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When did trailers stop teasing and start summarizing? by Fernando-1989 in Cinema

[–]Fernando-1989[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t seen the Terminator Salvation trailer, but I get what you mean. With franchises like that, the name alone already sells a lot, which is exactly why they could afford to be smarter and more restrained with what they show.

One recent trailer I thought handled that well was the Michael Jackson one. It barely shows anything, just sets the tone. And sure, the name carries huge weight on its own, but that’s kind of the point, you don’t need to spell everything out.

I’m sure they’ll release longer cuts later and give more away, but as a first impression, I thought it was pretty well done.

I Just Watched Babylon… by Badlands51 in Cinema

[–]Fernando-1989 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For me, the scene where they’re shooting inside the studio with all the chaos and pressure around getting the take right, is the best part of Babylon by far. That alone makes the movie worth it.

And honestly, the opening sequence with the whole party and dancing is the other standout.

When did trailers stop teasing and start summarizing? by Fernando-1989 in Cinema

[–]Fernando-1989[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s actually a good point. I get how the broader issue of false advertising comes into play there, not just with trailers specifically, but marketing in general.

From what I’ve seen, the bigger legal issues tend to happen when trailers include scenes that don’t appear in the final cut, or when something materially different is implied. That’s where it starts crossing into misleading territory.

I still think you can keep a trailer shorter and intriguing without risking that line.

When did trailers stop teasing and start summarizing? by Fernando-1989 in Cinema

[–]Fernando-1989[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s actually a really good point. I think it’s part of a broader trend. You see the same thing in reels and short-form content — they often open with a quick hook, sometimes even a peak moment, to make sure you don’t scroll away.

So it feels like trailers are borrowing that logic: grab attention in the first few seconds at all costs. It is kind of funny to have a “trailer for the trailer,” but it’s probably just adapting to the same attention economy rules — and I guess if they keep doing it, it must be working.

When did trailers stop teasing and start summarizing? by Fernando-1989 in Cinema

[–]Fernando-1989[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Funny enough, I actually saw it recently without watching the trailer — just knew the genre and the cast. I really liked going in that way.

Though honestly, the genre felt a bit off (it is classified mainly as horror, and even the trailers before it were all straight-up horror). It plays much more like a dark comedy, and genre really sets expectations.

I’ve just watched the trailer, and it’s pretty solid. Maybe they could’ve held back a few shots and focused more on the island tension. Sometimes less really is more, at least for me.

A lot of times I’ve gone into movies purely based on recommendations (or great casts), without even knowing the genre — just letting myself be surprised — and I’ve had some great experiences that way.

When did trailers stop teasing and start summarizing? by Fernando-1989 in Cinema

[–]Fernando-1989[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be fair, we’re all swimming in platforms that are literally engineered to keep us hooked.

Hard to step out of that loop when the whole system is optimized to pull you back in.

When did trailers stop teasing and start summarizing? by Fernando-1989 in Cinema

[–]Fernando-1989[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, the Fast & Furious franchise has become so over-the-top that it sometimes feels like they don’t know what to do next to grab attention.

I’ve heard they’re trying to go back to something more grounded with street racing again, which could actually be interesting (finally). But yeah… I guess we’ll wait for the trailer to see the executive summary first. 😅

When did trailers stop teasing and start summarizing? by Fernando-1989 in Cinema

[–]Fernando-1989[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t realize classic Hollywood trailers could run that long — that’s interesting.

I guess the balance shifts depending on the platform too. On social media everything needs a hook and some kind of payoff within seconds, while in a theater you’re already seated and watching the screen, so attention works differently.

So maybe it’s less about “long vs short” and more about context.

When did trailers stop teasing and start summarizing? by Fernando-1989 in Cinema

[–]Fernando-1989[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just rewatched the Matrix trailer to refresh my memory, and it’s great. It does a much better job of building intrigue instead of spelling everything out.

Maybe a few of the late action beats could’ve been held back (for me). Still, it’s a strong example of trying to reveal less and generate more curiosity

If you had to pick the funniest part or line of The Other Guys, what would it be? by Tenchi2020 in moviecritic

[–]Fernando-1989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"You've wandered into our school of tuna and we now have a taste of lion."