Cronenberg's latest "A History of Violence" trailer

RyoHazuki · 05-27-05, 01:48 PM

http://www.apple.com/trailers/newlin...ailer_lrg.html

[Nicholas Cage] Woops. [/Nicholas Cage]

Crocker Jarmen · 05-27-05, 02:01 PM

Looks interesting, but I bailed out about halfway through the preview as it seemed to be giving a synopsis of the entire movie.

RyoHazuki · 05-27-05, 02:03 PM

He turns into a fish. Sorry to spoil it for ya.

Joe Molotov · 05-27-05, 02:32 PM

Anyone read the comic book it's based on?

PopcornTreeCt · 05-27-05, 02:34 PM

Wow that movie looks like crap. Is that what auteurs like Cronenberg have to resort to nowadays? When I first heard of the title I was expecting it to be a documentary bashing the United States. Oh well it's just another movie that won't even be the #1 movie it's opening weekend. And what the hell did they do to Maria Bello? She was hot just a few years ago.

Joe Molotov · 05-27-05, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by PopcornTreeCt

Oh well it's just another movie that won't even be the #1 movie it's opening weekend.

Yeah, Cronenberg's always been such a big box office draw in the past.

PopcornTreeCt · 05-27-05, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Molotov

Yeah, Cronenberg's always been such a big box office draw in the past.

While I sense your sarcasm, this movie clearly lacks the originality of a standard Cronenberg film and the box office appeal of a movie made to make money. I love Naked Lunch, Dead Ringers, The Fly and Spider. But this movie is not one of those. This is standard Hollywood fare. I am not going to see a movie just because of the name of the director.

Joe Molotov · 05-27-05, 03:12 PM

It is kind of a "normal" movie for Cronenberg, but I don't think that makes it crap. The reviews that I read from Cannes were all mostly positive, I've heard good things about the comic book, and I thought the trailer was pretty decent. I wouldn't dismiss it too quickly just because it doesn't feature talking bugs or oozing orfices.

Geofferson · 05-27-05, 03:19 PM

Looks pretty decent to me.

Johnny Zhivago · 05-27-05, 03:22 PM

Definitely looks like a mainstream effort... But, ya know, I'm sure the man has had problems getting his "kind" of films off the ground these days (IIRC wasn't there a decent discussion on the Spider DVD about the troubles getting that film made?) A mainstream hit might help that in the future, no? Looks merely OK to me, a little "been there, done that already" thriller, but I'm sure John and Jane Public might buy a few tickets.

The Ferret · 05-27-05, 03:45 PM

Looks like it'd be a good book, and a somewhat interesting movie -- just to see how it plays out.

Numanoid · 05-27-05, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by PopcornTreeCt

I am not going to see a movie just because of the name of the director.

Wow. I have a feeling that quite a few of the people here, on a website devoted to filmmaking, might very well go see a movie just because of who directed it...me for one.

William Fuld · 05-27-05, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by PopcornTreeCt

When I first heard of the title I was expecting it to be a documentary bashing the United States.

Why?

Matthew Chmiel · 05-27-05, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by PopcornTreeCt

Wow that movie looks like crap. Is that what auteurs like Cronenberg have to resort to nowadays? When I first heard of the title I was expecting it to be a documentary bashing the United States. Oh well it's just another movie that won't even be the #1 movie it's opening weekend. And what the hell did they do to Maria Bello? She was hot just a few years ago.

Well at least you keep on confirming the fact that you do have no taste in films.

I think the film looks good. Then again, I'll watch anything that Cronenberg puts out (even the crappy films like Crash).

DonnachaOne · 05-27-05, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by PopcornTreeCt

While I sense your sarcasm, this movie clearly lacks the originality of a standard Cronenberg film and the box office appeal of a movie made to make money. I love Naked Lunch, Dead Ringers, The Fly and Spider. But this movie is not one of those. This is standard Hollywood fare. I am not going to see a movie just because of the name of the director.

Assuming that a great director cannot make "standard Hollywood fare" and make it fresh, interesting and exciting is nothing short of insulting.

'Scuse me while I go watch The Dead Zone...

harosa · 05-27-05, 05:04 PM

I love Ed Harris' look in this movie.

FinkPish · 05-27-05, 05:45 PM

This trailer definitely had me interested. I got the feeling there is going to be a lot more going on in the film than what the trailer let on; the trailer seemed very middle of the road. Even if it is a standard thriller, I'd see it just to see what Cronenberg would do with it.

PopcornTreeCt · 05-27-05, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Matthew Chmiel

Well at least you keep on confirming the fact that you do have no taste in films.

Ooh, that really hurts coming from the guy that owns 2 Fast 2 Furious and 2Gether: The Movie.

PopcornTreeCt · 05-27-05, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DonnachaOne

Assuming that a great director cannot make "standard Hollywood fare" and make it fresh, interesting and exciting is nothing short of insulting.

'Scuse me while I go watch The Dead Zone...

True, but I'm not changing my opinion until a better trailer is released or some good reviews come out.

MSD · 05-28-05, 11:57 AM

Can't wait, this film looks fantastic. Cronenberg is a God.

Hokeyboy · 05-28-05, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by William Fuld

Why?

Didn't you know there was absolutely no violence in the world until the First Continental Congress? Damn federalists with their powdered wigs and saltpeter whinings...

Hokeyboy · 05-28-05, 12:32 PM

I adore Videodrome, Naked Lunch, and Crash, but I also am bugfuck crazy over The Fly and Dead Zone. I will watch anything Cronenberg puts out. The trailer did appear like fairly commercial fare, but I have enough faith in Cronenberg's abilities and iconoclastic leanings to bump this up to my biggest must see of the fall. Don't like it? I'll break you with my bare hands!!

Coral · 05-28-05, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by PopcornTreeCt

Ooh, that really hurts coming from the guy that owns 2 Fast 2 Furious and 2Gether: The Movie.

This is my first time, so pardon me if I'm not doing it right... but I believe it goes something like this:

OWN3D!

I neither love nor hate Cronenberg (even though I should love him cuz he's Canadian

), but to me this movie looks like another run-of-the-mill type thriller.
The basic premise doesn't sound too original.

Tyler_Durden · 05-28-05, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by PopcornTreeCt

And what the hell did they do to Maria Bello? She was hot just a few years ago.

To me she's still super hot.

B.A. · 05-30-05, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Tyler_Durden

To me she's still super hot.

I think it looks pretty damn good myself.

05-27-05, 02:01 PM	#2
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Joe Molotov DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma, USA. Blu-Ray Total: 390 Posts: 8,491	It is kind of a "normal" movie for Cronenberg, but I don't think that makes it crap. The reviews that I read from Cannes were all mostly positive, I've heard good things about the comic book, and I thought the trailer was pretty decent. I wouldn't dismiss it too quickly just because it doesn't feature talking bugs or oozing orfices. __________________ Winner of the DVDTalk 2010 College Basketball Bracket Pool

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Johnny Zhivago DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Korova Milkbar Posts: 5,413	Definitely looks like a mainstream effort... But, ya know, I'm sure the man has had problems getting his "kind" of films off the ground these days (IIRC wasn't there a decent discussion on the Spider DVD about the troubles getting that film made?) A mainstream hit might help that in the future, no? Looks merely OK to me, a little "been there, done that already" thriller, but I'm sure John and Jane Public might buy a few tickets. __________________ Blu-ray \| DVD Dilauded is pure sunshine wrapped in bacon and delivered straight to your pleasure center by a naked goddess. If I could get my hands on a gallon of it, I would start a new religion. - Cosmosguy

05-27-05, 01:48 PM	#1
RyoHazuki DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Phoenix Posts: 8,086	Cronenberg's latest "A History of Violence" trailer http://www.apple.com/trailers/newlin...ailer_lrg.html [Nicholas Cage] Woops. [/Nicholas Cage] __________________ What did the Red Hot Chili Peppers do when their manager didn't like their latest tracks? Spoiler: The got long sleeves. - Neil Hamburger Xbox Live: CookinBooks

05-27-05, 02:34 PM	#5
PopcornTreeCt DVD Talk Hero Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Central Florida Posts: 25,826	Wow that movie looks like crap. Is that what auteurs like Cronenberg have to resort to nowadays? When I first heard of the title I was expecting it to be a documentary bashing the United States. Oh well it's just another movie that won't even be the #1 movie it's opening weekend. And what the hell did they do to Maria Bello? She was hot just a few years ago.

05-27-05, 03:19 PM	#9
Geofferson DVD Talk Hero Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: TechNoir Posts: 36,441	Looks pretty decent to me.

05-27-05, 03:45 PM	#11
The Ferret Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 545	Looks like it'd be a good book, and a somewhat interesting movie -- just to see how it plays out.

05-27-05, 05:04 PM	#16
harosa DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 1,083	I love Ed Harris' look in this movie.

05-27-05, 05:45 PM	#17
FinkPish DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5,657	This trailer definitely had me interested. I got the feeling there is going to be a lot more going on in the film than what the trailer let on; the trailer seemed very middle of the road. Even if it is a standard thriller, I'd see it just to see what Cronenberg would do with it.

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MSD Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: CANADA Posts: 323	Can't wait, this film looks fantastic. Cronenberg is a God. __________________ MY DVD COLLECTION

05-28-05, 12:32 PM	#22
Hokeyboy DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 13,287	I adore Videodrome, Naked Lunch, and Crash, but I also am bugfuck crazy over The Fly and Dead Zone. I will watch anything Cronenberg puts out. The trailer did appear like fairly commercial fare, but I have enough faith in Cronenberg's abilities and iconoclastic leanings to bump this up to my biggest must see of the fall. Don't like it? I'll break you with my bare hands!! __________________ Here's to fire. Not the fast and furious kind that burns down shacks and shanties. But the slow, seductive kind that takes down pants and panties. -- Doug Story, 100% White Man, 100% Aryan Bring back wm lopez! And then there's HOKEYBLOG!!!