Super Bowl Movie Trailers, 2003
Submitted by jim on Mon, 01/27/2003 - 12:04
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- The Hulk: A fairly exciting trailer, even if the quick cuts make it hard to tell how the CGI Hulk is going to look. I thought the glimpses were promising, and we already have a proof-of-concept in Gollum, so I'm hopeful. Definitely looking forward to this one. If my anticipation were based on the trailer alone this would be the frontrunner for my attentions.
- The Matrix Reloaded: Mmmmmm, multi-person fight scenes. That said, the trailer gave me a vague sense of trepidation. Too much flying around, I fear. We'll see. I'm still looking forward to this with great anticipation, but more because of the strength of the Wachowski's work to date, not because of anything I saw in the trailer (except for Hugo Weaving, who will always be Agent Smith to me).
- Daredevil: I suppose Ben Affleck could fly as The Man Without Fear, but I would've preferred Matt Damon in the role. I'm thinking this will be a fairly forgettable superhero entry, perhaps slightly better than The Shadow.
- Bad Boys 2: Like I didn't get enough of Will Smith and Martin Lawrence bitching at each other in the first one, which was so annoying I couldn't finish it.
- Anger Management: Hadn't heard of this one. Adam Sandler sure is moving up in the world, what with his acclaim for Punch-Drunk Love, and now co-starring with Jack Nicholson. I haven't seen PDL, but it gives me hope for this one.
- Terminator 3: With a string of stinkers under his belt, Arnie has worn out his welcome. The trailer failed to pique my interest, despite loving the first two in the franchise. Unless this opens to rave reviews, I'll rent it on DVD when I'm feeling like brainless fun (which is quite often, honestly :-).
- Bruce Almighty: I saw a trailer for this before The Two Towers which made it look like a "must rent." The Super Bowl trailer was less interesting, but I still want to see it. Be nice to see Carrey back in Liar, Liar mode, which I thouroughly enjoyed.
- Charlies Angels 2: I wasn't particularly interested in the first one but I enjoyed it when I saw it, and I'm not particularly interested in this one, so hopefully it will turn out as well. The trailer seems to capture the same mood, so I'm guardedly optimistic.
- The Recruit: I think Al Pacino's involvement is supposed to sell this one, but that just doesn't cut it for me, I'm afraid.
Author Comments:
My favorite commerical was "Terry Tate: Office Linebacker," but what I really loved about the Super Bowl was the TON of movie trailers. Unfortunately the TV wasn't loud enough to catch all the sound, so my impressions are mostly based on the visuals.
Bruce Almighty and The Matrix Reloaded looked good. The Hulk look fair and all the rest of these trailers were easily forgetable.