The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn trailer and poster

Aww Spielberg, I love your films, I really do. First I posted the trailer to War Horse, and now this.  The computer animated, The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn.  Watch the trailer and read my thoughts below...

It looks like such a fun movie! A lot of wonder and imagination too. I love the look of the film, the animation is stunning! I don't usually go to the theater for animated films (minus Toy Story 3), but I may have to make an exception for this.  What about you all?  Good, bad, ugly?

The Dark Knight Rises poster, a trailer attached to Harry Potter film

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Fans went nuts when the first official photo from The Dark Knight Rises was released.  It showed a hunched over Tom Hardy as Bane, looking ripped and scary as hell.  Yesterday the first official poster was released.  As simple as it is, it has Batman fans excited as can be.  I know I am.  Sure it's simple, but it screams chaos.  He shows destruction and mayhem without saying a word.  It also appears to have a bat 'rising' up above the building.  Very creative and aggressive marketing.  I really like it.

The kicker is this... the first official trailer is going to be shown ahead of Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Part 2 this weekend.  It's official and it sounds like it's going to be awesome!  As if I needed another reason to go watch Harry Potter this weekend?!  Stay tuned for the official trailer which should be online next week.  There's no point in posting the bootleg (which I refuse to see), it will just get taken down.  What do you think of the poster?!

Abduction poster, trailer... Taylor Lautner plays Jason Bourne's mini-me

I haven't really covered this movie on the blog yet. So here's the skinny.  The movie is Abduction, and has a pretty good cast.  The movie stars Taylor Lautner, Lily Collins, Alfred Molina, Jason Isaacs, Maria Bello and Sigourney Weaver.  Twilight alum, Taylor Lautner THINKS he knows who he is and where he's from.  Well, he couldn't be more wrong.  The movie looks like a The Bourne Trilogy crossed with Salt.. a younger, male Salt.  Check out the trailer and see what you think.  I'm iffy about it, you? 

Latest Captain America; The First Avenger poster and final trailer

As you can see above, the new poster feature star, Chris Evans.  It shows his all American side!  I like it, it focuses on the hero at hand.  Check out the final trailer below and read my thoughts after.

A lot of first act action, but still great footage. I like the look and tone of the film!  A very 'Indiana Jones' look to it, which works perfectly in my opinion because of the time in which the film takes place.  We get a tiny peek at Howard Stark, played by Dominic Cooper as well as another peak at Red Skull, played by Hugo Weaving.  This trailer also shows us a lot of the character, Steve Rodgers, pre-Super Soldier Serum.  '... just a kid from Brooklyn'.  I love it! 

Warrior movie poster

Keeping with the sports themed films; Lionsgate has released a poster for Gavin O’Connor‘s, Warrior.  The film stars Tom Hardy (Inception), Joel Edgerton (King Arthur) and Nick Nolte.  It's about two brothers who enter a mixed martial arts tournament for redemption in their own lives.  Nolte plays the boys' father.  Check out the trailer here.

Gavin O'Connor is a fitting choice after the great film, Miracle, about the 1980 United States hockey team.  Tom Hardy will no doubt steal the show, both physically and emotionally, as he gets better and better with every film.  I'm not too familiar with Edgaerton's work, but he looks to go toe to toe with Hardy in this great story packed with a human story.  Looking forward to this one!

The rest of the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 posters

Harry and Hermoine both got their own posters for the next and final Harry Potter film.  Now check out the remaining posters for the film.  They feature Ron Weasly (Rupert Grint) as well as other primary characters like Neville (Matthew Lewis), Malfoy (Tom Felton), Snape (Alan Rickman) and of course, the evil wizard Voldemort played by Ralph Fiennes.  Check them out below and let's all count down to the final chapter of an incredible movie franchise!

Hermoine poster for The Deathly Hallows Part 2

Yesterday the Harry poster for the next and final film in the franchise was released.  Today, Hermione (Emma Watson) gets her own poster for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2.   I don't need to say it everyday, but I'm going to anyway... I can't wait!  I am sold.  I'm sold on the magic, the wonder, the friendships, the evil, the search for one horcrux after another, all of it!  I love the movies and will be there opening weekend to see the final battle for Hogwarts.

Harry Potter is ready to rumble in 'The Deathly Hallows Part 2' poster

Thanks to Cinemablend because this poster is pretty cool.  I like how Warner Brothers doesn't even bother with the title of the film, it's very effective in my opinion.  The world knows Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 this is the final film in the unbelievably successful franchise.  Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) is ready to battle and there's obviously a lot going on behind him.  Great job to the marketing department.  Less is more in this case.  I will be in line for opening weekend my friends.

Four new posters showcasing Horrible Bosses

The new comedy, Horrible Bosses

Thanks to JoBlo, we get to see the four new posters for Horrible Bosses.  Just a few days ago I posed the trailer, and I loved it.  The cast is great, the story seems simple enough, and the comedy will definitely deliver.  Check out the three pairs of employee/bosses below!

Kevin Spacey plays Jason Bateman's boss

Jennifer Aniston plays Charlie Day's boss

Colin Farrell plays Jason Sudeikis' boss

Abin Sur gets his own Green Lantern poster

I think the tone and scope of the Green Lantern film is becoming more and more clear with every trailer and poster.  Here we see the latest poster for Abin Sur (Temuera Morrison), the green lantern who crash lands on Earth and gives Hal Jordan (Ryan Reynolds) his ring.  So far the Summer has been to my liking, I hope this movie lives up to my high expectations.  Can't wait!

Zookeeper trailer, this is supposed to be funny?

This is a look at the new Kevin James "comedy", Zookeeper.  I better be careful with what I say right now. At first look, Paul Blart: Mall Cop looked ridiculous as well.  That movie went on to make a boat load of money!  Check out the trailer to Zookeeper and read my thoughts after.

Ok, wow.  Even Adam Sandler's voice as the monkey is terrible.  I mean, from a business perspective, I see what they're going for.  It's like Dr. Dolittle meets Night at the Museum sort of thing.  But step back and look at this trailer as unbiased as possible; it looks terrible!  I mean it looks really really bad!  Go figure Rosario Dawson is in ;0)

I'll absolutely be skipping this one at the theater as well as the dollar redbox; HBO on demand, you're my only friend.

Horrible Bosses trailer and poster; ever wanted to kill your boss?

Check out this comedy gem. The film is Horrible Bosses, and stars a pretty amazing cast. It features Jason Bateman, Charlie Day and Jason Sudeikis as three friends who hate their bosses. Their bosses are played by Kevin Spacey, Jennifer Aniston and Colin Farrell respectively.  Check out the trailer below and read my thoughts after.

So, looks good right?  I have to say, my favorite boss is played by Colin Farrell.  Maybe it's the hair or just his demeanor in general, but I thought he looked hilarious.  Jennifer Aniston's character shows promise, but I think she will most likely just be eye candy for us male viewers (if you couldn't tell by the trailer).  Spacey looks like he will be a fitting 'horrible boss' as well.  

The friends are interesting casting choices.  If you read this blog, you know Batman is one of my favorites; but I'm interested in seeing Day and Sudeikis in this.  They look like they have great material to work with and will hopefully deliver.  I'll post more as it's released!

Hector Hammond Green Lantern poster

Peter Sarsgaard plays Hector Hammond in the upcoming Green Lantern.  And now he has his own character poster.  I liked it and thought I would share.  He looks pretty creepy right?  Really can't wait for this movie!

Latest Green Lantern posters and trailer

Ryan Reynolds leads the Green Lantern Corp in this group poster

I've already posted the 4+ minutes of footage from the the upcoming Green Lantern.  That footage was amazing.  It did a lot to restore faith in the project after the so so trailer that premiered back in November of last year.  The special effects were tightened up, the comedy was scaled back in exchange for a more 'epic' approach.  This is the official trailer containing a lot of that footage, but there's more!

We finally get to see the voice actors attached to a few of the all CG (computer generated) characters.  Let's review.

Mark Strong will play Sinestro with some CG help

Michael Clarke Duncan will voice the massive Kilowog

Oscar Winner, Geoffry Rush will voice Tomar Re

Check out the trailer below and then read my thoughts after.

That's what I'm talkin' about!  The voice actors were perfectly cast!  I especially love Rush as Tomar Re.  Michael Clarke Duncan almost feels like the obvious choice.  But Rush, to me, is an inspiring choice.  I've never really commented on Mark Strong's Sinestro; I may be taking him for granted.  Strong has quickly become one of my favorite actors in Hollywood; especially following Kick-Ass and Sherlock Holmes.  He looks the part and for all the fans of the comic book, you know what's coming!

Overall, this is the perfect cut for the last trailer to Green Lantern.  I know the earliest clips had a lot of people nervous, but this should make everyone believe in Green!

Last but not least, the Gaurdians

Bridesmaids poster and red band trailer... AWESOMENESS!

Yes, I'm using the word awesomeness.  I guess I should start with an apology... to Kristen Wiig and company in the hilarious looking Bridesmaids!  I haven't posted anything about this movie but I think it looks terrific.  Dare I say better than the trailer for The Hangover II?  Maya Rudolph is a bride to be and enlists Kristen Wiig as her maid of honor to help with the festivities.  When the rest of the bridesmaids are chosen, the comedy begins.

Check out the red band trailer below:

Seriously, how great does this movie look?  I am very much looking forward to this film and the comedy of these wonderful actresses.  I am a huge fan of TV's Reno:911, so it is great to see Wendi McLendon-Covey back after leaving the show.  I'm also a fan of TV's The Office, and Ellie Kemper plays one of my favorite characters in the show, she's also in the film.  Jon Hamm is in the film, which is produced by comedy genius, Judd Apatow.  I will definitely try to see this one on opening weekend.

30 Minutes or Less poster and trailer

30 Minutes or Less is a comedy starring Jesse Eisenberg, Danny McBride, Nick Swardson and Aziz Ansari.  Eisenberg and Ansari are forced to rob a bank and craziness ensues.  Check out the trailer and my thoughts below.

Looks hilarious! It doesn't hurt that it stars some of my favorite comedians today.  Ansari is making the leap into leading roles now and Eisenberg flexes his comedic muscles.  The movie is directed by Ruben Fleischer, who also directed Eisenberg in the great Zombieland.  This looks like it's going to be a nice wrap up to the 2011 Summer film season.  Hopefully it lives up to my expectations.  You?

The Help poster and trailer

I'm sorry, I had to.  My wife is a huge fan of the book and I promised her I would post these.  The Help stars Emma Stone, Bryce Dallas Howard, Viola Davis, Sissy Spacek and more.  It's based on the best selling book by Kathryn Stockett.  Here's the official synopsis:

A look at what happens when a southern town's unspoken code of rules and behavior is shattered by three courageous women who strike up an unlikely friendship.

Now, I haven't read the book, I can only speculate based on the trailer to the FILM.  Interesting premise that looks so horribly executed.  In the words of my wife, "They just killed the entire enjoyment of the book for me with that trailer".  Now now, we have to wait and see the movie first dear.

But it does look over the top and I don't think the book was written that way.  The tone looks all wrong to me and Dallas Bryce Howard, the antagonist, just comes off like a cartoon.  I don't know, I probably wont end up seeing this movie... "make it a girls night babe" ;0)

Crazy, Stupid, Love looks GREAT!

I love Steve Carell.  I love Emma Stone.  Huge fan of Ryan Gosling.  Huge fan of Marisa Tomei and Julianne Moore as well!  And they're all in this film!  Take a look at the trailer and I'll tell you my thoughts after.

Emma Stone is all grown up, daaaang.  The great thing about the trailer is the contrast in the male characters.  Steve Carell's character seems stuck in a rut, while Ryan Gosling's character is living it up.  The banter back and forth between Gosling and Stone looks promising. 

The wild card?  Julianne Moore.  I love this woman's acting!  She's so good in everything she does.  How about Kevin Bacon making an appearance?  The scene with Marisa Tomei is hilarious as well.  What are your thoughts?  I'll shut up now.

The Hangover II trailer and poster

Check out the trailer to The Hangover. I mean The Hangover II ;)

Well, I guess we should have expected this.  I mean, how many different ways are you going to make a movie about some guys trying to figure out what happened to them the night before?  The first film easily ranks among the funniest films in history... easily!  This however feels like a repeat, with just a different person getting lost.  I hope I'm wrong, but I barely even chuckled during the trailer.  We'll have to wait and see how Alan, Phil and Stu finish their trip to Thailand.  

4 minutes of Green Lantern and a new poster!

It's been a long time since the trailer for Green Lantern was released, and really very little talk has happened since.  And now this!  Four minutes worth of the movie!  This video comes via /Slashfilm.  Check out the footage and my comments...

Wow! Like wow.  Am I going out on a limb by saying this footage totally redeemed the trailer!?  I love it.  I got chills during the footage and am looking very forward to this... NOW anyway.  When the trailer was released, I was less than thrilled BUT still wanted to watch the film.  This footage has placed the movie on my must-see list.  How about you?  Can we believe star Ryan Reynolds when he says this will be an absolute space epic?