Final "Lady in the Water" trailer

[Lazy Boy]

http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/ladyinthewater/trailer3/large.html

Here it is, ladies and gents. It looks like WB is doing a last minute desperate sell for those who have either (a) grown frustrated with Night's films or (b) been put off by the ambiguity of the storyline.

Disney did something similar before the release of The Village, listing his past film accomplishments and then showing what amounts to a commercial hatchet job of scenes.

I like the first two trailers a lot better, but I'm not the one in charge of marketing.

[Scarfather]

EDIT: It's not Mr. Moviefone, but that gruff voice in seemingly every shit trailer ever (whatever us movie geeks call that bastard these days)

Before watching the trailer, is Mr. Moviefone in this one?

Watching. what the fuck.

After, god damn Mr. Moviefone,

Paul Giamatti is the man and Bryce Dallas Howard is fucking adorable, but I'm still not hyped for this one, I liked the teaser, the trailer brought my excitement down from 7/10 to 4/10 because of Mr. Moviefone, and Shyamalan's book where he acts like he's gods gift to celluloid and burn in hell Disney for even intimating I might not be the most infallible director in the history of cinema, I'm at a lowly one.

Paul Giamatti is still the man and Bryce will still go far, but Shyamalan is pushing it, this better be a packaged I'm Sorry to his fans, his non-fans, his critics, and everyone in between, or he's toast IMO.

[Lazy Boy]

Originally posted by Scarfather
Paul Giamatti is still the man and Bryce will still go far, but Shyamalan is pushing it, this better be a packaged I'm Sorry to his fans, his non-fans, his critics, and everyone in between, or he's toast IMO.

Apparently, there's a tenant character, a snobbish film critic (played by Bob Balaban) and he's written and performed as described, which shows how Night feels about the chilly reception The Village received.

So he's giving the FU to one category; hopefully, he won't piss off the most important part of his lucrative earnings, his audience.

[Scarfather]

Originally posted by Lazy Boy
Apparently, there's a tenant character, a snobbish film critic (played by Bob Balaban) and he's written and performed as described, which shows how Night feels about the chilly reception The Village received.

So he's giving the FU to one category; hopefully, he won't piss off the most important part of his lucrative earnings, his audience.

Oh, that's rich. Every director in the history of cinema has make one mistake flick, EVER. And instead of taking it like a man, he does that? How is a snobby film critic going to fit into a story about a lonely caretaker who finds adventure? HMMMMMM?
Let me guess, the film critic is an evil sorcerer who enslaves the sea nymphs because he doesn't like their films?

[someguy]

Scarfather, you're being pretty weird about this. Giamatti is the landlord of the apartment, and Balaban is one of his tenants. There's a Spanish family in there too, you wanna get pissed off at him putting Spanish people in as some comment towards the immigration issue?

It's called a supporting character. Look it up.

[Scarfather]

sup·port ( P ) Pronunciation Key (s-pôrt, -prt)
tr.v. sup·port·ed, sup·port·ing, sup·ports
To bear the weight of, especially from below.
To hold in position so as to keep from falling, sinking, or slipping.
To be capable of bearing; withstand: “His flaw'd heart... too weak the conflict to support” (Shakespeare).
To keep from weakening or failing; strengthen: The letter supported him in his grief.
To provide for or maintain, by supplying with money or necessities.
To furnish corroborating evidence for: New facts supported her story.

char·ac·ter ( P ) Pronunciation Key (krk-tr)
n.
The combination of qualities or features that distinguishes one person, group, or thing from another. See Synonyms at disposition.
A distinguishing feature or attribute, as of an individual, group, or category. See Synonyms at quality.
Genetics. A structure, function, or attribute determined by a gene or group of genes.
Moral or ethical strength.
A description of a person's attributes, traits, or abilities.
A formal written statement as to competency and dependability, given by an employer to a former employee; a recommendation.
Public estimation of someone; reputation: personal attacks that damaged her character.
Status or role; capacity: in his character as the father.


HMMMM. Well in this sense I'd certainly have to assume a supporting character is a character who is supporting, seemingly supporting a MAIN character. Hah hah ha. I get it now. I see your point. No?

You honestly see no difference between a character of a certain race being featured in a film and a character whose profession and personality is there to directly mock a certain group of people?

Soooo, I'm going to make a movie about the an alien overlord who invades Earth, I'll feature a black person in this film (assuming there is an issue regarding blacks in the news of course, but this won't be mentioned in the film) and I'll throw in a snotty film critic just because my last film was received poorly. There's no difference.

[AngelDust06]

I am really looking forward to seeing this...

[someguy]

Originally posted by Scarfather
Soooo, I'm going to make a movie about the an alien overlord who invades Earth, I'll feature a black person in this film (assuming there is an issue regarding blacks in the news of course, but this won't be mentioned in the film) and I'll throw in a snotty film critic just because my last film was received poorly. There's no difference.

Yes, there is a huge difference there. For one, Lady in the Water has characters that are actual people. You're comparing it to a sci-fi and thinking that the critic character will stick out like a sore thumb. I don't see how he will, and you're making a giant deal over nothing. The most that we'll get from that is 'hoho shyamalan you are clever!' but you act like it's going to be the catalyst for how bad it is.

That, and in your previous post you act pissed because his character won't matter. Does every character have to get some huge involvement in the plot? I mean, if you think that way then you must truly be disappointed in a lot of movies. Shyamalan probably wanted an antagonistic/snobby type in the movie and made the guy a film critic just to give a little comeback to all the critics that harp on him so much. It's just Shyamalan having some fun with them and you're acting like he shit on your cereal.

[Scarfather]

I'm just angry because I don't get to see Superman until tomorrow. :D

I see what you're saying, I just think that Shyamalan should be sucking it up and making a better movie instead of includiong this character and making a book about how badly he was treated it makes him, (in my personal opinion) come off as kind of pompous and a bit of a baby, that he;d leave Disney just because they dared try to change his screenplay.

Maybe it's just me, I've been wrong before. (Many times)

[ilovemovies]

The teaser for this movie was unbearably awful.

The first trailer was pretty cool and easily made up for that better to be forgotten teaser.

This new trailer? Meh. It didn't do anything for me. Doesn't intrigue me like the other trailer did and actually kind of makes the movie look kind of silly.

[hatePiLL]

it looks like a video game... or whatever. i'd still watch it.

[hatePiLL]

[Spidey23]

i'm watching this!!!! Signs and Unbreakable were his best in my book, followed by good films, namely The Sixth Sense and The Village...

then again, trailer was awful but i never judge a movie completely by its trailer.
bad voice-over though

[someguy]

Originally posted by Scarfather
I'm just angry because I don't get to see Superman until tomorrow. :D

I see what you're saying, I just think that Shyamalan should be sucking it up and making a better movie instead of includiong this character and making a book about how badly he was treated it makes him, (in my personal opinion) come off as kind of pompous and a bit of a baby, that he;d leave Disney just because they dared try to change his screenplay.

Maybe it's just me, I've been wrong before. (Many times)

I have my qualms with Shyamalan too, and I think that it's pretty silly of him to throw the critic thing in but I can see why he left Disney. His first movie, Wide Awake, was pretty much warped from what his vision was. One of the Weinsteins came in and edited it for him and it turned out not being what he intended which might explain why the movie is horrible. Directors don't like it when the studio screws around with their vision, and Shyamalan has the power to walk because he's a huge money maker. Any other studio would snatch him up immediately. Honestly though, the criticism Disney had on the critic character and putting him as a writer were good ones, and most likely they could be switched around or taken out without many problems. From reading that article it looked like they wanted him to dumb it down, and on that respect I understand him walking from Disney. Plus, Disney is a pretty bad studio that was home to Miramax aka piece of shit.

[Monotreme]

Wow. This trailer is so much darker and sinister than the innocent, sweet-looking teaser. Reminded me of the trailer for Signs and The Village, with the emphasis on the supernatural elements of the film. Except this one has the bonus of Paul Giamatti's irresistible charm and Bryce Dallas Howard's irresistible hotness. I'll be seeing it regardless.

[echo_bravo]

So what is the whole story on this film? From the looks of the trailer, there seems to be some creature in it (small lochness monster or some werewolf). Did anyone else get that from the trailer?
Go easy on me, I dont know much about this film.

It does look good though and i cant wait to see it.

[Lazy Boy]

Basically, a narf (another way of saying sea nymph) from another world enters through the human world via a swimming pool, but brings along dangerous creatures with her. The tenants of the apartment building must come together to help her back to her world, while avoiding peril at the hands of the scrunt (the wolf-like thing seen in trailers).

Yes, I glimpsed through Shyamalan's children book for the film, which basically gives the set up and describes the various creatures, one of which I just mentioned.

[hatePiLL]

ooh... my inner child is screaming to learn more about these narfs and whatever.

[hatePiLL]

[echo_bravo]

Thanks for the little write up Lazy Boy. This movie sounds badass!

[bob]

The new previews have made the film look so badass...the original teaser was interesting, but it held a bit of a risk of being really, really....boring. This preview makes it look like it has the supernatural, sweet side, but also a scary, freaky as hell side. Good stuff.

[Saitoh]

This movie seems very interesting. The mysterious vibe you get when you watch the trailer while also knowing it's from M. Night makes me even more eager to watch this flick. I can't wait!