Film Preview: Winter’s Tale (2014)

Poster

Additional posters can be found below.

Trailer Link

Release Date:

February 14, 2014

Synopsis:

From IMDb: “A burglar falls for an heiress as she dies in his arms. When he learns that he has the gift of reincarnation, he sets out to save her.”

Poster: B- / C / B- (3)

Review: (#1-#2) A wintry color scheme dominates the first poster design while the second opts for a more traditional, color-poor design. When comparing the two, the first is far more evocative of the title, while the second seems more intent with blending in.

(#3-#5) These character posters thankfully borrow the color palette of the first poster design, which gives them a unifying, wintry feel. They have differing backgrounds, which adds to the creativity without pulling them apart visually.

Trailer: C+ / C

Review: The film looks fairly hokey and predictable, which can help a Valentine’s Day release. The film looks like it will appeal greatly to romantics-at-heart, but even romantics have an incredulity streak, which this film has a strong chance of triggering.

(#2) The premise continues to look bland and cliched, drawn heavily from past romantic dramas with a temporal twist thrown in for unnecessary measure.