Our favorite Super Bowl movie trailers

The Super Bowl came and went, and my boy Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers did NOT disappoint!  The Super Bowl isn't just for the game anymore, it's the movie trailers as well!  And below, you'll see our favorites and why, check it out!

Captain America

This list isn't necessarily in any order, but the Captain America: The First Avenger, was by FAR my favorite of the day!  We got to see Chris Evans as a scrawny, short soldier who could never be the 'Cap.  We see him enter the serum process and come out as ripped as I've ever seen Evans.  Equally as awesome, albeit a half second, was Hugo Weaving as Red Skull, awesome!  Never was a fan of the 'Cap when it came to the comics, but I'm really getting pumped for this movie.  Click the jump to see the trailer for the film as well as the other trailers we fell in love with during the Super Bowl.

Thor

I gotta say, I was a little disappointed... just a little.  There was indeed new footage in this trailer, especially of Thor on Earth, and that is a good thing.  I am not as anxious to see this one as I am 'Captain', but I will give director Kenneth Branagh credit for creating a world for Thor to exist.  Great special effects and the stunningly beautiful Natalie Portman... I'm sold!

Transformers

It is absolutely no secret to anyone who reads this blog how much Matt and I hated Revenge of the Suck.  The fact that a franchise could be tainted by the crap they called a film, is unforgivable.  I'm serious by the way... unforgivable.  I will not go see this in the theater as a personal boycott against making sequels just for the sake of making sequels.  Michael Bay has so much to learn, he should take a lesson from Christopher Nolan; if you don't have any idea how to improve on the predecessor, don't make it!  I will tell you the trailer is kick ass, and that is all.

Fast Five

I put up the poster a few days ago and spoke about how much I enjoyed the previous 'Fast and the Furious' film.  With the original cast returning, this trailer looks awesome!  I will tell you this; the filmmakers don't seem to be focusing so much on the car upgrades as much as they did in the previous films.  Which is ok by me.  I love the action in this trailer, check out the jump featuring Paul Walker and Vin Diesel, awesome!  I also think Dwayne Johnson will be playing his old self, as a bad ass FBI agent.  Enjoy this one.

Cowboys & Aliens

I'm gonna come off as a jerk... not impressed.  Matt loved it so I told him I'd post it.  To me, it's ho-hum.  Nothing really stood out as 'different' from anything I'd ever seen before.  It visually looks like I've seen it before and there is not a sign of real acting going on.  After the world premier trailer, I was really disappointed.  So I was looking forward to this trailer, but no... nothing.  I may not even see this in theaters.  Just sayin'. 

Kung Fu Panda 2

I absolutely loved the first Kung Fu Panda!  I didn't see it in theaters, and I didn't see it when it first came out on DVD.  But boy oh boy when it hit the premium cable channels.  I couldn't get enough of it.  I would finish it whenever I caught it while flipping through the channels.  Check out the sequel, same tone, same characters, same laughs.  Dreamworks has stepped up its game the last few years, it really has.  Remember the days of Shrek 3, as well as A Shark's Tale?  They've come a long way since those disasters.  How to Train Your Dragon is nominated for an Oscar, as was the first Kung Fu Panda.  As much as people hate Jack Black's acting, they can't deny his voice over skills.  Enjoy!

And that's all for now kids.  Another year, another awesome Super Bowl filled with a movie lovers dream.  There were of course more trailers, but to me, these stood out.  Check out the Super 8 trailer too, it was interesting to say the least. 

"Cowboys & Aliens" Poster and World Premier Trailer

There are certain guys just about everybody loves in Hollywood. And this movie contains three of them. Director Jon Favreau can do no wrong in the public's eyes (we'll ignore Iron Man 2 for the moment). Then there is the new (and improved) James Bond, Daniel Craig. Last but not least, everyone's favorite action hero, Indiana Jones/Han Solo... Harrison Ford. The three teamed up for a comic book adaptation; we knew it would only be a matter of time, Cowboys & Aliens. I mean, come on, this movie is as obvious a summer hit as Monsters vs. Aliens was an animation dream. Click the jump to see the world premier trailer and read my thoughts.

A bit Tombstone, a bit Independence Day. The trailer really don't do much for me. I do like the visual style that Favreau has created out of dust and dirt. But the trailer to Green Lantern got me excited, I was clapping at the end of it. This one seemed a like a bit of a let down. Is it just me, or does Harrison Ford sound like a bitter old man? Oh well, maybe that's what his character is supposed to be. Then there's Daniel Craig who doesn't say much of anything in the trailer, but dude looks pissed! That was awesome. The beautiful Olivia Wilde is in the film and looks great.

The movie is produced by the super-duo Brian Grazer and Ron Howard. It's executive produced by Steven Spielberg. It will most definitely make money and be a huge summer hit. I'm just curious what the aliens look like, if there's any interaction with the cowboys, Daniel Craig's characters background, etc. Stay tuned for more; if there's another trailer, I'll try to put it up.

First Pic of "Cowboys & Aliens"

I was at Comic-Con and heard the buzz about this picture premiering when Jon Favreau was on the panel. This picture gives us just a tiny peak into the tone and art design of the film. I like it so far, but WAYYY too early to tell what the movie will be like overall. Also at the panel were stars Daniel Craig and the legendary Harrison Ford.

Quickie: Harrison Ford joining Cowboys & Aliens

Jon Favreau just confirmed it via Twitter: @Jon_Favreau: Please stop asking if Harrison Ford is in Cowboys & Aliens. Okay? He is. Please don’t tell anybody.

Ford is joining Daniel Craig and Olivia Wilde in the comic book adaptation. Robert Downey Jr. was originally linked to the project but had to drop out because of scheduling conflicts. No more details right now, but I like the move and after the "Indy" films, it's easy to see Ford playing a cowboy.

Quick and Simple: Daniel Craig finalizes deal for Cowboys & Aliens

Just as the title reads... Bond, James Bond is in talks to replace Robert Downey Jr. in the comic book adaptation, Cowboys & Aliens.

A few days ago we told you about Downey's departure from the project due to scheduling conflicts; Craig is the first big name to be mentioned as far as a replacement.

I like Craig, I do, but he's no Downey. I don't think he can be as comedic as Downey, but can definitely portray a sense of toughness we haven't seen since the action movies of the 80's. So with that being said... please Dreamworks, hurry up and make this movie cause I can't wait!!!

UPDATE: Deadline is reporting that the deal is done, and Craig is confirmed for the picture. I think it's a good move for Craig while he sits and waits to see what happens with the "Bond" franchise.

A sad day... Robert Downey Jr. OUT from Cowboys & Aliens

I knew it was too good to be true. Robert Downey Jr. has pulled out of Cowboys and Aliens. He's just too damn busy. He can't keep up with the Iron Man franchise, the Sherlock Holmes franchise and The Vampire Chronicles franchise. What's weird is, he worked so hard to get Jon Favreau on board as director, only to drop out? Well, either way, Dreamworks is moving forward with their plans. What I think happened is this: Sherlock Holmes 2 is on the fast track (check out the next post), and that franchise is on solid ground. So Robert Downey Jr. had to decide between a POSSIBLE franchise, or a solid franchise. I would have done the same thing.

Downey Jr. AND Favreau on Cowboys and Aliens?

The Hollywood Reporter stats that Robert Downey Jr. has been cast in the comic book adaptation of Cowboys and Aliens. Simple concept really; Cowboys, and uh, Aliens. Yeah, that's a green light to a movie if I've ever seen one. Downey Jr. has been attached for awhile. In fact, the writing crew of Iron Man have also been writing the script. And now Favreau has been brought in to direct.

Dreamworks holds the movie rights, which is great considering it needs a hit, really badly. It is also interesting because the property is a Marvel Comic, and with Disney buying Marvel last week, I wonder how this movie will be handled? The same crap comic book movie style like Electra (Fox), or the amazing Iron Man treatment because of Marvel Entertainment? We'll have to wait and see.

Consider this... when Downey Jr. was cast in the upcoming "Vampire Chronicles", we told you that he has the potential for 3 different franchises, Cowboys and Aliens being 4 now! Amazing how badly this man is wanted all over Hollywood, and he deserves every bit of! Go Downey and Favreau!