Super Bowl Spots: Transformers 4 and Spider-Man 2 Trailers

Last night saw the hugely anticipated Super Bowl game between Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks with the Seahawks taking victory in a dominating manner. However, for film fans around the world it was not just the match that we were interested in, more the half time Super Bowl Spots. With it being one of sports biggest events it is the perfect opportunity for film advertisement.  You can see a list of all of the Super Bowl Spots here. We are going to focus on two of the trailers that featured at the half time break; "Transformers 4: Age of Extinction" and "The Amazing Spider-Man 2." 

Transformers 4: Age of Extinction

  

 

PREPARE FOR EXTINCTION. That's right - at last we have our first glimpse of the action that is and will be "Transformers 4: Age of Extinction."  In true Michael Bay style, CGI has been used to the fullest effect but lets be honest, would we expect anything different? So, back to the trailer itself, which gives a glimpse/blink of the action at most - so do not look away. We get to see Mark Wahlberg who plays a mechanic and things do not look like they are going well for him; his daughter seems to have been taken as an attack is happening.  We also get to see Optimus Prime riding what looks like a robotic dinosaur/dragon. Watch the trailer for yourself and let us know your thoughts.  Is the reboot going to work for Michael Bay and the Transformers franchise or is it going to be one film to many?

 

 

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 

 

One word - WOW! What a trailer. This really does look like it is going to be one of the better Spider-Man films that has ever been released.  Andrew Garfield reprises his role as our favourite web slinging superhero that is Spider-Man but this time he is up against a much more difficult enemy.  We say, enemy, but really we mean enemies.  Jamie Foxx can be seen playing Electro, an employee of Oscorp who unfortunately inherits electronic abilities.  His anger at being a 'nobody' fuels him to cause havoc on the city.  Not only this, but we also get to see Harry Osborn and  the Oscorp vision of the future; with clips of The Rhino and Green Goblin. In one scene you can also see bionic octopus arms that surely will end up belonging to Doctor Octopus.  With not long to wait, we are certainly looking forward to the release of "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" on 18th April 2014. Do you think this will be the best Spider-Man movie ever? Is it enough to challenge Marvel's own success of Thor, Captain America and Iron-Man?

M+F Reviews Week 2 Update

Hey guys, here is our second update from M+F Reviews. It has been another good week for our reviews but unfortunately we were unable to upload any new movie reviews in the last few days due to being away. Anyway, here are the film we have reviewed in the past week in alphabetical order:

 

jOBS

Kick-Ass 2

Riddick

Runner Runner

 

 

Highest M+F Rating: Kick-Ass 2

Featured Film: Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues

 

 

That concludes the films we have reviewed this week. Please remember that when we say 'Highest M+F Rating,' this is for the films we have reviewed for that specific week.  We have a good week lined up for reviews including, "I'm Not There" (2007) and "Elysium" (2013).

 



RIP Philip Seymour Hoffman

This is the type of news we do not like to have to report on. Unfortunately today Philip Seymour Hoffman has passed away. While it is still unclear and rather speculative - reports suggest that his death was drug related.  The actor has had a previous history with drug use and re-admitted himself into rehab last year. The news comes as a shock to everyone.

 

Oscar winner Hoffman had recent success in "The Master" (2012) and also featured in the Hunger Games film franchise, with the latest still to be filmed.  It is terrible news and we send out condolences to his family and friends.

 

Philip Seymour Hoffman in The Hunger Games

 

New 22 Jump Street Poster Released

Yesterday saw the release of the new "22 Jump Street" movie poster. That's right Jonah Hill and Chaning Tatum return to become the funny cops that brought success to "21 Jump Street" (2012).  We are glad they are back and the new movie poster and trailer already have us laughing. 

Hill, who has recently had success with "The Wolf of Wall Street" (2013), and Tatum who was last seen in "White House Down" (2013)  brought many memorable moments in the first film.  The two worked very well on the screen and it looks like the second is going to be exactly the same. 

To see the full size image please head over to Yahoo Movies.

As you can see from the poster, 'They're not 21 anymore' and wielding golden guns they certainly look like they are having a good time.  The cast also features, Ice Cube and Rob Riggle who will reprise their respective roles. We do not know how this one will end but we are already hoping for a 23 Jump Street.  Are you going to see "22 Jump Street?" If so, tell us why, we would love to here your thoughts!

 

"22 Jump Street" Trailer:



The Armstrong Lie Preview - In UK Cinemas Tomorrow

"The Armstrong Lie"  is one of the most anticipated sports documentaries we are going to see this year.  Having been to the Tour de France ourselves and supporting the then 'innocent' and 'clean' Lance Armstrong, we are looing forward to what he has to say. 

Having defended him at every opportunity, having brought books, posters and sports gear that bared his name we were truly let down when the news broke that he had been charged with the use of illegal performance enhancing drugs.  Even more, his arrogance in the Oprah Winfrey interview made us angrier. 

Since then our views of Armstrong have changed but its odd - we do not find ourselves hating him - but we should. What did Lance Armstrong lie about you ask? Everything.  He cheated, he bullied and he deceived us all of everything we believe in.  Yet there is still some part of us that wants to like him. If you have ever watched him on the bike then you will know what I mean. Yes, he was filled up to the brim of illegal drugs (something that we obviously do not condone) but he still was a helluva bike rider. 

Alex Gibney's experience of Armstrong is even more up close and personal. Lance made a comeback from retirement in 2009 and Gibney was on board to do a behind the scenes documentary of the comeback.  All the time though - Armstrong claimed innocence against doping allegations that were re-surfacing.  When he was eventually was charged and confessed, Gibney rightfully said how he felt conned. What would you do? You have just made a documentary on one of the biggest sportsmen in the world to find out that they are a cheat.  We like Gibney's response - demand another interview and then make a documentary on the whole lie that Armstrong told.

"This is not a story about doping, it's a story about power." - Daniel Coyle

We are still reserved in what we feel about Armstrong. Is he still the inspiration that he once was - in some ways I think he is yes. He survived cancer and provides inspiration to many because of this.  However in a sporting context it is difficult, do we just forget? Or do we try to forgive? Or do we hate?

Hopefully, "The Armstrong Lie" is going to leave us leaning towards one or the other.  The film is released in the UK tomorrow (31st January 2014). The trailer already starts our emotions bubbling and we are interested to see how it makes us feel afterwards.  We certainly will be watching it very soon. What do you think? Have you seen "The Armstrong Lie?"

The Armstrong Lie Trailer

We have now watched "The Armstrong Lie" and our full review can be read here.