Here’s the trailer for the Jerry Bruckheimer-produced, film adaption of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, which stars Jake Gyllenhaal in the titular role, alongside a dazzling Gemma Arterton. Whether this will be just another one of those failed video game films remains to be seen, next summer.
“In the city that never sleeps, love is always on the mind. Those passions come to life in a collaboration of storytelling from some of today’s most imaginative filmmakers and featuring an all-star cast. Together they create a kaleidoscope of the spontaneous, surprising, electrifying human connections that pump the city’s heartbeat. Sexy, funny, haunting and revealing encounters unfold beneath the Manhattan skyline. From Tribeca to Central Park to Brooklyn the story weaves a tale of love as diverse as the very fabric of New York itself.”
I know, copy/paste is a complete cop-out, but I just couldn’t think of a better way to describe the movie. Needless to say, I can’t wait, mainly for the impressive cast which features Anton Yelchin, Shia LaBoeuf, current it-boy Bradley Cooper and tons of others, including the unambiguously hot duo Rachel Bilson and Hayden Christensen. With Zach Braff tacked on as a director, it’s likely to be smothered in syrupy-sweet sentimentality – and that’s a good thing!
I spent the better part of yesterday evening browsing movie trailers on Apple, and I’m quite excited about the fresh line-up of new films.
The first one is The Lovely Bones, based on the best-selling novel by Alice Sebold. Normally, I wouldn’t be too keen to see what unfolds onscreen because the book didn’t move me the way it did everyone else. But two simple words could take me to the ends of Middle Earth… yes, I’m talking Peter Jackson, the man with the magic director’s hand. Is there any doubt this movie will be somewhat extraordinary?
I’ll confess that I’m not the biggest Saoirse Ronan fan (pronounced “Seer-sha” and not “Swa-errs” or anything remotely close to how it’s spelled!) I still can’t get over her character in Atonement, especially for the stupid side-parted haircut (the same one she continued to wear sixty years later). But since she was nominated for an Oscar, I’m sure she’ll do fine here.
And Mark Wahlberg playing the father? That’s a shocker. But a good one! I’m excited.
Overall, the expectations are high. I predict tons of tears, magic, fantasy and life-altering revelations. Good stuffs.
When I’m not watching movies, I can be found watching trailers – both old and new, because sometimes these trailers are so well-done they can stand alone as entire works of art. Below are two of my favorites, featured here for their flawless blend of music and motion.
1. Watchmen
Although the movie itself was a bit of a letdown the trailer promised something extraordinary. The Smashing Pumpkin’s song, coupled with some pivotal movie moments really made it happen.
2. Where the Wild Things Are
I have supremely high hopes for this movie based on the theatrical trailer. Seriously, it was so moving that some tears were shed after I initially saw this. More tears were shed when I saw it the second time. If all goes well, I’ll cry a bucketful at the actual screening.
Sweetness! Michael Cera likes Asian girls!
Albeit, those on the quirkier end of the spectrum, but it’s all good. I mean, I’ve always known he was dating Charlyne Yi, but now it’s officially visible, as seen in the upcoming mocumentary (as they call it) Paper Heart which centers on an endlessly fascinating topic: True Love.
Charlyne, is a non-believer who’s on a mission to discover what love is really all about. Along the way she meets Michael Cera and we (giddy me) get to watch as their romance blossoms! I know, I’m definitely not doing the movie’s premise any justice. To be honest, I couldn’t care less about “True love”, I’m just excited to see the intimate interactions between this oddly cute couple. The trailer looks very promising – too bad it’ll only be a limited release (why do they do that?).
All I have to say is that Charlyne is one lucky girl. Damn it Michael, where were you when I was on a mission to discover true love, huh?!
(Update: Apparently they’re not dating in real life. Screw this. But check out my review, coming soon!)
