The Pre-Emptive Critics
The pre-emptive critics write knee-jerk analyses of upcoming films based solely on hearsay, advance publicity and- most importantly- movie trailers. They have not yet seen the movie.
‘NOBODY WALKS’
If you’re looking for a depressing time, “Nobody Walks” is the film for you. From the trailer, it appears the beloved John Krasinski is married and is in the beginning stages of an audio project with a younger, pixie haired woman. As Krasinski’s character continues to develop feelings for the woman, his wife is getting too close with one of her patients. It’s unclear why a psychiatrist would be willing to cross that line, but she most certainly does.
I love me a good indie flick, and this looks like it won’t be an exception. But judging for the trailer and the title, I have a sneaking suspicion this won’t end well.
Krasinski’s character and his wife have a daughter, and I’m anxious to see how she handles her cheating parents.
Of course every film can’t have a happy ending. Heck, I know, just read my review on “Sinister” on this same page. It’s just saddening that a loveable actor like Krasinski could embody such a douche-baggy character. Needless to say, I will probably watch the film. I might just wait until it hits Redbox as I usually do. Or, someone could take me on a date to see it. Just throwing that out there.
‘SKYFALL’
James Bond movies are known for their action-packed goodness. Judging from the trailer, the latest Bond flick, “Skyfall,” will be no different. In less than three minutes, Bond (Daniel Craig) gets involved in a high speed car chase, a fight on top of a train, a steamy love scene, somehow manages to come back from the dead and is nearly crushed by another train – but, of course, he survives.
Bond’s relationship with M, played by Judi Dench, appears to be stretched as we come to find out more about her past. The trailer also reveals MI6 will come under attack and Daniel Craig will have to come and save the day, as he usually does.
Javier Bardem joins Dench and Craig as the villain of the film, Raoul Silva. The director, Sam Mendes, revealed Silva is going to be closely connected to Bond, which increases the suspense.
If Daniel Craig isn’t enough eye-candy for you – he certainly is enough for me – joining him on the big screen is the latest Bond girl, Naomie Harris. Remember her from Pirates of the Carribean? She played Calypso. Harris is playing the part of Eve, a field agent who doesn’t have a last name. It adds to the drama.
I am shaken, not stirred, over the trailer of “Skyfall” and I am now super excited for October 23 when
the movie will be released. Here’s an interesting fact: “Skyfall” commemorates the 50th anniversary of the release of “Dr. No,” which was the first ever James Bond movie. Let’s also not forget Adele is singing the title song. From what I’ve seen, read and heard, “Skyfall” could be the best 007 movie yet.
– carli@jdsco.com
‘BREAKING DAWN PART 2’
Here comes the big moment we have all been anxiously awaiting, the next installment in the Twilight Series, Breaking Dawn: Part 2. After the four previous installments, loaded with armrest gripping action, a never-meant-to-be romance worthy of Romeo and Juliet, and the oh-so-versatile acting skills of the beautiful Kristen Stewart, how can I not be excited? Right?
Wrong. Let’s be honest, the best action in the series so far was a piggyback ride through the forest, but that ended with Edward flashing his glitter and sparkles. I guess Bella was impressed, but I for one, was not. I also see a wider range of emotion in my sister’s pet guinea pig than I do in Stewart’s acting as Bella Swan. “I’ve never felt more alive,” said Bella in the trailer. Well, she might be feeling it, but I don’t think we’ll be seeing it.
In Breaking Dawn: Part 2, Bella is now a full-fledged vampire, complete with super-speed, strength, and even sparkles. The Volturi are coming after her daughter Renesmee, and the Cullens and several other clans unite to defend her, many with special abilities. It even looks like Jacob and his fluffy friends are joining in the fray on Bella and the Cullens’ side. Now that Edward can stop fretting about Bella all the time, it should at least be interesting to see if he can transition as a character.
“I’ve had a bad habit of underestimating you,” said Edward in the trailer for this installment of Twilight. That may be true for him, but although Bella’s now vamped up, Stewart’s acting skills remain the same, and I don’t foresee the conclusion to the saga being any better than the first four installments.
– cale.w.p@aggiemail.usu.edu