Posted: 02/28/07

Trailing the movie scene
Rating the newest trailers

Jon Taylor l managing editor
jtaylor@smcvt.edu

Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters (4/13) – Why this show is becoming a feature-length film is beyond me, seeing as this Cartoon Network show isn’t really any good at all. Curiously, I laughed hysterically while watching this trailer, particularly because of the flaming chicken, but I can’t foresee watching those obnoxious characters for longer than 10 minutes. My advice: enjoy the trailer, skip the movie.

GPA: 2.5

Away From Her (5/4) – This directorial debut from Sarah Polley, best known for her performance in the remake of Dawn of the Dead, looks to be a genuinely moving portrait of an elderly couple dealing with Alzheimer’s disease. It may be hard to find this film at a theater near you, but it’s probably worth the trip to an art house. Don’t forget to bring some Kleenex.

GPA: 3.8

Delta Farce (5/11) – No, no, no. It’s another movie starring Larry the Cable Guy, the unfunniest man of all-time. This trailer almost made me leave the theater. That should tell you how bad this is going to be.

GPA: - 0.5

Knocked Up (6/1)– This new comedy from Judd Apatow, best known for directing and co-writing The 40-Year-Old Virgin, stars Seth Rogen (You, Me and Dupree) as a twenty-something who impregnates a one-night-stand. As improbable as it seems, the future mother-to-be is Katherine Heigl of Grey’s Anatomy fame. Although this coupling is highly doubtful in real life, it looks like it works in this trailer. This is really one to look forward to, if only foranother hilarious supporting effort from Paul Rudd.

GPA: 3.8

1408 (7/13) – It would be easy to dismiss this psychological horror / thriller trailer if it weren’t for John Cusack’s presence. His film choices are generally spot-on (I forgive him for Must Love Dogs) and this looks to be no different. Be warned, however, like most trailers, this one seems to give away a little too much.

GPA: 3.5

The Simpsons Movie(7/27)– I think it’s safe to say that all Simpsons' fans were scared of a potential movie spin-off after 18 (generally) successful seasons on TV. Quite shockingly, the official trailer for this animated feature is uproariously funny and should quell any fan’s fears of box office poison. Although the plot seems drained of ambition, anticipate this one - it's box office gold this summer.

GPA: 3.7