New Trailer for 'Crazy, Stupid, Love'

Just when you think you have a movie pegged they roll out a trailer with a whole different vibe that zigs when you expected it to zag.

So far, trailers for 'Crazy, Stupid, Love' have had that wacky sex comedy thing going on and it was working just fine. The movie looked like it was for the average everyday person and pivoted on crude jokes and predictable skits spiked with appropriate raunchiness, one-liners, slapstick-y physical gags, and had a fun kinda dirty pop/dance sorta 80s soundtrack. It seemed to be another Steve Carell summer popcorn vehicle that happened to include indie regulars Julianne Moore and Marisa Tomei for depth and credibility (along with the very solid and very indie Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone). And, icing on the cake, Kevin Bacon.

I was fine with that. The movie looked funny, easy to digest, and we can always use one of those.

In this new trailer, though, the movie plays like a smart observant indie with slow-burn comedic flare and subtly drawn characters that negotiate slice of life situations without missing a beat, and heartfelt performances that aren't out for crude laughs but keep you giggling at bits that feel real and have that 'Oh, yeah, I've been there' feel, featuring an introspective alternative soft-rock soundtrack that you're a little embarrassed to admit you really like. Here, Carell isn't the star carrying the movie but part of an ensemble. Moore, Tomei, Stone, and Gosling (and, icing on the cake, Kevin Bacon) aren't guests in a big summer comedy but at home in a cozy quirky intelligent dramedy (albeit one laced with raunchiness) about love, sex, marriage, and family. It's as funny as the first trailer and, if anything, more appealing.

Which would I rather see? Seems I can have both. I'm there.

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'Footloose' Posters

Had not paid much attention to the 'Footloose' remake. Such products don't register with me. That is, not until I saw this poster:

Most bloggers hate that a remake is being done of this movie but above one sheet makes it pretty clear it's going to find its audience, and no, people old enough to have seen the first flick with Kevin Bacon and Lori Singer won't be targeted. I even feel like this will have a good story at its core. (Yes. I do get that from the poster, thank you very much). Back that up with good choreography and, bada-bing, you get one summer popcorn hit.

Above poster matches the original. It's got the same energy (well, the girl brings it, the guy not so much). Somebody in Marketing worked hard and it shows.

Coming on the heels of the first poster, which was very solid -- classic, well-structured and cool -- the campaign is gaining steam. This one, hate it all you want, is going to rock the box office. With a budget of $25m, the profit margin will be too juicy not to make more like it. So, expect to get your hate on again real soon for 'Footloose 2: (INSERT CUTE, PREFERABLY RHYMING TITLE HERE)' and a slew of low-budget knock-offs.

Of course, you won't be able to see any of these movies at the theater. Tickets will not be sold to geezers, fogies, old farts, or basically anybody over 30. You can try sneaking in like we did when we were kids, but that's about your only hope.

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Poster for 'Crazy Stupid Love'

Nice

'X-Men: First Class' Cast Interview

With French subtitles!

Trailer for 'Crazy, Stupid, Love.'

With Steve Carell, Julianne Moore, Marisa Tomei, Ryan Gosling, Kevin Bacon, and Emma Stone

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'Super' Cast Interview

'Super' Trailer

First cut was very poor. Don't think I ran it. This trailer is much better. Rainn Wilson is Crimson Bolt.