review and definitely some SPOILERS!
Dark Knight Rises Review Coming Tomorrow
In case you’re chomping at the bit to read my Dark Knight Rises review, I want you all to know that it’s coming tomorrow. I saw the film this afternoon, loved it, have various thoughts on it, and now I need to collect them all into my usual rambling review. Until then, enjoy this delightful cartoon that kind of sums up my thoughts on the movie pretty nicely, actually!
This’ll Get You Excited for The Dark Knight Rises!
The Dark Knight Rises debuts tonight at midnight, and I know several people who will be attending the midnight showing! Not me, sadly. I have work on Friday, and the last time I went to a midnight premiere, I didn’t catch up on my sleep until Sunday. I guess I’m getting old. But this super trailer, combining Batman Begins, The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises is quite badass.
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