"In a world . . ."
and its evil progeny —
"In a world of . . ."
"In a world where . . ."
"In a world that . . ."
And not to be outdone, its halfwit third cousin —
"Their world . . ."
and its idiot twin
"Her world . . ."
"His world . . ."
"Their world . . ."
And why is it always the voice of that same guy saying it? LOL Add your favorites, and I'll compile them into a POLL for Worst Trailer Cliché.
MISS PEACH
No Airstream jokes now tsk.
Dubya
02-29-04, 09:45 PM
Every action movie trailer that has that same guy saying "NOW!" followed by a clip then him again saying "THE RIDE" followed by another clip then him saying "IS ABOUT" followed by ...well you get the idea.
that god damn click click boom song featured in all action movie trailers. i hope those guys are happy they are rich now. now please, just live in a solid gold house and never record again
The Nature Boy
03-01-04, 01:36 AM
A man....
You are completely full of [cut in the trailer before the curse word]
The entire plot of a film to be given away
Giles
03-01-04, 01:39 AM
"academy award winner/nominee"
like I really care
jaeufraser
03-01-04, 01:49 AM
The quick shot at the end of the trailer. You know the trailer plays through...it goes quiet...and then BOOM...some quick shot of whatever. First trailer I remember it in was Twister, but it's in EVERYTHING.
Tarantino
03-01-04, 02:02 AM
"You're invited to come along on the motion picture event of the summer"...
William Wallace
03-01-04, 02:14 AM
"If you thought blah blah blah blah......THINK AGAIN"
Kudama
03-01-04, 02:50 AM
In a world when:
Kinda translates into:
In a time when:
Otherwise, I got nothin'
groovrbaby
03-01-04, 02:51 AM
I hope every one of you has gotten the chance to catch Pablo Francisco's renditions of each of these cliche's. Brilliant! He's got an episode of Comedy Central Presents and he spends the last 10-odd minutes doing the movie trailer guy's voice and joking about it. Anyways, my favorite, "(insert actor) IS (name of movie describing or naming actor's character)"
Kudama
03-01-04, 02:58 AM
please forgive multiple posts so close. (I just recovered my internet access, so i'm kinda excited.)
The bane of kumankind, sheltered for years, and because of one weird , stupid (potentially the hero) person.
IT'S LOOSE!.
AGuyNamedMike
03-01-04, 07:26 AM
Besides "Click Click Boom", I also hear the "Let the Bodies Hit the Floor" one waaaay too often.
"One man..."
"From the guy who cleans the pool of a dude who once went to see the film Independence Day..."
flagstone
03-01-04, 09:13 AM
"From the Director of [some unrelated, much much better film]..." - who then turns out to be the 4th Executive Producer of this stinkfest.
Vegas9203
03-01-04, 09:41 AM
Originally posted by whynotsmile
that god damn click click boom song featured in all action movie trailers. i hope those guys are happy they are rich now. now please, just live in a solid gold house and never record again
SO annoying...I couldn't believe that after a w hile they were still doing it..and using it for EVERY action movie between 2000-2003. Horrible.
Originally posted by Giles
"academy award winner/nominee"
like I really care
This actually made me go see Insomnia. "Academy award winner Robin Williams, Academy award winner Al Pacino, Academy award winner Hillary Swank...in...the MOST BORING MOVIE EVER!!!"
I do think, however, that Angelina Jolie should be barred from using this before any introduction. Complete fluke.
Groucho
03-01-04, 09:44 AM
Quick flashes of "scary" scenes accompanied by a loud heartbeat on the soundtrack.
Giles
03-01-04, 09:45 AM
Originally posted by Vegas9203
This actually made me go see Insomnia. "Academy award winner Robin Williams, Academy award winner Al Pacino, Academy award winner Hillary Swank...in...the MOST BORING MOVIE EVER!!!"
I rest my case.
Amator
03-01-04, 10:08 AM
*brainfart* Which click-click-boom song?
Vegas9203
03-01-04, 10:19 AM
Originally posted by Hari Seldon
*brainfart* Which click-click-boom song?
You know!!! The one where there's a car speeding down a highway and then the car blows up at the same time that the guy comes flying out of it and the music builds and it's CLICK CLICK BOOM!!!!! C'mon!! You know!!!!
DarthMarino
03-01-04, 10:26 AM
"They say _____. They say ______. But what they don't say _____."
Nowhere near as common as "in a world" but you still hear this from time to time.
areacode212
03-01-04, 10:30 AM
"From the Director of [some unrelated, much much better film]..." - who then turns out to be the 4th Executive Producer of this stinkfest.
The inverse version of this is also pretty common:
"From the makers of [some unrelated, much much better film]...", where it turns out that they were the 4th Executive Producer of the better film, but the director of this POS.
Hiro11
03-01-04, 10:46 AM
1. The trailer establishes the world of the protagonist, then you hear the scratch of a needle being yanked off a record (if comedy) or silence (if drama) and a slo-mo scene establishes the new world.
2. In action movies, very very quiet at the beginning of the trailers, than EXPLODE with some moronic nu metal and a sparks-flying chase scene.
3. Romantic comedy: lots of affirming female-voiced disco songs (think "I Will Survive") with hand-clapping.
kenbuzz
03-01-04, 11:09 AM
The "Movie Trailer" guy....
http://www.voicehunter.com/voices/181.rm
http://www.voicehunter.com/voices/70854.rm
http://www.voicehunter.com/voices/70021.rm
http://www.voicehunter.com/voices/70413.rm
Too bad there's not a site where you can type in a phrase and hear the "Movie Trailer" guy's voice read it, LIKE THIS (http://www.peterheisey.com/images/kenbuzz.wav)
"Hey KenBuzz, remember when you dropped me last season? Well, sucka, that last TD was for you. You're done, boy. How did I get your number, 1-800-LOSER, that's how! Your season is over, what do you think about that!?!"
Dr. DVD
03-01-04, 11:14 AM
If it's a cop movie, then you get a "He was always...... but now he's....."
If the cop is seen without a love interest in the trailer, there will be a clip of him flirting with someone. If he has a love interest or wife, then there will always be some indication of her being killed.
If it's an Al Pacino trailer, then you ca bet it will start with him talking slow and low keyed, and by the end of the preview he will shouting in his trademark voice.
randy1320
03-01-04, 12:44 PM
THIS SUMMER...
BRIAN 1972
03-01-04, 01:08 PM
"(name of production company) Invites You....."
cruzness
03-01-04, 04:23 PM
Originally posted by groovrbaby
I hope every one of you has gotten the chance to catch Pablo Francisco's renditions of each of these cliche's. Brilliant! He's got an episode of Comedy Central Presents and he spends the last 10-odd minutes doing the movie trailer guy's voice and joking about it. Anyways, my favorite, "(insert actor) IS (name of movie describing or naming actor's character)"
ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGAR IS 'LITTLE BURRITO BOY'
NNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOO!
JoeyOhhhh
03-01-04, 04:57 PM
"It's (insert good movie here) meets (insert another good movie here)"
"The (insert good movie here) for (this year, this generation)"
And those one's where they mention they have 36 Academy Award winners, doesn't mean its gonna be on par with winning any awards (or being good for that matter)
cupon
03-01-04, 06:28 PM
An "Official Selection of the Who-Gives-a-Damn Film Festival"
They didn't even win a film festival award, they were just a selection. And they all use that stupid leaf border at the top and bottom. Unless you're a Sundance or Cannes winner, it's ridulous to mention it.
Doctorwho
03-01-04, 07:04 PM
LET THE BODIES HIT THE FLOOR!!!
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00005JXQU.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg
and of course, playing at a high school rally near you.
Originally posted by cruzness
ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGAR IS 'LITTLE BURRITO BOY'
NNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOO!
"YOU MUST GET OUT OF HEA!"
I loved his whole performance, but this skit was the best :D
I've got the mp3, but havent been able to find a video yet...
groovrbaby
03-03-04, 02:10 AM
I've got the video...lemme tell you...i still watch it at least once a week, just for the pick-me-up. Pablo is my drugs. I'd host it, but my website has a 30mb file-size limit.
RyoHazuki
03-03-04, 08:05 AM
GET DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!! GET DOWN AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Giles
03-03-04, 09:37 AM
Originally posted by Doctorwho
LET THE BODIES HIT THE FLOOR!!!
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00005JXQU.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg
and of course, playing at a high school rally near you.
The La's: 'There She Goes'
George Thorogood's: 'Bad to the Bone'
tsinbad
03-03-04, 01:40 PM
if we're going to get into music then you have to start including the (instrumental) themes from such movies as:
Glory
Rudy
Dragon
Forrest Gump
chanster
03-03-04, 02:49 PM
This thread has been replayed about 100 times..I guess you would call it a "thread cliche"
KyleJBre_et
03-03-04, 03:22 PM
One that I've heard a lot is:
"(insert character's name here) thought they had it all."
It's getting to the point where if I hear that it makes me not want to see the movie.
Star Wars Guy
03-03-04, 03:44 PM
And if it's a trailer for a sequel you'll get the likes of....
"They're Baaaaack"
or
"......but this time....."
or
"....toughest battle yet...."
etc.
DRG
03-03-04, 03:55 PM
Trailer plays until it gets to the title... then after the title's been onscreen for a few seconds it cuts to a quick first person flash of someone or something attacking (like an alien or monster jumping at the screen). Then we see the credits.
Michael Corvin
03-03-04, 03:56 PM
Comedian the movie trailer is the funniest trailer in the history of cinema. a renegade cop! rotfl just thinking about it.
Song wise: Click Click Boom by Saliva
DRG
03-03-04, 04:28 PM
Oh yeah, and another head scratcher is announcing the name of a relatiely obscure actor prominently in the trailer, as if that will effect box office. The most recent one that comes to mind is "The Butterfly Effect". "Ashton Kutcher... Amy Smart... Ethan Suplee". Huh? Now, nothing against Ethan, he's done some decent work in the small roles he's been given. But is the announcement of his name in the trailer really gonna sway anyone to see "The Butterfly Effect"? Either you already wanted to see it, or you don't. I can't imagine anyone saying "God, I hate Ashton Kutcher, and the plot looks idiotic. But Ethan Suplee? I'm so there!"
baracine
03-03-04, 05:30 PM
"Meet..."
"Take a load of ..."
"These are ..."
"Introducing..."
"Have you met..."
"Who are..."
"From the best-selling novel that was waved over the grave of H.P. Lovecraft..."
adamblast
03-03-04, 06:47 PM
Villian to henchmen, with a sneer: "KILL THEM ALL!!
baracine
03-04-04, 08:05 AM
"Oh, my God."
"You are so dead!"
"Don't move!"
"Look out!"
"This time, it's personal!"
tdirgins
03-04-04, 08:23 AM
Not sure it qualifies as a cliche, but it is quite prevalent:
*studio logo*
*cue the score from fondly remembered, much better movie*
Danny Elfman's Edward Scissorhands score may be the most overused piuece of music ever...and I really like that movie.
Philip Reuben
03-04-04, 12:21 PM
Originally posted by Star Wars Guy
And if it's a trailer for a sequel you'll get the likes of....
"They're Baaaaack"
or
"......but this time....."
or
"....toughest battle yet...."
etc.
"Just when you thought..."
gmal2003
03-04-04, 12:45 PM
Trailer cliches for sucky movies
Comedy: show ALL 3 funny scenes making you think the movie will be good
Action: (see above, add action instead of comedy)
Show scene of big star making you think theyre in it only to find out they only cameo in the film.
and the phrase "its like _______ for ________"
For instance "Its like Sleepless in Seattle for Guys"
majorjoe23
03-04-04, 12:48 PM
How about the songs "I Feel Good," "Bad to the Bone" and "Born to be Wild"? Can we somehow insure these songs never show up in a preview again?
bothanspy
03-04-04, 02:55 PM
One man
Giles
03-04-04, 03:10 PM
Originally posted by bothanspy
One man
Everytime I hear or read "One Man" I immediately think of the British pop band Space B-side song "Crisis"
ONE MAN, WAITING AT THE STATION
TWO MEN, WITH A LOOK OF AGGRIVATION
3 MEN, 4 MEN, 5 MEN, 6 MEN
COMING MY WAY
sundog
03-04-04, 03:13 PM
Originally posted by bothanspy
One man
. . . will make them pay
. . . will save the world
. . . will fall in love
. . . up against the wall
. . . pushed too far
. . . with nothing to lose
. . . will make you laugh
. . . alone
. . . and one woman
. . . can make a difference
. . . can capture your hearts
. . . on a mission
bothanspy
03-04-04, 03:23 PM
...will fight back
...will beat the odds
...will do the unthinkable
...found a reason to live
how far will one man go...
only one man
one man's search
For all the foreign films
In a land....
Giles
03-04-04, 03:34 PM
On this quiet street...
In this house...
From the depths of outer space...
MasterCXtreme
03-04-04, 06:49 PM
I've heard Queen's "Under Pressure" quite frequently in the trailer world. Especially recently with Jersey Girl & Girl Next Door.
Rypro 525
03-04-04, 09:48 PM
the trailer seems like a classy movie, but then you hear a record scratch, and its either, characters we know (its a sequel) or a person said something odd or offbeat.
Luther Heggs
03-05-04, 02:01 PM
I can't stand hearing:
"...but all that's about to change..."
or
"(fill-in-the-blank) is about to meet (fill-in-the-blank)"
worst example being "(Bruce Willis) is about to meet (himself as a kid)"
kurupt
03-06-04, 11:37 AM
A variation on the "One man" theme:
"Only (insert Actor's name) can save the world from...(insert title of the film)"
This thread reminds me of an old feature in FHM or Stuff magazine about the "25 Most Tired Movie Cliches" or something to that effect. Probably the funniest article ever in one of those magazines.
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