When does a film not need a trailer to get you excited to see it? While most people need to see what the film is about before deciding whether it is worth their time, I can sometimes be satisfied knowing that there is strong talent that going into making the film. If a film has a talented director with a reliable track record, or has managed to pull together a unique cast, that should be reason enough to want to go and see that movie.
Each of the trailers this week has an element that alone should get you intrigued enough to watch it. We have a couple independent films with strong casts, a sequel to the great animation, and a fun 3D experience.
50/50
Right off the bat this film feels like a great feel-good indie with strong characters and honest performances. Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Hesher, 500 Days of Summer, Inception) alone is one of the most talented young actors working today. And Seth Rogan (who is also producing), while fresh and talented in everything he does, could use this type of role to break out of this Apatow comedy type-casting.
Additionally we have the under-appreciated Anna Kendrick (Up in the Air, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World), who is simply enjoyable in everything she does, as well as Bryce Dallas Howard (Hearafter) in some strange Twilight reunion. Not to mention the incomparable Anjelica Huston (The Royal Tenenbaums) rounding out the supporting cast.
I get a strange feeling that this could be a strange mixture of 500 Days of Summer and Up in the Air.
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