It’s always interesting what theaters, distribution companies, and other interested parties think are the “right” trailers for an audience.
At a 2pm Saturday showing of Avengers: Endgame, here’s what showed up at the local Regal:
Hobbs & Shaw — I have to say, as someone who’s never had much interest in the F&F franchise, this keeps looking more and more amusing. Snarky banter and over-the-top action violence … wow, I’m not sure I’d pony up for a theater showing, but streaming it some day? Sure.
Long Shot — This political rom-com doesn’t poll well with me.
Gemini Man — This is not a remake of the short-lived 70s SF show, but about an assassin being hunted by his own younger clone, both roles played by Will Smith. Looks interesting, but not quite my cuppa.
21 Bridges — The island of Manhattan is sealed off as the police try to hunt down some cop killers. I guess. There’s other stuff in the trailer, but I think that’s it.
Godzilla, King of the Monsters — This is looking pretty darned good. There is a sense of real awe in the kaiju and their appearance. We may go to the movie theater for this one.
Dark Phoenix — I’m kind of over the Fox X-universe. I’d be willing to watch this sometime on an airplane, but I’m not intrigued to go out of my way to see it any time soon.
The Lion King — This is the trailer that’s been out for the last week. Still looks pretty. Haven’t yet gotten a reason to see this remake.
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker — First shots I’ve seen of this film. I don’t have any sense of story here, just images. I’m sure I’ll see it, but this didn’t excite me.
We had:
21 Bridges – nope.
Gemini Man – two Will Smith’s, two nopes.
Dark Phoenix – I’ve hated every time they’ve done this plot, so nope.
Godzilla, king of the monsters – maybe.
Aladdin – looks horrible and Will Smith, so nope.
Secret Life of Pet’s 2 – nope
Men in Black: International – surprisingly no Will Smith, so maybe.
Toy Story 4 – yes, though I was fine with it ending at 3.