Discuss: What Do You Think of the International 'Slumdog Millionaire' Trailer?

Good Lord, am I glad that I saw the film before I saw this. Everything wonderful about it slapped together in two seriously misguided minutes.

Avoid watching this if you can, and if you must see one (which you don't), be sure to stick with the domestic trailer.

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I think this movie looks stupid no matter what trailer you put it into.

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I think the trailer is fine. I've seen the movie, and found it to be a flashy, but actually fairly-accurate representation of the tone. Not to mention, this is designed for international audiences, and it's difficult to say what demographic they're going for. I'd hold the ire for something really worth mocking.

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Saw the movie last week and loved it. Believe the hype, everyone.

Having said that, that international trailer really was a letdown, but ONLY in terms of the domestic trailer. By itself, it's not as heinous as I was expecting from the post above.

But no matter. This film doesn't need a trailer. Just watch it.

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I have no idea what "International" trailer means, does that mean the trailer being shown outside the UK? or does it mean outside the US? I know this is a US site but it is a British movie so a little confused as to what is meant.

Anyway, the "International" trailer (which I am guessing is for the US market) Is awful, it does nothing to sum up what made this movie so great. But It is only what can be expected judging by the poster for this movie that has started to make an appearance over here in Australia. I really think that whoever is responsible for the marketing for this movie has got no idea whatsoever what the appeal of it is and is doing a great job of undoing all the wonderful word of mouth that people have been generating for this fantastic movie.

It opens here at the end of December but I managed to see it at a preview screening here last weekend and it really is the best movie I have seen this year (A huge thanks to Kim for her glowing review, I would have seen it eventually but would not have gone to the preview screening otherwise).

I have been spreading the word but if people see this trailer I am afraid they are going to be put off by it.

Trust me folks, make sure you see this movie, it really is brilliant. I can't wait until it opens so I can go and see it again.

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I don't know if it's completely accurate to call this trailer the worst trailer ever. I'm sure, no I know that there are plenty of other trailers out there that are much worse. For example: "Seven Pounds" horrible trailer, it says nothing about the movie, and it doesn't make me want to see it at all. This film looks absolutely splendid, and I still want to see it despite it having "the worst trailer ever."

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This reminds me of the debacle that was The Lookout trailer from 2007. I saw that trailer before the movie started getting hype a year and a half ago, and it prevented me from seeing the movie until two weeks ago. I'm really glad the domestic trailer came out first, and I got to see the movie this last weekend (it was amazing). Still, advertising like that does have an effect. The people in charge of this monstrosity need to be sacked.

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Not sure how to respond to your comments other to accuse you of being a troll, but on the off chance that you are actually incredulous as to why a grown man would want to see this movie:

1. It's directed by Danny Boyle
2. It's garnered rave reviews
3. It's awesome (I saw it last night)

Some of us just like good movies and stories, regardless of the subject matter. I can't imagine anyone who wouldn't like this movie, but then again, I can't imagine how anyone wouldn't like the taste of coconut. Taste is subjective.

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