Preview: Gulliver's Travels (2010)

Synopsis:

Jack Black stars in this modernized version of the Gulliver's Travels story.

• Poster: C; C+; C

Review:

This first poster is a poorly constructed design that defaults on visual effects.

The second poster is more energetic and believable with an expression that fits the situation better than the first.

The third poster reminds me too much of Bill Murray's many comedies of the '80s, especially Meatballs. This design relies too heavily on rote imagery and jokes.

• Trailer: C

Review:

It will certainly appeal to the Jack Black fan club, but this film looks like a lame series of pop culture jokes that fit into a banal plot cobbled together from film cliches.

Oscar Prospects:

Maybe a Visual Effects or Makeup nomination, but that would be about as far as I could see it going.

Release Date:

• December 25, 2010

Full Review Synopsis:

I have not seen this film.

-Wesley Lovell (November 9, 2010) Original

-Wesley Lovell (December 12, 2010) New Release Date (Changed from 12/22/10)