The Toronto International Film Festival has been releasing/featuring a handful of movies and trailers (most seem to be Indie based), and while some are decent I’m only sharing one today (though not positive it was from TIFF). Perhaps next week I can have an Indie theme, much like last week’s Hanky Panky trailers.
Today we have some espionage thrillers, some drama, some horror, and ending with some teaser trailers that I’m certain others will be more familiar with their source material than myself. Both Elysium and Kick-Ass 2 offered new trailers for movies already announced and previewed, but not much beyond that; at least through the theaters attended.
Not sure if these two teaser trailers are for movies that may end up blockbuster releases next year, but they are based off of best-selling novels/trilogies. As I said, perhaps you will be more familiar with them than I am...
Closed Circuit (8/28/2013):
Eric Bana doesn’t seem to be very popular these days, but I still appreciate his acting and am interested in seeing this movie. The trailer may give a bit too much away about the film, but with these kinds of movies it’s really hard to say. Beyond Julia Stiles, I don’t think I know anyone else besides those two actors. This movie seems a bit under the radar, and I’m curious if it could be due to the subject matter, which may be too sensitive after the Boston incident. Regardless, I feel the movie has potential and could offer some good acting, suspense, and plot twists. If I can get in on a matinee I may give it a shot.
Parkland (10/4/2013):
This movie seems a bit under the radar as well. I never heard about it until this week, and with an October release I would have expected trailers a few months ago. It does seem the production company may be lesser-known or more independent based. Either way, I think it has many talented actors and the storyline (albeit usually more from a conspiratorial standpoint) is one I’m passionate about. It looks like a great movie, and for a first time director, an excellent debut. Here’s to hoping it isn’t a limited release, and I can find it somewhere in theaters!
Carrie (10/18/2013):
Just in time for Halloween, a classic horror movie is remade to grace a new generation. It’s sad, but I’ve never seen Carrie all the way through or read the book by Stephen King. I am, however, very familiar with the content within. I’d imagine with today’s movie magic, they can bring a lot more of the literature to life. I know they made a sequel to the original movie, but I didn’t think it looked all that great. Julianne Moore seems incredibly creepy as Carrie’s mother and feel she will be excellent in the part. Though, Chloë Grace Moretz — granted I’ve only seen her in Kick-Ass and Kick-Ass 2 — will likely steal the show. It will be interesting to see her role as a more mousy, sheepish girl compared to the ones I’ve seen her in. That is, until shit hits the fan...
Squirrels (TBA 2014):
Oh My Nuts! Squirrels! The Indie trailer [possibly] from the Toronto International Film Festival I couldn’t not share. The title makes it pretty abundantly clear as to why — that is, if you’ve been following along. Who wouldn’t want to watch a movie about cute, cuddly rodents and their obsession for nuts? This trailer is marked as a Pre-Production Sales Trailer. Not sure if that means it’s basically a Beta trailer or what, but it’s quality is better than most pre-production trailers I’ve seen.
Vampire Academy (2/14/2014):
The first of two teaser trailers. I know absolutely nothing about the source material for this movie, beyond it being a popular book (or trilogy, I assume). I feel the trailer is well done, and the style of the movie is appealing… except its “vampires in school” basis? I think I’m forever traumatized by Twilight, because I feel I always go back to comparing movies to it now when involving similar material. I’ve read comments that this is supposedly a darker series, which would be nice, but the release date of Valentine’s Day kind of throws me for a curve. Not sure what to make of this, but will check out future trailers (probably spoiling too much of the content) once closer to the release date.
Divergent (3/21/2014):
Another movie based on a best-selling novel/series/trilogy, and one I’ve actually seen recently at retailers. I really like the covers of the books (though, I’ve only seen two books I think…) and had meant to research them, but had since forgotten. Now the movie(s) are being made, and I feel inclined to read them if they come recommended by friends. This one seems to have The Hunger Games feel to it. After watching the trailer, though, I’m uncertain if the premise would be as interesting and engaging for me. Perhaps when the full trailer is released I will find it more appealing, though they seem to offer enough of the content in the teaser.
Did any of the highlighted movies interest you? Have you read Stephen King’s Carrie and/or seen the original adaptation? Will you see the remake? Have you read the Vampire Academy and/or Divergent series? If so, would you recommend either? How do the trailers seem to stack up to the novels?
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It’s been a long while. I briefly discuss some of this year’s shortcomings, and in doing so, find it’s just more of the same.
Then I attempt to give a more positive spin…
Extra Life Game Day 2021 has arrived! It’s Year 8 for myself and I am looking forward to once again raise money for Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare. Team Cryton Crusaders is ready (kind of) for the annual fundraising event involving a 24-Hour Gaming Marathon! I kept last year’s fun, but likely impossible Milestone to reach!
Learn more about the challenge where my team and I play games and heal kids!