Whaddya Think: 'Adventureland' Red Band Trailer
Filed under: Comedy, Drama, Fandom, Movie Marketing, Trailers and Clips
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Back when I saw Adventureland at Sundance, I tried to make it known that this flick wasn't Superbad, despite the fact that it's directed by the same dude (Greg Mottola) and that the studio insists on selling it as "the next Superbad". That said, I definitely do like this new red band trailer, which pokes fun at the whole red band trend by pointing out the reasons why we like to watch these foul-mouthed, R-rated promos in the first place.
And if you watch this new trailer for Adventureland, you'll get the sense that it's a straight-up comedy with silly characters and stupid one-liners. It's not that, really -- in fact, in my opinion Adventureland is more of a coming-of-age drama than it is the teen sex comedy this trailer makes it out to be. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't see it; I very much liked a good portion of Adventureland for its honesty, its subtle humor, its performances and its totally awesome 80s references (and soundtrack).
So what am I trying to say here? I guess I just don't want you all to expect one thing, because you're receiving something else. If you go in looking for Superbad, you'll be disappointed. If you go in looking for a good time ... well, I think you'll have a pretty good time. Adventureland hits theaters on March 27.
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2-26-2009 @ 5:24PM
Dan said...
I'm just plain psyched to see this, and not only am I not expecting Superbad, but I don't want it. This looks like it's funny and whatever else in it's own right. Nice trailer, though I see the point you were making Erik. On the upside, Blister In The Sun is the bomb!!
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2-28-2009 @ 7:44AM
steelyd said...
Having read the script and been excited for this movie forever, I think it does sound like it has some elements of Superbad (especially the humorous stimulation overload that so many of us experience at that age) but definitely a deeper coming of age story.
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