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Does anybody else think that film trailers these days are good at giving away important plot developments to the point that it can spoil the enjoyment of the film.
A couple that spring to mind are Swordfish and Sum of All Fears.
I know they are meant to entice people to see the film but sometimes they go too far.
Lets name and shame the worst offendors!!!
What Lies Beneath
K-PAX, basicallt an abridged version of the film from beginning to end.
my mate managed to tell me the whole plot and ending of What Lies Beneath from the trailer ... and spoil the film for me! :brickwall ... I didnt think it gave anything away :confused:
Serendipity - The trailer tell you everything.
What Lies Beneath is a fine 'spoiler' filled example. Not knowing anything about the final reel makes the film hugely more shocking!
I saw the traior for that Mandy Moore film last week. That pretty much told you what happened in the whole film.
Originally posted by kiran_mk2
I saw the traior for that Mandy Moore film last week. That pretty much told you what happened in the whole film.
And you couldn't guess anyway? :p
Originally posted by kiran_mk2
I saw the traior for that Mandy Moore film last week. That pretty much told you what happened in the whole film.
Bit off topic but I went to my local Cineworld the other day picked up there film scedule leaflet and read the synopsis of the Mandy Moore film(I hadnt seen the trailer) totally give's the film away:mad:
HA! :mad: Whats that Reese Witherspoon movie coming out? "Sweet Home Alabama"? I havent seen it yet, (nor, do I plan on seeing it, ugh!), but after watching the trailer for it, it appeared to giveaway the whole movie! I dont care for Reese Witherspoon anyway, too much of an Alicia Silverstone clone I think, only difference being is that Alicia is totally hot.:norty: Look at me, Im, Im rambling on like a school girl hehe.
Originally posted by Mandrill
Bit off topic but I went to my local Cineworld the other day picked up there film scedule leaflet and read the synopsis of the Mandy Moore film(I hadnt seen the trailer) totally give's the film away:mad:
You care? :p
saw the trailer for "Swimf@n" before Signs, that gave away plenty. Also the Phone Booth trailer seemed quite spoiler-tastic.
One thing I realised though, after seeing the latest Red Dragon trailer (also before Signs), is that if you see a trailer after seeing the film or already knowing the plot (in this case from the book), it seems to give away a lot more.
Originally posted by Mr_Gimp
One thing I realised though, after seeing the latest Red Dragon trailer (also before Signs), is that if you see a trailer after seeing the film or already knowing the plot (in this case from the book), it seems to give away a lot more.
A good observation...I guess I had never thought of that....
I think Star Trek: Nemesis gives away too much in the trailer.
Does anybody kow why they're actually called trailers?
At least you don't have to watch the trailers. I find some DVD menus far more annoying with regard to giving plot details away.
Originally posted by Morpheus2000
Does anybody kow why they're actually called trailers?
I think because they used to be shown after the films at the cinema, hence they 'trail'ed them.
What about good trailers?
I think the Scarface trailer is cool with the blood rolling over the still images to Tonys theme.
Originally posted by unlucky alf
What about good trailers?
http://a772.g.akamai.net/5/772/51/8822424c9c6bd1/1a1a1aaa2198c627970773d80669d84574a8d80d3cb12453c02589f25382f668c9329e0375e81784ed5fc02d8e0635980774d93da60775/comedian_m480.mov
Best trailer EVER !!!! :clap:
If i've royally cocked that up just go here: http://www.kaneda.freeserve.co.uk/trailers.html and d/l the 'Comedian' trailer.
:notworthy
Hey the trailer for Final destination gives loads away too
Originally posted by Robby
http://a772.g.akamai.net/5/772/51/8822424c9c6bd1/1a1a1aaa2198c627970773d80669d84574a8d80d3cb12453c02589f25382f668c9329e0375e81784ed5fc02d8e0635980774d93da60775/comedian_m480.mov
Best trailer EVER !!!! :clap:
If i've royally cocked that up just go here: http://www.kaneda.freeserve.co.uk/trailers.html and d/l the 'Comedian' trailer.
:notworthy
Thanks for that Robby:notworthy . It was funny but took 45mins download damn 56k modem:(
:clap:
But it was worth it for the best trailer ever :D
yep i reckon they show too much aswell, went to cinema recently they showed the trailer for LOTR 2 and i sat with my eyes closed:norty: bloody stupid trailer showed all the film!
A couple that spring to mind are Swordfish and Sum of All Fears.
I know they are meant to entice people to see the film but sometimes they go too far.
Lets name and shame the worst offendors!!!
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What Lies Beneath
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K-PAX, basicallt an abridged version of the film from beginning to end.
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my mate managed to tell me the whole plot and ending of What Lies Beneath from the trailer ... and spoil the film for me! :brickwall ... I didnt think it gave anything away :confused:
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Serendipity - The trailer tell you everything.
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What Lies Beneath is a fine 'spoiler' filled example. Not knowing anything about the final reel makes the film hugely more shocking!
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I saw the traior for that Mandy Moore film last week. That pretty much told you what happened in the whole film.
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Originally posted by kiran_mk2
I saw the traior for that Mandy Moore film last week. That pretty much told you what happened in the whole film.
And you couldn't guess anyway? :p
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Originally posted by kiran_mk2
I saw the traior for that Mandy Moore film last week. That pretty much told you what happened in the whole film.
Bit off topic but I went to my local Cineworld the other day picked up there film scedule leaflet and read the synopsis of the Mandy Moore film(I hadnt seen the trailer) totally give's the film away:mad:
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HA! :mad: Whats that Reese Witherspoon movie coming out? "Sweet Home Alabama"? I havent seen it yet, (nor, do I plan on seeing it, ugh!), but after watching the trailer for it, it appeared to giveaway the whole movie! I dont care for Reese Witherspoon anyway, too much of an Alicia Silverstone clone I think, only difference being is that Alicia is totally hot.:norty: Look at me, Im, Im rambling on like a school girl hehe.
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Originally posted by Mandrill
Bit off topic but I went to my local Cineworld the other day picked up there film scedule leaflet and read the synopsis of the Mandy Moore film(I hadnt seen the trailer) totally give's the film away:mad:
You care? :p
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saw the trailer for "Swimf@n" before Signs, that gave away plenty. Also the Phone Booth trailer seemed quite spoiler-tastic.
One thing I realised though, after seeing the latest Red Dragon trailer (also before Signs), is that if you see a trailer after seeing the film or already knowing the plot (in this case from the book), it seems to give away a lot more.
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Originally posted by Mr_Gimp
One thing I realised though, after seeing the latest Red Dragon trailer (also before Signs), is that if you see a trailer after seeing the film or already knowing the plot (in this case from the book), it seems to give away a lot more.
A good observation...I guess I had never thought of that....
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I think Star Trek: Nemesis gives away too much in the trailer.
Does anybody kow why they're actually called trailers?
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At least you don't have to watch the trailers. I find some DVD menus far more annoying with regard to giving plot details away.
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Originally posted by Morpheus2000
Does anybody kow why they're actually called trailers?
I think because they used to be shown after the films at the cinema, hence they 'trail'ed them.
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What about good trailers?
I think the Scarface trailer is cool with the blood rolling over the still images to Tonys theme.
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Originally posted by unlucky alf
What about good trailers?
http://a772.g.akamai.net/5/772/51/8822424c9c6bd1/1a1a1aaa2198c627970773d80669d84574a8d80d3cb12453c02589f25382f668c9329e0375e81784ed5fc02d8e0635980774d93da60775/comedian_m480.mov
Best trailer EVER !!!! :clap:
If i've royally cocked that up just go here: http://www.kaneda.freeserve.co.uk/trailers.html and d/l the 'Comedian' trailer.
:notworthy
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Hey the trailer for Final destination gives loads away too
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Originally posted by Robby
http://a772.g.akamai.net/5/772/51/8822424c9c6bd1/1a1a1aaa2198c627970773d80669d84574a8d80d3cb12453c02589f25382f668c9329e0375e81784ed5fc02d8e0635980774d93da60775/comedian_m480.mov
Best trailer EVER !!!! :clap:
If i've royally cocked that up just go here: http://www.kaneda.freeserve.co.uk/trailers.html and d/l the 'Comedian' trailer.
:notworthy
Thanks for that Robby:notworthy . It was funny but took 45mins download damn 56k modem:(
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:clap:
But it was worth it for the best trailer ever :D
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yep i reckon they show too much aswell, went to cinema recently they showed the trailer for LOTR 2 and i sat with my eyes closed:norty: bloody stupid trailer showed all the film!
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