The Invasion Trailer
So, is this movie a creepy thriller, like the originals, or an action oriented remake, like what was done in the Dawn of the Dead remake? I’m not sure, and I don’t think the trailer knows either. It starts out looking like the former. But about two thirds of the way in it suddenly cranks the action up significantly, making it look like a very different type of movie.
This trailer, coupled with the film’s troubled production history, makes me very worried. I wouldn’t be surprised at all if the film itself wasn’t too sure about what type of film it wants to be.
August 16th, 2007 at 10:10 pm
[…] The Players: Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig in the main roles. Oliver Hirschbiege (Downfall), supposedly with a little help from James McTeigue (V for Vendetta) and from the Wachowskis. The Story: Is there anybody who hasn’t seem some version of Invasion of the Body Snatchers? Well, some aliens invade earth and start replacing people with alien versions of them. Rotten Tomatoes: 17% Trailer […]
March 15th, 2009 at 5:21 pm
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