First up is the spotlight trailer for Wraith. While there's not really much here we haven't seen already, I enjoyed the brief glimpse we're given of Wraith's power. I can honestly say I'm intrigued by his character.
Second up is Blob. I don't know how I missed that Kevin Durand was playing the Blob, but boy am I glad he's part of this cast. Seeing him here as the Blob only gets me more and more excited that he's playing Little John in the unnecessary new Robin Hood. Anyways, lots of new stuff in this trailer we hadn't seen before. Get excited. There is also, if you look closely, a brief glimpse of Dominic Monaghan. Curiously enough, his character's name has been changed from Beak to Bolt. This makes sense I guess, since the powers the original press release described him as having were nothing like Beak's. anyways, he's visible, in military gear and very short hair, next to Wraith and behind Agent Zero in the shot where the team is walking through the slums. It's nice to finally see him in one of these trailers.
Third, we have Emma Frost. Oh boy have they screwed this up. They've chosen to go with the that stupid point in the comics where she could turn herself diamond, which every fan in their right mind knows was about the stupidest thing that ever happened. I was really hoping we'd get the real Emma Frost, the bad ass psychic. I'd continue to go on, but Katie would get irritated with me. On the plus side, new clips and a lot more of Dead Pool.
Fourth, Gambit. Why? Just, why? We knew from previous trailers the outfit was awful and something that the real Gambit wouldn't be caught dead in, but that hat? Beware Wolverine's costuming department, the fans are going to be out for blood. On the plus side, I liked what little chaos we saw our favorite mutant creating. The accent sounds like it has the potential to be legitimately southern, which doesn't happen very often in movies, although this is only the trailer, so you never know. I wish they'd done the eyes right, but at least his eyes briefly flash red. All in all, I hate this version of Gambit. Shiny purple shirt? Really? Even the guys from Queer Eye would see that's unforgivable.
Fifth, William Stryker. There's not any significant new footage. There is a short shot of Gambit running across a roof, but that's it. Still, nicely put together. The whole time I kept thinking of the most recent season of Heroes and how desperately that show wishes it could be X-Men.
Sixth, Dead Pool/Wade Wilson. Oh, Wade Wilson, I love what you do too. You make me want to be a mercenary. This is hands down the best trailer of the bunch. I was bummed when Ryan Reynolds' Dead Pool project fell though a few years ago, and this only makes me more bummed. He's very dedicated to the character, and he may be the best casting choice of the entire movie. If we're lucky, maybe there will be a spin off. Either way, we are not worthy.
Seventh, Sabertooth. Liev Schreiber, I didn't expect much from you in this movie. Thank you for surprising me with your awesomeness in this trailer. This is the second best trailer in the bunch, only losing out due to Ryan Reynolds hotness. There are lots of new shots. All around, a very cool trailer.
Finally, Wolverine. I like the contrast set up between this trailer and the Sabertooth trailer. There aren't really any new shots, which is a shame. Otherwise, it's kind of the least interesting trailer of the group.
Important note: I'm probably asking for it in saying this, but I'm well aware you can currently find the movie online. I'm waiting to see it in theaters, and so are many others, so if you have watched it, don't be a (insert derogatory-term/swear-word-of-your-choice here). Keep you opinions and spoiling knowledge to yourself and share it with us after we post our reviews on May 1st.
~Lauren
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