Do You Watch Movie Trailers?

Recently there has been a bit of a spotlight on movie and film trailers.  Why? Well firstly because of the Super Bowl Half Time show which featured many new and extended trailers for upcoming movies.  And secondly, because of a news story that broke recently where cinema owners have asked for shorter movie trailers.

This raises an important question that we like to ask all movie fans - Do you watch film trailers?  For us answers can fall into three categories:

100 % Yes - I make a point of watching movie trailers as soon as I hear they have been released.

50 % Sometimes - I am not fussed whether I see them or not. If one comes on I will watch it but make no real effort to.

0 % No - I make every effort to avoid catching a glimpse of a movie trailer.  It gives too much away and ruins the film for me.

We fall into the first category. We love films. We love trailers. We will look for the latest news to see when a trailer is released to make sure we see it as soon as possible. However, we do know some people who are totally the opposite of ourselves and they will sit at the cinema with there eyes shut and hands over their ears during the trailers to make sure a film is not spoiled.  

What are your views on film trailers? Do they give away too much or do you love them as they are? Does it matter whether it is a film that's not released yet? If the film has been out for a few years but you are yet to see it does it make a difference to you about watching the trailer.

Let us know your thoughts but commenting below. We will of course reply and look forward to the discussion.

Question Time: What Movie Sequels Would You Like To See?

This is a simple question. What movie sequels would you like to see come out in the near future? There are no rules - you can literally pick any film. It can be for any reason as well. You may have loved the first one, you may have hated it and would like them to have another go. If you have any reason for a sequel then name them here.

 

Name the original and then suggest a title for the sequel. We will get things started:

 

 

1 - "District 9" - District 10?

 

"District 9" came out in 2009 and what a film it was.  With a relatively unknown cast the film hit the big screen and achieved good reviews and had a successful run.  The story of a human turning into an alien managed to win over the crowds and the film, albeit an action based sci-fi tuened out to be very emotional.  Director Neill Blomkamp has already spoken about the chance of a sequel.

 

 

2 - "RocknRolla" - The Real RocknRolla?

 

Earlier we posted a review for "Snatch" (2000) at M+F Reviews.  During that review we spoke of Guy Ritchie's other films one of which was "RocknRolla" (2008).  An enjoyable but typical Ritchie film, it ends with a message appearing on the screen, 'Johnny, Archy and the Wild Bunch will be back in The Real RocknRolla'. Now we enjoyed the film and with a message like that appearing at the end it would only be fair that we are treated to a second film.  Rumour has it that Ritchie is planning a trilogy but as of yet nothing has been confirmed.

 

 

Let us know what you would like to see by commenting below. The possibilities are endless! 

Question Time: What Actors Would You Like To See Work Together Again?

With rumours starting that  "The Wolf of Wall Street" pair Leonardo DiCaprio and Jonah Hill are to work together again on an Olympic bomber drama called ‘The Ballad of Richard Jewell’ we want to ask what actors you would like to see team up again.

 

We will get things rolling with our picks:

 

1 - George Clooney and Brad Pitt

 

We loved these two working together in the Oceans franchise and would like to see them collaborate again. Clooney has recently teamed up with Matt Damon who also starred in Oceans for "The Monuments Men" (2014). It would be great to see Clooney and Pitt back together for a film that could be as good as their previous collaborations.

 

Pitt and Clooney in "Oceans Eleven" (2011)

 

2 - Jamie Foxx and Christoph Waltz

 

These two came together for Quentin Tarantino's "Django Unchained" (2012) and worked very well together.  A great balance on screen - both bringing a range of skills for the audience to see. It would be interesting to see if they could work together again and produce something as entertaining as Django.

 

Waltz and Foxx in "Django Unchained" (2012)

 

Let us know who you would like to see back together by commenting below.