Check out the trailer for Steve McQueen’s 12 Years a Slave:
The film is based on the true story of Solomon Northrup, an African American born free and through extraordinary circumstances, sold into slavery. The cast includes Chiwetel Eijofor, Michael Fassbender, Paul Dano, Paul Giamatti, Benedict Cumberbatch and Brad Pitt, whose Plan B production company backed the project. 12 Years a Slave is scheduled for release in October.
Thoughts? Hit the comments section below.
I have not written about this for a while, because frankly I have not given much mind to trailers as of late. But that it over here and now. Below are a series of posters (mostly for blockbusters) and my take on them.
Man of Steel (June 14)
ILC’s Take: I dunno, don’t get me wrong … this looks fabulous and be certain Henry Cavill is definitely an ILC favorite (I am detecting a pattern here) but I am no way near as hyped for this one as my gut tells me I should be. I guess we will have to wait and see.
The Hangover 3 (May 24th)
ILC’s Take: Could only manage seeing the first once, never saw the second one so chances are the third will be a miss for me. Clearly I missed the meaning on this film series.
Star Trek Into Darkness (May 17th)
ILC’s Take: Geez. There are so many I just picked the last one. Good thing too – features ILC favorite #BenedictCumberbatch. As for the trailer, looks epic, just hope it is not too earnest; part of what made the 1st installment such a joy was that in the midst of the heavy space stuff going on, there was a wink and a nod to the original television series.
Iron Man 3 (May 3rd)
ILC’s Take: Did I really need to watch this trailer? I was going to see this no matter what. I will not use the term epic (learned my lesson in 2012 – Prometheus anyone?). So I will just sit back and enjoy the view.
Kick Ass 2 (August 16th)
ILC’s Take: I can probably take it or leave it but it looks like it has some funny moments.
Carrie (October 18th)
ILC’s Take: The done gone and messed with the wrong chick. Maybe will catch this one on video.
The Great Gatsby (May 10th)
ILC’s Take: I AM HERE FOR ALL OF IT. Good or bad, I am seeing this bad boy in the cinema!
Share your thoughts about these (or any other ones) below in the Comments section.
