Fave Trailers of the Week

I came across some of the most heart whelming trailers this week. First off: 

ROBOT AND FRANK 

Friendship doesn't have an an off switch.

This movie is about a retired jewel thief and his new found companionship in a robot. The movie stars Frank Langella, Susan Sarandon, James Marsden and Peter Sarsgaard voices "Robot". The movie trailer reminded me of "Wall-E"and a connecting theme of discovering friendships and compassion from the unexpected and unsuspecting robot! (it's basically Wall-E in live action!) The trailer gives us a hint of a futuristic world, exciting crimes, and good emotional waterworks from a strong ensemble. In theaters August 24 2012. 

Here is the official synopsis: 

Set in the near future, Frank (Frank Langella) a retired jewel thief gets a new lease on life when he is introduced to a surprising new companion. With the help of his new friend, he attempts to woo a local librarian (Susan Sarandon) and resume his criminal escapades.  ROBOT & FRANK is directed by first time filmmaker Jake Schreier, written by Christopher Ford (TVs “Atom TV”), and produced by Galt Niederhoffer, Sam Bisbee, Jackie Kelman Bisbee and Lance Acord.

Here is the trailer: 

(After I watched this trailer, I immediately popped Wall-E into the DVD player and had a good moment of "awwwwww"s with thoughts of recycling more. . . Pixar just gets me!)  

SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK

What meds are you on?

This movie stars Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence. DONE! Two of today's most bankable stars, thanks to their charms, good looks, and two little movies called "Hangover" and "Hunger Games", they are rising-A listers in Hollywood. I was so excited during pre-productions when they were casting these two, Cooper and Lawrence play two awkward crazies who somehow find a solution to their "mental" problems with each other and the art of dancing!. . . I LOVE IT!

I just know that this pair will have amazing chemistry together, given that they are ALSO starring in another movie called "Serena" coming out next year. (Side Note: this movie also features Robert De Niro, who does a great comedic dad bit, and comeback comedian Chris Tucker, and am I the only person that is excited for Tucker? he hasn't made a decent movie since the Rush Hour films! GO CHRIS!). In theaters November 21 2012.  

Here is the official synopsis: 

Adapted from the best-selling novel by Matthew Quick, THE SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK is a touching, one-of-a-kind comedy about love and second chances.

Pat Peoples (Bradley Cooper) is a man always trying to look on the bright side of life – the title of the story takes it’s name from the expression that “every cloud has a silver lining.” Released from the hospital after losing his wife to another man, Pat believes this age-old adage is just the ticket to trying to win her back and get his life on track. Trying to remain resolutely undiscouraged, Pat moves back in with his parents and devotes himself entirely to becoming the man his wife always wanted him to be. But it’s an uphill battle. Until Pat meets Tiffany (Jennifer Lawrence), a beautiful young woman whose life also has not turned out the way she wanted. Together, the couple will try and navigate through their lives and stay true to who they are, always just one adventure away from a unique friendship, and possibly even love.

I have to say that I am becoming a big fan of Jennifer Lawrence, she is by far one of the most versatile actress that hasn't been chained down by big blockbuster franchises. I'm sure it's hard for actors who are so much associated with one role (Harry Potter-Daniel Radclifff) that it's hard for audiences to take them seriously in another persona. However, when Lawrence acts in a role, we don't see Katniss, but we see another character!  I look at Lawrence and I see: Mystique from "X-Men First Class", Ree from "Winter's Bone", and so much more to look forward to in the future! 

Thanks! 

JLT