Movie trailers

Stuff I saw before Wanted and Hancock, initial impressions, and the likelihood I’ll be going to see it.

• The Mummy: Rise of the Dragon Emperor – More good, rollicking Mummy fun. Though why Rick’s son has aged so much while Rick still looks, um, young is going to be interesting to explain.  Likely.
• The Day the Earth Stood Still: Keanu Reaves is no Michael Rennie. Unlikely.
• Burn After Reading: This looks seriously dumb, regardless of the talent involved. Unlikely.
• The Longshots: I’m sure there are some “underdog sports team” or “kid abandoned by father who redeems down-and-out relative” movie clichés that didn’t show up in this trailer, but I can’t think of any of them. Unlikely.
• Step Brothers: This makes The Love Guru look like Citizen Kane. Highly unlikely.
• Quantum of Solace: Fine Bondian action, even with the “Bond’s gone rogue, cut up his credit cards” schtick recycled. Likely.
• Swing Vote: The feel-good election movie of 2008! Unlikely.
• Pineapple Express: This makes Step Brothers look like Citizen Kane. Highly unlikely.
• The Dark Knight: Nothing new here. Likely.
• Punisher: War Zone: Great, another craptastic Punisher movie. When will Marvel learn? Unlikely.
• Death Race: It’s the Running Man crossed with The Longest Yard and … um … NASCAR. Those who like this sort of thing will probably like it. Unlikely.