Trailer Trash Heap September 27th – Liam Neeson, Jackie Chan and John Dies At The End
Hey, there, Geekscapists! Don’t the weeks just seem to fly by? I’m more than happy to deliver you guys the Trailer Trash Heap! I’m gonna be honest, I didn’t start off to excited this week, but once it gets rolling, there’s some fun to be had. Assuming you guys stick around that long. Here’s hopin’ you do…
Farewell until next Tuesday, movie goers!
The Lie
Some indie films really come off very funny right away. Some put me right to sleep. It’s weird because I’m extremely lukewarm with this one. Some of the situations are clever, and the entire plot of a man lying about his daughter’s death just to escape some responsibilites could make for a pretty awkward and funny film. But it doesn’t seem to be taking it in that direction. Which is what worries me. Eh, maybe you guys can let me know how it goes.
1911
So I’m not a big fan of period pieces or war films, so you could imagine why this one doesn’t really do it for me. Of course that doesn’t mean it will be a bad film, I just get disappointed when I don’t get to see Jackie bouncing, flipping, and taking names.
The Grey
Hm, well I like the suspense and everything we have going here. I mean, being trapped with a pack of wolves in the wilderness gives us a good feeling of impending doom for sure. But Liam Neeson has become a bit of a white Morgan Freeman to me. Just stuff him into whatever film we can to generate box office. His last couple appearances, in my opionion, have been boring and a bit random. Anywho, if we can past the brooding, lonely, Neeson as the lead in this one, maybe it will be enjoyable. Not saying he’s bad, just overused.
Le Havre
So I don’t usually like French films, as you guys probably know, but wait let me finish…This one looks pretty interesting. Maybe I’m just hoping we get some Finding Forrester kind of relationship between the black kid and the old guy, but I think that’s justified. The situation is interesting, and if the chemistry is there, the film may really be good.
The Deep Blue Sea
Dammit, I was hoping this was a remake of the shark movie Deep Blue Sea (and I’m sure Saint Mort was hoping that as well) but no such luck. Maybe I’m just not smart enough, but I can’t really tell what’s going on. Endless love mixed in with some sort of betrayal, Rachel Weisz screaming and crying. None of these things could keep me awake seperately, but together they could put an elephant down. You guys are on your own here.
Justice
Nicolas Cage gets caught up in a huge conspiracy with some kind of company devoted to dispensing their own brand of justice throughout the city. Man even I am amazed by my way with words sometimes. But anyway, the plot doesn’t do a whole lot for me, but the action looks pretty cool, and Guy Pearce looks like a total badass. I had to look twice to recognize him. The movie looks like good blockbuster fun, I’m down.
Big Miracle
Okay, so I know it’s kind of a big cheese-fest with this town banding together to save these whales. But sometimes you need that right? Besides, it looks like the rest of the movie has enough personality to be funny and quirky in between our Free Willy-esque moments. John Krasinksi is the coolest boy next door actor out there, so him being there to guide me through doesn’t hurt things a bit either.
Man On A Ledge
I don’t really see how we can go wrong here. I mean, Sam Worthington is out to prove he can actually act, and he’s not doing too bad a job. And here we get some great Phoneboot/John Q type of action going on, not to mention a ton of talented faces amongst the ensemble. Remnants of summer are clearly still among us.
Oranges And Sunshine
I was actually disappointed to see so little of Hugo Weaving in the trailer. He makes things a bit interesting. Either way, I don’t think it’s the type of movie I would get into. It’s supposed to be inspirational but kind of just bores me. I think there’s just an overload of slow-paced movies this week, and my brain is numb. Sorry, guys.
Joyful Noise
This one looks like a good time. Mixing some gospel music together with contemporary music. Like Glee meets Sister Act. Keke Palmer is getting quite attractive, and if you pay attention, you’ll see my boy Dexter Darden sitting next to Queen Latifah at the beginning of the trailer. You’ll see plenty more of him in the movie, and I’m definitely going to be checking it out.
One For The Money
This movie has so much Bounty Hunter in it that it’s hard to ignore. But there looks to be a good amount of action, and I’m loving the North Jersey setting. I’m sure J-London is cracking up right now while reading this. But I’m liking Katherine Heigl with the New Jersey accent. This one looks like a keeper.
John Dies At The End
Paul Giamatti, blood, monsters, zombies, mind control (I think). Wow, the trailer is nuts but if this can really come together as something coherent I’m sure we’re in for a treat.
OKA!
Well, I don’t really understand what the guy does with that boom mic and headphones, but maybe you guys can figure it out. It’s another “inspirational true story” that isn’t really that inspirational to me. I think Hollywood is scraping the bottom of the barrell for the inspirational true stories. Sorry, OKA, that my mini rant had to be above your video. Nothing personal.
