Hitman trailer hits!

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by: Mike Sampson Jun. 26, 2007

UPDATE: Fox has asked us to remove this trailer from our site and we have done so. Visit IGN at 5pm (pacific) today to check it out over there. Sorry for the inconvenience.

It's always nice to pass along a "first look" to our dedicated JoBlo.com readers and we've got a doozy today. I came damn close just about two weeks ago to being able to deliver a great trailer exclusive, but sadly that fell through. As disappointed as I was with that situation I was even more devoted to getting you fine people something kick-ass. Today, we're happy to bring to you the first look at the trailer of a movie we've been following for some time: HITMAN. Fox is releasing the film this October, the trailer will be in theaters this week with LIVE FREE OR DIE HARD and you can get a first look at the film right now. It's actually a pretty well made trailer - it's not often you hear "Ave Maria" in a movie trailer and it's a nice touch. Not a lot of industrial/metal blaring above non-stop action shooting, explosions and kicking. That said, I could do without that spinning text-over. Still, color me impressed. You check it out for yourself below and share you thoughts with your fellow readers.

VIDEO REMOVED AT FOX'S REQUEST

Source: JoBlo.com

Extra Tidbit: The symbol you see in the trailer was designed by Agent 47 baed on the Ort-Meyer asylum logo where he was created.

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AlcoholicZombie
11:06PM on 06/29/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Thehardtruth
Friends Forever! Woot!

At least someone gets what I am saying! Praise Hellboy!
Friends Forever! Woot!

At least someone gets what I am saying! Praise Hellboy!
 
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TheHardTruth
8:54PM on 06/26/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
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actually, AlcoholicZombie did know that Statham isn't in this movie. He was referring to the comments (mine included) about how this movie would be better (in our opinion) if Statham got this role. But personally, I think i'd have to agree with AlcoholicZombie. If you cast someone just because he/she looks the part, it'll probably end up as crap if they can't BE the part. Now I remembered why I...
actually, AlcoholicZombie did know that Statham isn't in this movie. He was referring to the comments (mine included) about how this movie would be better (in our opinion) if Statham got this role. But personally, I think i'd have to agree with AlcoholicZombie. If you cast someone just because he/she looks the part, it'll probably end up as crap if they can't BE the part. Now I remembered why I was in rage in the first place when early rumors were flying around saying Vin Diesel was attached to this project.
 
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smok3h
3:25PM on 06/26/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
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you do KNOW that jason statham isn't in this movie right.... I guess not judging by your post.
you do KNOW that jason statham isn't in this movie right.... I guess not judging by your post.
 
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The Last Man
12:57PM on 06/26/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Give it some credit
A teaser is designed to get ya excited about a movie as well as give you a taste. A full trailer will get me more excited but this taste has me very interested. Hopefully Olyphant does the character some justice otherwise this could be another Bloodrayne, Alone in the Dark, or House of the dead. I'm hopeful nonetheless though.
A teaser is designed to get ya excited about a movie as well as give you a taste. A full trailer will get me more excited but this taste has me very interested. Hopefully Olyphant does the character some justice otherwise this could be another Bloodrayne, Alone in the Dark, or House of the dead. I'm hopeful nonetheless though.
 
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Mut
12:27PM on 06/26/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Looks pretty damn good so far, but I'll need to see a full trailer (with actual plot and dialogue) before I actually get psyched.
Looks pretty damn good so far, but I'll need to see a full trailer (with actual plot and dialogue) before I actually get psyched.
 
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drexxell
11:44AM on 06/26/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I don't know. Another shooter movie. Color me "meh".
I don't know. Another shooter movie. Color me "meh".
 
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xseanymacx
9:45AM on 06/26/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
It might just be me, but I get a hardcore Bourne Identity mixed with Boondock Saints vibe with this one. His past is clouded in mystery, but he is sent by God to kill the bad guys. Ummmm.....we've seen this before.
It might just be me, but I get a hardcore Bourne Identity mixed with Boondock Saints vibe with this one. His past is clouded in mystery, but he is sent by God to kill the bad guys. Ummmm.....we've seen this before.
 
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Angelius
7:38AM on 06/26/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
It was a medicore trailer at best.

I still have my doubts over this.
It was a medicore trailer at best.

I still have my doubts over this.
 
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Bub_Rhodes
6:15AM on 06/26/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Do people even know what amazing means anymore? People use it so haphazardly. Anything above mediocre is suddenly amazing?

Nah the trailer looks okay, but not amazing.
Do people even know what amazing means anymore? People use it so haphazardly. Anything above mediocre is suddenly amazing?

Nah the trailer looks okay, but not amazing.
 
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AlcoholicZombie
5:30AM on 06/26/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Jason Statham?
Until I see a HD version or higher quality trailer, I have nothing good nor bad to say about this flick because the trailer quality is horrible. I dont watch my trailers in YouTube pixelated form so I wont start now.

Also, Why would we want to cast Statham in this anyways? His voice doesn't match the personality of 47 at all. The guy doesn't represent a cold silent killer type a...
Until I see a HD version or higher quality trailer, I have nothing good nor bad to say about this flick because the trailer quality is horrible. I dont watch my trailers in YouTube pixelated form so I wont start now.

Also, Why would we want to cast Statham in this anyways? His voice doesn't match the personality of 47 at all. The guy doesn't represent a cold silent killer type at all. The dude is great at being a kick ass martial art action star but not in this kind of role. The dude is near bald anyways and wouldn't be much of a difference to make you believe he is 47. Fine example is of the recent Iron Man cast picture. If you had John Malchovich(sp?) play the part that Jeff Bridges has, you would think he totally typecast because he is bald to begin with & played bad guy roles thus not really believing the character at all. The same goes for Statham. I saw some close ups of Timothy Olyphant who plays 47 & he honestly fits it alot better than Statham in my opinion. I am finally glad that they chosen roles for people based on their acting experience & not because they are the hot commodity in today's market. It's a good thing Statham didnt get this based on looks alone.

Hopefully this flick rates up there with X2 coolness. Also, I dug the non cliche music for this trailer even though the visual were horrendous.

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vini
4:58AM on 06/26/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Fucking amazing!
Speechless...

I hope this is at least a half decent movie, but it looks great.

Now cast the fucking Max Payne movie already!
Speechless...

I hope this is at least a half decent movie, but it looks great.

Now cast the fucking Max Payne movie already!
 
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VadersFist501st
3:29AM on 06/26/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
fucking amazing.. they actually used the song from blood money, so fucking awsome. i need to change my pants

the hitman series is my favorite FPSRPG..but i had little or no hope for this flim, and all of that is now shot out of the window. cant wait for the movie
fucking amazing.. they actually used the song from blood money, so fucking awsome. i need to change my pants

the hitman series is my favorite FPSRPG..but i had little or no hope for this flim, and all of that is now shot out of the window. cant wait for the movie
 
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TheHardTruth
3:12AM on 06/26/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
darthfearus - LOL that's exactly what I had in mind; a cancer patient.

Well, in Olyphant's defense he could bring out the 47 in him albeit cancer/young-ish looking. Still, I can't shake it out of my mind that he looks a lil' too fresh faced to be the cold, soul-less man that is 47.

I liked the snippets where 47 has that dual-wielding stance and the creeping up from...
darthfearus - LOL that's exactly what I had in mind; a cancer patient.

Well, in Olyphant's defense he could bring out the 47 in him albeit cancer/young-ish looking. Still, I can't shake it out of my mind that he looks a lil' too fresh faced to be the cold, soul-less man that is 47.

I liked the snippets where 47 has that dual-wielding stance and the creeping up from behind thing. Oh and what's up with the lady? That scene better end up with Hitman injecting some poison in that lady and not 47 naked in the morning smoking cigs on the bed!
 
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JasonAdams
2:56AM on 06/26/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Count me surprised. I had pretty low expectations for this Statham-less movie, but there's actually some cool things going on in that teaser.


And thank God they didn't go with a techno version of Ave Maria. The original gave it a nice feel.
Count me surprised. I had pretty low expectations for this Statham-less movie, but there's actually some cool things going on in that teaser.


And thank God they didn't go with a techno version of Ave Maria. The original gave it a nice feel.
 
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Doc Venture Jr
2:01AM on 06/26/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Hopefully Fox doesn't decide to go the whole "PG-13" route with this movie too.
Hopefully Fox doesn't decide to go the whole "PG-13" route with this movie too.
 
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darthfearus
12:51AM on 06/26/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
While Olyphant makes for a nice bald guy, he seems to me to be a little too youthful looking. He's certainly within perfect age range (he's 39), but without make-up looks like a 15 year old cancer patient.
While Olyphant makes for a nice bald guy, he seems to me to be a little too youthful looking. He's certainly within perfect age range (he's 39), but without make-up looks like a 15 year old cancer patient.
 
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Quigles
12:46AM on 06/26/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
nice
Looks like a John Woo flick (with the slo-mo flying doves and all that). Nicely done trailer.
Looks like a John Woo flick (with the slo-mo flying doves and all that). Nicely done trailer.
 
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darkface
12:37AM on 06/26/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Got the game feel
I wouldn't say it's the greatest trailer out there, but it definitely captured the 'game' feel. Good for a teaser. I'm not convinced to see it in the theatres yet. But I do like the casting choice.
I wouldn't say it's the greatest trailer out there, but it definitely captured the 'game' feel. Good for a teaser. I'm not convinced to see it in the theatres yet. But I do like the casting choice.
 
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Burgerking
12:26AM on 06/26/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
well
He's an okay looking Hitman, too young if you ask me.
Though, it does capture the games feel unlike other video game movies (cough, DOA) but I'm not expecting more than a typical action movie fare
He's an okay looking Hitman, too young if you ask me.
Though, it does capture the games feel unlike other video game movies (cough, DOA) but I'm not expecting more than a typical action movie fare
 
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Minacious
12:23AM on 06/26/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
As a fan of the game series, having played them all, I look forward to this film. That teaser definitely has the same feel that the games did. I hope this doesn’t end up being another failed project since video game adaptations haven’t fared so well in the past. I too don’t see Olyphant as Agent 47, but that doesn’t mean he can’t pull it off. Here’s hoping.
As a fan of the game series, having played them all, I look forward to this film. That teaser definitely has the same feel that the games did. I hope this doesn’t end up being another failed project since video game adaptations haven’t fared so well in the past. I too don’t see Olyphant as Agent 47, but that doesn’t mean he can’t pull it off. Here’s hoping.
 
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TheHardTruth
12:08AM on 06/26/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Holy 47 shit!!
If the final movie captures the whole feel that this trailer aims to inject, I'd pretty much say that this is AWESOME! I really really hope that there's no template 'metal-rock-head banging' action sequences in the movie. It's supposed to be dramatic. It just should send chills down your spine watching Agent 47 doing his work. So far, I'm pretty much psyched to see more progress on this flick.<...
If the final movie captures the whole feel that this trailer aims to inject, I'd pretty much say that this is AWESOME! I really really hope that there's no template 'metal-rock-head banging' action sequences in the movie. It's supposed to be dramatic. It just should send chills down your spine watching Agent 47 doing his work. So far, I'm pretty much psyched to see more progress on this flick.

I still don't really see Timmy Olyphant as 47, looks-wise. I agree with ofwolfanddan, he looks weird. I still wonder how fuckin' awesome this would turn out if Statham were to get this role.
 
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MovieMaverick
11:51PM on 06/25/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
YESSSS
So good! Can't wait. Huge fan of the games. Will we quite possibly get the only other great video game adaptation? (Silent Hill being the other) I hope so.

That is if FOX doesn't decide to pussyize this one too.
So good! Can't wait. Huge fan of the games. Will we quite possibly get the only other great video game adaptation? (Silent Hill being the other) I hope so.

That is if FOX doesn't decide to pussyize this one too.
 
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Chainsaw411
11:46PM on 06/25/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Looks Good
The trailer looks very very good I will be
seeing this movie when it come out
The trailer looks very very good I will be
seeing this movie when it come out
 
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ofwolfanddan
11:34PM on 06/25/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I've only played the game once a long time ago, but the trailer seems in line with it. Olyphant looks weird with no hair. Might see this when it hits dvd.
I've only played the game once a long time ago, but the trailer seems in line with it. Olyphant looks weird with no hair. Might see this when it hits dvd.
 
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dex14
11:32PM on 06/25/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
omg....that looks soooo much like the game. from the music to the camera work..this is gonna be bad ass
omg....that looks soooo much like the game. from the music to the camera work..this is gonna be bad ass
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