Ghostbusters Trailer Thoughts

I got around to watching the brand new Ghostbusters (2016) trailer and I can honestly say I am surprised by the feedback. If you look under the Sony Youtube page, they're twice the amount of dislikes as there are likes.

I find the negative feedback surprising. Did any of those people watch this trailer? Don't they understand the potential here? Hollywood can remake everything and anything! 

I always watched the original Ghostbusters and thought; "if only Hollywood would remake this movie to be bigger and better then ever." The original's special effects just don't hold up anymore, and the humour is way too intelligently written. Clearly it needs a remake for the fans who desperately want to see it.

Now to think of it, Back to the Future seems a little dated. Am I really to believe that a teenager would ever wear an outfit like that to school? Might as well do the fans a favour and cast Dave Franco to play the new Marty McFly.

To continue this thought, Citizen Kane seems very dated. Really? Black and white? This is ridiculous. How are modern audiences supposed to get behind that character? I really think they should consider Jai Courtney to play the young Charles Foster Kane. He clearly can play a beloved character like Kyle Reese to perfection.

Michael Biehn is no match!

I'm surprised that after the amazing praise the Psycho remake received, old Hollywood classics aren't being remade more. Isn't the world ready for a new Raging Bull or Apocalypse Now? Didn't the fans appreciate the remakes of Carrie, Point Break and Poltergeist? Isn't it time the Princess Bride and The Breakfast Club get their stories told again?

This is getting a little ridiculous. It is time that movie fans get together and demand Hollywood to redo, remake and reimagine our favourite films again. The Godfather is SOOOOO boring and definitely needs a CGI action set piece in the middle somewhere. Does anyone understand the ending to 2001: A Space Odyssey? I think it should be remade into a trilogy of movies...wait...no...split the last chapter in two films - or even a trilogy on its own; making a five part movie event for the decade.

Let's get our voices heard people. Maybe if we're loud enough, we will get that Memento remake we've all been asking for. 

The Prestige

Christopher Nolan has dug himself into a hole. The level of expectation that I have for him is up there with Tarantino, Fincher and the Coen Brothers. When I sit to watch one of his films, I expect to see something that is completely unique and awe inspiring. 

The reason for that expectation of course, is his incredible filmography. The man has written/directed some of the most unique movies of the last two decades including the greatest comic book movie I've ever seen. So when I sprawled on my bed to watch The Prestige for the first time, I of course had high expectations.

I had not watched a trailer, nor read a synopsis. All I knew was that Black Widow, Wolverine and Batman were in a movie together and I couldn't resist seeing a Marvel/DC Avenger-like crossover. 

Anyway, The Prestige is set in the beginning of the 20th century, where a feud between two rival magicians will test just how far they will go to one-up each other. 

And that's all I'm going to say about it.

This is one of those movies where less is more. You don't need a trailer, or a guy like me blabbering spoilers to ruin the experience for you. 

The Prestige is one of the best scripts that Christopher, and his brother Jonathan Nolan have ever crafted. Just when you think you're caught up with the story-it throws you a curve ball. You never are on top of this narrative. Nolan has you right where he wants you; always guessing and never sure of anything. 

If you like a thriller/mystery/drama, you'll like this movie. If you like magic, you'll love this movie. If you like Hugh Jackman's abs, well...you might be disappointed. They're in the movie, just not as much as you may want. 

Most of all, if you like an original piece of work that keeps you thinking after the credits roll, then The Prestige is for you.